courses of summer 2025
Sparta
summer arts workshop
2025
The 2025 offerings
for THE summer ARTS WORKSHOP
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The Classes from SAW 2025
PERIOD ONE (9:00 - 9:45)
Percussion Studio (For All Percussionists)
Brass/Woodwind Studio (For All Wind Players)
Beginning/Intermediate Strings Techniques (For Beginning/Intermediate String Players)
Chorus for Everyone (Grades 5-12)
Art Discovery (5-12)
Exploring Robotics and Coding (Grades 5-12)
PERIOD TWO (9:45 - 10:30)
Intermediate Concert Band (Grades 5-7)
Solata Strings (Grades 5-7)
Broadway/Theater Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Paint Universe (Grades 8-12)
Engineering Design and Innovation (Grades 6-12)
Sew Much Fun (Grades 6-10)
PERIOD THREE (10:30 - 11:15)
Advanced Band (Grades 8-12)
Presto Strings (Grades 7-12)
Piano Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Paint World (Grades 5-7)
Geocaching Adventure: Navigating the Outdoors (Grades 5-12)
Creative Cooking (Grades 5-7)
PERIOD FOUR (11:15 - 12:00)
Jazz Band (Grades 7-12)
Pop/Broadway Strings (Grades 7-12)
Pop Vocal Solo Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Ready, Set, Draw (Grades 5-12)
Rocket Science: Build and Launch (Grades 5-12)
Progressive Cooking (Grades 7-10)
Percussion Studio (For All Percussionists)
Brass/Woodwind Studio (For All Wind Players)
Beginning/Intermediate Strings Techniques (For Beginning/Intermediate String Players)
Chorus for Everyone (Grades 5-12)
Art Discovery (5-12)
Exploring Robotics and Coding (Grades 5-12)
PERIOD TWO (9:45 - 10:30)
Intermediate Concert Band (Grades 5-7)
Solata Strings (Grades 5-7)
Broadway/Theater Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Paint Universe (Grades 8-12)
Engineering Design and Innovation (Grades 6-12)
Sew Much Fun (Grades 6-10)
PERIOD THREE (10:30 - 11:15)
Advanced Band (Grades 8-12)
Presto Strings (Grades 7-12)
Piano Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Paint World (Grades 5-7)
Geocaching Adventure: Navigating the Outdoors (Grades 5-12)
Creative Cooking (Grades 5-7)
PERIOD FOUR (11:15 - 12:00)
Jazz Band (Grades 7-12)
Pop/Broadway Strings (Grades 7-12)
Pop Vocal Solo Workshop (Grades 5-12)
Ready, Set, Draw (Grades 5-12)
Rocket Science: Build and Launch (Grades 5-12)
Progressive Cooking (Grades 7-10)
ART - ROSALIE VALLARIO
Ready, Set, Draw - Grades 5-12
This is a class for students who simply like to draw stuff. Basic Drawing techniques will be explored and materials will be provided for an optimal drawing experience. Sketching is about being free, free to draw what you see - just let your pencil do the work for you.
Paint World
Recommended for Students - Grades 5-7
Discover the art and beauty of using paint. Experiment with different types of paint while learning about color, shading, composition, and just a little bit of art history along the way. This class is recommended for beginners just starting on their art journey.
Paint Universe
Recommended for Students - Grades 8-12
Appreciate the traditions of cultures from around the world while using a paint brush and lots of paint. Expand on the basics of color, shading, and composition. This class is recommended for more advanced students who want to expand their painting skills.
Art Discovery - Grades 5-12
Discover the art and design possibilities found in Nature. Experiment with different media and techniques while having fun. We will be working with markers, paint, oil pastels and much more.
BAND - JOSEPH LOMBARDO and STEPHEN O'TOOLE
Percussion Studio - Grades 5-12
Explore the world of percussion techniques at various levels with Mr. O’Toole, percussion specialist! Learn about various exercises and useful skills that will help bring your percussion skills to the next level.
