Summer on the Shield

Our Summer Offerings

Village runs a variety of summer school classes, day camps, sports camps, and fine arts opportunities throughout the summer.

Elementary

Questions About Elementary Summer Classes: Contact Aubrey Ona at 818-768-1900 / aubreyo@villagechristian.org

Kindy Prep
Is your Future Crusader feeling a little nervous about coming to a big school? Do they need to polish a few skills before coming in the fall? Kindy prep is the class for them. Students will develop beginning-level Kindergarten skills and get comfortable with a new learning environment in a smaller class setting. Activities include music, science experiments, hands-on math, and beginning reading skills. Enrolling in this class can help your child feel more confident and successful on their first day of school in August.

Grades: K
Dates: June 3 – June 21, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Cost: $550 ($50 deposit paid) before April 26; $600 after this date

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1st-2nd Grade Preparation
Elementary summer school is a special opportunity for students to review and prepare for the coming school year, all while having fun. During grade specific Language Arts review, the focus is on reading comprehension, writing and vocabulary. Math review will include computation, problem solving and fluency. These classes help students to maintain and improve their proficiency levels. This review occurs within an exploration of world cultures. Students learn about the foods, geography, games, activities, art and language of a different country each week. Our summer school students can’t wait to arrive each day!

Grades: 1-2
Dates: June 3 – June 21, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Cost: $550 (with $50 deposit paid) before April 26; $600 after this date

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3rd-5th Grade Preparation
Elementary summer school is a special opportunity for students to review and prepare for the coming school year, all while having fun. During grade specific Language Arts review, the focus is on reading comprehension, writing and vocabulary. Math review will include computation, problem solving and fluency. These classes help students to maintain and improve their proficiency levels. This review occurs within an exploration of world cultures. Students learn about the foods, geography, games, activities, art and language of a different country each week. Our summer school students can’t wait to arrive each day!

Grades: 3-5
Dates: June 3 – June 21, 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Cost: $550 (with $50 deposit paid) before April 26; $600 after this date

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4th and 5th Grade Math Mania
The course is the perfect review of all things Math for incoming 4th and 5th grade students. Students will practice and improve their math fluency in all operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Word problems will become their friend and students will find themselves saying, “I AM GOOD AT MATH” by the end of this session.

Grades: 4-5
Dates: June 4 – June 20 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday only), 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Cost: $250

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2nd and 3rd Grade Reading Readiness
Incoming 2nd and 3rd grade students will have an opportunity to brush up on their foundational reading skills, including decoding, encoding, reading fluency, writing mechanics, and grammar. They will find themselves excited to start new books as they begin the journey to developing a life-long love of reading.

Grades: 2-3
Dates: June 3 – June 21, 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Cost: $150

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4th and 5th Grade Reading Rockstars: Incoming 4th and 5th grade students will have an opportunity to brush up on their reading foundational skills, reading fluency, writing mechanics, and grammar. They will spend time writing, working on spelling and reading some of their favorite books. Each student will leave this course knowing they are a “Reading Rockstar.”

Grades: 4-5
Dates: June 3 – June 21, 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Cost: $150

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2024 Middle and High School Summer Classes

Questions about MS/HS Summer Classes: Contact Robert Sayles at 818-767-8382, ext. 500 roberts@villagechristian.org
  • These classes are open to non-VCS, incoming and current Village students.
  • Non-VCS students should check with their current school (prior to enrolling) to ensure credits will transfer.
  • Classes meeting in person must meet a minimum number of students enrolled to be offered. Classes that do not meet this minimum will be canceled and payments for that class will be refunded by May 15.

Middle School Math Recovery | On Campus
Middle School Math Recovery focuses on techniques and learning strategies to improve students’ math skills. Students will review key math skills / concepts and will focus on closing gaps in Middle School math skills. This course will recover one semester of MS Math. This course provides remedial instruction in math and is not available for initial credit.

Grades: 7th, 8th, or 9th in Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 - 28, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: $500 before April 26; $525 after this day

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Middle School English Recovery | On Campus

Middle School English Recovery focuses on techniques and learning strategies to improve students’ language arts skills. Grammar, writing, reading and critical thinking skills will be reviewed. This course will recover one semester of MS English. This course provides remedial instruction in English and is not available for initial credit.

