Summer Programs at Ursuline
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Ready for a fun one-of-a-kind summer experience? Explore future careers, experience new cultures, or take a class to fulfill a requirement.
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Summer Programs offered by Ursuline Academy include:
- Summer Camps
- Summer Workshops
- Summer School
- Online Summer Courses
- Ursuline Student Internship Program
Summer Camps
Adventure and Athletics Camps
For all students, grades 1-12.
Ursuline Camps offer fun, enriching opportunities consistent with the values of Ursuline Academy. Activities are designed to stimulate curiosity, spark innovation, encourage collaboration and embrace the spirit of Ursuline’s motto, Serviam (I will serve). You will love becoming a part of the Ursuline Camp community!
Adventure Camps
Adventure Camps offer all kids the opportunity to explore new interests, experiences, and skills all summer long! In these fun, unique programs, kids entering 1st grade and up engage in hands-on activities in a nurturing environment. Some camps are open to all, and others are just for girls.
- All Adventure Camps
- Week 1 Adventure Camps
- Week 2 Adventure Camps
- Week 3 Adventure Camps
- Week 4 Adventure Camps
- Week 5 Adventure Camps
- Week 6 Adventure Camps
- Week 7 Adventure Camps
All Adventure Camps
All-State Audition Prep
Open to all in grades 9-12
Attention all musicians! Get a head start on your music auditions for the coming school year! These fun, fast-paced camps offer you the opportunity to improve your proficiency through introduction and rehearsal of the of the 2022-2023 TPSMEA All State Audition Music. Music students at all TPSMEA member high schools are invited to participate. Bring your own instrument if possible. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • Band • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • $80
Orchestra • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. • $80
Choir • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • $80
Calligraphy
Open to all in grades 5-8
This camp is a fun introduction to different styles of hand lettering. We will primarily use dual tip brush pens to learn the upper and lowercase alphabet, and tips and tricks for making your own greeting cards and other handmade pieces of art! No previous experience is necessary to learn or improve your calligraphy skills! Paper and writing tools will be provided; if you have your own set of pens or markers that you would like to use, please bring them! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
Clay & Glass Creations
Open to all in grades 5-8
Create three-dimensional art in dazzling color! You will love making your very own fused glass bowl with pre-cut glass in beautiful colors. While your glass is fused and slumped in the kiln, you will sculpt with air dried clay, and then paint your clay creations. You will have fun learning new techniques and skills and will be proud to bring home your works of art! A $20 supply fee is included in the camp cost. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
Coding Camp
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to make your own websites and apps? In this hands-on coding and tech camp, you’ll learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur through building apps - your own app and also an app for a local nonprofit organization. You’ll build apps and games and work on real iOS apps. Previous campers have built apps for homeless shelters, veterinarians, and climate nonprofits! Presented by Vineyard App Camps
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Creative Writing: Flash Fiction & Graphic Novels
Open to all in grades 5-8
Calling all middle schoolers who want to live in their imaginations and invite others in too through creative writing. Learn about two unconventional modes of storytelling and then try crafting them! Flash fiction is a very short story (that can be read in a “flash”). A graphic novel is a story told in the form of a comic strip (graph is from the Greek graphikos which means “drawn”). You will be prompted to revolve your flash fiction around a topic you’re passionate about, but each mini graphic novel will be about a dream—an actual dream you’ve had, a made-up dream, or a real life dream. At the end of the week, you will go home with your original stories. All materials will be provided. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $175
Crime Lab!
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Dream of being Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? Watch all the crime shows? Can’t get enough of forensic podcasts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this detective elective is for you! Learn to identify, collect and preserve evidence at a crime scene and then process the evidence to solve the crime. Techniques will include fingerprinting, blood drop analysis, blood typing, hair and fiber analysis, toxicology, shoe print and tire track evaluation, and document analysis. It would be a crime to miss this experience! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Digital Design
Open to all in grades 5-8
Interested in drawing, art, or design? In this class, you’ll learn how to apply your doodling skills by doing design projects for local nonprofits or small businesses. You’ll ultimately design posters and ads for real organizations with good causes. Past campers’ work has been used in ads and online Instagram posts by the Special Olympics, Martha's Kitchen, and local shelters. Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Entrepreneurship
Open to all in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to start your own business or website? In this camp for budding entrepreneurs, that’s exactly what you’ll do! You’ll work with a classmate to come up with a simple company idea, taking it as far as it will go before the week ends. You’ll create a business plan, enlist friends and family, and set up everything you need to be a junior entrepreneur: a first email address, a basic app or website, and a presentation. Ultimately, you’ll share your idea with friends and family, work hard to get a first customer, and present all your progress to the whole group. You’ll have a ton of fun and accomplish more than you ever have before! Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Exploring Poetry
Open to all in grades 5-8
Some play with paint, others play with clay, we play with language! This camp is about the joy of using words in unusual, unexpected, beautiful, and interesting ways. You will try out a variety of poetic forms, weaving together vivid images and sounds. During the week, you will work toward creating a mini portfolio of poems on a subject of their choosing, e.g., healing crystals, a family pet, sea creatures, friendship, etc. Without the conventions of academic writing, you will feel liberated to experiment with language, thereby actually strengthening your verbal skills. The objective is to see words as vibrant, powerful tools of expression. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $175
French Discovery
Open to all in grades 5-8
Oh là là! Have you always dreamed of climbing to the top of the Eiffel tower while enjoying a croissant? Then this camp is for you. You will cook, play, build, and explore while learning a ton of French words and fun facts about the francophone world. This camp will be facilitated by a native French speaker and is opened to all curious minds. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Game Design
Open to all in grades 5-8
Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the camp for you! You will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing, and creating your own mobile app games. The resulting games can be shared online and texted to friends for them to play on their phones. It’s a great way to combine learning with fun with becoming a game developer. You don’t need any previous experience or special software: all you need is your creativity. Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Improv
Open to all in grades 5-8
Fun and games? Creative and critical thinking? Improvisation improves communication skills, fosters creative and critical thinking, and increases confident responses to unexpected challenges. You will have a great time exploring a variety of activities to develop creativity, confidence, and cooperation. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
Leadership and Music
Open to all in grades 1-8
Are you, or would you love to be a musician? Did you know music and leadership skills go hand in hand? As a partner of The Royal Conservatory, DIMA is proud to exclusively provide this one of a kind camp, designed around RCM curriculum. This camp uses music, theory, drama, and speech to help you develop your voice, presence, and confidence to be a future musician and leader in DFW and beyond! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 5-8 • 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 1-4 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Live Set DJ
Open to all in grades 5-8
Learn the art and science of sound engineering with professionals in the field! You will have hands-on practice connecting PA systems, running a mixing board, and creating your own beats, sounds and style. You’ll work with software-based virtual instruments. and set up a stage for a performance. This class culminates with a live performance, fully mixed by course students. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Musical Theater
Open to all in grades 5-12
A crash course in musical theatre for all levels! Students will work with Ursuline’s Performing Arts faculty to experience dancing, acting, and vocal training. At the end of the workshop, there will be a showcase for family and friends. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Weeks 2 & 3 • M-F, T-F • June 13-17, 21-24 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $350
Piano Olympics
Open to all in grades 3-8
Skip the practice at home and get a jump start with daily small-group lessons in piano. In this camp, you will learn a new piano repertoire of classical music and your favorite melodies and songs. You will participate in fun-filled musical games focusing on music theory and music history. You and your classmates will perform for one another daily, finding ways through the music language to praise each other's performances, promoting self-esteem, and building confidence. Select one or two weeks. All experience levels are welcome. If you prefer private lessons, please email camps@ursulinedallas.org. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 5 only • M-Th • July 11-14 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Week 6 only • M-Th • July 18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14,18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $420
