Enrichment

5th-8th Grade Beginner
June 22 - June 26
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuition: $450

OR

6th-9th Grade Intermediate
June 22 - June 26
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

GUITAR CAMP

BEGINNER LEVEL

This will be a one-week camp on guitar basics. It is open for all 5th – 8th grade students (No guitar needed. Guitars will be available for student use).  Students will learn basic music theory, guitar chords, and an introduction to scales, melody, and lead guitar riffs.  Students will learn fun songs from movies like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Marvel, to classic and popular songs like Ode to Joy, and Happier by Marshmallow.  Students will gain access to musical skills and grow in appreciation for music.

Knowledge learned: 

              -Basics of guitar anatomy

              -8 basic chords (allows for playing almost any song)

              -Major and minor scales

              -Fretboard mechanics and melody skills.

Abilities accomplished:

Each student will leave with at least two songs able to be played.  One will be rhythm chord playing and the other will be a basic melody song of their choice and ability level.  These will be fun performable songs based on the student’s dedication and practice time.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

This will be a one-week camp on guitar basics. It is open for all 5th – 8th grade students (No guitar needed. Guitars will be available for student use. If you want to bring your own gear that is welcome).  To take this class you must have gone through the Beginner Guitar camp at least once before.

Students will advance in our music theory, learning to read music and play from basic scales and sheet music. They will learn more advanced guitar chords, and lead guitar riffs.
 

Students will choose songs they enjoy and want to learn individually and be given time and private instruction for their advancement in each song.  Students will gain access to musical skills and grow in appreciation for music.

Knowledge learned: 

              -Basics of guitar anatomy

              -We will advance to power chords, slidable chords and bar chords.

              -Major and minor scales, with an emphasis on rock/pop, and blues/jazz scales.

              -Fretboard mechanics and melody skills. We will advance to multiple string and scale melodies.

June 15 - June 19
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

This one-week, hands-on culinary camp students cook side-by-side with an executive chef, learn kid-friendly nutrition from a registered dietitian, and build real-world life skills in a fun, fast-paced kitchen environment.  Each day, campers chop, sauté, taste, and plate their own creations while practicing teamwork, kitchen safety, and creativity. Midweek, campers put their new talents to work by baking cookies and personally delivering them to our local senior citizens, an experience that teaches kindness, community connection, and the joy of sharing what they’ve made with others. By week’s end, students walk away with practical skills they can use at home, a confidence boost that goes far beyond the kitchen, and a newfound pride in what they can do on their own.

What Students Learn

• Basic knife skills and kitchen safety
• How to follow recipes and work as a team
• Simple nutrition concepts taught by a registered dietitian
• Hospitality, etiquette, and community service through acts of giving
• Confidence, responsibility, and independence
• Creativity through flavor, presentation, and problem-solving
• Encourages healthy habits early
• Build self-esteem through accomplishment and generosity
• Reinforces math, science, and teamwork organically

Confidence is built, skills are learned, and kids discover the joy of cooking and serving others!

9^th grade students attending the culinary camp may earn 3 service hours toward their freshman service hour requirement for baking and delivering their goods.

July 27 - August 5
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuition: $450

This course is designed to help students build a strong foundation in algebra in order to be successful in their future math courses at Oaks Christian School. The class is designed to help those students who will be taking algebra 1 or geometry in the fall. The course is not for credit; enrichment only. Incoming 9th-10th grade students.

July 27 - August 5
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

This course is designed to introduce incoming students to the skills and strategies necessary for their success in the English program at Oaks Christian School. Students engage in a comprehensive exploration of grammar basics. The class is also open to students who need to review grammatical concepts.  This course is limited to new and current Oaks Christian students.  The course is not for credit; enrichment only. 

June 15 - July 2 (no class on June 19)
8:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $850

Students begin with a review and extension of solving linear equations, graphing and writing linear equations, followed by a discussion of functions, properties of exponents, the scientific notation, geometric transformations, and the Pythagorean Theorem. Strategies for solving word problems are integrated throughout the course. Text and materials for the course will be provided.

This is NOT a UC Approved course. This course is designed for students needing to remediate 8th grade Algebra Readiness or would like a jumpstart on 8th grade Algebra 1. Audit only; not for credit.

Prerequisites: Completion of a 7th grade Pre-Algebra course or Algebra Readiness. Need approval by the Middle School Academic Dean Rachel Morales in order to take this class. 

Grammar - Students begin a unique study of the fundamentals of English grammar using the Shurley Method, our middle school grammar program. It will also help them enter Oaks Christian with a better foundation for how to break apart a literature text. This course is designed for NEW 4th through 6th grade Oaks Christian students only.

Math - This class builds upon fundamental math skills to help incoming 4th through 6th grade students feel more prepared and confident.  It is the goal to lessen the amount of time needed to familiarize students with these concepts and to increase the likelihood of skill mastery in these and other math areas of problem solving.  

