Harley Fund

Supporting students in the current school year

The Harley Fund serves the greatest needs of the current school year and benefits today’s students immediately. If you can make only one gift, please make The Harley Fund your priority.

The Harley Circle is a recognition society for Harley Fund donors who give $1,000 or more each year. Sustaining Members make a three-year commitment. In addition to being listed in our Report on Giving, members are invited to special events. To give online, please click here: harleyschool.org/Harley-Circle-Giving-Form For more information, please contact our Director of Development, Holly Beaston.

To learn more about The Harley Circle program, click here.

Your Dollars Go Further: Harley Fund Donations in Use

46 donors of $5,000 = $230,000 Harley’s healthy lunch program

32 donors of $2,500 = $80,000 Annual school computer and technology upgrades

35 donors of $1,000 = $35,000 Allows 35 faculty members to attend professional development workshops

90 donors of $500 = $45,000 Student field trips

200 donors of $350 = $70,000 Bus transportation for athletic events

100 donors of $200 = $20,000 Tuning Harley’s 10 pianos throughout the school year

88 donors of $100 = $8,800 Average financial aid for one Harley student this year

124 donors of $50 = $6,200 Equipment for Edible Education and Maker Space

Made possible by the Harley Fund: New Bus

Our students take advantage of opportunities for civic work, college visits, sporting teams, and other activities all around the Greater Rochester area. Thanks to your support of the Harley Fund, we were able to purchase our own bus to help them get where they need to go!

Made possible by the Harley Fund:
Nationally renowned researcher helped us improve student wellness

Support from donors to the Harley Fund allowed the school to bring researcher Dr. Suniya Luthar to school for a study focused on improving student health and well-being. This work by Dr. Luthar was partly responsible for the school increasing its counseling staff.

The Harley School

1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 442-1770

enrollment@harleyschool.org

Harley Summer Classes, August 3-7

AM at Home

Grades: 5 to 12

Robotics: Rovers… and BEYOND! A Sequel to Microcontrollers (kit camp) (2 Week Class, July 27- Aug 7)

Fee: $350

The world is full of automated and remote-controlled devices. How do they all work? Investigate the fundamentals of electronics, coding and logic. Delve into design thinking, and learn practical skills such as wiring and prototyping, using both a virtual circuit creator and the actual electronic components to explore and experiment with basic electrical circuits. Using low voltage (3v to 5v) Arduino-type microcontrollers (small, programmable circuit boards), campers create simple circuits and basic code that controls different components such as LED lights, Piezo speakers (sound) and mechanical movement. After learning the basics of how the Arduino Microcontroller can be wired and programmed, the campers will use the provided components to create a series of experimental projects and incorporate their own design ideas and imagination. Campers will be experimenting with both block-coding and text based coding languages, however, because of the limited time, the campers will have a basic introduction to the Arduino language (similar to C++), using existing Arduino “sketches” (code) and then modifying and adapting the code to improve its functionality. They will have the option to create an obstacle avoidance rover, or, use their imagination to make some other animated/robotic creation using the sensors and other kit components.

Campers will be provided daily with both recorded and live/online instruction and support. There will be opportunities for full group, smaller (2 or 3) group and individual live chats to get support, direction and to share progress over the two weeks. An online virtual discussion “room” (using an educational virtual learning environment called “Schoology”) will be available for campers to have discussions, share ideas, chat and get to know each other (monitored and moderated) and a virtual exposition site where campers can post videos and pictures of their progress, and creations. IMPORTANT: Because students will be using electricity, it is understood that there will be adult supervision/presence at all times, as even the low voltage we are working with has the potential to be short-circuited by the inexperienced user and create a burn or fire hazard. Campers will also need to create accounts in some educational, online learning tools/apps, if under 13 years old, they may need parental permission and help.

NOTE: approximately $80 of the cost of the course purchases the Arduino experimental Kit supplies that they will keep. The board & sensors can be reused over and over, for other projects and there are plenty of resources to expand & explore the world of microcontrollers.
JEANNE WEBER

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 12

Olympic Fencing

Fee: $210

Looking for a fun activity that will strengthen your child's cognitive abilities without them even knowing it? The Olympic sport of fencing is a unique physical and mental workout aptly nicknamed ‘physical chess’ for its ability to provide a full body workout while developing logic and problem-solving skills. Your child will improve their mental agility while enjoying the thrills of swordplay in a safe environment. This camp is suitable for beginners and those with prior experience! Participants must wear athletic shoes (sneakers).
CHRISTINE GRIFFITH, Rochester Fencing Club

