So many of you have been asking about summer opportunities at EWoW! Finally, the list is out. Please just email me if you would like to register for a class, private tutoring, or would like to meet to discuss grades and class planning for the fall. Thank you all again for such a terrific academic year!

Work in these classes and private tutoring may be used to boost grades or add credits to your transcripts. Please ask if you are interested in this option.

All classes have a minimum of 3 students to run and a maximum of 8 students. If you are interested, do not wait! Extra class sections will not be added, if we are maxed out, and classes will be cancelled one week before the start date if the minimum is not met.

Summer 2023 Class Offerings at EWoW

Golf & Sports Lab

• James Abbott

• Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 9 am – 11:30 am

• 8 Weeks

• June 30th through August 18th

• $624 for the summer

Taught by Airforce Veteran, and mental health guru, James Abbott, who runs this class during the academic year for EWoW.  This class is terrific for high school students and/or college students who want some motivation to get out of the house and get moving with their friends over the summer.  While golf is the default, there will also be an opportunity to play pickup games of basketball, soccer, tennis, or frisbee, or the gym, when the weather is too hot or rainy.  Get out of the house, see your friends, get in a workout and have a great time with your friends.

*Golf and gym fees are additional expenses paid by each student.

Private Art Portfolio Consultations & Work Sessions

• Andrea Rios, MFA

• Tu, W, or Th

• 2 hour sessions, scheduled in blocks of 4

• June 27th - August 17th

• $599 per 4 session block

This is a working studio class and through demonstrations and hands-on workshops.  Utilize Wacom tablets, Adobe programs, and iMac Studio Computers to design and create digital art.  Taught by digital artist and illustrator, Andrea Rios. 

Introduction to Stop-Motion Animation

• Maddy Stevens

• Tu, Th

• 1:30 am – 3 pm

• 4 Week Intensives

• June 27th through July 20th

• $392 per term

Students will be introduced to various animation techniques, including painting on class, paper cutouts, and paper puppets, drawing, sand animation and clay. Students will be given assignments that help them develop the techniques and learn the basic principles of animation. Materials required by students: A phone with a camera and Stop Motion App

LINK: Maddy's Website for examples of her work! www.maddystevensmotion.com 

Advanced Stop-Motion Animation

Puppets

• Maddy Stevens

• Tu, Th

• 1:30 am – 3 pm

• 4 Week Intensives

• July 25th through August 17th

• $392 per term

This course will further develop skills and animation techniques taught in the Introduction to Animation course.

Students will learn the fundamentals of animation through the design and build of stop motion puppets. Each technique will be taught, from plasticine characters to wire armatures. Students will develop their own projects consisting of either shorts or a longer animation series. Critiques will take place as the students work.

It must be advised that materials handled in this course may be dangerous if not handled

properly. Materials required by students: None

LINK: Maddy's Website for examples of her work! www.maddystevensmotion.com 

High School Academy Dual Credit College Classes

• Chris Carrara

• Tu, Th

• 1 pm – 2 pm

• June 27th - August 20th

• $1199 Includes all College Fees

• 3 College Credits, 1 High School Credit

Required for students taking EWoW High School Academy classes this summer.  Fees are built into the High School Academy classes.  Only available to Education without Walls students.

Earn 3 college credits and 1 high school credit with the additional support of our EWoW staff members.  Students may take up to 3 classes at a time.

Physics of Gaming Club

• Jennie DeFazio

• W

• 11:45 am – 1:15 pm

• June 27th through Aug 17th

• $336

Back by popular demand!  Physics and Geometry in Gaming (e.g., Minecraft, Zelda, Geometry Dash of course :)), and Animation (using Pixar material such as in this link -  https://youtu.be/mX0NB9IyYpU).  Taught by EWoW Math & Science Coordinator Jennie DeFazio, MBA.

Music Production

• Tucker Coughlin

• W

• 1 pm – 3 pm

• June 27th through Aug 17th

• $336

• Learn how to create and produce your own songs, using the powerful programming software, Ableton. Tucker has been working in this program for several years and used it to produce The Modern Cynic and Leave a Message at the Tone.

• Students will need to buy Ableton software, a one-time purchase. https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/education/

Private or Semi-private Tutoring/Academic Help Sessions

Students who wish to boost their grades or complete independent work should choose this option, scheduling sessions around your other summer activities and travels.  If you have a favorite teacher and want to catch up, get ahead, or dive into something totally unique, this is your opportunity!

• Tu, W, or Th

• 1 hour sessions, scheduled in blocks of 4

• June 27th - August 17th

• pricing dependent on subject matter and instructor, starts at $252 per 4 session block.

Staff Members Available for Private Tutoring this Summer:

• Jennie DeFazio (math, science, and finance)

• Glenn Sanchez (history, French, Spanish, German, Italian, philosophy, and local politics, ;)

• Leah LaLama (math)

• Tucker Coughlin (music production, calculus, computer programming, and neuro-science)

• Chris Carrara (mentoring seniors entering college, college prep, and film making)

• Lockey Coughlin (writing, literature, and college admissions assistance)

• Andrea Rios (digital and visual arts)