Rock Valley College has partnered with Keith School to launch the Eagle Academic Camps! Rock Valley College Eagle Academic Camps provide intellectually motivated students ages 6-18 with an exciting and challenging experience. Through academic enrichment and skill development, campers have the opportunity to increase progress that has been achieved over the preceding academic year.

All camp activities are thoughtfully planned with the objectives of teaching skills, building confidence, and improving self-esteem. Skilled faculty break down course content into manageable chunks and present them in a logical sequence. Faculty acknowledge accomplishments, and never miss the opportunity to provide positive feedback and recognition. Rock Valley College Eagle Academic Camps combine remarkable academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio and the presence of teaching assistants, the success oriented environment inspires campers to flourish. The stimulation created by talented and intellectually engaged students working and playing together, the depth and diversity of the Eagle Academic Camp faculty and staff, and the beautiful and well-equipped campus of Keith Country Day School in Rockford create a perfect atmosphere for learning, growing, and accomplishing meaningful goals.

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Eagle Academic Camp – Science 

(Ages 6-14) Have you ever wondered why science is like magic? Learn some of the basic concepts of physical, life, earth and space science through hands-on and minds-on activities. This class is designed for students who would like to take science to the next level and have fun while being engaged in the scientific process.

ACC 802 KCDS Colleen Rittmeyer (Ages 6-9) $244
Michael Johnson (Ages 10-14)
7/8-7/12 MTWThF 9:00 am-4:00 pm 5 Sessions
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1 Jacoby Pl.
Upper School Gym Door A

Eagle Academic Camp – Math

(Ages 6-14) Explore mathematics while creating your own board game! In this camp, middle school students will be introduced to statistical analysis and the rules of probability to help with designing, balancing, and playing a strategy game. Elementary students will work on math facts, fractions, geometry, and other core concepts. Each student will take a home a finished, playable game at the end of camp.

ACC 802 KCDS2 Colleen Rittmeyer (Ages 6-9) $244
Brad Fischer (Ages 10-14)
7/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-4:00 pm 5 Sessions
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1 Jacoby Pl.
Upper School Gym Door A

Eagle Academic Camp – Language Arts 

(Ages 6-14) Hone your language arts skills in a fun and secure environment. Middle school students will explore elements of writing, prose, poetry, and drama, discovering the historical background of various styles as we compose our own original works. Elementary students will work on writing and reading skills, as well as developing various grammatical skills. All students will compose an original play, to be performed the final day of class.

ACC 802 KCDS3 Renee Corcoran (Ages 6-9) $244
Kristin Strey (Ages 10-14)
7/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-4:00 pm 5 Sessions
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1 Jacoby Pl.
Upper School Gym Door A

Eagle Academic Camp –Chinese Language & Culture

(Ages 6-18) We will spend 5 intense days learning the most important basic vocabulary and grammar in Mandarin Chinese. Mornings will be spent in acquiring language skills of speaking and listening through songs, skits and stories. TPRS will be used to learn vocabulary. Afternoons will be spent in learning to write Chinese characters and mastering common greeting and introduction vocabulary through dialogues. Daily Chinese cultural activities/crafts will enhance cross cultural understanding. A multicultural festival on the last day will finish this foreign language camp.

ACC 802 KCDS4 Rong Aiello (Ages 6-9) $244
Tracy Cannell (Ages 10-18)
7/22-7/26 MTWThF 9:00 am-4:00 pm 5 Sessions
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1 Jacoby Pl.
Upper School Gym Door A

Eagle Academic Camp –Spanish Language & Culture 

(Ages 6-18) We will spend 5 intense days learning the most important basic vocabulary and grammar in Spanish. This will be done through songs, skits, stories, games and lots of practice activities. Students will be expected to actively participate in class and practice at home. There will be daily assessments and activities to check for understanding. A multicultural festival on the last day will finish this foreign language camp.

ACC 802 KCDS5 Colleen Rittmeyer (Ages 6-9) $244
Kim Shrader (Ages 10-18)
7/22-7/26 MTWThF 9:00 am-4:00 pm 5 Sessions
KEITH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1 Jacoby Pl.
Upper School Gym Door A