Learn to cook, dance, paint, sail, be a hip hop artist, build bikes, radios and robots, write poetry, rock climb, make films, and so much more!!!

Come join us at Seattle Girls’ School!

Boys and Girls Welcome!

Program open to youth entering grades 4–9

(up to age 19 for some Reel Grrls classes)

Now enrolling until May 23!

  1. 1.Download and print out a registration form and    financial aid form for each student

  2. 2.Fill out forms completely

  3. 3.Mail forms with check for registration fee and deposit (if applicable), or registration fee + full payment, to:


  5.     Attn: Anneliese Steuben

  6.     Seattle Girls’ School

  7.     2706 S. Jackson St.

  8.     Seattle, WA 98144

Questions? Need a form?

Contact Anneliese Steuben:

asteuben@seattlegirlsschool.org

2706 S. Jackson St. · Seattle, WA 98144

         206-709-2228

All other required forms will be sent to you after registration

Classes with fewer than 5 students enrolled may be cancelled by May 27

 Course Catalogue  Mini-course Week Monday, June 30 (9am–4pm) Math Blast! Rafael del Castillo  A day of challenging, team-oriented math problems and activities! Students will work together to design and construct models to help them find mathematical solutions to interesting questions. We will use computer programs and graphing calculators. The challenges will include a human graphing activity, constructions with right triangles, and analyzing sports records. Math has never been so fun! Grades 6–9 Just Desserts Sheri Brown FULL Everyone loves dessert—come learn to make your own! We’ll make a range of sweets from scratch using caramel, lemon and everyone’s favorite—chocolate! We’ll also make and eat a yummy lunch on site. This class will be held in a home kitchen near Green Lake. Supply fee: $5 Maximum registration: 8 Makeup! Kara Wentworth In this mini-course, we will learn about the history of makeup, get to play with makeup, and get to make our own makeup while looking at some challenging bigger questions: What is the history of makeup in the USA? Does makeup make girls and women more powerful? Less powerful? How is makeup made? How is it marketed to women and to teens? What chemicals does it contain? Is makeup safe? Is it good for us? We will also talk about the ways makeup can be used to transform someone for a performance—stage acting, movie acting, dancing, or other occasions. Whether you are someone who already knows how to use makeup or you’ve never tried it before, you will learn how to apply dramatic makeup for the stage. Whether you love makeup or hate it, or are just curious to learn more about it, this will be an awesome hands-on course that will get you thinking...and you’ll get to go home with new skills and with your own handmade products! Grades 6–9 Make Your Own Animation Reel Grrls Learn stop-motion animation techniques with the Reel Grrls. Digital cameras, laptops and easy-to-learn software have made learning the basics of animation easy and fun. Students will be able to experiment with a variety of props to learn stop-motion techniques, claymation…and of course, storytelling. Girls only Supply fee: $10 A CURE FOR BLM (Be Like Me): Effective Communication from the Inside Out Ellen Langan CANCELLED How many times have you said something to a friend, a family member or a classmate and they don’t understand what you just said?  Or, how about when somebody cracks a joke that you don’t think is funny and you can’t understand why others are laughing?  This interactive class is designed to help you understand who you are and how you may see the world differently from the people around you. It is also designed to help you improve your communication skills from the inside out.  We’ll use videos, free-form drawing, investigative research and fun, active games. Girls only Grades 6–9 Book-making Hannah Mason CANCELLED Learn how to make and bind your own books! We’ll learn different styles such as notebooks, calendars, soft cover, and hard-bound. Choose your own paper, thread or yarn, and decorate your covers with collages, stickers, or your own beautiful art! Supply fee: $5 Build the Secret Tools of Success Workshop Lezlie Wolff CANCELLED Come join us for an exciting workshop on how to create the tools you need to pave the road to your dreams. Through fun games, dynamic discussions, and exercises, students will learn the secrets of how to break goals into easy bite-size pieces, turn mistakes into advantages, and stay motivated to follow through—all the while giving back to the community. Girls only Grades 7–9 Tuesday, July 1 (9am–4pm) Crime Scene Investigation: The Real CSI Rosetta Lee You arrive at 9am at the scene of a crime, and you have only one day to gather evidence, analyze the data, and crack the case. We won’t see any dead bodies, but we will use the real skills of investigation and forensic science to lift fingerprints, take photos, collect DNA samples, and process all that we’ve found in our laboratory...so we can solve the mystery by the end of the day. An understanding of genetics is a bonus, but is NOT required for this course. Cardmaking 101 Layla Taylor CANCELLED Use recycled papers, fabrics and other materials to make up to ten greeting cards that you can