High School Kids
Classes open to grades 9th through 12th
Categories: Defies Categories, High School Kids, Science, Week 7 (7/30-8/3)
- Instructor: Mr. Jim Lewis – Mr. Lewis currently teaches science and engineering classes at John Dickinson High School. His degrees are in Physics and Earth Science and Astronomy. Research projects include topics in Astronomy, Nuclear Physics, Education, and Chemistry.
Imagine being a detective as you investigate Medieval Crime Scenes. In this camp you will create a scale model crime scene, and then try to solve another mystery created by one of your campmates. A keen eye and sharp mind are all that is required. The Medieval Theme will include literary references from that period, [...]
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Categories: High School Kids, Media and Communication Arts, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29), Week 3 (7/2-7/6), Week 4 (7/9-7/13), Week 5 (7/16-7/20), Week 6 (7/23-7/27), Week 7 (7/30-8/3)
- Instructor: Mitch Goldfarb - A Creative Director and a Designer at New Ride Design, a professional marketing solutions firm, specializing in websites and e-commerce. http://newridedesign.com/ Mitch is also a professor at West Chester University.
- Class schedule and notes: This camp runs each week of CabSummer... sign-up for one, two or even all seven weeks!
Whether you sign-up for one week or all seven… this camp teaches you how to build a professional website “Live” on the Internet. Show family and friends. Set up colors, patterns and textures. Tweak images and text. Create a Lightbox and Image Gallery. Add Photos, Blogs, Animated Images, Newsletters and more. A website is a [...]
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Categories: Dance, Defies Categories, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 4 (7/9-7/13)
- Instructor: Rebecca Shumosic and Brittany Moretz
- Class schedule and notes: ***This camp WILL NOT go to the Kalmar Nyckel!!***
Price of camp is $250.00
Emphasis will be placed on proper execution of dance (a mix of hip-hop, jazz, and modern) and color guard techniques to express dynamic, synchronized visual movements to music. Giving students the opportunity to perform, grow, learn, experiment, and develop skills, and project confidence in their abilities. Routines and choreography will be tailored to the talent [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
Bring your favorite rock/pop music charts and learn how to improve them…through improvistioan, performance practice, exercises, and some personal creativity. Learn to make the music your own. Don’t know what you would like to play? Well, we know hundreds, maybe even thousands of songs. Together we will explore some of the music of the greatest [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
Jazz, pop, rock, and classical music are ever changing, ever evolving, and never static. There is always room for improvisation, creativity, and improvement. On any given day, music can be played and performed differently. Learn how create variety and expression to your favorite songs and discover new ones, in the process. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Share on Facebook
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Categories: Dance, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Rebecca Shumosic
This year we’re going back to the beginning. I’m ready to share my knowledge of Hip Hop and teach a variety of styles from grooving, popping/locking, breakdancing and many more! Throughout the week we will be learning about the average life of a professional Hip Hop dancer such as auditions, their “swag” and performing on [...]
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Categories: High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Science, Visual Arts, Week 7 (7/30-8/3)
- Instructor: Ed Schone - A Former math teacher and current science teacher, Ed Schone was a scientific illustrator before entering the education profession. A lifelong passion for astronomy led to an undergraduate major in physics at Rutgers University. After operating two illustration/design businesses, Ed obtained a masters degree in physical science education.
Need some summertime inspiration? Learn about a few of important early figures of the Renaissance era that created flourishing art, music, literature, architecture, flying machines and more. Learn about the astounding Renaissance culture and style and the artists who were scientists and scientists who were artists. Why, we might not have video games without the [...]
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Categories: Dance, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
- Instructor: Mrs Shayna Petruccelli
In this camp participants will learn how to show casting agents and directors what they can really do! We will cover what they are looking for in your resume, headshots, and performance during your audition, and we will prepare you not only for dance calls, but those ever so scary “dancers who can sing” and [...]
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Categories: Dance, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 5 (7/16-7/20)
- Instructor: Mrs Shayna Petruccelli
Have you ever watched the dancers surrounding your favorite musical stars and wanted the chance to dance in that style? Or have you watched your favorite television dance shows and dreamed of being on the stage dancing for your life? Have you ever seen commercials featuring dance and wondered how it’s all put together during [...]