Podcasting
Open to all in grades 7-12
Do you have a story to tell? Check out this introduction to audio storytelling! Develop a narrative audio piece under the direction of a veteran podcast producer and researcher. You will identify and hone your subject, script your episode, capture sounds from your lives and online archives, and learn basic audio production skills. At the end of the camp, you will have a digital portfolio of your work to share. No previous experience required. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Rocketry Adventures
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Shoot for the stars! Build and fly a model rocket with a NASA aerospace professional! You will learn the fundamentals of physics and use scientific investigation and reasoning to predict your rocket’s performance, record the data, and calculate the altitude reached by your model rocket. The week ends with a launch session and graduation. The emphasis will be on hands-on activities, and no previous modeling experience is necessary. Presented by Greg Kennedy.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Spanish Discovery
Open to all in grades 5-8
Buenos dias! Looking for something fun and engaging to do over the summer break? We have you covered! At Spanish Discovery camp you will enjoy fun, culturally immersive activities and interactive learning. This will enhance your understanding of the Spanish language and give meaning to key words, phrases, and sentences. This camp will be facilitated by a native Spanish speaker and is opened to all curious minds. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
STEM Outdoor Adventures
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Do you love science, nature, and adventure? Want to learn ways to survive and thrive in the great outdoors? In STEM Outdoor Adventures Camp, you’ll learn the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts behind making a shelter, building a campfire, and filtering drinking water as you learn how to do these things for yourself! You’ll also identify the diverse life forms that surround you in nature, learn about our impact on them, and discover creative solutions that can help them have a cleaner, healthier place to live. What an adventure! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Ukulele Camp
Open to all in grades 1-8
Treat yourself to a crash course in all things ukulele! You will learn all about this small but mighty instrument, as well as basic melodies, simple chords and TAB notation. By the end of the week you will be able to play an entire song! Plus, ukulele is a great steppingstone toward learning guitar! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 1-4 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 5-8 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Ursuline’s Got Talent
Open to all in grades 3-8
Do you sing, dance, paint or play an instrument? Allow us to cultivate YOUR creativity and give you the opportunity to shine! Over this two week camp we will help build an act around your unique talents to perform on stage for friends and family. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14 & 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $420
Voice: Private Lessons
Open to all in grades 5-12
Take your vocal skills to the next level! This is an amazing opportunity to work one-on-one with Rachel Davies, Ursuline faculty member and professional opera singer. In this series of daily private lessons, you will work together to grow your personal vocal practice. Space is very limited. Refer to the registration site for up-to-date availability. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 35 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Voice: Understanding your Instrument
Open to all in grades 7-12
Do you love to sing? Whether you sing just for fun or perform often, it is important to understand and care for your “instrument” – your voice! In this weeklong workshop you will work with a professional opera singer to learn the basics of vocal technique and the voice as an instrument. Everything from warm-ups to voice types to style choices. At the end of the week, you will get to share what you learned in a group performance with soloing opportunities. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Voice: Vocal Acting
Open to all in grades 9-12
At its best, singing and acting are about sharing a story! In this weeklong masterclass-style workshop with professional singer and director, you will learn to apply various schools of acting to build compelling and vulnerable characters without damaging or putting undue stress on your voice! Learn how to approach songs as scenes, and see how your voice can create characters, feelings, and emotions! Come with a song you want to work and share your scene in a showcase at the end of the week. This workshop pairs well with the Musical Theater Workshop. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Voice: Vocal Flexibility
Open to all in grades 10-12
Would you like to step up your vocal technique to navigate moving from skills and sounds like belting, to classical, to riffing? Healthy vocal technique allows you to play with and sing in multiple styles without harming your voice. In this weeklong workshop with a professional singer, start learning how to safely use vocal technique to practice and play in a wide range of styles. At the end, you will have the opportunity to share up to two songs in different styles in a showcase. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Whitehat Hacking and Cybersecurity
Open to all in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code? On the Internet these days, it's important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this specialty camp, you will learn how to “hack” through fun coding (and code-breaking) games. You’ll learn about the three main methods hackers use, hack fake websites we set up, and learn how to stay safe online. Finally, you’ll examine the cyber-security for a real business and give them recommendations on how to improve. Get ready to have fun breaking things! Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 6 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Writing, Drawing, and Papermaking in the Whimsical Woodlands
Just for girls in grades 6-8
In this playful and interactive workshop you will learn how to make paper from scratch and form it into a handmade journal. We will then pack up our journals and head outside to explore the outdoors on guided nature walks on nearby trails and natural spaces, where we will create simple line drawings from objects collected on our walks and write in response to various creative writing prompts. By the end of our journey, you will have a special homemade journal filled with ferns, flowers, and freewriting to launch you into a special summer of noticing and reflecting in the outdoors. Writers, daydreamers, artists, lovers of the outdoors, all welcome! *Parental permission for off-campus transportation required.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Week 1 Adventure Camps
Calligraphy
Open to all in grades 5-8
This camp is a fun introduction to different styles of hand lettering. We will primarily use dual tip brush pens to learn the upper and lowercase alphabet, and tips and tricks for making your own greeting cards and other handmade pieces of art! No previous experience is necessary to learn or improve your calligraphy skills! Paper and writing tools will be provided; if you have your own set of pens or markers that you would like to use, please bring them! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
Improv
Open to all in grades 5-8
Fun and games? Creative and critical thinking? Improvisation improves communication skills, fosters creative and critical thinking, and increases confident responses to unexpected challenges. You will have a great time exploring a variety of activities to develop creativity, confidence, and cooperation. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
Leadership and Music
Open to all in grades 1-8
Are you, or would you love to be a musician? Did you know music and leadership skills go hand in hand? As a partner of The Royal Conservatory, DIMA is proud to exclusively provide this one of a kind camp, designed around RCM curriculum. This camp uses music, theory, drama, and speech to help you develop your voice, presence, and confidence to be a future musician and leader in DFW and beyond! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 5-8 • 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 1-4 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Rocketry Adventures
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Shoot for the stars! Build and fly a model rocket with a NASA aerospace professional! You will learn the fundamentals of physics and use scientific investigation and reasoning to predict your rocket’s performance, record the data, and calculate the altitude reached by your model rocket. The week ends with a launch session and graduation. The emphasis will be on hands-on activities, and no previous modeling experience is necessary. Presented by Greg Kennedy.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Ukulele Camp
Open to all in grades 1-8
Treat yourself to a crash course in all things ukulele! You will learn all about this small but mighty instrument, as well as basic melodies, simple chords and TAB notation. By the end of the week you will be able to play an entire song! Plus, ukulele is a great steppingstone toward learning guitar! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 1-4 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 5-8 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Voice: Private Lessons
Open to all in grades 5-12
Take your vocal skills to the next level! This is an amazing opportunity to work one-on-one with Rachel Davies, Ursuline faculty member and professional opera singer. In this series of daily private lessons, you will work together to grow your personal vocal practice. Space is very limited. Refer to the registration site for up-to-date availability. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 35 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Voice: Understanding your Instrument
Open to all in grades 7-12
Do you love to sing? Whether you sing just for fun or perform often, it is important to understand and care for your “instrument” – your voice! In this weeklong workshop you will work with a professional opera singer to learn the basics of vocal technique and the voice as an instrument. Everything from warm-ups to voice types to style choices. At the end of the week, you will get to share what you learned in a group performance with soloing opportunities. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Week 2 Adventure Camps
Crime Lab!
