Jul 28, 2009

Science Camp

With a little help, Shaydee and Javeen were accepted to the Horizons Summer Science Camp at Clarkson University in upstate New York. Congratulations to both of them! They explored science and forensics and even stayed in the university dorms! Thank you to everyone who helped make the experience possible...



Jul 22, 2009

Summer Camp Moments: Components

Power Group (body posters)


Job Club (careers discussion)


Self Expression (tie dye class)






Computer Literacy (email and keyboard knowledge)


Book Club (even on the bus :-)

Summer Camp Moments: Broadway Insiders Day







The gals had an opportunity to visit with a Broadway workshop and hear advice from the producer of Rent, a choreographer from Princeton University, a playwright, and the head of NYC theater workshop!

Summer Camp Moments: Yoga Class



Summer Camp Moments: Farm Sanctuary Visit







Summer Camp Moments: Ropes Course at Alley Park










Jul 15, 2009

Treasure Hunters Summer Session Begins!


Treasure Academy is hosting its first Treasure Hunters Summer Camp. Our goal is to provide our teens with a well rounded and fun-filled summer! Session begins July 13th and ends August 7th. Check out some of our adventures for the summer:

* Ropes Course in Alley Pond Park
* Farm Sanctuary visit in up state New York
* Girls Bills of Rights Essay Project in Academics
* Computer Literacy
* Etiquette classes
* Yoga Lessons
* Golf Lessons
* Tennis Lessons
* Prospect Park Zoologist visit & lecture & field trip
* Broadway exposure
* Job Shadowing and Chinatown visit
* Boardgames and brainteasers
* Tye-dying!
* Math review
* The Cloisters Field Trip
* Transit Museum Field Trip
* Museum of Finance Field Trip
* Prospect Park Orienteering Field Trip
* Insiders Lecture from a Broadway producer, choreographer and writer
...and more!!

And CONGRATULATIONS to Shaydee & Javeen. They were accepted to a very special Science Summer Camp!

Senior Center Volunteer Visit

We brought Rites of Passage performers to the senior center to perform for those not able to come to the event. All of the seniors loved the show and were so incredibly happy to see the bright smiling faces of our young women! Thank you South Oxford St Senior Center and thank you to our teens for such great work!





Rites of Passage 2009

Our 2008/2009 6th grade class shined at the Treasure Academy Rites of Passage event!
Performances included:

Ms. Lisa's Drama Group
Ms. Nedge's Dance Group
Ms. Lisa's Poetry Group
Ms. Betsey's Photography Group
Ms. Shannon's/Mr. Richard's Film Group
Ms. Lisa's Dance Group
Belle's Treasure Academy Rap

All of our young women did an incredible job of working through the year to make this event successful! Congratulations!!