Summer Programs 2025
9 Non-Credit Class Schedule

Boys and girls have the opportunity to focus on improving skills, game strategies, and teamwork. Instruction is organized and managed by experienced coaches who utilize drills, small group activities, and scrimmages in order to make classes educational and fun. Each class takes place in the air-conditioned gym.
Instructor: Daniel Gomez

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you'll have fun with the projects in this class. Students that are new to crochet will start with small stuffed yarn creatures, and move on to more advanced projects that include making flower squares. You'll be proud of the special keepsake created with your new skills!
Instructor: Charlene Whitfill

Welcome to Ultimate Frisbee! This summer, we’re bringing the excitement of ultimate indoors to stay cool while learning a fun, fast-paced sport. Ultimate combines teamwork, strategy, and skill as players move the frisbee across the field by passing, with no need for drills—just all-out gameplay and learning as we go. It’s a fantastic way to stay active and enjoy a unique sport, right here at PCDS. Whether you’re new to ultimate or already know the basics, come ready to jump in and have some serious fun! Tennis shoes required.
Instructor: Carlos Vicuna

Are you interested in the virtual world of gaming? Competitive eSports, or "electronic sports", is an AIA-sanctioned sport and is growing nationwide. In this class, students of any skill level will learn the basics of competitive Super Smash Bros Ultimate including tournament rule-sets, character-specific skills, shoutcasting, general gamesense and strategy, and healthy sportsmanship.
Instructor: Ridge Hall

Students will learn lacrosse rules, how to throw & catch, and play defense & offense. We will learn the lacrosse terminology & have fun learning and playing one of the oldest American games. Students must have their own lacrosse stick and cleats or sneakers. A helmet and gloves are recommended.
Instructor: Mitch Barnhart

An introduction to the world of barbells and dumbbells! The primary focus of this class is to become comfortable with a loaded bar for the first time. Namely, we will be introducing the 3 "Power Lifts" - aka the Back Squat, the Bench Press, and the Dead Lift. These 3 movements are widely considered the foundational "Strength" movements. Not only will learning them be directly beneficial to health and performance through the development of baseline, full-body strength, they will also serve as a great jumping off point for the rest of our weight room movements. Students will learn the movements very gradually, progressing from empty bars, to lightly loaded work, before coming to and recording a baseline "max" in each of the major lifts. This will help direct training within more advanced programs down the road. Additionally, students will learn a host of accessory strength movements using the widely versatile dumbbell, as well as continue to develop core strength and stability!
Instructor: Andre Gibson-Starks

Are you up to the challenge? Oil painting has never been more fun as we follow Bob Ross's instructions to paint a very happy landscape.
Materials fee: $15
Instructor: Johana Bautista

Step into the shoes of global leaders! In middle school MUN, we will explore real-world issues, sharpen public speaking skills, and develop an understanding of international relations. We will blend serious problem-solving with fun interactive debates and crisis simulations.
Instructor: Tessa Harings

Wake up your body and mind to start your day off right with yoga! Students focus on having fun while learning the fundamentals of yoga, including all about the self as individual, how to enhance physical strength and coordination, and how to develop techniques for self-awareness and calm energy.
Instructor: Beri Golding

Boys and girls will develop their teamwork skills, focus, coordination and learn game strategies for a variety of indoor team sports. Examples include tchoukball, team handball, court hockey, and wiffle ball. Instruction is organized and managed by experienced coaches who utilize drills, small group activities, and scrimmages in order to make classes educational and fun. Each class takes place in an air-conditioned gym.
Instructor: Daniel Gomez

Welcome to Ultimate Frisbee! This summer, we’re bringing the excitement of ultimate indoors to stay cool while learning a fun, fast-paced sport. Ultimate combines teamwork, strategy, and skill as players move the frisbee across the field by passing, with no need for drills—just all-out gameplay and learning as we go. It’s a fantastic way to stay active and enjoy a unique sport, right here at PCDS. Whether you’re new to ultimate or already know the basics, come ready to jump in and have some serious fun! Tennis shoes required.
Instructor: Carlos Vicuna

Learn to create objects and jewelry using fabrication techniques that take a simple sheet of metal and turn it into something special. Sample the fundamentals of metalsmithing, from designing and constructing earrings & key chains, etc. Learn about cutting, piercing, texturing & elementary fabrication.
Materials fee: $20
Instructor: Charlene Whitfill