give to anyone you want. Pick a holiday or theme, and design your cards as a set or make each one unique. There will be a variety of materials and art supplies to choose from and you will learn basic collage, appliqué and scrapbook techniques. Bring any special pieces of paper, fabrics or small flat objects (like buttons or 3-D stickers) that you would like to use. Supply fee: $5 Just Desserts Sheri Brown FULL Everyone loves dessert—come learn to make your own! We’ll make a range of sweets from scratch using caramel, lemon and everyone’s favorite—chocolate! We’ll also make and eat a yummy lunch on site. This class will be held in a home kitchen near Green Lake. Supply fee: $5 Maximum registration: 8 Bicycle Repair and Summer Ride! Bike Works CANCELLED Come spend the day with Bike Works and learn some cool new bike skills and some basic bike maintenance and then go for a ride as a group! We will ride bikes to an in-city mystery location where we can stop and eat, hang out, and enjoy each other’s company. Don't have a bike? We will have bikes to ride. Don't ride in the city? We will talk about safe riding before we leave. Don't know if this will be fun? Sign up, and trust us—it’ll be a blast! Grades 7–9 Supply fee: $10 for rentals Maximum registration: 9 Tentative: Girls Rock! **Pending confirmation** Passages Northwest  Come experience the thrill of outdoor rock climbing! In addition to learning to climb in a beautiful location, we will focus together as a group on building our physical, mental and emotional courage. A challenging, rewarding, and bonding experience you won’t forget! Girls only Grades 6–9 Supply fee: $20 for gear and transportation Maximum registration: 12 Wednesday, July 2 (9am–4pm) Latin Ballroom Dance Andrea LaVare-Sandoval CANCELLED Learn the basics of Salsa, Cha Cha, and Merengue in this 6-hour partner dance intensive! If you saw the documentary “Mad Hot Ballroom”—and loved it—this class is for you! Please bring your own music, so you can use the steps you will learn to the music that you love. Also, for both boys and girls, wear dress shoes please. See you on the dance floor! Cooking Fun! From Ground to Plate Kara Wentworth FULL We will start our morning at Café Flora, an award-winning local vegetarian restaurant with a unique philosophy of food. We will get to explore and learn some techniques in the restaurant’s kitchen, and we will learn how they get food from the ground to the plate. Next, we will travel to Hawkins Garden where we will pick fresh vegetables and learn more about the soil and process of growing and harvesting food. When we get to SGS, we will research and collect recipes that we can use to cook our harvested food, and we’ll spend the whole afternoon cooking together! Students will leave with a handmade mini-cookbook they can use to cook at home, and with new cooking skills and some delicious homemade food. Reel…Film Reel Grrls (Cheryl Hidalgo) A fun introduction to the world of real...film. During this workshop, students will draw and paint on 8mm film stock. They will learn to digitize their images and then manipulate them using Final Cut Pro. By the end of the workshop they will be able to see how old-school film and contemporary digital editing can combine to make stunning images. Girls only  Grades 6–9 Supply fee: $10 Women in Hip Hop! Angela Dy CANCELLED Poet, emcee, and educator Angela Martinez Dy/El Dia will lead this one-day workshop highlighting women's contributions to hip-hop music and culture, with a focus on lyricism. We will discuss hip-hop history, past and present, what hip-hop does for individuals and communities, how to “swim through” the mainstream, and the intersections of gender, race, class, and orientation as they relate to hip-hop culture. We will analyze lyrics by both female legends and fabulous local artists, as well as give you a chance to create rhymes of your own. This course is for you whether you are interested in furthering your appreciation for the art of hip-hop, or if you are ready to become an active participant in the culture. Girls only Grades 6–9 Session 1: July 7–11 I: Morning (9am–noon) Build a Radio and Get on the Air! Maggie Avener & Jamie Cromack In this class we’ll learn the basics of how to put together a good radio story. Then we’ll build our own radio transmitter from scratch! You’ll learn all the different components to radios and how they work together. At the end of the week we’ll record and edit our radio stories…and take them to a local radio station! Come exercise your voice and learn new things about this fun technology! Girls only Grades 6–9 Write On! Urban Writing Adventures Kelly Fox CANCELLED Put your creative hat on and let’s get out there! In this class you’ll tap into your creative side with unique and fun writing adventures. We’ll travel to exotic locations* in and around Seattle to inspire your mind, body and soul in a no-pressure, fun and creative environment. This class will culminate in a “writer’s workshop” where you’ll have the opportunity to share your work and explore your writing strengths. *Palm trees not included. Grades 6–9 Lights, Camera, Reel Grrls: Media Boot Camp Reel Grrls (Ti Locke) FULL This workshop is designed to give students