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Dream of being Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? Watch all the crime shows? Can’t get enough of forensic podcasts? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this detective elective is for you! Learn to identify, collect and preserve evidence at a crime scene and then process the evidence to solve the crime. Techniques will include fingerprinting, blood drop analysis, blood typing, hair and fiber analysis, toxicology, shoe print and tire track evaluation, and document analysis. It would be a crime to miss this experience! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Musical Theater
Open to all in grades 5-12
A crash course in musical theatre for all levels! Students will work with Ursuline’s Performing Arts faculty to experience dancing, acting, and vocal training. At the end of the workshop, there will be a showcase for family and friends. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Weeks 2 & 3 • M-F, T-F • June 13-17, 21-24 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $350
Voice: Private Lessons
Open to all in grades 5-12
Take your vocal skills to the next level! This is an amazing opportunity to work one-on-one with Rachel Davies, Ursuline faculty member and professional opera singer. In this series of daily private lessons, you will work together to grow your personal vocal practice. Space is very limited. Refer to the registration site for up-to-date availability. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 35 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Voice: Vocal Acting
Open to all in grades 9-12
At its best, singing and acting are about sharing a story! In this weeklong masterclass-style workshop with professional singer and director, you will learn to apply various schools of acting to build compelling and vulnerable characters without damaging or putting undue stress on your voice! Learn how to approach songs as scenes, and see how your voice can create characters, feelings, and emotions! Come with a song you want to work and share your scene in a showcase at the end of the week. This workshop pairs well with the Musical Theater Workshop. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Writing, Drawing, and Papermaking in the Whimsical Woodlands
Just for girls in grades 6-8
In this playful and interactive workshop you will learn how to make paper from scratch and form it into a handmade journal. We will then pack up our journals and head outside to explore the outdoors on guided nature walks on nearby trails and natural spaces, where we will create simple line drawings from objects collected on our walks and write in response to various creative writing prompts. By the end of our journey, you will have a special homemade journal filled with ferns, flowers, and freewriting to launch you into a special summer of noticing and reflecting in the outdoors. Writers, daydreamers, artists, lovers of the outdoors, all welcome! *Parental permission for off-campus transportation required.
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $195
Week 3 Adventure Camps
Exploring Poetry
Open to all in grades 5-8
Some play with paint, others play with clay, we play with language! This camp is about the joy of using words in unusual, unexpected, beautiful, and interesting ways. You will try out a variety of poetic forms, weaving together vivid images and sounds. During the week, you will work toward creating a mini portfolio of poems on a subject of their choosing, e.g., healing crystals, a family pet, sea creatures, friendship, etc. Without the conventions of academic writing, you will feel liberated to experiment with language, thereby actually strengthening your verbal skills. The objective is to see words as vibrant, powerful tools of expression. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $175
Musical Theater
Open to all in grades 5-12
A crash course in musical theatre for all levels! Students will work with Ursuline’s Performing Arts faculty to experience dancing, acting, and vocal training. At the end of the workshop, there will be a showcase for family and friends. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Weeks 2 & 3 • M-F, T-F • June 13-17, 21-24 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $350
STEM Outdoor Adventures
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Do you love science, nature, and adventure? Want to learn ways to survive and thrive in the great outdoors? In STEM Outdoor Adventures Camp, you’ll learn the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts behind making a shelter, building a campfire, and filtering drinking water as you learn how to do these things for yourself! You’ll also identify the diverse life forms that surround you in nature, learn about our impact on them, and discover creative solutions that can help them have a cleaner, healthier place to live. What an adventure! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Voice: Private Lessons
Open to all in grades 5-12
Take your vocal skills to the next level! This is an amazing opportunity to work one-on-one with Rachel Davies, Ursuline faculty member and professional opera singer. In this series of daily private lessons, you will work together to grow your personal vocal practice. Space is very limited. Refer to the registration site for up-to-date availability. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 2 • M-F • June 13-17 • 30 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 35 min. lessons, see registration site for times • $225
Voice: Vocal Flexibility
Open to all in grades 10-12
Would you like to step up your vocal technique to navigate moving from skills and sounds like belting, to classical, to riffing? Healthy vocal technique allows you to play with and sing in multiple styles without harming your voice. In this weeklong workshop with a professional singer, start learning how to safely use vocal technique to practice and play in a wide range of styles. At the end, you will have the opportunity to share up to two songs in different styles in a showcase. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Week 4 Adventure Camps
All-State Audition Prep
Open to all in grades 9-12
Attention all musicians! Get a head start on your music auditions for the coming school year! These fun, fast-paced camps offer you the opportunity to improve your proficiency through introduction and rehearsal of the of the 2022-2023 TPSMEA All State Audition Music. Music students at all TPSMEA member high schools are invited to participate. Bring your own instrument if possible. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • Band • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • $80
Orchestra • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. • $80
Choir • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • $80
Clay & Glass Creations
Open to all in grades 5-8
Create three-dimensional art in dazzling color! You will love making your very own fused glass bowl with pre-cut glass in beautiful colors. While your glass is fused and slumped in the kiln, you will sculpt with air dried clay, and then paint your clay creations. You will have fun learning new techniques and skills and will be proud to bring home your works of art! A $20 supply fee is included in the camp cost. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $195
French Discovery
Open to all in grades 5-8
Oh là là! Have you always dreamed of climbing to the top of the Eiffel tower while enjoying a croissant? Then this camp is for you. You will cook, play, build, and explore while learning a ton of French words and fun facts about the francophone world. This camp will be facilitated by a native French speaker and is opened to all curious minds. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Leadership and Music
Open to all in grades 1-8
Are you, or would you love to be a musician? Did you know music and leadership skills go hand in hand? As a partner of The Royal Conservatory, DIMA is proud to exclusively provide this one of a kind camp, designed around RCM curriculum. This camp uses music, theory, drama, and speech to help you develop your voice, presence, and confidence to be a future musician and leader in DFW and beyond! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 5-8 • 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 1-4 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Ukulele Camp
Open to all in grades 1-8
Treat yourself to a crash course in all things ukulele! You will learn all about this small but mighty instrument, as well as basic melodies, simple chords and TAB notation. By the end of the week you will be able to play an entire song! Plus, ukulele is a great steppingstone toward learning guitar! Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement
Week 1 • M-F • June 6-10 • grades 1-4 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 5-8 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Week 5 Adventure Camps
Coding Camp