Step into the shoes of global leaders! In middle school MUN, we will explore real-world issues, sharpen public speaking skills, and develop an understanding of international relations. We will blend serious problem-solving with fun interactive debates and crisis simulations.
Instructor: Tessa Harings

Learn to play Badminton, Tennis, and Pickleball in this session of fun and development for all levels. Kids will be introduced to the basic underhand and overhead strokes, footwork, proper movement, and play strategies in a developmentally appropriate progression of instruction and drill. The camps are geared to all levels of play, from the novice looking for basic instruction to the experienced tournament players wanting to sharpen their skills. Not only will your child get to play a new racquet sport each day, they will get to enjoy fun, outdoor activities that promotes social interaction and team building.
Instructor: Molly Creagh

Sports medicine topics is a non-certification course that covers first aid, CPR, AED use, suturing, heatstroke, handheld dynamometry, performance testing, and taping & bracing.
Instructor: Mitch Barnhart

Students will learn the basics of wood-working, safety protocols, use of tools, and construction as they create their own take-home piece of craftsmanship.
Materials fee: $10
Instructor: Keith Burns

Boys and girls have the opportunity to focus on improving skills, game strategies, and teamwork. Instruction is organized and managed by experienced coaches who utilize drills, small group activities, and scrimmages in order to make classes educational and fun. Each class takes place in the air-conditioned gym.
Instructor: Andre Gibson-Starks

Throughout this class, you'll master the basics of crochet while creating personalized key chains, stylish bracelets, and charming bookmarks. You'll start by learning essential stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, and slip stitch, and progress to adding beads, buttons, and tassels for extra flair. Each project is designed to help you build your crochet skills in a creative and easy-going environment. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a collection of handmade items to keep or gift, along with the confidence to take on more crochet projects in the future! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is the perfect way to dive into the world of crochet!
Instructor: Johana Bautista

Competitive eSports, or "electronic sports", is an AIA-sanctioned sport and is growing nationwide. In this class, students of any skill level will learn the basics of competitive Rocket League including digital citizenship, communication, team-work skills, goal setting, time management, sportsmanship and health promotion.
Instructor: Ridge Hall

An introduction to the world of barbells and dumbbells! The primary focus of this class is to become comfortable with a loaded bar for the first time. Namely, we will be introducing the 3 "Power Lifts" - aka the Back Squat, the Bench Press, and the Dead Lift. These 3 movements are widely considered the foundational "Strength" movements. Not only will learning them be directly beneficial to health and performance through the development of baseline, full-body strength, they will also serve as a great jumping off point for the rest of our weight room movements. Students will learn the movements very gradually, progressing from empty bars, to lightly loaded work, before coming to and recording a baseline "max" in each of the major lifts. This will help direct training within more advanced programs down the road. Additionally, students will learn a host of accessory strength movements using the widely versatile dumbbell, as well as continue to develop core strength and stability!
Instructor: Daniel Gomez

Love showing off fashionable necklaces and wearing glittery rings each day? If so, then this is definitely your class! Students make various styles of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, so that by the end of the session, each student takes home a collection of new creations!
Materials fee: $15
Instructor: Lisa Butkiewicz

Beginners learn basic sewing fundamentals by hand and machine. Students will learn how to cut fabric and sew fabric pieces together, creating functional pieces of sewn art in a fun and relaxed environment. Sample projects may include a pillow, pajama pants or shorts.
Materials fee: $20
Instructor: Charlene Whitfill

Students can expect to complete the American Red Cross Adult & pediatric first aid, CPR & AED course with additional sports medicine topics covered as time permits including but not limited to taping & bracing, joint reduction, fracture splinting, heat illness treatment, and emergency action planning.
Instructor: Mitch Barnhart

Boys and girls have the opportunity to focus on improving skills, game strategies, and teamwork. Instruction is organized and managed by experienced coaches who utilize drills, small group activities, and scrimmages in order to make classes educational and fun. Each class takes place in the air-conditioned gym.
Instructor: Molly Creagh

Students will learn the basics of wood-working, safety protocols, use of tools, and construction as they create their own take-home piece of craftsmanship.
Materials fee: $10
Instructor: Keith Burns