maximum time performing for—and learning to use—cameras and editing equipment. Each student, with the help of other students in the workshop, will create at least one “one-minute masterpiece.” Video poetry? Sound collage? Collaborative theater? Students will go far beyond the usual notions of what video can and cannot do to find their own voice and to tell their stories. Girls only  Supply fee: $25 Printing into Plaster Trina Smith Come explore some new art techniques of drawing and printing! You will make a number of drawings and then print your favorites into plaster. We’ll learn how to make a printing plate with plexiglass, and turn plaster into beautiful prints that will be ready to hang on the wall. Come learn about this exciting and interesting medium—this class will expand your artistic horizons! Any amount of experience is fine—all you need is a creative spirit and a willingness to experiment and have fun with this innovative technique. Supply fee: $10 Traditional Cultures of Asia David McLanahan CANCELLED The cultures of traditional people are very valuable but need to be appreciated and supported in our rapidly changing world. Otherwise, with our increasing technology and materialism we may lose forever the rich contributions and insights they can still give to all of us. We will examine cultures of New Guinea, Borneo, Tibet, Burma, and India using video of local people in their villages and jungles, and study lots of examples of their arts, crafts, and music with our own eyes, hands, and ears in the classrooms. Can You Believe She Did That?! – Female Spies in History Cherie Dodd CANCELLED Students will learn about several women spies throughout history using a teacher-designed webquest with tasks that highlight an engaging and interactive learning experience. Students will also create an interactive Female Spies History Museum which promises to be informative and entertaining. Come learn about these fascinating characters in women’s history! Grades 6–9 I: Afternoon (1–4pm) Drawing and Painting Trina Smith Have you ever felt like you wanted to relax into the act of painting itself? Are you interested in expanding your drawing and painting techniques? Do you have an interest in increasing your skills when drawing from observation? Then this is the class for you. We will start with drawing techniques and move to painting workshops as the week progresses. You will have the opportunity to make at least two finished drawings and a small painting on canvas. No prior experience is needed. Be ready to explore various approaches and have fun with these exciting media! Supply fee: $10 Poetry and Paper-making Annette Peizer CANCELLED Learn how to write quality, publishable poetry from a published poet and author, then learn how to make hand-made paper to display it, either as a cover for your portfolio or a frame for your poetry. Classmates will learn how to offer and receive constructive and supportive critiques of each other's work. Publications that publish preteen and teen poetry will be handed out during class. We’ll end with a fun poetry reading of your best poems on the last day of class. Grades 6–9 Supply fee: $5 Fashion Art Yolanda & Yadiwa Cain Do you see styles in the store that you know you can duplicate at home if you had the right tools? Join us to create your own jewelry, decorate clothing, and make new accessories by hand. Be ready to create new or refresh old styles of your own. Open to all. Supply fee: $5 The Class About Me Lee Kaufman CANCELLED Students will learn to better understand their emotional nature and take ownership of their reactions. They will develop straightforward tools for clear and effective communication with others, and perhaps more importantly, with their own inner critic. The ideas shared will come predominately from yoga, philosophy, and biology. This is a holistic course that will provide students with tools to integrate the body and mind as well as to make choices that better serve their overall health and well being. Grades 7–9 Musical Theatre Jan Downing CANCELLED Wicked, Les Mis, Annie, Grease, The Sound of Music... What's your favorite musical? Join singer/actress and former talent agent Jan Downing in this exciting class, which will focus on developing your musical theatre performance skills. You'll gain experience and build confidence as you sing and act in scenes and ensemble numbers from hit Broadway shows. A great class for all skill levels! Girls only Maximum registration: 12 Session 2: July 14–18 II: Morning (9am–noon) I Robot, You Robot, We Robot Rosetta Lee What makes a robot a robot and not just a battery-operated device? How do you build and program robots? Discover the world of robotics using Lego Mindstorm! Fun in the Kitchen! Sheri Brown FULL Freshen up your basic cooking skills in this week-long, hands-on cooking class. We’ll use kid-friendly recipes and sprinkle it with fun. You’ll learn how to make a wide assortment of foods, and of course there will be plenty to eat! This class will be held in a home kitchen near Green Lake. Supply fee: $5 Maximum registration: 8 Climbing Challenge Kelly Fox CANCELLED Ever faced a challenge so huge you were sure you'd never overcome it? Try staring at a 