1. Art and Diseño

 Charles Wright
Academy
Winterim Offerings
February 2015
**SELECTION FORMS ARE DUE TO THE MAIN OFFICE NO LATER THAN 3:30 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th. Important Information for Students and
Parents - Please Read Carefully WINTERIM PHILOSOPHY: Winterim is a five­day experiential program during February that encourages students to explore opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. Students participate in a variety of programs that range from community service opportunities, international or domestic trips, new skills or artistic endeavors. The program allows students to develop a variety of interests, understand cultural differences, build intellectual flexibility, and foster social and personal confidence. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Participation in the Winterim program for each year of attendance in the Upper School is a graduation requirement of Charles Wright Academy. The school’s goal is to have students and teachers working and exploring together outside the classroom. Family vacations or personal travel should not be planned during this week. If a student is sick and must be absent, he or she will need a note from a physician in order for the absence to be excused. Students who are sick and return with a doctor’s note may miss one day of Winterim. Make up work will be required for any late arrivals, unexcused absences, or excused absences in excess of one day. Make up work may be in the form of on or off­campus service. COMMUNITY SERVICE WINTERIM COURSES: Students are required to complete at least one Community Service Winterim course during their four years in the Upper School. A Winterim course satisfies the Community Service requirement if it includes at least six hours of community service time. THE PLACEMENT PROCESS: Selections are based on seniority, unless otherwise described in a specific Winterim course description. If a decision must be made between two or more students who have equal seniority, it will be done by random draw. For trips, there are other factors, as described below: Selection for International Trips: 1. Any specific requirements for the trip must be met in order to be eligible. 2. Seniority: Eligible 12th graders are placed first, then 11th graders, then 10th graders, and then 9th graders. The trip to Poland is the only exception, as priority will be given to 9th and 10th graders for this trip. 3. If a student has participated in one previous International Winterim Trip, that student will be dropped down one grade level in terms of seniority. Thus, a 12th grader who has already traveled internationally for one Winterim will be considered on equal footing with other eligible 11th graders, if space is available after placing eligible 12th graders. 4. If a student has participated in two previous International Winterim Trips, that student will be dropped down two grade levels in terms of seniority. Thus a 12th grader who has already traveled internationally for two Winterims will be considered on equal footing with other eligible 10th graders, if space is available after placing eligible 12th and 11th graders. 5. If a decision must be made between two or more students who have equal priority, it will be done by random draw. 6. Exceptions to these procedures may have to be made in the case of gender requirements for the trip (which may have to do with hotel accommodations, etc.) or other extenuating circumstances. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. Mr. White will be the final arbiter of eligibility for trips. Selection for Domestic Trips: 1. Any specific requirements for the trip must be met in order to be eligible. Please consult course descriptions for special criteria. 2. Seniority: Eligible 12th graders are placed first, then 11th graders, then 10th graders, and then 9th graders. 3. If a student has participated in any previous domestic or international Winterim trips, that student will be dropped down to the bottom of his/her grade level in terms of seniority. Thus an 11th grader who has already participated in a domestic or international Winterim trip will be placed after all other eligible 11th graders, but before any 10th graders. 4. If a decision must be made between two or more students who have equal priority, it will be done by random draw. 5. Exceptions to these procedures may have to be made in the case of gender balance considerations for the trip (which may have to do with hotel accommodations, etc.) or other extenuating circumstances. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, and Mr. White will be the final arbiter of eligibility for trips. SIGN­UPS: Please complete the Winterim Course Selection Form and place the form in the box located in the main office no later than 3:30 pm on Thursday, October 16th. Please note that 9th and 10th graders must select six choices, two of which should not be trip offerings. 