Katy GT Academy

We are the only camp center in Katy that combines learning and fun. We have educational classes and fun activities all in one center and with one price. We offer the follwoing intellectual and talent classes: math, reading, science, art, Chinese/Spanish, ping pong, chess, basketball, dancing and weekly field trips!

We believe the teacher's quality is the most important factor of our school. Among our staff, we have the best quality teachers, national team table tennis coach, famous dancing instructors, chess masters, etc.

We offer both morning and afternoon academic classes.  Talent classes (ping pong, art, dance, etc) are offered during lunch time and afterschool.  Katy GT Academy has many schedules to pick from.  We offer 5 day, 3 day and 2 days schedules.  Parents also have the option of full day or half days.

According to the national study, a child's development is  closely related with the child's attention that was from their parents or teachers. We have small classroom education so that your child will get more one on one attention from his/her teacher.

During the summer, we offer a hot lunch daily (lunch will be paid separately) and two snacks. Our snacks are  low fat/low salt healthy crackers or fresh fruit daily. Our lunches are healthy and delicious.  Students are also welcome to bring a lunch from home.

Katy GT Academy Summer Camp 2011

Free before and after camp care(7:00am-9:30am; 4:30pm-6:30pm)

Every Friday is field trip day

You may bring your own sack lunch or purchase lunch via school ($4/meal)

Free snacks for whole day campers

Academic Camp

It is all camps in one center. We have state certified teachers as instructors. We offer reading comprehension, writing, math, mental math, arts craft, singing, science, geography, Chinese or Spanish. Classes are divided by the grade level.

Age :   5 – 14

Reading Comprehension I

This camp will focus the reading comprehension skill. Students will learn following skills: sequencing, following the directions, tracking, same and different, classifying, comprehension, predicting, fact & opinion, making inferences and fiction/non fiction.

Age :   5 – 7

Reading Comprehension II

This camp will focus the reading comprehension skill for the second grade to fourth grade. Students will learn follow skills: syllables, synonyms, antonyms, palindromes, prefixes and suffixes, classifying, analogies, context clues, following directions, reading for information, sequencing, opinion and fact, main ideas and details.

Age  :  8 - 10

Critical Writing

This camp will focus the reading comprehension skill for the second grade to fourth grade. Students will learn follow skills: proofreading, run-on sentences, combining sentences, nouns and pronouns, topic sentences, story map, writing paragraphs, taking notes,  compare and contrast, outlining, writing a summary, library and encyclopedia skills, using reference resources, writing a report, writing a poetry.

Age  :  8 - 10

Mental Math

This camp will teach kids different skills to do the math problems in their mind. The math problems can be from simple addition to combination of arithmetic.

Age :  7 - 10

Olympic Math

Students will challenge themselves with international Olympic math contest problems. Lots of brain teaser problems.

Age  :  9 & up

Magician

Become a science magician! Discover how physics and chemistry make magic. Experiment with optical illusions and things that glow in the dark. Master cool chemistry tricks; concoct slimy mixtures and potions that change color. Learn how magicians read minds and fool your friends with coin and card tricks.

Age  :  All age

Space Science

Get ready for your Mars mission by studying the solar system, stars, and amazing features of the Red planet. Make solar system model, study the gravity.

Age  :  all age

Earth Science

Students will learn the earth structure and movement from recent earth quake &  tsunami in Japan.

Age : all age

Manners, Manners and Manners

Students will  learn principles of etiquette and how to treat others and themselves with respect. The focus of this course is: Developing healthy, safe and respectful relationships; Developing respect for ourselves and others; Becoming a considerate and compassionate person; Developing and using proper, respectful communication;Developing and using proper etiquette in shared spaces.

Age : all age

Bubble World

Students will make bubbles and soap from scratch.  Then, create amazing bubble buildings and bubble art. Make a mysterious diver sink at your command, then design your own cargo boat and figure out why it floats.

Age  :  5 - 7

Ice cream, U scream

Like ice cream? Wonder how ice is made out from? The kids will make the ice cream themselves from the …. Well, you will find out. (Please notify the teacher if you do not like to have your child participate ice cream tasting session after the kids make their own ice cream)

Age  :  5 - 12

Photographer

Become a shutterbug and discover how to take the best photos every time! Explore the inner workings of cameras and photography, from the optics of a pinhole camera to the computer wizardry of a digital camera. Learn how a computer can make your photos look better or funnier! Become a real photographer on your photo-safari through the field trips

Age  :  8 & up

Origami

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Age : all age

Arts & Craft

Students will make soap, candle, picture frame and event some edible food art pieces.

Age  :  all age

Chinese

This camp will focus on student’s Chinese conversation, practice Chinese writing and improve reading skills.

Age  :  all age

Young Chef I

This camp is designed for younger students learn how to cook delicious and simple dessert. They will learn math skill by measure the ingreadient and explore their creativity by substitue and ingrdients or even creat their own receipe.

Age : 5-7

Young Chef II

This camp will teach student to cook variety of international food. From Salad to dessert, you child will become a culinary artist.

Age : all age

Performance Arts

An introduction to drama for the young actors using costumes and props. A varied vocal curriculum taught by professional teachers. Students will learn the techniques designed to create the illusion of physical combat without causing harm.

Age : 5 – 12

Lego

Architect I

Students will learn the basic concept of architect. They design the structures and use legos to create the models.

Age : 5 & up

Architect II

Students will learn how to design buildings(bridges, houses or even skyscrapers) on the AutoCad. Students will also learn to make models like real professionals.

Age : 10 and up

Future Stars

Who was the real life princess who inspired the rhyme 'Three Blind Mice'? Are there really unicorns and dragons? And was Cinderella's slipper really glass? Through reading and song, costuming and role-play, arts and crafts we will come to know the stories and history BEHIND the tales and rhymes. We will even try some curds and whey!

Age : 5 – 8

Picasso&Monet

Explore different drawing techniques using pencils, markers, crayons, sticks, and pastels. Draw faces, a still-life, animals, and landscapes. Your final drawing will be your choice—it’s your chance to incorporate as many of the learned drawing methods as possible! This class is open to anyone interested in drawing!

Age : All

Playing with Clay

It’s all about you! Use air-dry clay and the coil and slab techniques to construct several vessels that relate to the “self." As the vessels dry, the students will write a brief biography or poem related to their art and plans the final color scheme for their vessels. Finally, you will paint their art works using acrylic paint and a sealer. These art works will not be able to hold water, but will be a permanent part of anyone’s collection!

Age : All

Are You Game?

Make your own game! Each class member will be asked to design a table game that is unique and can be played by a least 4 players. You'll consider games you have played in the past, what you liked about them and what the purpose of your game would be. You'll write up rules of play and actually construct a board game of your own!

Age :  7 - 12

Joolery

Wear your creativity! Fimo clay, a few tools and some great imaginations are all that will be needed to make fantastic necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and pins. You’ll learn several clay techniques, make beads, and use a pasta machine to construct fun “joolery” for yourself and others.

Age : 7 & up

CSI: Katy Gt Academy

A crime has been committed and it’s up to you to help solve it! Spend the days on learning forensic laboratory skills. Then, spend the days investigating the crime scene. Collect evidence, analyze it, and determine who’s responsible!

Age : 7 – 12