40-foot tall vertical wall with only a few hand- and footholds, a rope, a harness, a friend, and your courage to support you. If you can get to the top, you can do anything! Join us for a week of rock climbing at a local climbing gym—you'll learn climbing techniques, belaying skills, and—most importantly—how to face your fears and trust your friends. This is a no-pressure climbing environment—no experience is necessary. If the thought of rock climbing makes you a little bit nervous, you're perfect for this class! Supply fee: $25 for rentals and instruction Scene 1: Film-making Sara Crinnion Lights, camera, action . . . let’s make a movie this summer! That’s right—we are going to spend a week learning about what it takes to create a short movie. You will get to plan out, film and edit a movie during this course. No prior experience needed, just come ready to have some fun! Grades 6–9 Social Movements of the 1960s David McLanahan CANCELLED The 1960s was a very important decade that changed our country and people’s lives when many brave individuals joined together to fight for principles of justice and human rights. The lessons learned are very relevant to today’s world. We will look at the civil rights, anti-war, farm workers’, women’s, and disability rights movements. We will use film, role-playing and invite guests who were involved in these movements to participate in the discussions. Grades 7–9 Beginning Basketball Yolanda & Yadiwa Cain CANCELLED Have you ever wanted to play basketball but didn’t think you could? Do you want to improve your basic basketball skills? Join us to learn and practice basic basketball skills and drills. Open to all beginners. II: Afternoon (1–4pm) Developing the Constant You Emijah Smith CANCELLED Come explore your identity and learn about who you really are! In this supportive group, we’ll tackle questions around identity and different ‘isms’ and learn some tools for maneuvering through different situations and social systems. We’ll use lots of activities to explore our identities and experiences, such as art, music, and journaling. Have you ever felt stuck inside the boxes other people put you in? Have you ever had trouble standing up for and expressing who you really are? Then come join us in developing your self-leadership and feel good about who you are! Grades 6–9 Sing it Your Way! Jan Downing CANCELLED Do you like to sing? Are you a pop star “diva”? Maybe you're a Broadway belter or a country western queen. In this class you'll have fun “trying on” a variety of musical styles. You'll learn how to approach and interpret different types of songs, broaden your knowledge of music, and in the process discover your own unique style and voice. Girls only Maximum registration: 12 Where Do Mutants Come From? Rosetta Lee CANCELLED Ever hear things like “you have your mother’s eyes,” or “that talent skipped a generation”? What does it all mean!?!?! Enter the world of genetics by doing everything from breeding tissue paper flowers to taking DNA out of your own cells! Supply fee: $5 Art Explorations Cherie Dodd  Students will explore a variety of art media, producing a finished project each day. This class offers the opportunity to practice, draft, and finally feel comfortable and successful with their creations. Projects and media will include watercolor pencil, card-making, perspective, charcoal drawing, paper arts and much more! Supply fee: $5 Creative Writing in Diverse Genres Annette Peizer  Dip into writing short stories, scenes for plays, poetry, comic strips, memoirs and more. Choose and explore your favorite genre! End the course with a reading of your best pieces; scenes can be acted out with classmates. Classmates will learn how to offer and receive constructive and supportive critiques of each other's work. Skate Like a Girl Fleur Larsen Always wanted to learn to skateboard? Want to skate like a girl?? This afternoon day camp is for you!! We will be providing protective gear, boards, and instruction. Girls will learn the basics of rolling around, turning, tic/tac-ing, ollies, and more!! No prior experience needed!! We will be doing some art projects like silk screening t-shirts. You can check us out at www.skatelikeagirl.com. Girls only Grades 4–7 Yo (Corazón) Español Kelly Fox CANCELLED Everyone loves game day in Spanish class! Well, it's summer, and every day is game day! Join us for a week of fun and silly activities like Pictionary, Taboo, and even tag—all while practicing your Spanish. At least one year of middle school Spanish (or equivalent ability) is a prerequisite for this class. Grades 7–9 Session 3: July 21–25 III: Full day (9am–4pm) Head Out to Sea! Center for Wooden Boats CANCELLED Come experience the wonders of sailing! The Center for Wooden Boats and SGS are teaming up to offer an amazing opportunity to get out on the water! We’ll spend two days down at the Center learning boat handling, nautical skills, and getting ready for a 3-day overnight on the boats. This hands-on trip will cover all the basics of sail theory, natural and maritime history of the area, and give you lots of fresh air and exercise while sailing the boat. No prior experience needed. Girls only Supply fee: $30 for food Maximum