God of Wonders

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Summer Camp Catalog

 

 

Camp Basics

FAQs

Will your student be attending a TCS camp for the first time this year? Still have questions after viewing the Online Summer Camp Catalog? Read the FAQs below, or contact us at summer@tcsfairfax.org.

 

Day Camps

For Lower School students (rising Grades K-6), we offer two sections of Day Camp (Grades K -- 3 and Grades 4 -- 6). Day Camp includes Bible lessons each day, crafts, games, and activities, all of which pull from the overarching camp theme.  

 

 

 

You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.

Psalm 77:14

Day Camp Themes

 

Code of Conduct

Trinity Christian School (TCS) provides an excellent opportunity for students who want to learn, grow, and thrive through the summer. This is done within a supportive community built on truth, courage, and service. In order to create and sustain such a community, students must take the following pledge:

I promise to follow the expectations for student conduct:

• Honor Christ in word and deed
• Strive to do the best academic work possible
• Respect individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, and national origins
• Behave in a friendly, cooperative, safe, and responsible manner toward all persons in the TCS community
• Take responsibility for one’s own work and actions
• Cooperate with adult supervision
• Observe rules for physical safety and all other rules for student conduct

I understand that my actions will shape our school community and that my continued enrollment within this program depends on my honoring this code.

Discipline Policy

• Every student attending camp or a class is expected to follow the TCS standards of behavior listed in the Code of Conduct. Consideration of others in thought, word, and deed is expected.
• TCS reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student who poses a discipline problem or a disruption to the learning experience. No refunds will be issued for students who are asked to withdraw.

CLICK HERE TO Register for online courses

The following courses are available to Trinity students only. These courses are available in an online format and fulfill graduation requirements for a Trinity diploma. As long as a Trinity student has fulfilled the prerequisites indicated in each description, no other special permission is required to enroll. 

• Online Geometry (1 Credit)
• Online Health (0.5 Credit)
• Online Trigonometry (0.5 Credit)

Students may take from June 6 through July 29 to complete an online course. This is an eight (8) week period. All of the courses are designed such that they could be completed in as little as six (6) weeks to allow students time to take a vacation during the summer if they desire. 

• No work for an online course will be accepted after July 29. 
• Students should inform their teacher via email in advance if they know they will be unable to do work for more than three consecutive weekdays. 

Each online, credited course requires that students attend a one-day, on-campus orientation. The length of the day varies from course to course, but no orientation will exceed four (4) hours. 

FULL CREDIT COURSE EXPECTATIONS: 

The courses are self-paced, move swiftly, and involve intense study over a short period of time. One-credit courses cover a full year of material. Students should expect to average at least 4 hours of study each day between online work and assigned homework if coursework is completed over six weeks. Typical lessons may involve watching video presentations, participating in live weekly online discussions with the instructor, short assessments, and completing daily assignments. A mid-term and final exam will also be given in Online Geometry. Only highly motivated students comfortable doing online work should enroll. 

HALF CREDIT COURSE EXPECTATIONS: 

The courses are self-paced, move swiftly, and involve intense study over a short time. Half-credit courses cover a full semester of material. Students should expect to average at least 2 hours of study each day between online work and assigned homework if work is completed over six weeks. Typical lessons may involve watching video presentations, participating in live weekly online discussions with the instructor, short assessments, and completing daily assignments. Only highly motivated students comfortable doing online work should enroll. Note: Enrollment fees will be refunded only if a student does not attain the necessary final grade(s) in prerequisite coursework. 

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Online Courses

ONLINE HEALTH (0.5 CREDIT)

Dates: June 5 through July 28
Materials: There are no additional materials for this course.
Cost: $495 

Description: Health Education seeks to provide students with the knowledge to make whole-body health-promoting decisions that will assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students will explore and discuss four different areas of health: spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational. This course will challenge students to think critically about health as they begin to make decisions that will impact their future. The primary mission of this course is not to merely provide factual information but rather to help the student develop the tools necessary to live a healthy life in God's world, honoring and glorifying him. 

The online orientation via Zoom is on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. More details will be sent by the course teacher closer to the start of summer. 

