Mrs. Keough's Cursive Camp
Dates: July 7-11th
Times: 10:15am-11:15am
Cost: $50
At Ancient Paths we strive to reclaim an old and beautiful way of writing which is tried and true. We want to treasure the discipline cursive requires and treasure the amazing way it affects the human brain. Cursive is a classical method of writing rooted in a historic tradition and it is also optimal for learning and for developing fine motor skills. It engages a natural movement of the hand, compared to the straight lines and circles that we ask small children to make with exact precision. Cursive has stood the test of time.
This one week course covers the cursive alphabet and helps students practice their cursive writing with an emphasis on beautiful penmanship in a joyful classroom environment. This course is recommended for any student who would like to sharpen their cursive skills but it is especially valuable practice for younger students.
Latin Boot Camp
Dates: June 30th-July 3rd & July 7th-11th
Times: 8am-10am
Cost: $300
In the same way that modern history can be understood better in light of ancient history, a student can appreciate and understand modern languages and cultures by being immersed in the languages and cultures of the past. The ancient languages, such as Latin, not only present the tools of language to our students, they also offer doors into the past where students can walk down the paths of the ancients, read their actual words, and learn to more fully engage in the world which has made us who we are today.
This two week course covers the foundational elementary instruction for beginning Latin. This is highly recommended for students entering Latin I in their fourth grade year. This course will also be helpful for current Latin students to stay sharp over the summer.