Woodwind/Brass Studio - Grades 5-12
Get closer to mastering your wind instrument for band! This class will help you sharpen your skills as a wind player and help make you an all-star performer.
Intermediate Band - Grades 5-7
Play your instrument with band kids just like you! Experience the world of band during the months of summer for students just starting their musical journey.
Advanced Band - Grades 8-12
Explore music with other experienced band students! Learn new pieces that are rewarding and fun to play with students from all around.
Jazz Band - Grades 7-12
Learn how to play your instrument in a different style with your friends! In this class you will learn more about how to play jazz and improvise with others.
VOCAL MUSIC / THEATER - ELIZABETH FORTUNATO AND DANIELLE HAUCKE
Chorus for Everyone - Grades 5-12
Experience the joy of singing together in a large ensemble! All ages and experience levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on harmonizing in 2-3 parts, and cover some of the basics of important choral singing, breathing, and performance techniques. We will be performing together at our final arts evening!
Piano Workshop: Beginner-Intermediate
All Ages - Limit of 16 students
Beginners and more experienced students are both welcome in this workshop! Learn the basics of how to play the piano, or strengthen your technique and work towards a performance. Keyboards are provided, but over the ear headphones are strongly recommended. Solo or duet performance opportunities for the final concert!
Pop Vocals: Solo Workshop - Grades 5-12
Explore new and popular solo vocal repertoire! This course is a workshop on different singing techniques specific for solo performance. We will be working towards solo performances at our final arts evening!
Broadway Workshop - Grades 5-12
In this class, students will learn dramatic expression, acting, and theater basics.
Singing is not required, but musical theater vocal instruction will be provided to students who would like to sing as well!
Musical revue?
ORCHESTRA - ANDREA SANTORA
Beginning to Intermediate Strings Technique - Grades 5-7
Perfect for the 5th, 6th, or 7th grader who just wants to know “what’s going on in the music?” Learn how to read music, properly play it, and make it sound good.
We will perform in the Concert. Open to beginning string players or anyone looking to try a new instrument. Enrollment is unlimited.
Solata Strings - Grades 5-6
This class is focused upon the performance aspect of 5th and 6th grade strings players to expose them to challenging yet appropriate string repertoire selected specifically for the students in the class. This class will perform in the Concert.
(Recommended for intermediate String Students) Enrollment is unlimited.
Presto Strings - Grades 7-12
Advanced repertoire for the advanced player. Concert selections oriented around those who participate. This class is for the adventurous player. Only really exciting, daring, and beautiful pieces will be explored. Bring your imagination and make suggestions. Soloists considered. This class will perform in the Concert.
(Recommended for More Advanced String Players) Enrollment is unlimited.
COOKING/SEWING - ELISABETH KAPUSCINSKI
Creative Cooking
Recommended for Chefs - Grades 5-7
Limit of 20 Students
This class emphasizes the creative aspect of cooking (as if it wasn’t creative enough). This class will allow you to play with your food, and how great is that? As Julia Child once said, “no one is born a great chef, one learns by doing…” And, since when is art so delicious? You can answer that question by enrolling in this class. Bon Appetit!
Progressive Cooking
Recommended for Chefs - Grades 7-10
Limit of 25 Students
Everyone likes food, so it’s a good thing when we know how to cook it. The more we know about cooking, the more interesting the food becomes. And the more interesting the food, the more we like to eat it. It’s a “delicious” (not vicious) cycle. If you enroll in this class, find out what the possibilities are, and how food plays its part.
Creative Sewing
Recommended for Students - Grades 6-10
Limit of 20 Students
This course will cover basic sewing skills on a sewing machine. (Machines are supplied by SMS) Projects will vary, and project choices are based on past experience, complexity, trends, and student interest. Enroll in this class if you want to gain an appreciation of sewing as a creative and practical skill / process.