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to make your own websites and apps? In this hands-on coding and tech camp, you’ll learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur through building apps - your own app and also an app for a local nonprofit organization. You’ll build apps and games and work on real iOS apps. Previous campers have built apps for homeless shelters, veterinarians, and climate nonprofits! Presented by Vineyard App Camps
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Creative Writing: Flash Fiction & Graphic Novels
Open to all in grades 5-8
Calling all middle schoolers who want to live in their imaginations and invite others in too through creative writing. Learn about two unconventional modes of storytelling and then try crafting them! Flash fiction is a very short story (that can be read in a “flash”). A graphic novel is a story told in the form of a comic strip (graph is from the Greek graphikos which means “drawn”). You will be prompted to revolve your flash fiction around a topic you’re passionate about, but each mini graphic novel will be about a dream—an actual dream you’ve had, a made-up dream, or a real life dream. At the end of the week, you will go home with your original stories. All materials will be provided. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $175
Game Design
Open to all in grades 5-8
Ever wanted to build your own games or apps? Love Roblox or Minecraft? Well, this is the camp for you! You will learn the skills of a coder through conceiving, designing, and creating your own mobile app games. The resulting games can be shared online and texted to friends for them to play on their phones. It’s a great way to combine learning with fun with becoming a game developer. You don’t need any previous experience or special software: all you need is your creativity. Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Piano Olympics
Open to all in grades 3-8
Skip the practice at home and get a jump start with daily small-group lessons in piano. In this camp, you will learn a new piano repertoire of classical music and your favorite melodies and songs. You will participate in fun-filled musical games focusing on music theory and music history. You and your classmates will perform for one another daily, finding ways through the music language to praise each other's performances, promoting self-esteem, and building confidence. Select one or two weeks. All experience levels are welcome. If you prefer private lessons, please email camps@ursulinedallas.org. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 5 only • M-Th • July 11-14 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Week 6 only • M-Th • July 18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14,18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $420
STEM Outdoor Adventures
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Do you love science, nature, and adventure? Want to learn ways to survive and thrive in the great outdoors? In STEM Outdoor Adventures Camp, you’ll learn the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts behind making a shelter, building a campfire, and filtering drinking water as you learn how to do these things for yourself! You’ll also identify the diverse life forms that surround you in nature, learn about our impact on them, and discover creative solutions that can help them have a cleaner, healthier place to live. What an adventure! Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Ursuline’s Got Talent
Open to all in grades 3-8
Do you sing, dance, paint or play an instrument? Allow us to cultivate YOUR creativity and give you the opportunity to shine! Over this two week camp we will help build an act around your unique talents to perform on stage for friends and family. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14 & 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $420
Week 6 Adventure Camps
Coding Camp
Just for girls in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to make your own websites and apps? In this hands-on coding and tech camp, you’ll learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur through building apps - your own app and also an app for a local nonprofit organization. You’ll build apps and games and work on real iOS apps. Previous campers have built apps for homeless shelters, veterinarians, and climate nonprofits! Presented by Vineyard App Camps
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Piano Olympics
Open to all in grades 3-8
Skip the practice at home and get a jump start with daily small-group lessons in piano. In this camp, you will learn a new piano repertoire of classical music and your favorite melodies and songs. You will participate in fun-filled musical games focusing on music theory and music history. You and your classmates will perform for one another daily, finding ways through the music language to praise each other's performances, promoting self-esteem, and building confidence. Select one or two weeks. All experience levels are welcome. If you prefer private lessons, please email camps@ursulinedallas.org. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 5 only • M-Th • July 11-14 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Week 6 only • M-Th • July 18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $225
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14,18-21 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $420
Podcasting
Open to all in grades 7-12
Do you have a story to tell? Check out this introduction to audio storytelling! Develop a narrative audio piece under the direction of a veteran podcast producer and researcher. You will identify and hone your subject, script your episode, capture sounds from your lives and online archives, and learn basic audio production skills. At the end of the camp, you will have a digital portfolio of your work to share. No previous experience required. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Ursuline’s Got Talent
Open to all in grades 3-8
Do you sing, dance, paint or play an instrument? Allow us to cultivate YOUR creativity and give you the opportunity to shine! Over this two week camp we will help build an act around your unique talents to perform on stage for friends and family. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Weeks 5 & 6 • M-Th • July 11-14 & 18-21 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $420
Whitehat Hacking and Cybersecurity
Open to all in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code? On the Internet these days, it's important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this specialty camp, you will learn how to “hack” through fun coding (and code-breaking) games. You’ll learn about the three main methods hackers use, hack fake websites we set up, and learn how to stay safe online. Finally, you’ll examine the cyber-security for a real business and give them recommendations on how to improve. Get ready to have fun breaking things! Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 6 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Week 7 Adventure Camps
Digital Design
Open to all in grades 5-8
Interested in drawing, art, or design? In this class, you’ll learn how to apply your doodling skills by doing design projects for local nonprofits or small businesses. You’ll ultimately design posters and ads for real organizations with good causes. Past campers’ work has been used in ads and online Instagram posts by the Special Olympics, Martha's Kitchen, and local shelters. Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Entrepreneurship
Open to all in grades 5-8
Have you ever wanted to start your own business or website? In this camp for budding entrepreneurs, that’s exactly what you’ll do! You’ll work with a classmate to come up with a simple company idea, taking it as far as it will go before the week ends. You’ll create a business plan, enlist friends and family, and set up everything you need to be a junior entrepreneur: a first email address, a basic app or website, and a presentation. Ultimately, you’ll share your idea with friends and family, work hard to get a first customer, and present all your progress to the whole group. You’ll have a ton of fun and accomplish more than you ever have before! Presented by Vineyard App Camps.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $210
Live Set DJ
Open to all in grades 5-8
Learn the art and science of sound engineering with professionals in the field! You will have hands-on practice connecting PA systems, running a mixing board, and creating your own beats, sounds and style. You’ll work with software-based virtual instruments. and set up a stage for a performance. This class culminates with a live performance, fully mixed by course students. Presented by Dallas Institute of Musical Advancement.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • $210
Spanish Discovery
Open to all in grades 5-8
Buenos dias! Looking for something fun and engaging to do over the summer break? We have you covered! At Spanish Discovery camp you will enjoy fun, culturally immersive activities and interactive learning. This will enhance your understanding of the Spanish language and give meaning to key words, phrases, and sentences. This camp will be facilitated by a native Spanish speaker and is opened to all curious minds. Presented by Ursuline Academy faculty.
