Challenge yourself on the brand-new climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.

Climb to new heights this summer! Challenge yourself on the climbing wall in the AHS gym. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, get the skills needed to safely belay on a ropes course, including how to fasten your climbing harness, tie a figure 8 knot, and participate in a team belay. High schoolers will also have the opportunity to learn how to solo belay using the PBUS (pull, brake, under, slide) method.

Please note: For AHS students only. All four days are in person. This four-day course is designed for rising seniors who want help managing the many requirements of the college application process, and fine-tuning their essay. Work with AHS school counselors Danielle Rakowsky and Kathy Hirsch, along with English teacher Erin McLean, to explore topics including: an overview of the college application process, completing the Common Application, timelines/time management for applying to college, resume building, essay and supplement writing, interview preparation, and financial aid awareness. For AHS students only.

Explore many different ways to create, design, and plan a comic book/strip sequence. Practice character development, story building, facial expression, and figure drawing to make your characters come alive. Look at samples of graphic novels, traditional comics, manga, and anime, then make your own comic that reflects your own voice and style.

Explore the art of visual storytelling through comics and digital animation. Plan your shots, design storyboards, and develop original characters with personality and flair. Turn your hand-drawn comic into a digital creation using Procreate, then bring it to life frame by frame to create a short animated story.

Flex your art-making muscle while working with a sophisticated computer art program. You’ll practice creating awesome images, and then we’ll show you how to modify them so that they can be turned from 2D art into 3D sculptures. Modern "making" is so much more than just working with your hands.

Develop your observational, descriptive, and perceptual drawing skills and expand your visual vocabulary. We will explore academic drawing from life and observation as well as experimental drawing that is less conventional, using a variety of drawing techniques and materials. Subjects may include still lifes, the figure, and landscapes.

Become a hero and embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy setting where seasons change and the story continues to grow. This game emphasizes heroism, teamwork, empathy, and storytelling skills. Continue D&D: Ithreach Adventures Each week, embark on a new adventure where personal heroics and group cooperation go hand in hand. Uncover strange plots, battle evil creatures, and bring justice and prosperity to the kingdom. Campaigns will be selected based on the group in attendance, ensuring new and exciting experiences for both novices with some D&D experience and seasoned players. Full-Day: Want to make it a full day? Simply sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions and join Roll Models for a full day of D&D fun! In addition to playing in a D&D adventure, we are pleased to offer a full-day program for kids who want to explore other D&D activities that happen away from the game table. Every day, our full-day players will join one of the tabletop games, then spend the rest of the day trying something new: we’ll paint miniature figures, learn about Live Action Roleplay (LARP) combat with foam weapons, collaborate on world-building and storytelling, even create an entire custom D&D encounter from scratch, then play it!

Build your kitchen confidence and get ready to cook on your own. Get comfortable using essential kitchen tools, pick up hands-on cooking tricks, and plan meals like a pro. Learn how to make approachable, well-loved dishes, like chicken tikka masala, bolognese, and fried rice, made with everyday ingredients from local grocery stores and smart shortcuts. Leave with a recipe booklet and the confidence to cook simple, satisfying meals while enjoying your time in the kitchen.

If furry felines are some of your best friends, join us for this “cat-tastic” week of kitty-inspired crafting. We’ll make a journal to write down cat stories and poems, decorate a frame to hold your cat’s photo, make cat toys and a small fleece blanket, construct our own cat costumes, sculpt cat miniatures, and more.

Explore a seemingly endless supply of fun materials in this “craft-tacular” week. We’ll use yarn, popsicle sticks, beads, and more to make a variety of projects, including fluffy pompoms, treasure boxes, beaded geckos, flip flop noteholders, and more. Expand your crafting skills with gimp as we experiment with different stitches to make things like bracelets, keychains, and lanyards.

Develop your creative photography skills as you become a photographer with something to say. Get acquainted with your camera’s options, experiment with lighting, portraits, macro and micro viewpoints, and try innovative techniques. Explore Adobe editing tools and showcase your work by creating a photo book or a series to frame. You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera; some in-class loaners are available with advance notice.

Discover a new hobby or expand your crochet skills with projects that are as fun as they are practical. We’ll start with the basics and move on to creating a variety of items perfect for back-to-school or everyday use. Projects include bookmarks, zipper pouches, pencil cases, scrunchies, bag charms, and laptop sleeves—offering plenty of ways to practice new techniques and make pieces you’ll love to use.