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“SRS gave them the confidence to try new activities…because their time at SRS demonstrated that trying different things can be a very positive experience. Most importantly, SRS allowed them both to have a strong sense of self going into high school, along with a belief in demonstrating respect for all of their peers, regardless of how close or distant they were in their relationships to others.”
Maryellen and Craig R., Alumni Parents
“SRS has made it possible for us to be a full time working family and have our children thrive in a full school experience. The flexible hours and on-campus experiences combined with the great education and loving teachers it has been well beyond what we could have imagined. Shaker is a place that our children love to be and as parents we know when we drop them off they are safe and happy.
Tracey P., Current and Alumni Parent
“SRS does not just provide excellent academics, but a strong sense of community, as well. SRS is a family, so much so, that my two graduates have come back as camp counselors during summer camp. Another amazing strength of Shaker is all the opportunities and field trips offered outside of, or in support of, academics. Some of my kids’ greatest memories are the trips to D.C., AMC, leadership, etc. “
Erin L., Current and Alumni Parent
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We love getting young golfers out on the SRS links! Here are some of the Mini campers practicing their swings during last week`s Golf Specialty Camp!
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Some of the one-of-a-kind creations from last week’s Nature Art Specialty Camp—art created by Mini campers with materials collected from the campus walking trails! #natureart #summercamp #campshaker #srssummersession #newhampshire
Activities don`t have to be complicated to be engaging. Here are some Mini campers having fun with chalk paint, rocks, and wood chips!
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It`s literally all fun and games at Camp Shaker! Here are Mini campers playing Kick the Cone and What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?
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Mr. Fox, Mr. Fox, what time is it?
Dinner time!
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This small group of Ceramics Specialty Camp Junior campers was eager to learn how to throw on the pottery wheels. It`s a challenging process and they stuck with it to successfully create containers and bowls. They also worked on hand and slab building techniques to create containers and figurines.
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It`s a toddler caravan! Between Camp Shaker games and Maintenance work, there is always a bustle of activity and sounds for these Toddler 1 students to take in during the summer months at SRS.
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Science Fun Specialty Camp Mini campers had a blast doing science experiments last week—from creating invisible ink and goop to having fun with bubbles and blowing up balloons by means of a chemical reaction!
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Wishing all of our SRS families, faculty, and staff a safe, fun, and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
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Save the date for the SRS PTG Fall Golf Classic on September 28, 2024! This six-hole scramble is presented by Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Raymond Burstein and benefits the SRS PTG and, in turn, our SRS students and teachers!
Join fellow SRS and Camp Shaker parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends for a fun day of golf on the beautiful Shaker Road School campus while supporting our amazing SRS community. Non-golfers are welcome to join the day. Participate in the putting and chipping contests, food, drinks, raffles, and more! Learn more on the PTG golf tournament webpage (link in bio) and stay tuned for the registration link, coming soon!
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Scooping, pouring, stirring, swishing! Pre-Kindergarten students took turns at the water table with Counselors in Training (CITs) Maddy and Logan. This sensory play activity engages fine motor skills and helps develop hand-eye coordination, which are crucial foundational skills for writing and everyday self-care tasks. Students also get to experiment with math and science concepts (like volume and buoyancy) in their own way.
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Catch some of the on-campus action from week 2 at Camp Shaker!
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We are excited to be partnering with @windhillfarm_ again this summer to offer the Everything Equine Specialty Camp to our campers! Last week, in separate sessions, our Rookies and Juniors/Seniors learned all about horse care, grooming, and riding. To top it off, they enjoyed picnics on the beautiful grounds and swims in the indoor pool. Thanks to Wind Hill Farm for hosting our campers and for their expert instruction!
Pictured are the Rookie campers.
Photos: Nikki Stuppard and Keaghan
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Another energetic Latin play performance by SRS Eighth Grade students is in the books!
Each year, the Eighth Grade Latin students choose a story to translate and perform under the big tent for the younger students at the end of the year. This year, the students chose "Finding Nemo." They edited the screenplay in winter and then translated it all spring. The ocean setting presented a big vocabulary challenge for these students, but they tackled it with enthusiasm, doing their best to make new words fit into their understanding of Latin sentence structure and grammar.
One special challenge each year is that wordplay humor doesn’t always translate across languages. In "Finding Nemo," a young fish struggles with what to call a boat, coming up only with a near-homophone. When Nemo accepts a dare to swim all the way to the boat, the fish says in stunned awe, “He touched the butt.” Although there are many words in Latin for both boat and butt, the eighth graders just couldn’t make the joke work in Latin. In the end, the class drew pictures of a boat (carina) and a butt (gluteus maximus) and held them up for the audience. The sign, at least, got some laughs.
For those keeping score at home, here are the Latin performances over the years:
2017: Romeo(ish) and Juliet(ish)
2018: Grease-y
2019: Romani Conquistadores (The Roman Conquerors, an original Latin and Spanish play)
2022: Familia Antiqua (Ancient Family, an original sitcom)
2023: Gelidus (Frozen)
2024: Nemo Invenire (Finding Nemo)
We can’t wait to see what’s next!
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What a joy to run into this mini crew of Infant Program students out for a ride with teacher Burke!
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Our Mini campers have been busy learning basic sewing skills in this week`s Sewing Specialty Camp. They`ve created some adorable items including stuffies and pillows with exterior pockets to store their treasures. Pictured are some of the morning session sewers.
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Recognize any of these alumni faces? 💙
We`re excited to be a 2024 CAPPIES finalist in four categories and would be honored to have your vote! TODAY is the last day. Links in bio.
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Rookie campers are putting their engineering skills to the test in the Build It Specialty Camp! Throughout the week they’ve been pushing the limits to see how tall, strong, and inventive they can make their creations using various building materials like LEGO, K’NEX, and recycled materials. Each day brings new challenges for the campers to explore the world of engineering in a collaborative, hands-on way.
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Our Rookie campers in the Cooking Specialty Camp have been hard at work in the kitchen, and the results are nothing short of mouthwatering! This week, these budding chefs have been learning the ins and outs of reading recipes, cooking safely, and practicing good dining etiquette. On this particular day, they showcased their culinary skills by preparing two delicious dishes: crunchy chicken tenders seasoned three different ways and lemon blueberry cups with a graham cracker crust.
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Swinging, running, climbing, pretending—it`s all in a day`s "work" on the Pre-Kindergarten playground!
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Upcoming Events
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July 15 - July 19Camp Shaker Week 6
July 22 - July 26
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