Grades 9-12

Registration opens February 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for all current and new Stone Ridge students.

• All families will need to create an account and register on the camp site beginning February 15, 2025.
• Classes are filled on a first come-first served basis.
• To register for these classes, you will register as a camper.
• Each class will require a $100 non-refundable deposit.
• Teachers will notify student in late spring as to the book and supply needs.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES **2025 Classes and Pricing coming soon!

These classes were offered in 2024:

ALGEBRA I REVIEW AND ENRICHMENT (rising GRADE 9)

• Dates: June 17 - July 12, 2024 (no class June 19 or July 4,5) 
• Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuition: $1000
• Prerequisite: Completed Grade 8
• Teacher: Ms. Kathleen Gurzo

This 4 week course will begin with a brief review of the fundamentals of Algebra. Review topics will include solving linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, graphing two variable equations and inequalities. The course will cover in greater depth: exploring quadratic functions, operations on rational expressions, polynomials and radicals. The students will develop the ability to explore and solve real world application problems, demonstrate the use of the graphing calculator, and communicate mathematical ideas clearly. This course is intended for students who have completed Algebra I and would benefit from additional support and review before taking their next math course (either Geometry or Algebra II), and students who would like a jump start to their study of Algebra I in Grade 9. 

Tech Requirements: The Algebra I Review course uses Google Classroom as the course platform. Students should be able to access Google Classroom daily. In addition, students need a TI 84 Plus or Plus CE graphing calculator. 

READING & WRITING WORKSHOP (rising GRADE 9)

• Dates: June 17 - July 3, 2024 (no class June 19)
• Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuition: $750
• Prerequisite: Completed 8th Grade
• Teacher: TBD

Are you looking to keep your reading and writing skills sharp over the summer? Are you anticipating the new challenges of high school humanities classes?  In Grade 9, students can look forward to rigorous reading lists along with writing on a more analytical level.  This 3-week workshop helps usher students onto this new scene by breaking the reading and writing processes down into manageable steps and useful skills. Students will practice writing several types of essays, learn targeted writing-based grammar, get a head start on their summer reading and generally build confidence in themselves as high school students!
Book TBD (the Stone Ridge 9th grade summer reading books) is a required text for all rising 9th graders.  In addition, the 9th graders have the option to read either Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, or The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon. 

Tech requirements for this class: All students must provide their own laptops (running Windows or MAC OS) and must bring laptops to class daily. No iPads or tablets are permitted. The student’s computer must be able to access WiFi and the Chrome browser. If the student is currently in the 8th grade at Stone Ridge, she may keep and use her Stone Ridge issued laptop until the end of the summer course, at which time the laptop will be turned in to the IT department. Loaner laptops are available upon request.

HALF CREDIT COURSES ​​​

ENVIRONMENTAL & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FIELD STUDIES (rising GRADES 9–12)

• Dates: June 17 - July 3, 2024 (no class June 19) 
• Time: 9 am - 12:30 pm. NOTE: *arrival & pick-up times will vary given the nature of the day's fieldwork
• Teacher:  Ms. Casey Robertson
• Eligible grades: Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
• Tuition: $750

In this 3-week summer science elective course, students will be introduced to the most relevant topics in environmental and wildlife conversation. In this lab and field studies based course, students will participate and conduct hands-on activities to explore native wildlife species populations, water quality, and more! Some of the activities completed in the previous years include banding baby ospreys and wild birds, observing the diet of Chesapeake Bay sea otters, wetland restoration, learning animal tracks and calls, using binoculars for birding, setting wildlife cameras, and tracking down box turtles with radio signals. Students should be prepared to spend a majority of their class time outside. In addition, many activities necessitate some schedule flexibility for meeting with wildlife experts, including some early morning and late evening activities. 

Requirements: No previous experience required, and it is open to all rising 9th grade through rising 12th grade students! All you need is enthusiasm for life sciences, a flexible start time, and an appreciation of the natural world.

TOPICS IN ASTRONOMY AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE (rising GRADES 10–12)

• Dates: June 17 - July 3, 2024 (no class June 19) 
• Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm  **NOTE: there will be two nights when the class will do telescope observations (dates TBD)
• Teacher:  Mr. Will Robertson
• Eligible grades: Rising 10th, 11th, 12th grade
• Tuition: $750
• Prerequisite: One completed year of 9th grade Physics

In this 3-week summer science elective course, students will be introduced to the most relevant topics in modern astronomy and meteorology.  Students will learn essential skills in these fields, such as how to use a telescope, make astronomical and weather observations, as well as utilize and analyze real-time NASA and NOAA satellite data to make atmospheric and space weather forecasts.  Students will learn about introductory concepts in astronomy, such as celestial navigation, solar system astronomy, stellar nuclear processes and evolution, cosmology, and general relativity’s most extreme prediction - black holes!  Students will also learn about introductory concepts in atmospheric science, such as the Earth’s atmospheric composition, weather forecasting, hazardous weather formation and development, and climate change.  Approximately 50% of the course will be devoted to topics in astronomy, and 50% to topics in atmospheric science.  This course requires two nights (four hours) of telescope observation time (all materials, including telescopes, will be provided).  This course is ideal for students interested in space and weather-related topics.  

For the high school student who wants a week of action packed outdoor fun with friends, or a fulfilling week serving their community, we offer an Adventure Camp and Community Service Camp. 

2025 ADVENTURE CAMP (GRADES 7–12) 

2025 trout lines fishing adventure camp with youtube sensation "tight lining md" and gus (GRADES 7–12) 

Join us for an unforgettable summer fishing camp on Maryland's iconic Gunpowder River–one of America's top 100 trout streams! Led by Gus, a full-time high school teacher, and local guides Mike Slepesky and Mike Pendleton, who bring eight years of guiding experience along with CPR and First Aid certifications. This camp offers up to eight hours (4 hours a day for two of the camp days) of hands-on instruction directly on the stream. All gear is provided, including waders, boots, rods, reels, hand-tied flies, lunch, water, and snacks on fishing days with the Mikes.

Your dedicated guides will teach your child the art of fly fishing on a "Blue Ribbon" trout stream in Parkton, MD, home to 3,000 wild trout per mile, with the chance of catching a 20-inch fish! No experience is necessary--just come ready to have fun and learn. Beyond fishing, you'll dive into exciting outdoor adventures, from hiking and swimming to exploring local natural spots like the Patapsco River and even hunting for ancient shark teeth at Calvert Cliffs. And, as a bonus, you might even be featured on the Tight Lining MD's popular YouTube channel or Instagram reel, showcasing your fishing adventure to thousands of viewers!

Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. (schedule may vary slightly due to travel times)
Price: Weeks 2, 4, 5, 6: $800
Price: Weeks 1, 3: $640