11th and 12th graders must select four choices. Pay close attention to the enrollment numbers when making your selections. This is especially pertinent to 9th graders and 10th graders, who will be placed in courses after 12th and 11th graders. WINTER ATHLETES: If your coach requires you to remain in the area, do not request a trip! You must check with your coach before you may sign up for a Winterim trip. LATE SIGN­UPS: If a student turns in his/her selection form late, he/she will be considered only after ALL OTHER eligible on­time students have been placed. Please turn in your selection form no later than: Thursday, OCTOBER 16th at 3:30 to the main office of the Upper School. DEPOSITS AND THE COST OF TRIPS: If you request one or more international or domestic trips on your selection form, a deposit check for $400 must accompany the form. (If no trips are requested, no deposit check is necessary.) If the requested trip is less than $400.00, please write your deposit check for 50% of the trip. Your application will not be considered until a check is received. Please see Mr. White, Ms. Webster, or Dr. Flaskerud if you are unable to meet this requirement. If you are placed on a trip, the money will be cashed and transferred into the trip account. If you are not assigned a trip, the money will be credited to your student account. If you prefer to have your check refunded and not credited to your account, please let Dr. Flaskerud or Ms. Webster know. If, for some reason, you are placed on a trip but do not actually go, you will forfeit your deposit to help cover expenses already incurred, such as airfare. Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian, and you should consider the options carefully prior to signing up for a trip. Students should not assume that they will automatically be assigned to a trip. When making choices, please consider the cost of the offerings. In the past, students have signed up for trips but then realized they did not have the required financing. If you are selected for a trip, you will be held financially responsible for all costs. Some need­based financial aid is available to students. See details below. The Winterim Committee will be assigning students to groups and posting the lists in the Upper School by the end of October. The Committee makes every effort to provide students with one of their six choices. After lists have been distributed and Winterim groups have met for the first time, students will not be allowed to change activities. FINANCIAL AID: Thanks to the generosity of Green Derby and Student Council, Winterim has a small amount of financial aid available. The committee will work directly with the Admissions Office to determine eligibility for financial aid. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that we will be able to grant Winterim scholarships to students who are not already receiving CWA Financial Aid packages. The school cannot provide full scholarships but can provide up to a maximum of $600 for students who qualify. Eligible students will only be granted financial aid once during their four years. Applications for financial aid are due at the same time as selection forms and trip deposit checks. Applications received past the deadline will not be considered. Forms can be picked up in the main office or downloaded here: https://sites.google.com/a/tarriers.org/us_winterim/ Winterim Course Selection Form, 2014-2015 When are they due? No later than 3:30pm on Tuesday, October 16th. Where are they due? Turn in to the Winterim Box on Ms. Donovan’s desk in the main office. What is the penalty for late forms? Late forms will not be considered until all other students have been
placed. Last name: ____________________
First name: ____________________ Grade: _________
Advisor: _______________________ If you are requesting an international trip: Do you have a passport? ____YES ____NO What is your citizenship? _________________________ Winterim Courses in which have you previously participated:
9th grade:____________________________________
10th grade:___________________________________
Com. Serv? Y/N _______ _______ 11th grade: __________________________________________ *A note on the selection process: Almost all courses are filled according to seniority. 9th and 10th
graders are urged to pay close attention to enrollment numbers in the courses they request and to be
realistic in their choice of Winterim courses. Any other exceptions or prerequisites will be listed in the
individual course description in the Winterim Catalog. **Trip deposits: If you select one or more trips, a deposit check for $400 must accompany the form. If
the trip is less than $400.00, please write your deposit check for 50 % of the trip. Your application will
not be considered until we have received a check, or you have made arrangements with Mr. White. My Winterim Choices for 2015 1st choice ________________________________________ 2nd choice ________________________________________
