At Minds Alive! Middle School Summer Camp your child will have an extraordinary experience in engaging classes designed specifically for curious and adventurous children entering grades 5 through 8. Get ready for a summer of exploration and fun!
Phone: 520-327-6395
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COVID requirements
for MindsAlive!
Please be aware that class sizes are limited due to social distance requirements. Students and teachers will be required to wear masks. There will be mask breaks, and students will be allowed to remove masks while eating and drinking.
Hand sanitizer is available in each classroom. Masks are available upon request. Classrooms are cleaned and sanitized between classes and at the end of each day.
June 7 - June 18
Class Name | Class Description |
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Lego Robotics | In this class you will compete with other astronauts to transform another planet and make it Earth-like! You will learn to design, program, and control fully functional robots. You will use software to create a variety of life-like robotic behaviors. Come let’s explore the universe! |
Sports and Fitness | This class is a fun way for kids to exercise and develop skills in the air conditioned Gregory School gym. The class will offer students the opportunity to play and learn about sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, and tennis. Students will be guided to improve their strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and coordination through play and exercise. |
Spanish Language & Culture | Come and have fun playing games and doing projects while learning Spanish! We will focus on learning the culture and vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries as well as grammar and pronunciation of the language. Be ready to have virtual travel experiences to Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain and more. Classes are open to all levels of Spanish language proficiency. |
Let’s Put on a Show | Come play! Spend two weeks putting on a comedy play with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights. You’ll improve your acting skills, have fun, and make friends. On the last week of class, we’ll perform on the stage in front of your family and friends. |
Class Name | Class Description |
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Welcome to the FabLab | Prepare to get your make on! In this class you will be able to let your design concepts come to life! We will use a variety of materials to make your ideas a reality, from paint, cardboard, wood, and vinyl. There are endless possibilities, so who knows what you’ll come up with! |
Musical Madness | Can you really do a musical in just two weeks? Sure! You’ll act, sing, and dance in a musical with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights. Have fun, make friends, and during the last week, perform on the stage in front of your family and friends. |
Spanish Language & Culture | Come and have fun playing games and doing projects while learning Spanish! We will focus on learning the culture and vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries as well as grammar and pronunciation of the language. Be ready to have virtual travel experiences to Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain and more. Classes are open to all levels of Spanish language proficiency. |
Fiber Art Making | In this class you will learn both fine art and practical making skills related to Fiber Art. Explore the basics of knitting, crochet, felting, pattern making, dyeing, and more! Work on creating things to use every day or make your masterpiece. It’s up to you! |
June 21 - July 2
Class Name | Class Description |
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Lego Robotics | In this class you will compete with other astronauts to transform another planet and make it Earth-like! You will learn to design, program, and control fully functional robots. You will use software to create a variety of life-like robotic behaviors. Come let’s explore the universe! |
Sports and Fitness | This class is a fun way for kids to exercise and develop skills in the air conditioned Gregory School gym. The class will offer students the opportunity to play and learn about sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, and tennis. Students will be guided to improve their strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and coordination through play and exercise. |
Spanish Language & Culture | Come and have fun playing games and doing projects while learning Spanish! We will focus on learning the culture and vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries as well as grammar and pronunciation of the language. Be ready to have virtual travel experiences to Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain and more. Classes are open to all levels of Spanish language proficiency. |
Let’s Put on a Show | Come play! Spend two weeks putting on a comedy play with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights. You’ll improve your acting skills, have fun, and make friends. On the last week of class, we’ll perform on the stage in front of your family and friends. |
Class Name | Class Description |
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Welcome to the FabLab | Prepare to get your make on! In this class you will be able to let your design concepts come to life! We will use a variety of materials to make your ideas a reality, from paint, cardboard, wood, and vinyl. There are endless possibilities, so who knows what you’ll come up with! |
Musical Madness | Can you really do a musical in just two weeks? Sure! You’ll act, sing, and dance in a musical with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights. Have fun, make friends, and during the last week, perform on the stage in front of your family and friends. |
Spanish Language & Culture | Come and have fun playing games and doing projects while learning Spanish! We will focus on learning the culture and vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries as well as grammar and pronunciation of the language. Be ready to have virtual travel experiences to Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain and more. Classes are open to all levels of Spanish language proficiency. |
Fiber Art Making | In this class you will learn both fine art and practical making skills related to Fiber Art. Explore the basics of knitting, crochet, felting, pattern making, dyeing, and more! Work on creating things to use every day or make your masterpiece. It’s up to you! |
Ms. Christie Carlson received her B.F.A. in Fiber and Material Studies from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago, gaining an extensive knowledge of different making processes. She has since worked for several years as an artist assistant for two fiber artists, with her photos of their work being published on the cover of The Handbook of Textile Culture. When not in school, she loves to chaperone student trips to Italy and cook with her family.
Vanessa Colosimo received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona and is pursuing her M.MFT from Capella University. Vanessa spends many hours coaching and has a passion for working with children. When she is not coaching or studying, you can find her somewhere out in the Arizona sun by the pool with a good book.
Mr. Josh Dickinson has been teaching physical education for the past 15 years. As an athlete Mr. Dickinson played basketball, tennis, and golf at the college level for Trinidad State and the University of Hawaii Hilo. Mr. Dickinson has also worked as an all-sports camp director for the past 19 years. He is currently a P.E. teacher and the associate athletic director at The Gregory School. This year, Mr. Dickinson has coached the middle school tennis and boys’ basketball teams, as well as the upper school girls’ basketball team.