The Founders Academy is a public chartered school encompassing grades 5 - 12 that is free and open to all New Hampshire students. The Academy develops leaders who understand and apply the lessons of the past, demonstrate exceptional character and lead by example. The Academy recognizes the importance of balance in the development of the whole person, and respects each student's journey.
The school's curriculum focus on a classical education including studies in history, leadership, ethics, debate, business and finance, classical literature as well as the standard high school curriculum of math, science, languages, and the arts.
Students study the thinking and values of the American Founders and other great philosophers of liberty. This historical foundation in principles and values will form young people with the knowledge, character, and vision to become 21st Century leaders.
The Founders Academy is pleased to announce its Online Summer Programs!!
These engaging, one-week camps cover a variety of topics such as Nature Journaling, Moot Court, Entrepreneurship, Miniature Model Painting, and Tabletop Role Playing Games. And what’s even better is that no two camps run at the same time, so you can sign up for as many as you would like.
See below for registration link and for a list of camp descriptions, session dates and times, and camp costs. We hope to see you there!
Moot Court:
This course would be for students interested in competing in a Moot Court (i.e., mock Supreme Court) high school league. This course would focus on how to write an appellate brief and some of the basics of how oral arguments work in Moot Court.
Ages: 13+
Dates: July 20-24 Time: 9 am-10 am Cost: $75
Nature Journaling:
Nature journaling (also called field journaling) is a common way scientists collect observational data. This course explores specific strategies and skills to start your nature journaling journey and find your personal style. Students just need an unlined notebook and pencil. Students who focus on art will prefer to use an artist's sketchbook or watercolor paper and colored pencils, pens, watercolors. This course is great for those who love observational science, art, or being outdoors. Lessons will be differentiated after the first week so students may continue improving their nature journaling skills if they attend multiple weeks.
Ages: 10+ Dates: July 6-13th Time: 2-3 pm Cost: $75+journal supplies
Summer Entrepreneurship:
We will explore students’ interests and passions and start businesses for them so that they can get into the Entrepreneurial mindset at an early age by learning to be a leader, thinking outside the box, solving problems for others and getting paid for it.
Ages: 10+ Dates: July 20-24 Time: 2-3 pm Cost: $75
Tabletop Role Playing Games:
Students would learn the basics of playing the most common tabletop roleplaying systems (focusing on Dungeons & Dragons) and how to lead games. We would also introduce them to the online resources they can use to play these narrative adventures that focus on teamwork and creative problem solving.
Ages: 10+ Dates: July 6-10 July 13-17 Time: 9-11 am F: 9-10 am Cost: $75
Miniature Painting:
This camp would introduce students to the skills needed to paint miniature figures (28-32 mm scale). The first week would cover basic skills like cleaning, priming, layering, shading, and dry-brushing. The second week would cover more advanced skills.
Ages: 10+ Dates: July 6-10 Time: 9-11 am F: 10-11 am Cost: $75+art supplies
Location: The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester NH ~ Register Today!
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