Grades: 7th, 8th, or 9th in Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 - 28, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $500 before April 26; $525 after this day

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World History 6 | Online
Students will explore the history of the earliest humans and the rise of ancient civilizations. The study of each civilization will include analysis of how geography affected settlement and development, as well as interpretation of artifacts, examination of belief systems, and identification of major achievements. Student comprehension will be assessed through teacher observation, quizzes, tests, simulations, and project-based learning activities. Students will develop skills in collaboration, inquiry and analysis, and comparison and contrast. They will also create claims and support their claims with appropriate archaeological evidence.

In order to provide as much flexibility as possible for our Middle School students, this class will only be offered online. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 31st! Students will work independently at their own pace, but all work must be completed by the course end date.

Grades: 6th Grade in the Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 – June 28
Cost: $900 before April 26; $945 after this day

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World History 7 | Online
In World History 7, students will study world events during the Middle Ages. The major topics are feudalism in Europe, the history of Islam, West African society, imperial China, medieval Japan, early Americas, and the age of Renaissance and Reformation. Students will be assessed through tests/quizzes, classwork, workbook activities/projects, and related activities/questions. During the summer, this course is very fast-paced and homework outside of class time will be expected. Successful completion of World History 7 during summer school will replace the course during the regular school year and will free space in the student's 7th grade schedule.

In order to provide as much flexibility as possible for our Middle School students, this class will only be offered online. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 31st! Students will work independently at their own pace, but all work must be completed by the course end date.

Grades: 7th grade in the Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 – June 28
Cost: $900 before April 26; $945 after this day

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US History 8 (online)
This course explores the history of the United States from first colonies through industrialism. The major topics focus on the birth of the nation, American ideals, westward expansion, civil war, and the Progressive movement. A variety of tests, projects, and reading notes assess student understanding. During the summer, this course is very fast-paced and homework outside of class time will be expected. Successful completion of US History 8 during summer school will replace the course during the regular school year and will free another space in the student's 8th grade schedule.

In order to provide as much flexibility as possible for our Middle School students, this class will only be offered online. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 31. Students will work independently at their own pace, but all work must be completed by the course end date.

Grades: 8th grade in Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 – June 28
Cost: $900 before April 26; $945 after this date

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Economics | Online or On Campus
Economics is a one semester course that introduces students to basic economic principles and practices and how economics affect world events and vice-versa. Students will examine the world’s different economic systems, free enterprise, supply and demand, elasticity, competition, market dynamics, economic policy, microeconomics, macroeconomics, price, labor, trade and banking. It is offered for initial credit which means students who pass the course will not need to take it during the regular school year.

Choose either…
Grades: 11th or 12th Grade in the Fall of 2024
Online: June 3 – June 28 (all coursework must be completed by June 28)
OR
On Campus: June 3 - June 28; 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: $550 before April 26; $575 after April 26

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Geometry | Initial Credit (on campus)
Geometry (Initial Credit) is intended to teach coursework for the entire year of Geometry, meaning that if a student passes, they will not be required to take the Geometry during the normal school year. It is a way for an advanced math student to take more math classes in high school. As this class is designed for initial credit and covers a full year curriculum, this class requires your school counselor's approval. Attendance is critical, please do not enroll if you have planned vacations/absences during this time.

Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade in the Fall 2024 (with school counselor approval)
Dates: June 3 – June 28; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: $1,100 before April 26th; $1,200 after this date

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Health | Online or On Campus
Health is a one semester course where students will study a variety of health-related issues in an exploration of whole health that integrates physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual components. It is offered for initial credit which means students who pass the course will not need to take it during the regular school year. This course is ONLY available for rising 10th - 12th grade, not available for entering 9th grade.

Choose either…
Online: June 3 – June 28 (all coursework must be completed by June 28)
OR
On Campus: June 3 – 28, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Grades: 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade in the Fall 2024
Cost: $550 before April 26th; $575 after April 26th

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High School Math | Credit Recovery (on campus)

High School Math is intended to remediate coursework from either semester of Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2 (recovers 5 credits/one semester). This course provides remedial instruction in math and is not available for initial credit.

Grades: 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade in the Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 – June 28, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: $500 per session before April 26; $525 after this date

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High School English | Credit Recovery (on campus)

High School English is offered for credit recovery (recovers 5 credits/one semester) for coursework from any semester of English 9 - 12. This course provides remedial instruction in literature, grammar, and composition and is not available for initial credit.