Week 7 • M-Th • July 25-28 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $175
Athletic Camps
Athletic Camps are led by Ursuline Academy’s professional coaches for girls entering 1st grade and up. Campers can try out a new sport, or master fundamentals and improve their overall game through specific instruction, drills, and games. Campers will have fun and build skills needed to be a more consistent and effective athlete.
Bears Basketball
Open to all girls grades 1-8, Ursuline students grades 9-12
Location: Jane Neuhoff Gymnasium (Ursuline Campus).
Campers need a water bottle.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • grades 1-8 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • $150
grades 9-12 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $150
Bears Soccer
Open to all girls grades 3-8, Ursuline students grades 9-12
Location: Sister Margaret Ann Moser O.S.U. Athletic Field (Ursuline Campus).
Campers need a water bottle.
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • grades 3-7 • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • $150
grades 8-12 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $150
Week 6 • M-Th • July 18-21 • grades 3-7 • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • $150
grades 8-12 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • $150
Bears Softball
Open to all girls grades 4-8, Ursuline students grade 9
Location: Softball Diamond (Ursuline Campus).
Campers need a water bottle.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • $150
Bears Rowing: Learn to Row
Open to all girls grades 5-12
Location: White Rock Boat House.
Campers must provide swim test verification and need a water bottle.
Week 1 • M-Th • June 6-9 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • $175
Week 5 • M-Th • July 11-14 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • $175
Bears Rowing: Beginning to Intermediate Rowing
Open to all girls grades 5-12
Location: White Rock Boat House.
Campers must provide swim test verification and need a water bottle.
Week 2 • M-Th • June 13-17 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • $175
Week 3 • M-Th • June 21-24 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • $175
Bears Rowing: Advanced Rowing
Open to all girls with rowing experience, grades 9-12
Location: White Rock Boat House.
Campers must provide swim test verification and need a water bottle.
Week 4 • M-Th • June 27-30 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • $175
Bears Volleyball
Open to all girls grades 1-8, Ursuline students grades 9-12
Location: Jane Neuhoff Gymnasium (Ursuline Campus).
Campers need a water bottle.
Week 1 • M-Th • June 6-9 • grades 1-8 • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. • $150
grades 9-12 • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • $150
Week 2 • M-Th • June 13-16 • grade 9 • 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • $150
Week 3 • M-Th • June 21-24 • grades 9-12 • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • $150
Summer Fit
Open to Ursuline students, grades 9-12
Location: Jane Neuhoff Gymnasium (Ursuline Campus).
Campers need a water bottle.
Week 1 • M-Th • June 6-9 • 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • $90
Week 2 • M-Th • June 13-16 • 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • $90
Week 3 • T-F • June 21-24 • 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. • $90
Summer Workshops
Short, non-credit courses that prepare Ursuline students for a successful school year.
Summer Workshops: Just for Ursuline Students
Summer Workshops are short, non-credit courses created by Ursuline faculty just for Ursuline students. They allow students to explore new interests and prepare for the coming school year.
Registration opens February 1, at 8:00 a.m., is first come first serve, and remains open until filled, or until the workshop start date. Fees are payable by credit card at the time of registration.
Academic Refreshers
Quadratic Equations (Freshman-Sophomore)
Mastering the connection between problems, equations, and graphs is essential for deeper mathematical understanding. This refresher workshop will explore these relationships and uncover the challenges to write, graph, and solve quadratic equations.
Week 3 • June 21-24 • 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Prep for Calculus: Trigonometry Refresher (Junior-Senior)
Want to get a jumpstart on AP Calculus? Join this class to review those tricky trigonometric concepts that are incorporated in all areas of Calculus. Concepts such as trig identities, solving trig equations and working on the unit circle! This class will help you enrich your understanding of trigonometric concepts in preparation for encountering those concepts in AP Calculus!
Week 7 • July 25-28 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. • $150
Prep for Calculus: Precalculus Refresher (Junior-Senior)
Want to get a jumpstart on AP Calculus? Join this class to review those tricky algebraic concepts that are often the source of most errors in Calculus problems. This class will help you transition to a higher-level mathematical problem solving. The workshop will conclude with an exciting introduction to limits.
Week 8 • Aug. 1-4 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. • $150
Spanish Language Refresher (Freshman – Senior)
This multi-level workshop will use music, film, games, conversation, and fun collaborative activities to immerse students in the language they study. Students will refresh skills and boost confidence for their upcoming World Languages courses. Prerequisite: One or more years of study in the language
Week 8 • Aug. 1-4 • 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Enrichment
Floral Design (Freshman – Senior)
Learn the basics of floral design in this workshop! We will learn about how the elements and principles of design work together in creating floral arrangements and bouquets especially for things like upcoming dances and events! Students will learn to make a hand-tied bouquet, a corsage and boutonniere, several different types of vase arrangements and even receive one service hour for delivering an arrangement to a local nursing home! A $40 supply fee is included in the workshop cost.
Week 3 • June 21-24 • 12:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. • $190
Service and Leadership
Adventure Camp Counselor (Sophomore - Senior)
Adventure Camp Counselors earn service hours as they assist younger kids attending Ursuline’s Adventure Camps. The ideal Adventure Camp Counselor will be a hands-on helper, a positive role model, and a good representative of Ursuline Academy. Counselors will help facilitate four or five half-days per camp and will meet once prior to the camp for training. As this is a service opportunity, there is no workshop fee. Twenty service hours will be earned weeks 1 & 2, and sixteen service hours will be earned weeks 3-7.
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 2 • June 13-17 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 3 • June 21-24 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 4 • June 27-30 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 5 • July 11-14 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 6 • July 18-21 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Week 7 • July 25-28 • 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 – 4:30 • No cost
Service Learning Leadership (Sophomore – Senior)
Students will deeply explore relevant topics involving the UN Sustainability goals and the needs of our Dallas community. With the gained knowledge of these needs, students will serve with local non-profits each day, embodying the spirit of St. Angela’s compassion and service to others. This 4 day workshop will consist of morning and afternoon class sessions, combining academic and active service elements. Furthermore, students will fulfill 25 hours of their Serviam requirements for their upcoming school year throughout this week. Students will need transportation to visit off-campus service sites.
