Summer Conferences 2011
Arab Arts Institute
August 13 – August 20, 2011
Kay Campbell
617-434-9584
The Arabic Music Retreat, led by Simon Shaheen of the New York-based Near Eastern Music Ensemble and Dr. Jihad Racy of UCLA, provides intensive studies in Arab music history, theory, and performance. Participants from throughout the United States have come to Mount Holyoke College to take part in this six-day musical event.
ARIA International Summer Academy
- Session A: June 19 - June 30, 2011
- Session B: July 5 - July 16, 2011
- Session C: July 30 - August 10, 201
ARIA International Summer Academy is now in its 19th season, and will offer 10-day intensive "boot camp" sessions for music students aged 16 to 28 . The sessions will provide the students with an indepth study of their instrument through private lessons, master classes, workshops, and lectures.
Briansky Ballet Center, Inc.
June 26 - July 10, 2011
Established in 1965, the Briansky Ballet Center has one goal: to provide serious students of dance with a professional training program under the supervision of a highly qualified faculty. Students are guided in preparation for a professional career. Many former students have advanced to professional engagements with such companies as the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, the Pennsylvania Ballet, and the San Francisco Ballet, as well as various regional and foreign companies.
Center for Talented Youth
- Session I: June 26 - July 15, 2011
- Session II: July 17 - August 5, 2011
Karen Weeks
410-735-4100
The Center for Talented Youth is a summer residential program for young, highly able students. Motivated participants enroll in challenging humanities, math, and science courses, taught well above grade level, by dedicated instructors in a safe and supportive environment. The Center for Talented Youth experience gives students a better picture of their own academic ability and potential, helps them to develop better work habits, and refines their educational goals.
The Glen Workshop East
June 12 – June 19, 2011
Anna Johnson, Program Director: IMAGE
http://imagejournal.org
Glen Workshops are innovative and enriching programs combining the best elements of workshops, arts festivals, and conferences. Classes are held each morning, and are taught by nationally known authors and artists, and each is small enough for participants to receive individual attention. Writers and visual arts students produce and critique their work. Afternoons and evenings feature lectures and concerts, and each day concludes with a worship service incorporating the arts. Like its sponsor, Image, the Glen is grounded in a Christian perspective, but its tone is informal and hospitable to all spiritual wayfarers.
Gordon Research Conferences
June 4 – August 5, 2011
Darlene Graveline
401-783-4011 (x105)
The Gordon Research Conferences promote discussion and the free exchange of ideas at the research frontiers of the biological, chemical, and physical sciences. Scientists with common profession interests come together for a full week of intense discussion and examination of the most advanced aspects of their field. These conferences provide a valuable means of disseminating information and ideas in a way that cannot be achieved through the usual channels of communication – publications and presentations at large scientific meetings.
International Symposium on Marxian Theory
August 14 – August 20, 2011
Fred Moseley, Economics Department
413-538-2517
The International Symposium on Marxian Theory (ISMT) has met annually since 1991, so this year will be its 20th anniversary. Originally organized by MHC Professor of Economics Fred Moseley, the ISMT includes Marxian economists and philosophers from around the world. This year’s conference will focus on the influence of Hegel’s logic on Marx’s theory in Capital. The group has published seven books, and this year’s conference will result in another book.
Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center Summer Riding "On-Course" Program
Session 1: May 16 - 26
Session 2: June 6 - 16
Session 3: June 20 - 30
Session 4: July 11 - 21
Session 5: July 25 - August 4
Session 6: August 15 - 25
Call 413-538-3018x2 or Email for more information
From May through August, the Equestrian Center will be conducting a series of sessions each lasting two weeks, for intensive horseback riding lessons. Students may ride 4, 6, or 8 times in each session. Lessons will be held weekday evenings. Private lessons are available by arrangement.
Mount Holyoke College Girls’ Basketball Camp
July 18 – July 22, 2011
Michelle Scecina, Basketball Coach
413-538-2850 or Email
Mount Holyoke Athletics Department will be offering a full- day basketball camp for girls entering second through ninth grade. The camp will focus on developing solid fundamental basketball skills in regard to individual and team concepts. A winning attitude and a positive approach to the game will be stressed. The camp will be under the direction of Mount Holyoke College's own Basketball Coach, Michelle Scecina.
National Endowment for the Humanities
July 4 – July 29, 2011
Thomas Wartenberg, Department of Philosophy
413-538-2273
The seminar is for school teachers and is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Its focus is Existentialism.