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Categories: High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Recording Studio, Week 4 (7/9-7/13)
- Instructor: Mr. David Allen - A 2011 graduate of the Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Stage
Technology. Along with over five years of experience working technical theatre both in
community theaters, and professionally, he also holds positions as a sound and
recording engineer. As a musician, David has been studying both privately and
independently for over 10 years, ranging in instruments of study from piano, to alto
saxophone, to voice. Along with extensive musical theatre and vocal jazz experience,
David has performed solo and in groups across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and
New York. Currently David is working on his Bachelor in Music for Sound Recording Technology at Ithaca College located in Ithaca, New York.
Ever wonder how the sounds of movies and Television seem so life like? This camp is devoted to creative sound design through both sound recording and synthesis. We will look into how foley art works and how to operate the equipment in capturing these sounds. Students will learn how to build soundscapes and use them [...]
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Categories: Defies Categories, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Recording Studio, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Mr. David Allen - A 2011 graduate of the Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Stage
Technology. Along with over five years of experience working technical theatre both in
community theaters, and professionally, he also holds positions as a sound and
recording engineer. As a musician, David has been studying both privately and
independently for over 10 years, ranging in instruments of study from piano, to alto
saxophone, to voice. Along with extensive musical theatre and vocal jazz experience,
David has performed solo and in groups across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and
New York. Currently David is working on his Bachelor in Music for Sound Recording Technology at Ithaca College located in Ithaca, New York.
This camp will be based around the recording arts and sound design giving students an introductory look into how a studio functions in recording as well as creating sounds. We will look into the physical aspects of sound learning how it works and why we perceive it as we do. The week will also focus [...]
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Categories: Fashion, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
- Instructor: Colleen Moretz - Has taught Fashion Design, Merchandising, Illustration, Advertising and Fashion Presentations at the University of Delaware in their Fashion Design and Apparel Department. She is now teaching in the Fashion Department at Immaculata University.
She has her MFA in Illustration with a concentration in Graphic Design. This has enabled Colleen to integrated multimedia digital technology into her fashion courses. Her students produce podcasts, photo stories and video casts to develop experience in media literacy.
Colleen is currently taking courses at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City to further her knowledge of technology in the world of fashion.
Explore how technology has influenced fashion Develop computer skills: to create fashion pages and photo stories Create a Cab Summer Fashion Page: design layout Become a reporter: Interview others at camp for story ideas Share on Facebook
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Categories: Fashion, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29), Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Colleen Moretz - Has taught Fashion Design, Merchandising, Illustration, Advertising and Fashion Presentations at the University of Delaware in their Fashion Design and Apparel Department. She is now teaching in the Fashion Department at Immaculata University.
She has her MFA in Illustration with a concentration in Graphic Design. This has enabled Colleen to integrated multimedia digital technology into her fashion courses. Her students produce podcasts, photo stories and video casts to develop experience in media literacy.
Colleen is currently taking courses at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City to further her knowledge of technology in the world of fashion.
- Class schedule and notes: This is a two week camp.
Design it-make it-wear it! This 2-week course is developed for the experienced fashion sewer. Students from my previous classes qualify. Create a trend board to develop a skirt design Learn flat pattern to design your skirt Learn advanced sewing techniques Share on Facebook
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Categories: High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Andrew Bedell - Has been playing saxophone for twelve years. He studied with John Scarpulla of Tower of Power and Diana Ross before studying with Broadway woodwind artist Todd Groves. While at the University of Delaware he performed in its Jazz Ensembles and Chamber Ensembles on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones as well as flute. Andrew also led his own jazz quintet, performing at numerous recitals and venues in Newark and Wilmington. As a freelance musician Andrew has played in horn sections, rock and funk bands, and big bands at venues such as the Knitting Factory, Starland Ballroom, and The Queen Theatre. He has also been a part of numerous recording sessions in New York and Delaware.