STEM - PATRICK CHODKIEWICZ
Exploring Robotics and Coding - Grades 5–12
Dive into the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on course! Students will learn the basics of building and programming robots using platforms like LEGO® Mindstorms and VEX Robotics. Through engaging projects, participants will develop problem-solving, teamwork, and computational thinking skills. Beginners will focus on foundational concepts, while advanced students can tackle complex challenges like autonomous navigation and sensor integration.
Engineering Design and Innovation - Grades 6–12
Discover the principles of engineering in this creative and interactive course. Students will explore the engineering design process by brainstorming, prototyping, and testing solutions to real-world problems. Topics include structural design, energy systems, and environmental sustainability. Using tools such as CAD software and 3D printers, students will bring their ideas to life while fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Geocaching Adventure: Navigating the Outdoors - Grades 5-12
Embark on an exciting treasure hunt using GPS technology in this hands-on geocaching course! Students will learn the basics of navigation, map reading, and coordinates while exploring the
outdoors. They will discover hidden caches, solve riddles, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners and nature enthusiasts alike, this course combines technology and outdoor exploration to spark curiosity and foster environmental awareness.
Rocket Science: Build and Launch - Grades 5-12
In this hands-on course, students will design, build, and launch small-scale rockets using kits or household materials. They'll explore the science behind rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, and Newton's laws of motion through interactive experiments and outdoor testing. This course fosters curiosity about space exploration while developing practical engineering and teamwork skills.
Ready, Set, Draw - Grades 5-12
This is a class for students who simply like to draw stuff. Basic Drawing techniques will be explored and materials will be provided for an optimal drawing experience. Sketching is about being free, free to draw what you see - just let your pencil do the work for you.
Paint World
Recommended for Students - Grades 5-7
Discover the art and beauty of using paint. Experiment with different types of paint while learning about color, shading, composition, and just a little bit of art history along the way. This class is recommended for beginners just starting on their art journey.
Paint Universe
Recommended for Students - Grades 8-12
Appreciate the traditions of cultures from around the world while using a paint brush and lots of paint. Expand on the basics of color, shading, and composition. This class is recommended for more advanced students who want to expand their painting skills.
Art Discovery - Grades 5-12
Discover the art and design possibilities found in Nature. Experiment with different media and techniques while having fun. We will be working with markers, paint, oil pastels and much more.
BAND - JOSEPH LOMBARDO and STEPHEN O'TOOLE
Percussion Studio - Grades 5-12
Explore the world of percussion techniques at various levels with Mr. O’Toole, percussion specialist! Learn about various exercises and useful skills that will help bring your percussion skills to the next level.
Woodwind/Brass Studio - Grades 5-12
Get closer to mastering your wind instrument for band! This class will help you sharpen your skills as a wind player and help make you an all-star performer.
Intermediate Band - Grades 5-7
Play your instrument with band kids just like you! Experience the world of band during the months of summer for students just starting their musical journey.
Advanced Band - Grades 8-12
Explore music with other experienced band students! Learn new pieces that are rewarding and fun to play with students from all around.
Jazz Band - Grades 7-12
Learn how to play your instrument in a different style with your friends! In this class you will learn more about how to play jazz and improvise with others.
VOCAL MUSIC / THEATER - ELIZABETH FORTUNATO AND DANIELLE HAUCKE
Chorus for Everyone - Grades 5-12
Experience the joy of singing together in a large ensemble! All ages and experience levels are welcome. In this class, we will focus on harmonizing in 2-3 parts, and cover some of the basics of important choral singing, breathing, and performance techniques. We will be performing together at our final arts evening!
Piano Workshop: Beginner-Intermediate
All Ages - Limit of 16 students
Beginners and more experienced students are both welcome in this workshop! Learn the basics of how to play the piano, or strengthen your technique and work towards a performance. Keyboards are provided, but over the ear headphones are strongly recommended. Solo or duet performance opportunities for the final concert!
