Writers and non-writers unite! Have you ever thought about a cool story and couldn't figure out how to put it together on paper? Have you ever experienced something and couldn't quite describe it well? Students will engage in a 2-week process to conceptualize, plan, draft, publish, and illustrate completed works of literary art! We will be diving into different stories, learning about the writing styles of different authors, and scavenging the treasure troves of word choice to expand our schema of words. Critical thinking, problem solving, perspective shifts, and research skills are just a few of the concepts that we will be learning more about and intertwining throughout these two weeks!

The ability to write well is a vital academic and life skill. This summer, young writers will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Fairmont teacher to take their writing to the next level. In addition to the fundamentals, students will have the opportunity to flex their word power through creative, analytical and informal writing activities.

 This super fun and exciting chess camp is a fun way for your child to learn a game that is played all over the world while improving their critical thinking skills, focus, and sportsmanship. Students will get fun, story based chess lessons each day, along with fun outside and inside activities with our giant chess pieces that reinforce the lessons!The camp includes daily chess strategy & tactics lessons for all levels, a chess tournament with trophies and prizes, our Academic Chess workbook, and more!

If your child loves solving mysteries, then this is the class for them! Students will learn how to do finger printing, write secret messages and make their very own shoe print. Your student will learn how to crack the case as we play the game, 30 Second Mysteries. Join us as we scavenge the campus looking for clues!

Swimmers will focus on learning four swim strokes as well as practicing water safety in small groups designed to help all children become more confident in the water. Coach Lemke has been teaching Fairmont students for the past 10 years and is a Certified Instructor and Lifeguard with the American Red Cross. Space is limited! No class held on the July 4th holiday.

SKATE KIDS Skateboarding Camp is a structured 3 hour camp that teaches hands on skateboarding. In our 4 day program. Students will learn at his or her own pace. Run by world renowned skateboarding professional Kurtis Colamonico and staff. Students will leave with new self- confidence and the skills Colamonico has learned to master in his two decades of experience, competition and performance. Students will learn the safety requirements of skateboarding, build fine motor skills, gain control of balance on a skateboard, improve arm and leg coordination, and reflexes while making friends in the comfort of Fairmont Private School. Loner boards, helmets, and sets of elbow and knee pads are available to the first 15 people registered. Any registrations after will need to bring personal skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads. This camp is designed for all skill levels. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced kids.