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Sign up your children for sizzling summer programs at Nassau BOCES
From dance and creative writing at the Long Island High School for the
Arts to an intensive biology and oceanography program at Caumsett State
Historic Park, Nassau BOCES has something for every child this summer. All
programs are designed and overseen by educators, and are structured so that
children and teens can explore their interests in fun, hands-on
environments.
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Summer
Tech is a new series of weeklong career and technical education courses
designed for students entering grades six through eight. Middle-schoolers
can "shake, bake and roll" in a culinary arts cooking camp, build a
working PC at computer boot camp, or create their own model car in
the auto mechanics shop—all at Barry Tech's state-of-the-art complex
in Westbury. For more information, call the school at 516-622-6800.
View courses and registration
information (PDF) |
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Summer
Submersions will allow students to design and build underwater ROVs
(remotely operated vehicles) and race their crafts at Nassau County beaches
and pools. Other popular activities offered by the Outdoor and Environmental
Education program include Summer Marine Biology and Outdoor and
Environmental Adventures.
Visit the program's Web page, e-mail enviroed@mail.nasboces.org or call
516-396-2264 to learn more. |
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Summer Arts Academy is a perennial favorite among youngsters with an
interest in the performing and visual arts. Students entering grades 6–12
can explore their passions by enrolling in classes focusing on drama,
musical theater, dance, creative writing or visual arts. For more
information, call the Long Island High School for the Arts at 516-622-5678 or
visit
www.lihsarts.org. |
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Offered in partnership with the Long Island Philharmonic, the Summer
Strings Academy is an exciting new program open to violin, viola, cello
and string bass players entering grades 8–12. Select youngsters will
attend master classes, rehearsals and a concert conducted by the
Philharmonic's music director, David Wiley. Applications are
available from school districts' orchestra teachers or fine arts
chairpersons. For details, call the Arts in Education program at
516-396-2345 or e-mail artsined@mail.nasboces.org. |
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