Education & Community Services

Jumpstart is a two-day camp focused on making the transition from elementary to middle school as positive, exciting, and productive as possible. The camp will teach students organization techniques, study skills, and effective technology use as well as help them to identify disrespectful/inappropriate behavior, handle difficult situations, and cope with stress. Additionally, they will learn the layout of the middle school campus, how to read their schedules, and what to expect on a typical middle school day. Ideally, each student will come away from this camp with the skills and ability to choose a leadership role in maintaining an excellent learning environment at their school.

Children will be using recipes from well-known restaurants such as Panda Express, Olive Garden and even duplicating some Starbucks (non-coffee) treats. The children will love recreating and tasting their favorite menu items that can be made at home as well. Each week, there will be new recipes so children can sign up for both weeks of classes. Students learn hygiene and safety tips as they chop, peel, and dice correctly. (Techniques will vary according to age groups.) Please indicate allergies in the special notes section of registration. Recipes may contain gluten or nut products.

Children will be using recipes from well-known restaurants such as Panda Express, Olive Garden and even duplicating some Starbucks (non-coffee) treats. The children will love recreating and tasting their favorite menu items that can be made at home as well. Each week, there will be new recipes so children can sign up for both weeks of classes. Students learn hygiene and safety tips as they chop, peel, and dice correctly. (Techniques will vary according to age groups.) Please indicate allergies in the special notes section of registration. Recipes may contain gluten or nut products.

Summer off-season training program for high school aged athletes interested in joining the 2022 CSHS cross-country team. This program will follow a training progression of running and strength training to prepare athletes for the upcoming season.

This is a workshop not to miss. We encourage high school students interested in stretching their wings as an actor or dancer to join the cast and crew of the 2022 ECS Summer Performing Arts Workshop. Theater students will collaborate to create an interpretive theatrical production. Theater students will develop their acting methods, physicality, vocality as well as a character’s inherent mentality, all of which will create authentic and believable characters. This showcase will be the first weekend school is back in session, August 5th & 6th. This production will be one ‘not to miss’ for friends, family or any performing arts enthusiast in the community! Auditions are required for participation in this High School Performing Arts Theater Workshop! Dates and times will be announced in May. Registrations are required to audition. The link for registration will be available the first week of April. Auditions information will be announced in the registration notes. Cast will be notified after auditions. Students who are not cast in the production will receive a full refund. Tickets will be available for sale to the public, $15/each. Each student registered for this course will receive 26 tickets after their registration payment and casting has been confirmed. These tickets can be given away or resold at $15 each to recoup the cost of the workshop. Instructor: Andrew Cupo Rehearsal Hours: First two weeks July 11-22, 9am-1pm Second two weeks July25-August 4, 3:30-7:30pm Performance dates: 8/5, 8/6 Performance time for each date: 7pm

This class will prepare students for 8th-grade math. Some of the math concepts covered include integer and rational number operations, expressions and equations, ratios and proportions, probability, linear equations, and various geometry concepts. Students will need to bring a pencil and an 80-page spiral notebook. The classes listed below are the same, so register for the one that best fits your schedule.Instructor: Lane Elletson

This class will prepare students for 8th-grade math. Some of the math concepts covered include integer and rational number operations, expressions and equations, ratios and proportions, probability, linear equations, and various geometry concepts. Students will need to bring a pencil and an 80-page spiral notebook. The classes listed below are the same, so register for the one that best fits your schedule.Instructor: Lane Elletson

Interested in a medical-based career in nursing, sports medicine, physical therapy, medical doctor, medical technician, paramedic, or similar? This is a fun interactive course that provides insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a medical professional. Activities include a career-based survey, basic First Aid and CPR, using a stethoscope, taking blood pressure, exploring phlebotomy, basic anatomy, dangers of drugs/alcohol, and research on disease causes, symptoms, effects, treatments, and cures. Instructor: Thomas Hussey, STMS SciTech Teacher, Certified Paramedic, US Coast Guard for 15 years

Pre-registration has been confirmed for this course. Please add your child to the wait list if you are interested in this program. As spots open, we will contact the next student on the list. The Science and Creativity Camp will provide students with interactive experiences with technology, engineering concepts, art, and movement activities such as games and sports while requiring teamwork and social interactions. Academic support and creative and adventurous experiences in structured Enrichment and Kid’s Club environments will vary from week to week and grade level. (Fee funded by AZ OnTrack) Week 1 – Black Mountain Elementary School Week 2 – Desert Sun Academy

The Science and Creativity Camp provides preschool and kindergarten students a variety of interactive experiences, including science-based learning centers and adventures, art, music, movement, games, literacy activities, mathematic manipulatives, and social skill-building through group centers, free play, and circle time. Learning experiences will vary from week to week. (Fee funded by AZ OnTrack) Child must be potty-trained to attend. Week 1 – Black Mountain Elementary School Week 2 – Desert Sun Academy Students must have completed at least one year of preschool to register for this camp.

This tennis clinic is designed to develop players through our Red, Orange, & Green ball phases. Coaches put a strong emphasis on building fundamental strokes and footwork patterns. Students will learn to work together, develop hand-eye coordination and understand the game earlier. Instructor: Seth Korey Tennis Academy Instructors