Week 8 • Aug. 1-4 • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • $350
UA Essentials For our newest students!
UA Essentials: Calculator Tips and Tricks
The TI NSpire Calculator is an essential tool in freshman Mathematics and Physics courses, so start off on the right track with this hands-on introduction! In this workshop you’ll learn step-by-step how to get started using it, connect it to your laptop, and keep it maintained and up-to-date. You’ll also get hands-on practice with the types of operations you’ll be using in your classes, and on future standardized tests.
Week 8 • August 1-4 • 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Catholicism 101
Recommended for students who are of diverse faith formations or who are attending a Catholic school for the first time. The goal is to welcome students and ease this transition by familiarizing them with the basic tenets of the Christian Faith as a necessary foundation for their increased understanding, comfort, and success in Theology courses.
Week 8 • Aug. 1-4 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Introduction to Serviam
Students will deeply explore Saint Angela’s ideas of Serviam and relevant topics involving the UN Sustainability goals and the needs of our Dallas community. They will explore an issue of their passion and learn from local non-profits and speakers how to best serve their Dallas community, embodying the spirit of St. Angela’s compassion and service to others. This 4 day workshop will consist of morning class sessions. Furthermore, students will fulfill 8 hours of their Serviam requirements for their upcoming school year throughout this week.
Week 3 • June 21-24 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Prep for English
This workshop is for incoming freshmen looking to sharpen their reading and writing skills and to preview what to expect in their English courses at Ursuline. Using our school laptops, we will get comfortable with Teams and OneNote as we brush up on the basics of writing mechanics, sentence structure, (and a tiny bit of grammar!). We will practice active reading and annotation, in addition to discussing practical tips on how to set yourself up for success in a high school English class. The central goal of this workshop is for students to feel more confident, and hopefully excited, heading into English I or English I(H).
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Prep for Math - Number Sense
A strong understanding of numbers is essential to problem solving and data analysis. This foundational workshop will provide a comprehensive look at the relationship between fractions, decimals, percents, place value, ratios and proportionality through algebraic manipulation.
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 9:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Prep for Math - Solving Equations
Math can be used to solved problems in all fields of study. This foundational workshop will delve into problem solving – translating words into mathematical notation. Using algebraic manipulation and a proper order of operations, linear equations will be written and solved.
Week 2 • June 13-17 • 9:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Prep for Physics – Math Skills for Physics
Get ready to bring your mathematical “A game” into Freshman Physics! This workshop will build student readiness in the math skills needed for success in Physics class, such as solving equations, manipulating equations to solve for variables, graphing real data, creating scatter plots and trend lines, and recognizing mathematical relationships. This workshop pairs well with Prep for Physics, where students can directly apply the math skills they are building.
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 9:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Week 2 • June 13-17 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Prep for Physics – Physics Jumpstart
Jump start freshman year with a fun introduction to physics! This workshop will use hands-on activities to practice gathering data, graphing trend lines, generating equations, and drawing conclusions. We will work with technology including Vernier LoggerPro, OneNote, Teams and Excel. Other topics include tips for studying, problem solving strategies, dimensional analysis and collaborating with lab teams. You will learn all the foundation skills you need to be successful in Physics 1.
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. • $150
Week 2 • June 13-17 • 9:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
UA Essentials: Ursuline 101
Worried about how you will navigate through the world of Ursuline? Worry no more! Come learn all the secrets at “Ursuline 101.” We will get you acquainted with the campus, help you find your classes, master the rotating schedule, teach you to use your planner, show you all the technology tricks, and give you tips on studying and preparing for classes. PLUS, you will have fun and meet other new students in the process! Students will need their Ursuline laptops with initial setup completed.
Week 1 • June 6-10 • 9:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Week 2 • June 13-17 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. • $150
Week 6 • July 18-21 • 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Week 7 • July 25-29 • 12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. • $150
Week 8 • Aug. 1-4 • 8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. • $150
Summer School
½ credit Ursuline courses in an accelerated format
Summer School 2022 will be offered in two, in-person, on-campus sessions:
- Summer I: June 3 - 24, 2022
- Summer II: July 18 - August 5, 2022 (classes will be virtual July 22 and July 29)
Due to the intensive pace, in person attendance and no more than 2 absences are required to receive course credit.
Computer Science
3621S Programming I
(Sophomore-Senior) This core semester course provides students with an introduction to critical thinking and problem solving through programming. Python is quickly becoming the go-to language for universities as well as the most widely used programming language in industry. This course introduces fundamental programming concepts such as data types, variables, function design and control flow with an emphasis on graphics. Best programming practices are emphasized as students design, code, debug, and test algorithms to solve real-world applications.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. or 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
English
5654S Creative Writing I
(Sophomore-Senior) This elective course provides a forum for students seeking an opportunity for written self-expression and an opportunity to develop skills to enhance the power and clarity of that expression. The course will focus on two specific areas of creative writing: poetry and short fiction. Much of the class will employ a workshop format in which activities include modeling, class discussion, and peer review. Essential to the success of the class is the willingness of students to submit their work to the critical response of their peers, as well as their ability to evaluate candidly the work of those same peers.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Performing Arts
2727S Ballet for Fine Arts credit
(Freshman-Senior) This class will focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, center, across the floor exercises, and ballet variations. The student will have a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, port de bras, and flexibility. All levels accepted.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ Fine Arts credit or ½ PE credit
2761S Stage Makeup Design
(Freshman-Senior) This is an introductory course that studies the theory and practice of make-up design and its application for stage. Students will explore basic makeup principles, old-age makeup techniques, and fantasy makeup design, including the creation of special effects. Students will be applying their own make-up to themselves, and a supply list will be sent prior to the start of the course. Students are encouraged to be a part of the makeup crew during the Ursuline main stage production.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Physical Education
8620S Ballet for P.E. credit
(Freshman-Senior) This class will focus on ballet terminology and technique through the execution of barre work, center, across the floor exercises, and ballet variations. The student will have a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, port de bras, and flexibility. All levels accepted.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ Fine Arts credit or ½ PE credit
8132S Wellness
(Freshman-Sophomore) This course guides students throughout the many dimensions of Wellness (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, occupational, and social) and provides an atmosphere to discuss and learn about how to live a healthy and stress-free life. Students will develop skills needed to maintain an active lifestyle, learn the importance of nutrition, and discover how to find a healthy balance of all facets of Wellness. Students will also engage in building essential skills needed to maintain optimal health while developing ways to promote healthy lifestyles in our diverse society.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. or 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Social Studies
6434S Government
(Senior) United States Government introduces students to the fundamentals of American government and politics, particularly the major institutions and processes. It also aims to develop students’ skills and abilities in analyzing and evaluating issues and public policies in American politics as well as the role of the United States on the world stage.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
6435S Macroeconomics
(Senior) This course is the study of American society and the free enterprise system. Emphasis is placed upon how society uses its limited resources and produces, distributes and consumes goods and services in order to satisfy the unlimited wants of its members. General principles of economics are presented including theory of supply and demand, money and banking, and monetary and fiscal policies.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. or 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
6683S U.S. Women's History
(Sophomore-Senior) This course will provide an introduction to U.S. history centering on the experiences of women. From the colonial era to the present, students will examine turning points in American history and the key role women have played, and continue to play, in shaping the nation. The course will begin with early indigenous and enslaved accounts of life in North America, and continue by revisiting major events through women’s eyes. By the end of the term, students will be able to discuss how we might reperiodize U.S. history when placing women at the center of the narrative. This course will include readings from a range of primary and secondary sources, as well as original research.