3rd choice ________________________________________ 4th choice _________________________________________ 5th choice _____________________________________ (9th and 10th graders - local option only) 6th choice _____________________________________ (9th and 10th graders - local option only) I have read the important information in the catalog and am aware of the costs of my Winterim choices. Signature of student ______________________________________________ Signature of parent _______________________________________________
WINTERIM COURSE OFFERINGS Art and Science of Stop­Motion Animation Instructor(s): J. Lamoreux Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 9:00am ­ 3:00pm Location: US Room 38 Cost: 30 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 20 Description: Imagine writhing serpents on the head of Medusa… Skeleton sword
fighters defending a golden treasure… Bug­eyed aliens invading Earth… Prior to the proliferation of computer­generated imagery (CGI) in films, one of the only means of producing “realistic” moving creatures
for science­fiction and fantasy films was to use stop­motion animation. This was pioneered by the great Ray Harryhausen in such films as Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, It Came from Beneath the Sea, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, and Clash of the Titans. In the ‘90s, Aardman Animations leaped to the fore with such fare as its
Wallace and Gromit adventures. More recently, the art and science of stop­motion has been magnificently represented by Laika, an American company responsible for such films as Coraline, ParaNorman, and the highly anticipated The Boxtrolls. In this Winterim offering, we will watch several films that exemplify the best (and worst?) that stop­motion has to offer. Inspired by these examples, and using our imaginations to their fullest, we will develop
plans for our own short films using storyboards. Smartphones or laptops will then allow us to bring into being one or more scenes from
our film to share with the entire group. Join me in this wondrous exploration of the world of stop­motion animation! Note: It is preferred that you bring your own smartphone, tablet, or laptop with video­capture capability to each day of the Winterim. However, if you do not have one of these devices, we will have laptops available. BBQ Smoking and Grilling Instructor(s): Neil Biermann Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 8:30­3:00 Location: CWA and local BBQ establishments Cost: $75 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 10 Description: Does the idea of having a smoked BBQ pork brisket sandwich or marinated and grilled lime chicken for lunch appeal to you? If so, then the BBQ Smoking and Grilling Winterim might be for you. Each
day participants will marinate (for the next day) one type of meat ­ usually steaks or seafood, set up the smokers (alder, cherry and mesquite) with another type of meat (such as Cornish game hens or ribs) and BBQ a third type of meat (perhaps chicken wings sound nice?) While waiting for the meats to finish cooking, each individual (carnivore) will make and package his or her own distinct blends of dry rubs and sauces. Class time will also be spent learning about different cuts of meat, the importance of temperature and time during
grilling, and the best types of wood to use in smokers. The final, culminating project will be a chili cook­off. A visit to several local BBQ establishments will allow students the chance to ask questions and observe professionals working at their craft. Big Booters and Little Kickers Instructor(s): Tony Chursky Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 9:00 AM ­ 3:00 PM Location: Tarrier Dome or Wight Gym Cost: None Comm Svc Hrs: 15 Enrollment: 8 (ideally 4 males and 4 females) Description: Like soccer? Well, come and join 7 peers just like you and have a try
at coaching little Lower School whippersnappers in PE classes how to pass, dribble, control, and shoot in the warm and friendly confines of the Tarrier Dome and the Wight Gym. You'll learn how to prepare,
organize, and implement soccer skill instruction and small sided games, and you'll earn 15 hours of community service hours to boot...sorry, couldn't resist the pun... Custom Comic Covers Instructor(s): John Forier and Heidi Huckins Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 8:30­3:30 Location: US Drama Room Cost: $20 Comm Svc Hrs: 20 Enrollment: 18 Description: You’ll come out of this Winterim with a beautiful Custom Comic Cover for yourself or a gift for a loved one… AND you’ll provide a priceless Cover for a local child in crisis, as well. You’ll learn the dynamic elements that sell a Comic Cover, Comic book anatomy, basic perspective, and how to tailor your cover to a very specific audience. The cost of this winterim will cover frames for your donated Comic Cover and a few shared art supplies. Discover Peru! Instructor(s): Dana Flaskerud and Adam Auter Dates: Feb 14­24 Times: 24/7 Location: Cuzco, Peru Cost: $2600­2800 (depends on airfare) Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 18 Description: Enjoy your Winterim in the Andes mountains this year! We will be traveling to Cuzco, Peru and will be staying with local families affiliated with our host school, Centro Tinku. We will have ample opportunities to explore Cuzco, a charming and ancient city built atop
