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Upper School Camps
In the Moravian Academy upper school summer term, we invite students to explore, discover, immerse, and create. Over time, we will add to a growing catalog of enrichment courses only available during summer term that are focused on expanding learning beyond the walls of the classroom. Stay tuned for more!
This year, the summer term is a 3-week intensive for enrichment that runs from Monday, June 8–Friday, June 26, 2026. Students have the opportunity to take a 3-week elective course for a 0.5 credit that will appear on their Moravian Academy transcript. Students may only enroll in one course, as each class meets for 4 hours per day and may require additional work outside of class.
From the selection of offerings, courses will be run based on student demand. Classes may fill quickly, so we encourage families to register as early as possible. Moravian Academy welcomes all currently enrolled students who plan to re-enroll for Grades 9-12 in 2026-2027 to register.
Summer term courses are exclusively available to students enrolled at Moravian Academy.
*Please note, this program is not eligible for any discounts.
*Please note, this program is not eligible for any discounts.
Course Catalog
License to Strum
Instructor: Matt Peitzman
This 3-week summer course will have students develop basic woodworking skills while introducing them into the world of making stringed instruments. This project based course will have participants learning fundamental woodworking skills like: species Identification; familiarity and safe use of tools and machines; basic woodworking joinery, gluing and proper finishing techniques---all while getting a crash course in string instrument design and construction.
Students will utilize woodworking skills while constructing the body and neck for the instrument. The math and science behind frets and notes will be explained during construction of the fretboard. Using a license plate is not required for the face, but does bring some fun and an opportunity to be unique to the project. This course is designed for high school students who are ready to explore the concepts mentioned while being able to work collaboratively, safely, and with engagement in the processes demonstrated.
Summer Art Studio
Instructor: Lindsay Woodruff
Prerequisite: Prior knowledge and experience with the chosen medium(s) must be demonstrated.
Students write proposals based on what they want to do in the studio, whether it be portfolio building for college applications, summer work toward AP portfolio submission, or an independent practice with an art medium they don’t often get to use. Each day consists of studio hours—students have structured studio support, track work in sketchbooks, and have regular critique gatherings to reflect on work. This course resembles a professional group 'artist in residence' model, but for high school students.
Prerequisite: Prior knowledge and experience with the chosen medium(s) must be demonstrated.
Note: This Studio residency course will run primarily as a 2D workshop. Available opportunities include; drawing, painting, collage and mixed media, digital processing, animation, photography, and printmaking. The access to processes will be adaptable to the students but there will be some limitations on available media, material supplies, equipment access, and scale of project chosen. If you have any questions please contact the instructor directly.
Filmmaking and ceramics will not be available during summer term, and higher level complex processes such as darkroom photography and Photoshop will be available only to students who previously took a course which provided introductory instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dates & Times
Dates: June 8– June 26, 2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Fees & Credit
Fee: $2,160.00
Credit earned: .5
Minimum # of Students Needed Per Course: 5