Grades: 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade in the Fall 2024
Dates: June 3 – June 28, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $500 per session before April 26; $525 after this date

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2024 DAY CAMP

(Available Weekly from May 28 - August 9; 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Questions About Day Camp: Contact Beth Ramirez at 818-768-1900 / elizabethr@villagechristian.org

Day Camp runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Day campers participate in games, crafts, group assemblies, and water play. Bible lessons, water slides, free time, and movies round out the Day Camp week.

Registration must be completed by 10 a.m. the Friday before the week you want your child to participate and space is limited. We will not be able to take late registrations or walk in registrations.

NOTE: Day Camp will not be offered on May 27 (observed Memorial Day holiday) or the week of July 4.

Cost: $250 per week
Grades: Rising 1-8

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2024 ATHLETICS CAMPS

Questions About Athletics Camps: Contact the Athletic Office at 818-767-8382, ext. 290 / diannas@villagechristian.org

Baseball Camp
VCS Baseball Summer Youth Camp is a great opportunity for players to learn the fundamentals and improve their skills through a variety of drills and game simulations. Athletes receive direct coaching from VCS baseball coaches and players and will be divided into teams by age group/skill level. Players should bring a glove, bat, helmet, baseball attire, cleats, snack, and a reusable water bottle labeled with their name visible.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 22 – July 26; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Boys Basketball Camp
Student-athletes will be put through a series of drills, competition, and workouts aimed at making each player excel at their natural position. Athletes will be educated on fundamentals ranging from post play, rebounding, shooting, passing, and dribbling to defensive positioning, team play, and executing plays.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 15 – July 17; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $135

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Boys Lacrosse Camp
VCS Lacrosse Camp is back. No experience is necessary; just a willingness to learn the fastest-growing sport in America. This camp focuses on fundamentals with coaches who bring their love and excitement to the game. Sticks and balls are provided, so every player will get their shots in as they get to use the skills they learn each day.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: June 17 – June 21; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Cheer Camp
The VCS Cheer Camp is designed to teach basic and practical fundamentals, skills, and techniques of cheerleading. The camp consists of learning the cheers themselves as well as movements designed for each cheer. Cheer Camp can be used to build a base of cheer fundamentals or to simply have some fun with the girls. Snacks, poms, and a t-shirt will be provided.

Grades: K-8
Dates: June 17 – June 21; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Football Camp
VCS Football Camp teaches fundamental skills using position-specific drills for young athletes. This non-contact camp will teach football players proper technique when running, catching, throwing, tackling and blocking. Each camper will learn eight specific skills for each (non-kicking) position on the football field and will receive immediate feedback from coaches with years of knowledge and experience. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 8 – July 11; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $180

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Girls Basketball Camp
Student-athletes will be put through a series of drills, competition, and workouts aimed at making each player excel at their natural position. Athletes will be educated on fundamentals ranging from post play, rebounding, shooting, passing, and dribbling to defensive positioning, team play, and executing plays.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 29 – July 31; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $135

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Girls Lacrosse Camp
VCS Lacrosse Camp is back. No experience is necessary; just a willingness to learn the fastest-growing sport in America. This camp focuses on fundamentals with coaches who bring their love and excitement to the game. Sticks and balls are provided, so every player will get their shots in as they get to use the skills they learn each day.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: June 10 – June 14; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Girls Volleyball Camp
The VCS Volleyball Camp is a great way for young athletes to learn the sport of volleyball and have fun doing it. Athletes will learn the basic skills and tactics of both indoor and beach volleyball. The camp will be run by the current Village Christian coaching staff, as well as current players and top collegiate alumni from the Village program.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 8 – July 12; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Soccer Camp (COED)
The VCS Soccer Camp will focus on teaching the basic techniques and skills that are essential to improve one’s game. Players will be grouped according to age and ability and will enjoy a friendly environment in which to develop skills, while having fun.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: July 15 – July 19; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Softball Camp
During the VCS Softball Camp, specialized hitting instructors will teach fundamental and practical techniques of the game. Workouts will concentrate on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of each swing through still-ball and live-pitch exercises. This camp can be used to build a base of fundamentals or to maintain and refine current level of play.

Grades: 3-8
Dates: June 17 – June 21; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $225

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Track & Field Camp (COED)
Track and Field is a great way for young athletes to improve their speed, endurance, and coordination. Participants will learn the basic skills and tactics for both running and field events, such as sprints, relays, and more.