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 8

Baseball

Fee: $195

Come out and play ball! This camp focuses on baseball fundamentals. Campers will spend a portion of the time in small groups learning various aspects of the game from staff instructors. A snack will be provided during a daily break. The last hour consists of games utilizing all the skills learned. Campers are grouped for games based on age and ability and are provided an excellent way to fine tune their skills. Included with registration is a camp gift. This camp is open to all students.
PETER MANCUSO

AM - In Person

Grades: 5 to 8

French and Francophone Culture

Fee: $185

Campers will discover the diversity of the Francophone world with hands-on activities while learning conversational French. From circus in Quebec to story telling and song in West Africa, explore a different French-speaking region and its traditions each day. Campers will learn useful French vocabulary: introductions, colors, numbers, and basic travel words. Come join us for a virtual trip around the French-speaking world with crafts, games, role-playing, music, dance, and culinary delights! Limited to 15 students.
MICHAEL BRUNDAGE

AM - In Person

Grades: 7 to 12

Woodcraft and Wood Burning

Fee: $195

Wood will serve as the common thread of this camp. From there, students can explore many avenues of crafting. Hammer! Nails! Paint! Glue! Woodburning pens! Melted crayon wax! The possibilities are endless. There will be many options of crafts to complete, from name signs to string design art to picture frames. All materials included.
KELLY SCHROEDER

PM - In Person

Grades: 8 to 12

Glass Flameworking

Fee: $310

A unique glass-making experience! Learn the basics of manipulating hot glass in The Harley glass studio. Beginners are introduced to the basics of glass sculpting. Advanced students work on projects that fit their interest and skill level. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per session.
ALLYSON DINGMAN

AM - In Person

Ages: 3 to 6

Youth Color Wars Hip Hop Camp

Fee: $185

Join us for a brand new camp for ages 3–6, Color Wars Hip Hop Camp! During this high intensity week we’ll learn hip hop moves and combinations, play dance games and create some messy color blasting crafts! Parents are invited to join us on Friday for our Dance Camp Showcase.
J. FITZSIMMONS

AM - In Person

Ages: 7 to 12

Hip Hop/Just Dance Hip Hop Junior Camp

Fee: $185

Join us for one of our most popular camps, Just Dance Hip Hop Camp! This high-energy camp will be a week filled with Hip Hop and Jazz classes along with dance related games and crafts. By the end of the week we will be ready to show friends and family our new moves. Parents are invited to join us on Friday for our Dance Camp Showcase.
J. FITZSIMMONS

PM - In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Crochet Amigurami

Fee: $210

This week campers will learn the basics of crochet and how to read a pattern. These new skills will be used to create magical creatures. Students will be able to choose from multiple patterns. Options will include octopus, narwhal, whale, cute monsters, bunnies, and so much more!
AMY BRAND

AM - In Person

Grades: 11 to 12

Writing the College Essay

Fee: $200

During this course, students will draft and polish essays suitable for submission with their college applications. We will work with writing prompts appearing on the Common Application and briefly consider required supplemental essay questions. After discussing the merits of sample essays, students will work through all stages of the writing process—from brainstorming to publishing—as they develop college essays of their own. Each session is limited to 12 students.
PATRICIA MALONE

AM - In Person

Grades: 4 to 6

Lost in the Rainforest Project

Fee: $185

You're on holiday travelling back from an amazing travel experience when...oh no! your plane malfunctions and crashes in an unknown location. Everyone is safe and unharmed, but where are you? How do you escape this land? What provisions do you need to survive the trip? Work together in a small group in this mock-escape team Project Based Learning simulation to see if you have what it takes to escape the Rainforest!
ELISA SHARMAN

PM - In Person

Grades: 3 to 5

Ooey-Gooey Science- It's Slime Time

Fee: $185

Ever wonder why solids, liquids, and gases do what they do? Why some things mix and others don't? Then slime camp is for you. Each day of this week features how to make a different ooey-gooey substance and the science behind why the ingredients interact the way they do... or don't! ELISA SHARMAN

PM - In Person (3-5)

Grades: 3 to 12

Swim Camp

Fee: $170

Beginner and competitive swimmers alike benefit from a focus on stroke technique and turns. Using drills and exercises, we’ll practice making swimming and turns easier and faster. The camp is led by HAC head coach Peter Mancuso and HAC swim coaching staff. Participants are encouraged to bring their own goggles. PETER MANCUSO

AM - In Person

Grades: 3 to 8

Cooking Camp

Fee: $200

Research shows children who are involved with cooking are better, healthier eaters. Have fun as we learn to cook delicious, healthy meals. Together we will research the recipes, plan the menu, calculate serving sizes, prepare ingredients, and cook the food. We will prepare a different full meal with dessert each day, taste our creations, and then package them to take home. MARGARET TOLHURST

8:30-3:30

In Person

Grades: 7 to 12

Cycling in the Rochester Area (off-site)

Fee: $350

This is a camp for ambitious young cyclists! Each day, we will bike around the Rochester area, covering points of local history as we go. We will make full use of the Erie Canal path to bike to Pittsford and Fairport as well as downtown Rochester, and even as far north as Charlotte Beach. This year, we will also load bikes onto a trailer so we can range far and wide, biking around the Finger Lakes. This is a physically demanding camp with five or more hours of pedaling each day, so campers should be fit and skilled on a bike. Campers need to bring their own lunch. DOUG GILBERT

9:00 am-10:30 am

In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Pre- Algebra (4 week class)

Fee: $500

In this engaging four–week course, strengthen skills in fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percentages, signed numbers, simple equations, and basic concepts of geometry. In addition to these topics, time will be spent working on mental math skills that can be used for a lifetime. We will use a variety of techniques including pre–testing, drill and practice, assessments, use of manipulatives or technological resources, and group work. There will be homework assignments each night. Limited enrollment R.REID

10:30 am-12 pm

In Person

Grades: 8 to 12

Algebra (4 week class)

Fee: $500

In this four-week course, fundamental skills are reviewed and practiced in order to build a solid foundation for future work in math. Concepts and their application to specific problems are emphasized, along with verbal problems and problem-solving techniques. Topics include signed numbers, equations and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, the straight line, quadratic functions, and radicals. Limited enrollment is available. R.REID

9 am-10:30 am

In Person

Grades: 9 to 12

Write Now (4 week class)

Fee: $500

Invaluable for success in school and beyond, writing well is a skill that can be honed through practice. This course allows high school students to experiment with a wide range of writing styles and techniques, including fiction, non-fiction, interviews, advertisements, and much more. The range of approaches will make students more versatile writers. Along the way, they will also pick up advanced lessons about grammar, diction, syntax, audience, voice, logical reasoning, and etymology.
KIRSTYN SMITH

10:30 am- 12 pm

In Person

Grades: 6 to 8

Write Now Jr. (4 week class)

Fee: $500

Harley Fund

Your Dollars Go Further: Harley Fund Donations in Use

Made possible by the Harley Fund: New Bus

Made possible by the Harley Fund:Nationally renowned researcher helped us improve student wellness

The Harley School

enrollment@harleyschool.org

Chris Becker

Len Wilcox

Bill Schara

Victor Ortiz

Nita Goronkin

Ken Motsenbocker

Tony Cinquino

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Harley Summer Classes, August 24-28

Weaving

Nature Crafts

Harley Summer Classes, August 17-21

Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies

Wall/Therpy: Arts and Activism

Guitar Plus!

Dungeons and Dragons

Harley Summer Classes, August 10-14

Animal Antics

Lab Rats STEM Camp

Chess Camp

Alternative Photo Processing

Robotics: Animate Your Art

Intro to Strings

Cooking Camp

Pre- Algebra (4 week class)

Algebra (4 week class)

Write Now (4 week class)

Write Now Jr. (4 week class)

Nature Crafting Jr

Paper Crafting

Harley Summer Classes, August 3-7

Robotics: Rovers… and BEYOND! A Sequel to Microcontrollers (kit camp) (2 Week Class, July 27- Aug 7)

Olympic Fencing

Baseball

French and Francophone Culture

Woodcraft and Wood Burning

Glass Flameworking

Youth Color Wars Hip Hop Camp

Hip Hop/Just Dance Hip Hop Junior Camp

Crochet Amigurami

Writing the College Essay

Lost in the Rainforest Project

Ooey-Gooey Science- It's Slime Time

Swim Camp

Cooking Camp

Cycling in the Rochester Area (off-site)

Pre- Algebra (4 week class)

Algebra (4 week class)

Write Now (4 week class)

Write Now Jr. (4 week class)

Harley Summer Classes, July 27-31

Robotics: Rovers… and BEYOND! A Sequel to Microcontrollers (kit camp) (2 Week Class, July 27-Aug 7)

Wonderful Week of Wizarding

Code Bonanza!

Digital Media

Young Energizers - Explore Engineering & Math

Jewelry

Pre-Algebra Skills (4 week class)

Algebra (4 week class)

Write Now

Write Now, Jr.

Harley Summer Classes, July 20-24

Intro to Robotics- Microcontrollers, Rovers, and More (kit camp, campers to purchase own kit)

Robots, Codes and More

Ceramic Wheel

Camera Obscura

Write Now (4 week class)

Write Now Jr. (4 week class)

Pre- Algebra (4 week class)

Algebra (4 week class)

Harley Summer Classes, July 13-17

Painting

Olympic Fencing

Made possible by the Harley Fund:
Nationally renowned researcher helped us improve student wellness