Session A
June 22 - June 26
8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $450

Session B
July 6 - July 10
8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $450

This one-week summer camp teaches students practical techniques in construction of strategic, compelling arguments, speech preparation, research, refutation, persuasion, critical thinking and listening, all while learning to speak with clarity and conviction.

The students develop skills to effectively brainstorm a topic, build audience interest and attention, organize the speech, effective use of humor, and delivery strategies.

Through many practice rounds, the camp focuses on the techniques and skills necessary to turn the novice speaker into a confident speaker, and the already experienced speaker into a higher-level speaker.

At the end of the week, the students welcome friends and family to watch speeches, along with a debate, on campus to see the students use the speech and debate skills they learned in camp.

Session A                                                                                  June 29 - July 3
8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $450

Session B                                                                                    July 20 - July 24                                                                          8:30am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $450

This camp introduces students to the fundamentals of the legal system through engaging in-class trial simulations and collaborative team activities. Throughout the week, participants take on roles as attorneys and witnesses, developing critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills. The camp culminates in an exciting mock trial where students showcase their skills in a simulated courtroom setting, allowing parents to witness their growth and confidence in action.

Session A 
July 20 - July 24                                                                        8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

Session B 
July 27 - July 31
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

Students learn how to use the basics of AutoCAD and Fusion. They make acrylic lamps and acrylic projects, and also have an opportunity to make 3D items with wood cut from the laser printers. Additionally, they learn to use the Bamboo 3-D printer and will be making 3D fixtures. 

The goal of this camp is to teach students the engineering design process as they grow in making their own designs using the tools available to them

Material costs are included in the camp price.

Session A
July 6 - July 10
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

Session B 
July 13 - July 17
8:30am - 11:30am
Tuition: $450

Session C 
July 6 - July 10
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuition: $450

Session D 
July 13 - July 17
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuition: $450

Students build their own simple planes and use virtual reality to fly their own planes. They use VR to fly RC planes in a line of sight setting. Students learn about actually flying as a pilot.

Students are introduced to physics of flight and apply those skills to design their planes. Quadcopter flying is practiced on the computer. Practicing flying including take-off procedures, patterns around airports, landing techniques is covered. 

Material costs are included in the camp price.

3-D Art 6th-9th Grade
June 22 - June 26
8:45am - 11:45am
Tuition: $450

Students will explore the exciting world of three-dimensional art through hands-on building and sculpting projects. Campers will work with materials such as clay, cardboard, and mixed media to create unique sculptures and functional art pieces. Emphasis is placed on creativity, problem-solving, craftsmanship, and bringing ideas to life in physical form. This camp is perfect for students who love to build, design, and think beyond the flat page.

Skills Focus:

• Sculpture and construction techniques

• Creative problem-solving

• Design thinking in 3D

• Craftsmanship and finishing

Painting   5th-8th Grade
July 27 - July 31
8:45am-11:45am
Tuition: $450

Students will explore fundamental painting techniques using acrylics, watercolor, and mixed media. The camp focuses on color mixing, brush control, texture, and composition while guiding students through structured and creative painting projects. Instruction is designed to build technical skills, confidence, and individual artistic expression in a supportive studio environment.

Skills Focus:

• Color theory and mixing

• Brush techniques

• Composition and layout

• Development of personal style

Drawing 5th-8th Grade
June 29 - July 3
8:45am - 11:45am
Tuition: $450

This foundational art camp helps students strengthen their drawing skills while encouraging creativity and observation. Campers will practice sketching, shading, perspective, and character design through guided lessons and imaginative projects. Students will also have opportunities to create fun animation- and cartoon-inspired drawings, including learning how to draw their favorite cartoon characters. Students of all skill levels are welcome as they build confidence and develop their personal drawing style.

Skills Focus:

• Observation and sketching

• Shading and value

• Perspective basics

• Character and cartoon drawing

• Creative illustration

Session A                                                                                  June 22-June 26
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Tuition: $450

Session B                                                                                    July 6 - July 10                                                                                12:15pm - 3:15pm                                                                Tuition: $450

Session A                                                                                    June 15 - June19
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Tuition: $450

Session B                                                                                  June 29 - July 3                                                                          12:15pm - 3:15pm
Tuition: $450

July 20 - July 24
12:15pm - 3:15pm
Tuition: $450

In this comprehensive camp, students develop proficiency with Apple pencils and digital art creation on iPads. The curriculum begins with foundational drawing exercises in Procreate, ensuring students master essential digital illustration techniques before advancing to animation. Using Procreate Dreams, students explore fundamental animation principles through structured exercises, including physics-based animations like bouncing objects and pendulum movements, shape metamorphosis, and loop animations.

The program incorporates scheduled breaks to promote healthy screen time habits. During the second week, students apply their acquired skills to create an individual animation project. This course is designed to build technical competence and creative confidence in digital art creation.