Grades: K-8
Dates: July 29 – Aug 2; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $225

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2024 FINE ARTS CAMPS

Questions About Fine Arts Camps: Contact Tina Aust or Hayley Norton at 818-767-8382, ext. 549 or fineartsacademy@villagechristian.org

Royal Academy Camp
Want to be a princess and prince for a week and learn all about being a part of God’s Royal Kingdom? This camp is the perfect fit for our little boys and girls entering JK - 1st grade. They will learn about characters from the Bible each day, work on a craft project, and explore dance, creative movement, and various athletic activities!

Grades: JK-1
Dates: June 10 – June 14; 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $300 (early bird); $350 after April 26

Please note that if you will need childcare before or after camp, you must register for a full week of day camp.

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Fun in the Sun Choir Camp
Do you like to sing? Join us for elementary summer choir! This camp is focused on finding the fun in singing. Students will learn some of the fundamentals of music theory and sight reading while singing some pop tunes as a group. This camp will end with a choir showcase for family and friends on Friday, June 14 at 3:30 PM.

Grades: 2-5
Dates: June 10 – June 14; 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $300 (early bird); $350 after April 26

Please note that if you will need childcare before or after camp, you must register for a full week of day camp.

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Elementary Musical Theatre Camp
If you love acting, dancing, and singing; this is the perfect camp for you! Students will explore the world of musical theatre and learn a condensed version of a show. This is a great introduction to what we will be putting on in the 2024-25 school year. It is for students entering K through 5th grade.

Grades: K-5
Dates: July 22 – July 26; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (2nd - 5th), 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (K - 1st)
Cost:

  • K-1:  $300 (early bird); $350 after April 26
  • 2-5: $400 (early bird); $450 after April 26

Performance: 1:30 PM in the Kendall Pavilion on Friday, July 26

Please note that if you will need childcare before or after camp, you must register for a full week of day camp. If you have a K-1 student (with an older sibling who is also in the Musical Theatre Camp) who will need child care from 10 AM until 12 PM when their camp begins, please email fineartsacademy@villagechristian.org.

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MS Dance Camp
This camp is dedicated to refining your skills in musical theatre dance.

Grades: 6-8
Dates: July 22 – July 26; 10:00 AM – 12 PM
Cost: $200 (early bird); $250 after April 26

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Musical Theatre Audition Workshop (6-8th grade)
Learn and drill the successful steps to an audition! This one week intensive will focus on individual audition pieces for each student. There will be two, 2 hour group sessions on Monday and Friday from 10 AM - 1PM. Each student will additionally receive 1 hour of private coaching that will take place Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. (Scheduling for privates will happen after the student is registered). After this workshop, students will have 1 song to add to their audition song book that they can use for their auditions this next school year!

Grades: 6-8
Dates: June 10 – 14; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $250 (early bird); $300 after April 26

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HS “Build Your Book” Camp
This class is a great opportunity to create a vocal book with range. Songs will be chosen for each student which will capitalize on their unique talents, gifting and particular casting. Each student will be given 2-3 audition cut songs which can show off the students vocal range, different acting abilities and vocal styles. This is a great opportunity to acquaint young artists to different aspects of themselves and the art form. Some examples of this range are comedic and dramatic roles, up-tempo or ballads, legit and belt sounds. This class differs from the Audition workshop which concentrates solely on casting for the upcoming VCS production. In this session, students will quickly be able to put their best foot forward in any audition as their musical theater song book will represent their immediate casting.

Grades: 9-12
Dates: June 10 – June 14; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $250 (early bird); $300 after April 26

HS Dance Camp
This camp is dedicated to refining your skills in musical theatre dance.

Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 22 – July 26; 1:00 PM – 3 PM
Cost: $200 (early bird); $250 after April 26

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Private Lessons
(As scheduled throughout the summer)
Cost: $37 per half-hour lesson, billed every four weeks

Students will benefit from one-on-one instruction from experienced and qualified Christian teachers who are all professionals. Students may choose from Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Dance. Once you have signed up for private lessons, a teacher will contact you to find a time that is mutually agreed upon for the lesson. Lessons are scheduled based on the availability of the teacher.

Please see Fine Arts Academy Policies for detailed descriptions of policies regarding cancellations, refunds, payments, and withdrawals.

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