Writer’s Workshop
Arts, Humanities, Media & Communication |
Got something to say? Say it in your own voice. Students will write and critique their work, as well as learn what pieces are selected for publication in a literary magazine. Students will explore several genres of writing including poetry, short stories, drama, screen writing, and children's literature. |
Musical Theatre Boot Camp
Arts, Humanities, Media & Communication |
Experience all aspects of musical theatre including dance, singing and acting. Students will work in large groups, small groups, and individually to produce performances from outstanding Broadway shows. The week will close with a final presentation. |
Babysitting 101
Arts, Humanities, Media & Communication |
Come to the Wootton Lab School and learn how children grow and develop. Learn how to plan creative activities, to perform first aid for common childhood injuries, and how to set up your own babysitting business. Students will create their own babysitting handbook with all the information and activities created. |
The Big Idea comes to
Wootton
Business Management & Finance |
Learn the four “P’s”: Price, Promotion, Place and Product to make your own “Big Idea”. The “Big Idea” can then be your roadmap to the American dream. Learn to be an entrepreneur and connect your idea to Junior Achievement. |
Sports Management
Business Management & Finance |
Use the virtual business computer simulation to learn how to run a sports team and make a profit. Students will learn about the importance of location, ticket pricing, promotions & media planning, stadium personnel, parking decisions, sponsorships & licensing, financial decisions and player management. |
Wootton Legal
Law, Government & Public Safety |
Law and Order comes to Wootton! Participate in a week-long criminal trial from start to finish. Become prosecutors, defense lawyers, police officers, investigators, and bailiffs. Develop and argue your case to the judge and jury. |
Animation Alive
Information Technology |
Come and learn a dynamic software program called Flash! Learn how to add spice to websites or Power Point presentations with cool animated graphics and words. Students will create short scenes of animation and add sound effects and music. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of creating computer animation and have fun doing it! |
Biochemistry for Beginners
Biosciences |
Work in the DNA Resource Center! Using research grade equipment, put science to practical use as you use tools of chemistry to investigate biological processes. Make nylon, separate proteins, conduct a test for genetic disease and use computer technology to explore. To conclude, students will use the chemistry taught to make ice cream! |
CSI Wootton
Biosciences |
Be a crime scene investigator and explore the world of forensics! Solve a murder mystery using the latest scientific methods and DNA evidence to determine “who-done-it.” |
Investigating Patterns in Engineering
Engineering |
Think race cars, cigarette boats, and jet fighters! Change their shapes, change how they move. Build your own boats, planes, cars and roller coasters. Learn the jobs of mechanical engineers, safety engineers, astrophysicists, and test pilots. |
Robotics
Engineering |
Explore the basic hands on principles and applications of LEGO RCX Robotics. Learn mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork to build robots using motors and sensors to move, react and make sound. |
How’d They Do That?
Engineering |
Engineering challenges! Learn how to make a boomerang come back. Make a model car run with balloons and propellers. Explore what engineers do as students learn how physics plays a role in everyday life. |
Early Bird Gets the Worm—Do You?
Environmental Sciences |
Be an ornithologist! Learn how to identify various species of local birds from visual and auditory clues. Learn about bird anatomy and physiology, behavior and ecology. Find, listen to, identify, and observe our feathered friends in their own environment. |
Field and Stream
Environmental Sciences |
Field Ecology! Introduction to a variety of career opportunities in the ecology field. Gain important skills in conducting field methods by collecting real environmental and ecological data.
There will be a focus on the interconnectedness of many ecosystems, and we will conduct investigations in stream ecosystems, forest ecosystems, and the link of these ecosystems to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed |
