Academic Explorations (Rising Grades 6-8) Enrichment Course Descriptions

This class explains why abstract art is so cool and how it is made!

Students use their hands and stretch their minds as they learn to bring their ideas into the physical world.

Want to learn about military history but are bored by textbook descriptions and confusing maps?

Students embrace their creative sides and gain confidence in public speaking.

This class is an exploration of the human senses: eyesight, hearing, taste, touch and smell.

In this class, students will learn some fundamental engineering concepts and basic construction methods through the process of design thinking.

Students travel to notable locations in La Jolla as they explore the history of The Bishop’s School and the surrounding neighborhood.

This class is an exploration of the captivating mystery genre.

Through improv games and exercises, students learn the elements of comedy improvisation while having fun creating “instant theater” with trust and teamwork.

Students will employ problem-solving techniques to “escape” the classroom each day. 

In a fun and supportive environment, students learn easy tips about drama structure, characters, dialogue and action.

Students will learn a variety of ways to create amazing prints using paint, carving, screen printing and much more.

Students will engage with a variety of hands-on experiments.

In one of summer’s most popular courses, students mimic the hit TV show as they explore entrepreneurship.

Students will build public speaking skills, formal writing skills and learn the format of a formal debate.

Working with expert coaches, students can learn a new sport or develop more proficient skills in a familiar one.

Learn everything about art that you can wear, design and construct!