Nike Field Hockey Camp
June 26 – June 30, 2011
Andrea Whitcomb, Field Hockey Coach
413-538-2847
Nike/Mount Holyoke Field Hockey camp is an opportunity for players to train and participate in tournament play on the Lyon's beautiful, newly constructed home turf field. Campers train individually in all of the major fundamental areas of the game: hitting, 1 v 1 elimination skills, passing, scoring and defensive skills as well as offensive and defensive corner play. Goalkeepers are also supervised by a goalkeeping coach. Players are grouped appropriately by age and ability. Teams train and compete together in games and practice. Each player receives a post-camp evaluation by camp director and staff and each camper goes home with an official camp jersey as well as ball. Our goal is to stimulate a love for the game of field hockey by showing young athletes how to accelerate their own progress and success.
Nike Tennis Camp
- Session I: June 26– July 1, 2011
- Session II: July 3 – July 8, 2011
- Session III: July 10 – July 15, 2011
For more information: 1-800-645-3226
The Nike Tennis Camp at Mount Holyoke College is designed to train ranked juniors, ages 11-18, through an intensive tennis program. It is for those tournament level players who have earned their ranking, and for advanced players who are seeking a USTA ranking. Each camper will be evaluated on court and placed in an instructional group deemed appropriate by the director and staff. Mt. Holyoke College offers outstanding tennis facilities, including 12 outdoor and six indoor courts. Campers stay in campus dorms and enjoy their meals in the dorm dining room.
South Hadley Recreational Tennis
- Session I: June 14 – June 30, 2011 (Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15pm – 8:00pm)
- Session II: July 5 – July 28 (Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15pm – 8:00pm)
- Youth Day Tennis Program : August 1 – August 4, 2011 (Monday through Thursday, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm)
Andrew Rodgers, Recreation Director
Evening adult tennis lessons and a youth day tennis program. Contact the Recreation Department at Recreation@southhadleyma.gov for more information.
Summer Intercultural Girl's Soccer Camp
August 15-18, 2011 & August 22-25
Kanae Haneishi, Head Soccer Coach at Mount Holyoke College
413-538-2112 or Email
Mount Holyoke College Soccer hosts an intercultural summer soccer camp for girls entering grade 4 (age 10) to high school seniors. Campers will be divided into small groups based on age and ability. The camp is a 4-day day camp from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch will be provided). Fundamental soccer skills and game tactics will be trianed by highly qualified college coaches and players. In addition, there will be an intercultural activity with campers from Japan after every lunch (i.e. chopstick game, yoga for socccer, origami and name in Japanese).
Summer Math for Teachers
Measuring Space in One, Two, and Three Dimensions June 26 - July 8
Virginia Bastable
413-538-2071
Jill Bodner Lester
413-538-2654
www.mtholyoke.edu/cpd/summermathteachers
Measuring Space in One, Two, and Three Dimensions is a component of the Developing Mathematical Ideas curriculum. The 2011 non-residential institute will also include a Foss science unit on Measurement. It offers opportunities to explore length, perimeter, area, and volume; the science component will engage participants in quantifying observations of four particular categories of measurement: length, mass, temperature, and volume. Participants will develop their scientific thinking processes as they conduct investigations, build explanations, and apply mathematics to the context of science.
US Gymnastics Training Centers
- Session I: July 31 – August 6, 2011
- Session II: August 7 – August 13, 2011
- Cheer Camp: August 14 – 20, 2011
561-743-8550
The US gymnastics training program is designed so that each gymnast, no matter what level, gets the maximum help with all Olympic events. The goal is to create a positive, fun, and exciting experience that will be remembered for the rest of his or her life. Activities include classes, open workouts, routine evaluation and instruction, contests and awards, as well as a variety of social and recreational events.
The US gymnastics cheer camp for 2011 features Jomo Thompson, Coach of the national champions, the University of Kentucky Cheerleaders. This one week camp offers daily tumbling clinics for coaches, including one on one help. Class and lecture are taught throughout the week by Coach Thompson and there will be exhibitions by the University of Kentucky Cheerleaders. Participants will learn: tumbling, stunts, baskets and dance, and every day holds four structured classes focusing on these skill
USSC Swim Camp
- Session I: July 3– July 8, 2011
- Session II: July 10 – July 15, 2011
David Allen
413-538-2314
Since 1970, the United States Sports Camps has run one of the premiere swim camps in the country. Our philosophy is to educate competitive swimmers on the proper techniques of each stroke as well as give them knowledge about proper workouts, dry land training, nutrition, mental training, and injury prevention. The camp is open to any competitive swimmers from 9 years old to swimmers entering their senior year of high school. The staff consists of college and university coaches and swimmers.