registration: 10 Video Game Developer DigiPen CANCELLED Like video games? Now you can make one of your own design! In this hands-on workshop you will be introduced to the creative and technical processes involved with creating a video game. This workshop is a great way for you to explore a career in game development. Game on! Girls only Grades 5–9 Maximum registration: 15 III: Morning (9am–noon) SGS Team Basketball Camp Darin Reynaud Incoming 6, 7, and 8th graders are invited to attend this SGS basketball camp! Get ready for the season early with other SGS players. During this morning session we will practice ball handling, passing, shooting and defense. We will play multiple individual, partner and team games to put your skills to the test. Bring your game face for a fun week of basketball! Reserved for current or incoming SGS Division 1 & 2 basketball players Focus on Health David McLanahan CANCELLED We will discuss healthy lifestyles, healthcare as a career, what’s right and what’s wrong with healthcare in the United States, and what we can do to improve the health of our families and our communities. We will study some anatomy, illness, medicine, and health rights advocacy with the help of invited guests including doctors, nurses, and students who have chosen careers in healthcare. Grades 6–9 Imagine That! A Study of Your Favorite Fairy Tales Cherie Dodd  Remember the fairy tales you read when you were young? They are more than simple childhood stories. Patterns, elements, good and evil, and so many Cinderella stories from all over the world make this an exciting genre to explore. As a culminating project, students will have the opportunity to write and illustrate their own fairy tale in a hardback bound book that promises to be a treasure for years to come. Grades 4–6 Who Will Be the Next President? Kelly Fox  Who would you elect for president in 2008 if it were up to you? What do you hope for the future of this country? In this class, we'll get up close and personal with the 2008 election. We'll look at specific issues that interest you and try to really understand how all the candidates feel about them. We'll learn a little more about how presidents are elected in this country, and we'll analyze how the different politicians are trying to win votes. If you're passionate about an issue—any issue—that affects our country today or in the future, this is the class for you! Grades 6–9 Voices in Documentary Debbie Reber CANCELLED This class will look at different types of documentaries and how the genre has developed/changed. Classes will include screenings of various types of documentary (diary, verite, political propaganda, investigative journalism, social advocacy, etc.). III: Afternoon (1–4pm) Climbing Challenge Kelly Fox Ever faced a challenge so huge you were sure you'd never overcome it? Try staring at a 40-foot tall vertical wall with only a few hand- and footholds, a rope, a harness, a friend, and your courage to support you. If you can get to the top, you can do anything! Join us for a week of rock climbing at a local climbing gym—you'll learn climbing techniques, belaying skills, and—most importantly—how to face your fears and trust your friends. This is a no-pressure climbing environment—no experience is necessary. If the thought of rock climbing makes you a little bit nervous, you're perfect for this class! Supply fee: $25 for rentals and instruction Maximum registration: 12 Be An Indie Crafter Layla Taylor CANCELLED Do you like to make things out of paper, fabric or other recycled materials? Think you would enjoy selling your crafts at a craft show? In this week-long mini-course, you will develop a small line of paper or textile crafts, participate in craft making workshops with local Seattle indie crafters, and learn how to sell your crafts. No experience necessary! Grades 6–9 Supply fee: $5 Shutterbug Sara Crinnion This digital photography course will help you hone that artist’s eye for taking great shots! We will learn the tricks behind photographic art and then put them to use taking photos out in the community. Then we will learn how to enhance those great shots using the computer. At the end of the week you take home a studio quality print of your very own. It is recommended that students bring a digital camera of their own to use. Supply fee: $5 Ultimate Concoctions Yolanda & Yadiwa Cain CANCELLED Have you ever wondered what makes up the gooey gunk that you get out of the quarter machine? We are going to combine household items to make new substances such as slime, gak, invisible ink, chalk as well as some other edible creations. Grades 4–6 The Class About Me Lee Kaufman CANCELLED Students will learn to better understand their emotional nature and take ownership of their reactions. They will develop straightforward tools for clear and effective communication with others, and perhaps more importantly, with their own inner critic. The ideas shared will come predominately from yoga, philosophy, and biology. This is a holistic course that will provide students with tools to integrate the body and mind as well as to make choices that better serve their overall health and well being. Grades 7–9http://www.skatelikeagirl.comshapeimage_7_link_0