Incan monuments. Cuzco has been declared a world heritage UNESCO site for its rich history and culture. We will explore Incan civilization and Spanish conquest through visits to Cuzco's most important museums, churches, and archeological sites. In addition, we will be making several excursions to important archeological sites, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. We will explore the beautiful Sacred Valley, Pisac, Maras and Chinchero and will have the chance to visit several markets throughout the week. We will have the unique opportunity to attend two classes on the “Rise and the Fall of the Incan Civilization” and the “Many Mysteries of Machu Picchu” by a renowned anthropologist,
Dr. Jean­Jacques Decoster. We will even learn some survival Quechua! Though we will will have a busy week, there will be free afternoons for strolling with the group in Cuzco and practicing your Spanish (or Quechua!) with your host family. Students will be paired up in the homestay. Priority for this trip will go to students currently enrolled in Spanish 200 or above. Beyond that, selections for this trip
will made according to seniority, with possible consideration given to gender balance. Join us for this very unique opportunity to visit one of
the Wonders of the World! Explore Northeast Colleges Instructor(s): Noel Blyler, Sinead Coleman, Brooke Judge Dates: Feb 14 ­ 20 Times: All Day Location: New England and possibly New York Cost: $1350 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 12­18 Description: Are you interested in learning more about the variety of college and university choices students have? Or in seeing some colleges in New England or New York? This trip will visit 10 or so colleges in New England, and possibly in New York. We'll visit some colleges you know by name, and some that you may not have heard of, but all
are great schools. We'll also have some time for exploring historical cities, and experiencing some great food, from New York pizza to Boston seafood! The states and colleges we'll visit will depend on the interests of the students who sign up. Juniors will get preference
for this trip, but 10th and 9th graders can also participate. Firearm Safety and Competition Shooting Instructor(s): David Kangas Dates: Feb 18­21, Feb 23 (24th optional) Times: 9:00AM ­ 2:30PM Location: CWA and Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club Cost: approximately $185 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 16 Description: Sponsored by the neighboring Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club, students will spend two to three days receiving instruction in firearm safety, ammunition types, basic gun anatomy and gun handling from
state certified instructors. The remaining two to three days will be focused on mastering the techniques of improving shooting accuracy
using .22 long rifles and then AR­15s (No Handguns). All firearms are provided by the instructors or TRRC. Shooting demonstrations of other firearms is included. With additional self­study, students completing this Winterim are eligible to take the Hunter Safety examination, a requirement to obtain a hunting license in the state of
Washington. Air Rifles, an increasingly popular instructional and sporting gun (but not a firearm) are being considered for part of this instruction. Women’s participation in shooting sports has surged over the last decade, increasing by over 50 percent for target shooting ­ girls are encouraged to consider this Winterim offering. French culture! Instructor(s): Christine Telal Le Gall Dates: Feb. 18­20; Feb. 23­24 Times: Generally 9:00­3:00; maybe one evening Location: Charles Wright Academy Cost: $90 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 10 Description: This course is open to anyone who is interested in a French culture immersion experience. You do not need to speak French to join. We will explore French culture through acting, improv (in English with a French accent and French body language, or in French if you take French), cooking, eating, art, literature, and films. Any questions? E­mail me at [email protected]! Au revoir! Glassblowing Instructor(s): Area 253 Glassblowing Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 9­2:30 Location: Downtown Tacoma Cost: $500 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 8 Description: Tacoma is well­known for its glassblowing! It is fun, exciting and unlike anything you've ever tried! Be creative this February and learn
the art of glassblowing from a professional artist at a funky and fun studio in Downtown Tacoma. Professional instruction will be given in
all areas. Students will need to coordinate their own transportation to
and from the studio each day. Habitat for Humanity Instructor(s): Daniel Wicklund and Sue Potter Dates: Feb 18­24 Times: 8.30 ­ 3.00 Location: TBD Local Cost: 0 Comm Svc Hrs: 15­25 Enrollment: 10 Description: Habitat for Humanity is an organization in which volunteers work on building houses under the supervision of experienced site managers.
