GDS offers several academically oriented programs: Debate Camp for Middle Schoolers For the middle schooler who loves to argue! Join GDS HS debate coach Jon Sharp for this introduction into policy debate. Learn how to make an argument, speak in public, support your position with reasoned evidence, and more in this exciting week-long crash course in debate. * $525 * Rising Grades 6-9 * August 13-17 * 9:00 am-4:00 pm * GDS Lower/Middle School Campus (4530 MacArthur Blvd, NW) Hop-into-Math Camp If you like games, group activities, cooking, art projects & computer games, you’ll love Hop-into-Math Camp. You’ll build your math skills and confidence & preview math concepts through math & problem-solving activities. Fridays are always pizza parties so you can enjoy fractions in real life! A quote from a math camp parent: "I wanted to check with you to see if it is possible for [our daughter] to return to the Math Camp next week instead of doing the soccer camp. I believe next week is her last week at GDS and she expressed that she really would like to do the math camp instead. This is actually a SHOCK to us but an excellent one. " --Khadijah (July, 2011) * $395/week * Rising 3-5th graders * Weeks starting 6/18 and 6/25 * GDS Lower/Middle School Campus (4530 MacArthur Blvd., NW) * 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Touch Typing Learn to type like a pro! Spend a week with us and you’ll be able to find the keys on a computer keyboard quickly & accurately without having to watch your fingers; a definite plus in today’s world! The class proceeds at each individual’s pace & typers of all levels are welcome. * $165 * Rising 3rd to 7th grade * Before and After Camp Care are not available * Week of 8/20 * 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, or 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM * GDS Lower Middle School Campus (4530 MacArthur Blvd, NW)