2011 Summer Programme

All PM Activity Programmes are now open to ages 5 - 11. Please ignore the pre-printed forms which show different age-groups.

Please click here to visit the 2012 Summer Programme page,

Monday 6 June - Friday 22 July

IST’s sixth Summer Programme is for children 3 – 11 years old, and runs Monday 6 June to Friday 22 July. Children may sign up for single weeks or for all seven; discounts apply for four and seven weeks when pre-paid. Children may sign up for AM programmes, PM programmes or combine both for a full-day programme. Please check back as this page is regularly updated, or contact us to be placed on a mailing list and to be sent updates.

Language (AM = 8.30 - 11.30) programmes :

  • Chinese - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • ESL local students - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • ESL international students - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • French - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • German - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • Hindi - cancelled due to low enrolment
  • Russian - cancelled due to low enrolment
  • Spanish - see below or click on the link (upper left)

Activity (PM = 12.30 - 3.30) programmes for older students (ages 5 - 8 / 8 - 11)

  • Art Atelier - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • Chess (beginners (unrated - USCF 450) and rookies (USCF 450 - 900) ) - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • Dance - cancelled due to low enrolment
  • Music - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • Tabletop Science - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • World History - see below or click on the link (upper left)
  • Yoga - cancelled due to low enrolment

All programmes depend on demand so contact us early to let us know of your interest. Any four or seven weeks count for the multi-week discount. Mix and match; have your child try different AM Languages / PM Activities. Just let us know. You can also change your original elections, subject to space being available. Just let us know!

Ages 3 - 5

Programmes for ages 3 - 5 are full-day and language-based, although half-day enrolment is possible. Please click on the language to the left for more information.

Ages 5 - 11

Programmes for ages 5 - 11 are half-day with languages in the AM Session and Activities in the PM Session. Enrolment is AM, PM or full-day. Please click on the links to the left for more information.

Summer Art Atelier

Seven one-week PM programmes for ages 5 -11. Students may enrol in the PM Art Atelier programme only, or combine it with an AM language programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Popular instructor Ms Agnes Bolesta returns for the second year. The group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Click here for details and the 2011 Summer Art Atelier Enrolment Form.

Summer Chess

Seven one-week PM programmes in two Sections for ages 5 - 11 (beginners - USCF 450 and USCF450 - 900) with some of Tucson's best Scholastic coaches. (Private clinics can be arranged for players over 900; please contact us.) Some weeks will include a USCF rated tournament on the Friday. Students may enrol in the PM Chess programme only, or combine it with an AM language programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer Chinese

Seven one-week programmes in three goups : ages 3 - 5, 5 - 8 and 8 -11. Students may enrol in the AM Chinese programme only, or combine it with a PM programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer ESL - local students

Seven one-week AM programmes for children aged 3 - 11. May be combined with PM Activity programmes to provide a full-day programme. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised.

Summer ESL - international students

A five-week (5 July - 5 August) all-day programme (8.00 - 6.00pm) for children aged 3 - 12. We are collaborating with the Center for English as a Second Language ("CESL") at the University of Arizona. Children whose parents are enrolled in a Summer Intensive English class at CESL may join us for that time. Note that this programme is different from our other programmes - students may enrol full-time and for all five-weeks only. Each group is limited to 16 students so early early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information.

Summer French

Seven one-week programmes in three goups : ages 3 - 5, 5 - 8 and 8 -11. Students may enrol in the AM French programme only, or combine it with a PM programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer German

Seven one-week programmes in three goups : ages 3 - 5, 5 - 8 and 8 -11. Students may enrol in the AM German programme only, or combine it with a PM programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer Music

Seven one-week programmes for ages  5 - 11. Students may enrol in the PM Music programme only, or combine it with an AM language programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer "Tabletop Science"

Seven one-week PM programmes for ages 5 - 11. Students may enrol in the PM Science programme only, or combine it with an AM language programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Popular instructor Ms Jessie Aceituno returns for the third year! The group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Click here for details and the 2011 Summer Science Enrolment Form.

Summer Spanish

Seven one-week programmes in three goups : ages 3 - 5, 5 - 8 and 8 -11. Students may enrol in the AM Spanish programme only, or combine it with a PM programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. Each group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Please click here for more information and enrolment forms.

Summer World History

Seven one-week PM programmes for ages 5 - 11. Students may enrol in the PM World History programme only, or combine it with an AM language programme for full-day enrolment. Multiple weeks may be selected. To be taught by History and Geography specilist Mr Marco Arredondo. The group is limited to 16 students so early enrolment is strongly advised. Click here for details and the enrolment form.

Information

Parents - please click on the Language / Activity links (upper left) for details on each programme. Registration for IST students opens 1 February. Registration for non-IST students opens 1 March. Extended Care (from 7.00am and until 6.00pm) is available daily. Information can be found with the Language / Activity enrolment details.

Fees

  • Registration = $50
  • Half-day = $120 per week
  • Full-day = $165 per week
  • Any four weeks = $440 half-day / $600 full-day (if paid in full in advance)
  • All seven weeks = $720 half-day / $1000 full-day (if paid in full in advance)
  • Extended Care = 7.00 - 8.15am = $4 per occasion / 3.45 - 5.00pm = $8 per occasion; 3.45 - 6.00pm = $12 per occasion (please contact us about a pre-payment discount)

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