Summer II: 7/18-8/5; 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Theology
During the school year, Theology students take part in many activities not included in the summer program that help them to grow in faith and spirituality, including daily masses, Advent and Lenten Reconciliation, and sustained reflection upon their journeys of faith. So that each student may experience these, students are limited to one Summer School Theology course per year.
7442S Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues
(Senior) The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the different major world religions and various Christian faith traditions. By engaging in a detailed study of the sacred writings and works of several world religions in addition to various Christian communities, the course will introduce students to diverse traditions, doctrines, cultures, and histories. Additionally, students will be exposed to the way these communities share similar beliefs with the Catholic Church. The course will also help students identify what common threads join humanity together in its search to understand God. Building on the foundational truth that Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, the course will help students to recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in the varied Christian faith traditions as well as in the major world religions. This course is also intended to help them recognize the ways in which other systems of belief and practice differ from the Catholic faith.
Summer II: 7/18-8/5; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
7440S Catholic Social Justice
(Senior) Formerly known as Living as a Disciple, this course prepares students for living in a just manner beyond graduation. The Christian understanding reveals that God desires a world in which all facets of life are guided by justice and charity. Jesus has called upon us to build his kingdom on earth. The Church, therefore, has been faithful to fostering a just and peaceful world. This course, integrating the learning of the past three years, uses the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching to help students appreciate the richness of the Church's social mission. Topics to be addressed include the dignity of the human person, poverty, rights and responsibilities of family, workers and community, solidarity and ecology.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
7335S Sacraments: Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ
(Junior) This course guides students to better understand how Jesus is personally and visibly present in the actions of the sacraments. Students discover how the sacraments fulfill our human need for physical manifestations of the spiritual. The course ultimately aims at instilling the value of sacraments as tools to help us on our journey to heaven and as personal experiences of Christ's grace.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Summer II: 7/18-8/5; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m. or 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Visual Arts
Ceramics
A multilevel combined course: This course is open to any student whether new or with experience in ceramics. Students on the beginning level will be introduced to the hand building methods of Pinching, Coiling and Slab as well as an introduction to the wheel. Students with experience in clay will continue at their own level, incorporating more complex forms, sculpture and wheel work. All work will be glazed and fired.
- 2550S Ceramic Basics I (Freshman-Senior) Prerequisite: None
- 2551S Ceramic Basics II (Sophomore-Senior) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
- 2552S Ceramics III (Sophomore-Senior) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
- 2553S Ceramics IV (Sophomore-Senior) Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
2549S Fused Glass
(Freshman-Senior) In this class, students explore the ancient art form of fused glass. Students learn the proper process involved in stacking, or layering thin sheets of colored glass, to create their own artistic designs as they develop patterns or simple images. Students may choose to incorporate glass frits and liquid glass to enhance their designs. The stacked glass design is then fused by placing it inside an electric kiln and heating it until the design is fused into one piece. With this process, students may choose to create non-functional works of art or functional plates, bowls, and tiles. Students also learn to make glass beads using a propane torch and glass rods and then experiment with incorporating the beads into jewelry. Students will investigate the historical context and origin of this art form and discover how various cultures have embraced and defined the art of fused glass.
Summer I: 6/3-6/24; 12:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
$475 — ½ credit
2538S Studio Art I: Drawing, Painting, and Design Foundations
(Freshman-Senior) In this class students develop an understanding of the elements of art: line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space, as the fundamental building blocks for creating a work of art. Students focus on applying the elements of art in a wide variety of artistic challenges by engaging in sketchbook activities and creating works of art. These creative exercises support a working knowledge of each element and allow students to explore a variety of mediums and art forms including drawing, painting, and collage. Students complete the class with a portfolio of approximately four to five works of art. This hands-on art class is designed to benefit the beginning art student as well as challenge the advanced student. Completion of this class prepares students with a foundation of skill and vocabulary to proceed into any upper-level art class.
Summer II: 7/18-8/5; 8:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
$475 — ½ credit
Online Summer Courses
1 credit courses in an accelerated format offered through One Schoolhouse
Summer courses are intensive for-credit opportunities for ambitious students who are self-motivated, disciplined, and skilled in time management.
Students participating in these courses should plan to devote 20-25 hours per week for all eight weeks to their course. Students receive grades and comments in these classes, which are the equivalent of year-long, high-school courses. Because of the pacing and intensity of for-credit summer courses, students must have the ability to login and complete work for their course daily; students must be available and have internet access from June 13 - August 5 – this is nonnegotiable!
Students who enroll in an online course will have an online One Schoolhouse instructor, not an Ursuline instructor. A designated Ursuline administrator acts as the liaison with One Schoolhouse and shadows the progress of the students taking online courses. The Ursuline administrator periodically checks in with the students. The online course credit and grade will be reflected on the Ursuline transcript and included in the Ursuline GPA. Cost for course is $1,715.
- Summer Classes Start – June 13, 2022
- Mid-Term Grading Period Ends – July 8, 2022
- Mid-Term Report Published for Students and Parents/Guardians – July 15, 2022
- Last Day of Session – August 5, 2022
- Final Report Published for Students and Parents/Guardians – August 12, 2022
Computer Science
3641OLSG AP Computer Science Principles Co-ed (Sophomore-Senior)
This course investigates the “big ideas” found in our digital world. Using the Python programming language, students demonstrate fundamental concepts of computer programming that can be applied across a variety of projects and languages. Students explore different means of representing information digitally and how our digital world has evolved. They create computer programs to solve authentic problems or for personal interest, such as unique musical pieces, math calculators and data summations. Students discuss the current state of technology and its role in our everyday lives, discerning the positive and negative influences of innovations concerning computer and network technologies to society, culture and economics. Students develop their skills in computational thinking, logical reasoning, and learn to describe processes through algorithms and abstraction. Finally, students demonstrate their learning by creating a portfolio for submission to the College Board and are prepared for the AP Computer Science Principles exam in May. Students planning to submit their portfolio tasks and sit for the AP exam will maintain access to online support and exam prep materials until the exam in May.