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ONLINE TRIGONOMETRY (0.5 CREDIT)

Prerequisites: Students must have completed Algebra 2 with a grade of 80 or higher.
Dates: June 6 through July 29
Materials: There are no additional materials for this course.
Cost: $495

The successful completion of this course may allow a student who has completed regular Algebra 2 to enter Honors Precalculus.

Trigonometry is a course that explores the properties of triangles and circular functions. Students will explore trigonometric definitions, applications, graphing, and solving of trigonometric equations and inequalities. Applications and modeling will be included throughout the course of study. Trigonometry is a vital area of study for students who plan to take A.P. Calculus in high school. Students enrolled in Trigonometry are assumed to have mastered the concepts covered in Algebra 2.

The orientation will be available on Monday, June 5.  A link to the orientation and course materials will be sent by the course teacher prior to June 5.

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ONLINE GEOMETRY (1 CREDIT)

Prerequisites: Students enrolling in this course must have successfully completed Algebra I with a grade of 74 or better. Placement for new TCS students is determined by the math department.

Dates: June 6 through July 29
Materials: Optional textbook – Larson Geometry: Student Edition
Cost: $995

Students wanting to take Honors Geometry should NOT enroll in this class.

Completion of the course is based on final approval from the instructor.

Students will develop reasoning and problem-solving skills as they study the basic Euclidean geometry topics. They will learn and apply properties of points, lines, and planes along with the planar figures such as polygons and circles. Students will also use the concepts of length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world problems. In addition to the geometry content of the course, there will be numerous discussions of algebra, data analysis, and probability. The entire course will be framed around the discussion that God has designed his universe with certain principles and that we can understand our Creator in a deeper way by learning and applying those principles that he has built into the framework of his creation.

The on-campus orientation is on Wednesday, June 1. More details will be sent by the course teacher closer to the start of summer. 

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Apex Learning

Grades 7-12

Dates: June-August

Cost:  $350

Description: Apex Learning math tutorials offer targeted instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. The modules in this course identify and address learning gaps using adaptive remediation while helping students engage with the content in an interactive environment.

• Apex Learning access is provided upon receipt of registration.
• Two 30-minute Zoom tutoring sessions with a TCS tutor are included in the price.
• Vouchers for additional summer tutoring sessions may be purchased through the Business Office.
• Student progress will be monitored by a TCS faculty member throughout the summer.

Summer@TCS Day Camp Counselor

Do you want to learn important leadership skills? Are you looking for opportunities to serve your local community? Summer@TCS has a number of camp counselor openings this year and we would love to have you join us!

Our summer camp counselor program is designed to provide our Upper School students with essential hands-on leadership experience. Camp counselors will help organize and set up activities, lead small groups of campers and design their own tasks to implement at camp. Also, by serving our campers at Summer@TCS, you will receive service hours for all your hard work!

Requirements:

All volunteer candidates will go through a four-week training course that will take place once-per-week during seminar. Each session is designed to train you in the basics of being a summer camp counselor. All four sessions MUST be completed in order to qualify as a counselor for TCS Summer Day Camps.

Please note that if you did the training last year, you only have to attend Session 1 & 2.

Session Dates:

• Session 1, March 8:
  • Summer Camps Structure
  • Pillars of effective leadership
• Session 2, March 15:
  • The importance of fun
• Session 3, March 29:
  • Navigating difficult behavior
• Session 4, April 12:
  • A day in the life of summer camp! (Schedules, do’s and don’ts)
• Session Times:  2:40 – 3:15 p.m.

In successful completion of the training, along with at least two weeks of participating as a Summer Day Camp Counselor, students will receive a Summer Camp Counselor Certificate as proof of their completion of the course.

We are excited how Summer@TCS continues to grow bigger and better each year!  YOU are an important part of this success!  Our commitment to YOU – our valued counselors – is to provide you with leadership opportunities and learning experiences as you serve.  So, new to the counselor program this year is the opportunity to serve as a Student Director or Team Lead!  We will go over these new roles at the first training session on March 8.  Don’t miss it! 

Summer@TCS is a great way to make new friends and connect with the younger students in our community. Broaden your experience and leadership skills!  Rise to the challenge of being a Summer Camp Counselor!

Fill out the form below if you are interested!

Summer Camp Volunteer Form

 

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