Academic Camps
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+ NEW! Artificial Intelligence and Storytelling
Grades: 8-12
Dates: July 10-14
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: Dr. Ralph Covino and Jill Pieritz, GPS Upper School FacultyThe proposed summer enrichment course will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create stories and illustrations. The course will begin with an introduction to the basics of AI and how it is used in various areas such as game design, robotics, and natural language processing. Students will then learn about the different types of AI-based tools available for creating stories and illustrations and how to use them. After gaining an understanding of the basics, students will be tasked with using the tools to create their own original stories and illustrations. Finally, the course will culminate with a presentation of the students’ stories and illustrations to their peers.This course will provide students with an introduction to AI and the tools available for creating stories and illustrations. It will also give students the opportunity to practice their creativity by creating their own stories and illustrations. Through this course, students will gain a better understanding of how AI can be used in storytelling and how to use AI-based tools to create their own stories and illustrations.*Boys are welcome! -
+ NEW! Creative and Personal Writing Workshop
Grades: Rising 9-12
Dates: June 12-16 and July 24-29
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Katelyn Dix, Upper School English TeacherIn this writing workshop, students will be exposed to the conventions and elements of various subgenres of creative and personal writing including short fiction, creative nonfiction, personal essay, and verse. In addition to reading and discussing examples of these forms of writing, students will have time to work on their own writing and engage in workshopping sessions with the group. This is an opportunity for any student who wants to explore genre and do some creative writing, and may be particularly of interest to students thinking about their college essays and Chapel Talks.
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+ NEW! Robotics Camp
Grades: Rising 6-8
Dates: July 17-21
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: April Ross, Computer Science and Engineering TeacherIf words like “programming,” “effectors,” and “operator interface” mean something to your middle schooler (or if they’re just fascinated by robotics and interested in learning more!) Robotics Camp is a great opportunity for her this summer! Camp participants will spend an exciting week learning to build and program robots to drive over land and water. No previous robotic experience is needed. -
+ NEW! Work Hard, Play Hard
Grades: Rising 6th
Dates: July 10-14
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Martha Carpenter, GPS Middle School Math and Science teacherGet your summer ALEKS out of the way (or mostly) this week. GPS Sixth-Grade Math Teacher Martha Carpenter and student tutors will be available to help your daughter so that you don't have to. It will be a fun, engaging way to review necessary math concepts. We will do math in the morning, have a delicious lunch in the cafeteria, then explore some of Chattanooga’s favorite places in the afternoon.
“Our 10-year-old daughter has grown up at GPS camps. She has been telling people that she "goes to GPS" and is a Bruiser since age 5! The GPS camps offer such a wide array of educational and athletic options, all in a very loving and nurturing environment. Last summer, our daughter mostly focused on Tennis Camp but loved learning new skills at Film Camp and All Sports Camp. The current GPS student counselors are such a huge part of the magic of camp. They are excellent role models and ambassadors of the school, and we have loved getting to know them. Thank you to GPS camps for all you do!”
—Alex M., Camp Parent of 6+ Years