Pop Vocals: Solo Workshop - Grades 5-12
Explore new and popular solo vocal repertoire! This course is a workshop on different singing techniques specific for solo performance. We will be working towards solo performances at our final arts evening!
Broadway Workshop - Grades 5-12
In this class, students will learn dramatic expression, acting, and theater basics.
Singing is not required, but musical theater vocal instruction will be provided to students who would like to sing as well!
Musical revue?
ORCHESTRA - ANDREA SANTORA
Beginning to Intermediate Strings Technique - Grades 5-7
Perfect for the 5th, 6th, or 7th grader who just wants to know “what’s going on in the music?” Learn how to read music, properly play it, and make it sound good.
We will perform in the Concert. Open to beginning string players or anyone looking to try a new instrument. Enrollment is unlimited.
Solata Strings - Grades 5-6
This class is focused upon the performance aspect of 5th and 6th grade strings players to expose them to challenging yet appropriate string repertoire selected specifically for the students in the class. This class will perform in the Concert.
(Recommended for intermediate String Students) Enrollment is unlimited.
Presto Strings - Grades 7-12
Advanced repertoire for the advanced player. Concert selections oriented around those who participate. This class is for the adventurous player. Only really exciting, daring, and beautiful pieces will be explored. Bring your imagination and make suggestions. Soloists considered. This class will perform in the Concert.
(Recommended for More Advanced String Players) Enrollment is unlimited.
COOKING/SEWING - ELISABETH KAPUSCINSKI
Creative Cooking
Recommended for Chefs - Grades 5-7
Limit of 20 Students
This class emphasizes the creative aspect of cooking (as if it wasn’t creative enough). This class will allow you to play with your food, and how great is that? As Julia Child once said, “no one is born a great chef, one learns by doing…” And, since when is art so delicious? You can answer that question by enrolling in this class. Bon Appetit!
Progressive Cooking
Recommended for Chefs - Grades 7-10
Limit of 25 Students
Everyone likes food, so it’s a good thing when we know how to cook it. The more we know about cooking, the more interesting the food becomes. And the more interesting the food, the more we like to eat it. It’s a “delicious” (not vicious) cycle. If you enroll in this class, find out what the possibilities are, and how food plays its part.
Creative Sewing
Recommended for Students - Grades 6-10
Limit of 20 Students
This course will cover basic sewing skills on a sewing machine. (Machines are supplied by SMS) Projects will vary, and project choices are based on past experience, complexity, trends, and student interest. Enroll in this class if you want to gain an appreciation of sewing as a creative and practical skill / process.
STEM - PATRICK CHODKIEWICZ
Exploring Robotics and Coding - Grades 5–12
Dive into the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on course! Students will learn the basics of building and programming robots using platforms like LEGO® Mindstorms and VEX Robotics. Through engaging projects, participants will develop problem-solving, teamwork, and computational thinking skills. Beginners will focus on foundational concepts, while advanced students can tackle complex challenges like autonomous navigation and sensor integration.
Engineering Design and Innovation - Grades 6–12
Discover the principles of engineering in this creative and interactive course. Students will explore the engineering design process by brainstorming, prototyping, and testing solutions to real-world problems. Topics include structural design, energy systems, and environmental sustainability. Using tools such as CAD software and 3D printers, students will bring their ideas to life while fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Geocaching Adventure: Navigating the Outdoors - Grades 5-12
Embark on an exciting treasure hunt using GPS technology in this hands-on geocaching course! Students will learn the basics of navigation, map reading, and coordinates while exploring the
outdoors. They will discover hidden caches, solve riddles, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners and nature enthusiasts alike, this course combines technology and outdoor exploration to spark curiosity and foster environmental awareness.
Rocket Science: Build and Launch - Grades 5-12
In this hands-on course, students will design, build, and launch small-scale rockets using kits or household materials. They'll explore the science behind rocket propulsion, aerodynamics, and Newton's laws of motion through interactive experiments and outdoor testing. This course fosters curiosity about space exploration while developing practical engineering and teamwork skills.
