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When does summer camp begin?
Due to the VA State closures and recommendations, all June Summer@TCS Camps have been cancelled. Upper School Summer Courses will take place virtually and will not be affected by the June closure.
Camps will start the week of July 6, 2020 and we have great news! We will be moving some of the June camps and offering them in July! Coach Philips Sports Camp has been rescheduled to the week of July 20, Co-Ed Basketball is now open for all students rising grades 8-12 the week of July 27, and there are now 4 sessions of Drivers Education being offering in July.
While we are hopeful that camp in July will continue uninterrupted, the safety and health of our community is of utmost concern. We will be following the guidelines of the state and are prayerful in our decisions to host Summer@TCS.
Who can attend Trinity's summer camps?
Non-Trinity students are welcome to attend any of our camps, other than our credited courses. We ask that all students who participate in summer camps are Christians and are willing to abide by our Code of Conduct as outlined on page three of the Summer Camp Catalog.
Who should I contact with questions?
Contact summer@tcsfairfax.org to request more information on attending summer camps.
Please note: There will NOT be a nurse on campus during camp; however, counselors do have access to basic first aid. To reach the school during the day, please call Trinity Christian School at 703-273-8787 x110.
A $25 fee will be charged for every 15 minutes, or any portion thereof, that students remain on campus after dismissal.
Summer Camp Dates
Registration
FAQ
FAQs
Will your student be attending a TCS camp for the first time this year? Still have questions after reading the Summer Camp Catalog? Read the FAQs below, or contact us at summer@tcsfairfax.org.
- How do I register and pay for camp?
- What if a program gets cancelled?
- Is there a late fee if I do not pick up on time?
- What guidelines are campers expected to follow?
- What should my child bring to camp?
- If students signed up for a morning half-day camp AND an afternoon half-day camp in the same week, do they eat lunch on campus?
- Are all camps on-campus?
- How do I purchase materials for credited summer courses?
- How can students volunteer as summer camp staff?
How do I register and pay for camp?
Registration and payment for camps takes place online, and will be opening soon!
Payment by credit card is expected at the time of registration.
Please note:
- No refunds will be granted for withdrawal.
- Payment will not be prorated for partial attendance.
- Credit card processing fees cannot be refunded.
What if a program gets cancelled?
TCS reserves the right to cancel a program for insufficient enrollment. In this event, families will be notified by May 22, 2020 of camps in danger of cancellation due to low enrollment. Families will then be notified two weeks prior to the camp start date if the camp will be cancelled and will receive a full refund for camp fees.
Is there a late fee if I do not pick up on time?
What guidelines are campers expected to follow?
Dress Guidelines
Students are asked to dress modestly: no short shorts, cut-offs, bare midriffs, tank tops, or halter tops. Students are to dress appropriately for all camp activities.
Code of Conduct
Trinity Christian School 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, character, and service. In order to create and sustain such a community, students must make the following pledge:
I promise to follow the expectations of 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 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.
What should my child bring to camp?
- All half-day campers must bring a snack and a drink IF they are only on campus for part of the day.
- All full-day campers must bring lunch, two snacks, and a drink.
- All participants must bring a water bottle and will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to avoid dehydration.
- All participants must wear sunscreen. Full-day campers should bring sunscreen to re-apply for afternoon activities.
Please Note: There will NOT be a nurse on campus during Summer Camp; however, counselors do have access to a basic first aid kit. If you need to reach the school during the day, please call Trinity Christian School at 703-273-8787 x110.
If students signed up for a morning half-day camp AND an afternoon half-day camp in the same week, do they eat lunch on campus?
Are all camps on-campus?
How do I purchase materials for credited summer courses?
See the information below regarding specific on-campus and online course materials.
Registration for summer camps at TCS does not cover the cost for any course materials, such as textbooks. Please view our Summer Camp Catalog for more information on required course materials.
Online Algebra Refresher | There is no required text for this course. |
Online Geometry | Recommended textbook:
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Online Health | There is no required text for this course.
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Online Trigonometry | There is no required text for this course. |
How can students volunteer as summer camp staff?
Online Courses
Registration for online courses will only take place in Veracross.
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)
Online Algebra 1 Refresher (Non-Credited)
Additional Tutoring Option (10 hours of 1:1 tutoring)
Students may take from June 1 through July 24 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 24.
• 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.
• Students should not enroll if they anticipate being unable to complete online work for more than two weeks between June 3 – July 26 due to vacations or other obligations.
Each online, credited course requires that students attend a one day, on-campus orientation. Length of the day varies from course to course, but no orientation will exceed four (4) hours.
The on-campus orientation is on Monday, June 1 (the first day of class). More details will be sent by the course teacher closer to the start of summer.
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 the completion of 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. Note: Enrollment fees will be refunded only if a student does not attain the necessary final grade(s) in prerequisite coursework.
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 the completion of 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.
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 1 through July 24
Materials: Optional textbook – Larson Geometry: Student Edition
Cost: $995
Students wanting to take Honors Geometry should NOT enroll in this class.
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.
ONLINE HEALTH (0.5 CREDIT)
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed Team Sports and Wellness.
Dates: June 1 through July 24
Materials: There are no additional materials for this course.
Cost: $495
Health education seeks to teach students about whole body wellness, its impact on individuals, and life application. Students will utilize an online platform to 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.
ONLINE TRIGONOMETRY (0.5 CREDIT)
Prerequisites: Students must have completed Algebra 2 with a grade of 80 or higher.
Dates: June 1 through July 24
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 AP Calculus in high school. Students enrolled in Trigonometry are assumed to have mastered the concepts covered in Algebra 2.
ONLINE ALGEBRA 1 REFRESHER (NON-CREDITED)
Dates: Rolling admission after June 1
Materials: There are no additional materials for this course.
Cost: $225
This is an independently-paced video series designed as a refresher of the key concepts covered in Algebra 1. The course covers the basics of properties of real numbers, equations, and inequalities, along with systems of equations in two variables, polynomials, operations on rational expressions, simple functions, irrational numbers, and quadratic equations. This course is not the equivalent of Trinity’s more extensive Algebra 1 course. Instead, it covers the most fundamental Algebra 1 topics. This course is designed for students who need a refresher or extra practice of Algebra 1.
ADDITIONAL TUTORING OPTION
10 hours of on-campus 1:1 tutoring
This tutoring is highly recommended for students who struggle with executive functioning skills.
Cost: $600