As an educator Andrew has taught private saxophone lessons for six years. He directed his own big band while a sophomore and junior at the University of Delaware. He has also been on faculty at the University of Delaware Community Music School Jazz Camp.
Andrew Bedell is currently performing and recording in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York while composing original music for his debut CD.
- Class schedule and notes: Grade level: 8-11
• Students should have at least four years experience on their instrument. The following instruments are encouraged: trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass, drums, vibraphone, guitar, and percussion. Some experience in jazz music is helpful for rhythm section players (guitar, bass, drums, piano, vibraphone). Cab Calloway cannot provide wind instruments or guitars.
• It is encouraged that students purchase a Real Book for use in the camp.
• Mr. Bedell will try to bring in guest artists such as University of Delaware students and potentially faculty and professional musicians.
Students will study and develop an understanding of the jazz language, technique, history, and literature. At the end of the week they will perform for the camp. Share on Facebook
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Categories: High School Kids, Theatre, Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
- Instructor: Eva Hiott (’09 CCSA Graduate)
Come learn how to be absurd! And learn why being absurd every once in a while is important. In this one week camp you will be introduced to the theatre of the absurd; a very important movement of theatre from the mid 20th century. Each day we will read a new play, learn about that [...]
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Categories: High School Kids, Theatre, Week 3 (7/2-7/6)
- Instructor: Eva Hiott (’09 CCSA Graduate)
Come learn why your body, voice, and imagination are so important to your acting technique. Unleash your organic actor and learn to enACT and reACT. We will explore lots of vocal and movement improvisation as you collect tools for your actors toolbox. Subjects we will cover include; contact improvisation, the Roy Hart theatre of the [...]
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Categories: Defies Categories, High School Kids, Middle School Kids, Science, Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
- Instructor: Steven Field - Cab Calloway School of the Arts, David Kook -
Come to camp and explore the sights and sounds of music and theater through hands-on experiments and activities. Find out how your favorite instrument works. Play a glass harmonica! Invent a new instrument. Project an image with only a magnifying glass. Put a spotlight on stage or hear sounds that are far away. Add and subtract color! There [...]
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Categories: Elementary School Kids, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 5 (7/16-7/20)
- Instructor: Steven Field - Cab Calloway School of the Arts, This camp is open to students that have 1-2 years of playing, be able to read music in 1st position, your own instrument, and some calluses on the fingers because of all the playing we are going to do. Viola players also welcome (be ready for some treble clef.
This summer’s fiddle camp will introduce you to playing bluegrass fiddle. We will have fun blazing away on some standard tunes, learning licks, how to start or enter with the melody, learn how to jam, be introduced to other bluegrass instruments, and oh yes, sing leads and bluegrass harmonies which really helps fiddlers. We might [...]
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Categories: General Music, High School Kids, Instrumental, Middle School Kids, Week 1 (6/18 - 6/22), Week 2 (6/25 - 6/29)
- Instructor: Daniel Melbourne - Strings Instructor Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Class schedule and notes: This is a 2 week camp only.
Cab Summer is offering students a chance to experience the fun of being in a rock band! This two week camp will cover working with other students to perform in a band and explore Cab’s state of the art recording studio. Students will group up in a band to learn their favorite songs and go [...]
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Categories: Defies Categories, High School Kids, Media and Communication Arts, Middle School Kids, Week 5 (7/16-7/20), Week 6 (7/23-7/27)
- Instructor: Christopher Kramer - Currently a computer science teacher at the
Charter School of Wilmington. He teaches an introductory freshman
course, AP computer science, and a variety of electives. Before
becoming a teacher, he was a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Namibia
from 2007 - 2009, teaching computer literacy at a youth center near the Angolan and Zambian border.
- Class schedule and notes: This two week course is only being offered to students that will be starting the 8th grade this fall thru 12th grade.
This 2-week course will guide students in learning programming concepts through the creation of video games. (please see grade requirements above) This course will use the Java programming language with the Greenfoot API. No previous programming experience is necessary, but a talent for logic and abstract problem-solving will serve the student well. The course will [...]
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