Summer “Immersives” Provide Deep Dive Learning

Jun 13, 2019 | D-E 360 ̊

D-E 360° Summer Connections (SC) 2019 Immersives are for students in Grades 2-12. From arts and entrepreneurship to STEM and “Wall Street & You” — SC 2019 Immersives provide exceptional opportunities to learn from master level faculty and generally range 1-2 weeks in length, giving students a “deep dive” in new educational experiences!

Computer Science Fundamentals

Computer Science Fundamentals is for Grades 5-8 (July 29 – August 2, 2019). Learn the basics of computer programming including the study of programming concepts, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and the development of interactive games. This express course is a great intro for any student wanting to take computer design and coding in high school! Instructor Dr. Paul Feffer is currently the Science Department Chair at the Storm King School, where he also teaches physics and computer science. Dr. Ericka Collado is currently on faculty at the Lower School of Dwight-Englewood and teaches Spanish and coding. She is also an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University. Click here for Immersives details and register today!

Heading for Broadway

Heading for Broadway for Grades 7-9 (July 8-July 19, 2019) and Heading for Broadway for Grades 4-6 (July 22 – August 22, 2019). Does your student dream of taking the stage in a musical theatre production? This program features experience a Broadway Show matinee, lessons in acting techniques, a theatre performance lab, and classes in singing, audition techniques, and more. Director John Giresi is in his 28th year as Director of Musical Theatre Production at Fair Lawn High School and has directed over 250 musical productions in the tri-state area. Click here for Immersives details and register today!

Leadership & Community Service

Leadership & Community Service is for Grades 7-10. Offered all 6 weeks of SC 2019, this Immersive teaches students how to be better communicators, build a team, improve public speaking skills, learn how to apply effective leadership skills, and more! Click here for Immersives details and register today!

Media Production

Media Production is for Grades 5 – 9 (July 1-3, 2019). Students will work in collaborative teams in front of the camera and behind the scenes, learning all aspects of video production including development, writing, shooting, animation, and editing. Click here for details and register today!

Wall Street and You

Wall Street and You is for Grades 5 – 8 (July 22 – 26, 2019). In this one week Immersive, students will learn the basics of Wall Street, including what stocks are, why markets fluctuate; play an interactive game where you invest in stocks in real time; and take a trip to NYC to observe high-stakes finances in real life. Click here for Immersives details and register today!

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