FAIRHOPE, Ala. - The Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF) will once again offer a variety of camps and classes through its Summer Enrichment Academy, 2011. From music videos to songwriting, and from iPads to algebra, the Summer Enrichment Academy has something for every age and interest.

“We are very excited about the variety of classes this summer,” Diana Brewer, executive director of FEEF said. “Many of the camps are first-time camps, and are true enrichment opportunities that are not available otherwise. Many, also, are extensions of programs offered during school as a result of FEEF grants, specifically the Music Video camp, the Chess Camp and the iPads camp. We are thrilled with the creativity being shown by the Summer Enrichment faculty, and can’t wait to have the students experience these great camps.”

Camps begin June 20 and run through the month of July. The schedule is as follows:

Meet the Masters

For rising 3rd-5th graders

June 20-23; 9 a.m.-noon, July 25-28; 1-4 p.m.

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Join Baldwin County Art teacher Elaine Littleton for a week of art fun with masters such as Monet, van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso and more. Students will experience a variety of mediums and techniques and will learn valuable drawing tips. This week of art adventure will equip your child with art appreciation knowledge important to becoming well educated.

Drawing with the Right Side of the Brain

For rising 4th-6th graders

June 20-23; 1-4 p.m.

July 25-28; 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Improve your ability to draw using the right side of your brain! Baldwin County art teacher Elaine Littleton will take students through a series of drawing lessons that will teach them a new way of “seeing” to greatly improve their ability to draw realistically. Students will learn valuable drawing skills and techniques for drawing both a still life and faces.

Act! Sing! and Everything In Between!

For rising 4th-8th graders

Leader: Stacey Driskell (Mobile Opera)

June 20-24; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (plus one night performance)

Fairhope High School Arts Wing

Cost: $150

What do you call a theatrical production that has young actors, singers, instrumentalists, costumes, props, stage settings, movement, dance and fun? You call it Opera Camp! For one week in June you can be a part of the world premiere of Fable: The Princess and the Frog, a story told through music, dance and theater. Participants will create the sets, design costumes, practice stagecraft, develop singing skills and, best of all, have loads and loads of fun.

Sharks and Creatures of the Gulf Coast

For rising 1st-3rd graders

Leader: Kacie Hardmann

June 20-23; 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Students will learn about surrounding waters, habitats and animals, and study species of sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. Students will work in research groups to create a multi-media presentation on selected environments.

Spanish for Kids

For rising 2nd-6th graders

Leader: Sarah Cooper

June 20-30 (except Friday); 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $150

Introduce your child to a foreign language in the early years with this fun, beginner Spanish class. Not only will they be better prepared for foreign language instruction in high school, but they’ll have fun conversing with their friends in this beautiful language.

Beginning Chess

For rising 2nd-3rd graders

June 20-23; 10 a.m.-noon

For rising 4th-5th graders

June 20-23; 1-3 p.m.

Leader: Tricia Hudson

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $50

Did you know that learning chess can increase problem solving and strategic thinking skills! Introduce your child to one of the world’s oldest games by enrolling them in this weeklong absolute beginner’s chess class taught by Tricia Hudson, the gifted education specialist at J. Larry Newton School. This class is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of chess. Students will begin mastering the basic rules and fundamentals of the game. They will play to learn, not to win, and will experience thinking for themselves in a fun way that builds confidence.

When Words Become Music—a Songwriting Camp

For rising 4th-8th graders

Leader: Alison Pritchard

June 20-23; 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Regardless of musical background, students are invited to explore the basics of popular songwriting, including song structure, lyric writing. and, most importantly, how to tap into their own experiences for inspiration. Students will write their own songs, either individually or in groups, and perform their songs at the end of the week.

Produce and Star in Your Own Music Video!

For rising 7th-8th graders

Leader: Rita Ayers

June 20-30 (except Friday); 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope High School Arts Wing

Cost: $150

This hands-on, high energy camp will involve students working in pairs or groups to produce a music video. Students will learn effective camera and editing techniques, and at the end will leave with their completed video on a DVD.

Bestselling Authors in the Making

For rising 1st-3rd graders

Leader: Kacie Hardmann

June 20-23; 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Combining creative writing and non-fiction research, students will write fiction and non-fiction stories and publish their books. They will use personal experiences to create a book and will learn how to research a topic and write a paper (or book) on that topic.

iCamp is Eye-Opening!

For rising 7th-8th graders

Leader: Michele Jordan

July 11-15; 1-4 p.m.

Fairhope Middle School

Cost: $75

Students will learn how to do everything from English to Math on an iPad. From creating documents on OfficeHD, to drawing on a sketchboard, working math problems on IAnnotate, and uploading their work to an Internet-accessible dropbox, students will get an “i” up on the world and learn what is quickly becoming the standard in schools everywhere. No experience necessary! iPads will be provided, thanks to a grant from FEEF!

Oops! Let’s Do it Again:

Algebra 1 Review for the AHSGE and ACT

For students who have completed Algebra 1

Leader: Michele Jordan

July 11-15; 8-10 a.m. or 10 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Middle School

Cost: $20

Students will re-visit the basic rules, principles, formulas and procedures of Algebra 1 to refresh their skills for the mathematics portion of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and the ACT.

Intro to Band

For rising 6th graders

Leaders: Steve McKinney and Jennifer Salley

July 25-29; 9 a.m.-noon

Fairhope Intermediate School

Cost: $75

Students planning to participate in 6th-grade band at Fairhope Intermediate or J. Larry Newton are invited to join this week of fun. Students will begin learning to play their instruments and get a great introduction to beginning band. (Note: Students should have their own instruments or make arrangements to borrow one from the instructors.)

Summer Fun for Multi-Disabled

For rising 7th-12th graders

Leader: Lisa Simmons, LPN

1st session

Week 1 – June 14, 15, 16

Week 2 – June 21, 22, 23

Week 3 – June 28, 29, 30

Fairhope Intermediate School

2nd session

Week 1 – July 5, 6, 7

Week 2 – July 12, 13, 14

Week 3 – July 19, 20, 21

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fairhope Elementary School

Cost: $90 per session

Offering summer fun for multi-disabled children. Come join us for games, puzzles, computer time, story time, arts and crafts and much more. Kids will continue their socialization and communication in a routine based setting. We will be catering to the needs of the individual student as well as group activities. Families must provide transportation and a daily snack. Each session limited to 10 particicpants.

Rotary Youth Club Summer Enrichment

For rising 1st-12th graders

Leader: Trina Jackson

Month of July

Call 928-9148 for more information

FEEF and the Rotary Youth Club will offer a summer program with daily hands-on academic enrichment in math, reading and science to members of the Rotary Youth Club and all students from Fairhope and the surrounding area. Certified teachers will offer instruction to help bridge the learning gap that often occurs during the summer months, and help students be more successful during the upcoming school year. All three subjects will be taught for grades 1-6, while math and reading will only be offered for grades 7-12.

For more information or to download a registration form, visit FEEF online at www.feefonline.org. Or call 251-990-FEEF (3333).