Prerequisite: Director of Research and Educational Innovation Approval (Sbauer@ursulinedallas.org)
6/13-8/05
$1,715 1 credit
Mathematics
3933OLSG Algebra II Co-ed: (Junior)
Algebra II enriches algebraic and geometric skills to form the foundation for key concepts in advanced math courses. This course covers a full year of Algebra II in eight weeks by addressing algebraic functions and equations of lines and higher order polynomials; exponents and logarithms; rational expressions; absolute value; piecewise; and step. The course ends with an introduction to trigonometry beyond the right triangle. Students explore concepts directly through their own investigations, make and test conjectures about what they observe, and apply these conjectures to solve problems and create new conjectures. Assessments include tests and quizzes, discussion prompts, and group and individual projects. By the end of the course, students will have gained proficiency in critical thinking, pattern recognition, graphing, transformations, and communication.
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry, Department Chair and Director of Research and Educational Innovation Approval (tyung@ursulinedallas.org, Sbauer@ursulinedallas.org)
6/13-8/05
$1,715 1 credit
3914OLSG Pre-Calculus Co-ed (Junior-Senior)
This course covers a full year of Pre-Calculus in eight weeks by addressing the algebraic and trigonometric concepts that lay the foundation for AP Calculus. Students graph and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and apply these functions to model the relationship between different quantities in the real world. They explore the unit circle, solve trigonometric equations, and study abstract applications by proving trigonometric identities. Students then examine and apply algebraic representations of matrices, vectors, sequences and series, and conic sections by understanding the patterns and behaviors associated with these concepts. The course concludes with an introduction to calculus through limits. Students preparing for AP Calculus BC also have the option of studying polar coordinates, parametric functions, and derivatives. Students demonstrate mastery through traditional and alternative assessments, discussion prompts, reflection on their learning, group collaboration, and individual projects.
Prerequisites: Algebra II, Departmental and Director of Research and Educational Innovation Approval (tyung@ursulinedallas.org, Sbauer@ursulinedallas.org)
6/13-8/05
$1,715 1 credit
3401S Calculus Co-ed (Junior-Senior)
This single variable calculus course will cover the entire AP® Calculus AB curriculum with specific focus on the “A” content of the AP® Exam. Students practice conceptual reasoning and learn how to present a solution algebraically, geometrically, numerically, and tabularly. Students develop a clear understanding of calculus concepts using AP® Exam multiple-choice and free-response questions as checkpoints and guidelines. By the end of the course, students will be able to read and interpret graphical data accurately, use words to explain their reasoning, and provide context for final answers. Major topics include limits, derivatives, related rates, optimization, integrals, volume, and their applications. This personalized course features discussions, reflections, and projects that will help students master skills in an engaging way. It is designed for the ambitious math student looking to either develop a strong foundation in calculus, preview the AP® Calculus AB curriculum over the summer, or advance to AP® Calculus BC the following school year.
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus, Departmental and Director of Research and Educational Innovation Approval (tyung@ursulinedallas.org, Sbauer@ursulinedallas.org)
6/13-8/05
$1,715 1 credit
Social Studies
6933OLSG United States History: (Junior)
This course is a full year social science credit surveying the history of the United States of America. The course begins with an examination of America before Columbus. Having established an understanding of how Native Americans managed and used the land, the course turns to European conquest and colonial America, including how the stage was set for a plural and diverse modern America. The heart of the course centers around the themes of the American Revolution; the rise of democracy, the Republic, and the Constitution; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and how territorial expansion and industrialization laid the foundation for the movements and conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries. In order to develop a broad understanding of continuity and change in American history, students build a contextual understanding of the major events within each era while exploring political, social, cultural, economic, and religious trends in the United States. Through critical analysis, research and writing; collaborative activities; creative synthesis applications; and traditional and alternative assessments, students demonstrate understanding of cultural implications and historical context, and develop a chronological and thematic appreciation of American history.
Prerequisite: Director of Research and Educational Innovation Approval (Sbauer@ursulinedallas.org)
6/13-8/05
$1,715 1 credit
Ursuline Student Internship Program
Unique courses that blend academics with hands-on experience
Ursuline Academy Student Internship Program
(Senior) This program offers personal development, life-skills mentoring and career awareness through practical experience. These are UA researched and authorized summer internships with Dallas area professionals, many of whom are Ursuline alumnae. Internships are available to rising Seniors and take place between May 31 and August 19, 2022, prior to the senior year. Interested juniors sign up for an individual meeting with the director of the internship program and are matched with internships in the spring of 2022. To earn acknowledgment on transcripts, interns must complete a minimum of 60 hours of internship service, maintain a journal, write a thank you to the mentor, and complete an online evaluation at the conclusion of the program. Completed journals, thank you notes, and evaluations must be submitted to the director of the program no later than August 31, 2022, to qualify for transcript acknowledgement.
For Information: Contact Christian Freberg
Prerequisite: Complete one-to-one meeting with Internship Coordinator
Internships: 5/31–8/19; Assignment due by August 31, 2022
$250 (non-refundable) — Non-credit
Important Dates
February 1: Summer Camps & Workshops registration open.
February 1-15: Summer School course requests for current students
March 1: Summer School open enrollment begins for current students.
April 7 - 13: Summer School course requests for new students.
March 27: Summer School open enrollment closes.
June 3 - 24: Summer School - Summer I session
June 6 - 10: Camps & Workshops - Week 1
June 13 - 17: Camps & Workshops - Week 2
June 20: Juneteenth holiday – no programs
June 21 - 24: Camps & Workshops - Week 3
June 27 - 30: Camps & Workshops - Week 4
July 1 - 8: July 4th holiday – no programs
July 11 - 14: Camps & Workshops - Week 5
July 18 - August 5: Summer School - Summer II session
July 18 - 21: Camps & Workshops - Week 6
July 25 - 28: Camps & Workshops - Week 7
Aug. 1- 4: Workshops - Week 8
Important Course Request Information
- Summer School Course Requests open Feb. 1 at 8:00 am and close Feb. 15 at 4:00 p.m.
- Course Requests must be made in a parent or guardian’s MyBackpack account.
- Requests are not first come, first serve. If we are unable to accommodate your first choice, you will get your alternate choice, and be placed on a waiting list for the first choice.
- Late registration, as space allows, is Mar. 1 – May 27.
- Requests for One Schoolhouse courses require special approval. Students should email Mrs. Bauer to request approval and request the course in MyBackpack.
- Course fees will be applied to family tuition accounts in the Spring.
Summer Program Contacts
Sarah Kennedy
Visual Arts Faculty/Life Skills Lead Faculty/Asst. Director of Auxiliary Programs
School:
469-232-1800 x2041