Tasks vary widely, and on any given day students might be painting, nailing siding, moving lumber, landscaping, measuring dimensions for framing or working on a foundation. Students will learn new skills
and hone old ones in an easygoing and fun atmosphere. Seeing the
product of your work over four days is always inspiring and satisfying! Students must be at least 16 years old (by Winterim start) to participate. Harmony on Hood Canal Instructor(s): Katie Ryan and Laurel Webster Dates: Feb 15­19 Times: 9:00 a.m. Sunday to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (including overnights); Thursday 9:00 ­ 3:00 in Tacoma Location: Union, WA (Sun­Wed) Tacoma, WA (Thurs) Cost: $600 Comm Svc Hrs: 6 Enrollment: 16 ­ 20 Description: Relax, refresh, and restore your mind, body and spirit at this Yoga and Wellness Retreat on beautiful Hood Canal. Strengthen and tone
your body with yoga; calm your mind with meditation and nature walks; learn healthy nutrition practices; and begin a path of lifelong wellness through group discussion and journaling. The Harmony Hill
Retreat Center (www.harmonyhill.org) is known for its excellent wellness programs, stunning views, and delicious, healthy food, much of which comes from its own organic garden. Lodging will be in a cozy cabin overlooking the water with access to the center’s 11.5 acres of grounds. Another aspect of overall wellness is developing a sense of gratitude
through giving back to our community. Harmony Hill's mission is providing retreats free of charge to people living with cancer. In addition to our yoga and wellness program, we will do community service work on the grounds of the retreat center to help them continue their important work. This four­day retreat will be a relaxing and fun escape that will establish healthy habits you can take home with you and practice for
life. Come find harmony on Hood Canal! Note: Following the retreat, we'll spend one additional day in Tacoma
(location to be determined) doing yoga, practicing healthy cooking skills, and/or doing some local community service. Japan Experience Instructor(s): Stephanie Glenn, Alia Greenbaum, Mike Moffitt Dates: Feb, 14­24 Times: all days Location: Japan Cost: $2200­2400 (depends on airfare) Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 18 Description: Join us for Winterim in Japan! Fly to Japan to experience two days of
the newest electronics, neon skyscrapers, anime central, and the world’s largest fish market, amid the economic bustle of Tokyo. Then, ride the Bullet train to the ancient capital and cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto. Here, spend four nights at a traditional inn (ryokan); visit ancient shrines, a golden temple, and even a castle that was the
setting of the first novel ever written. Experience tea ceremony, try your hand at ukiyoe and be prepared for the emotions Hiroshima’s Peace Park. Then, for three nights, live in a homestay with a Mukogawa student. Spend a day in classes at Mukogawa High School visiting classes such as tea ceremony, flower arranging or calligraphy, as well as visiting clubs such as choir, marching band, and broadcasting club. This Winterim gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture! Priority will be given to students of Japanese. Seniority will also be a consideration. Join the Circus! Instructor(s): TBA ­ See Ms. Webster for info Dates: Feb. 18 ­ 20 and Feb 23 ­ 24 Times: 8:30 am ­ 2:30 pm Location: SANCA Seattle Cost: $175 (plus some money for lunch) Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 9 Description: If you’ve ever dreamed about running away from home and joining the circus (even just for a day)… then this is the Winterim for you! Lucky participants will learn circus arts such as juggling and other tricks of dexterity, trampoline tumbling, tightwire walking, acrobatics, and how to fly through the air on the FLYING TRAPEZE!!! All classes will be taught by instructors from SANCA School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts, in the Georgetown district of Seattle. (Once the Winterim group is formed, we will discuss carpool and/or public transportation options.) Knit Happens Instructor(s): Jane Riches and experts at Yorkshire Yarns Dates: Feb. 18­20, Feb. 23­24 Times: 8:45­2:45 Location: 4 days at Yorkshire Yarns in Lakewood, one day on campus Cost: $35­$50 depending on enrollment Comm Svc Hrs: up to 15 Enrollment: 8­14 Description: Enter the wonderful world of knitting; learn to make hats and scarves
from expert knitters at Yorkshire Yarns in Lakewood and unique little
knit critters from our own Ms. Harris. You can knit for community service by donating your items to the YWCA shelter or create the coolest knit accessories for yourself. Price includes needles and yarn. Lower School Mentoring Program Instructor(s): Lower School Teachers Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 8:00­3:00 Location: CWA Cost: 0 Comm Svc Hrs: 35 Enrollment: 10 Description: Aren’t kids awesome? Aren’t teachers amazing? Learn and help out
one of the masters in our magical Lower School. You will be placed in a classroom and work alongside Lower School teachers. You will have tons of fun getting to know the kids, playing with them at recess,
reading and writing with them, and guiding them through a variety of projects. Because of the maturity, responsibility and independence required for this Winterim, please write a short paragraph that highlights your interest in this program and how you plan to interact with the kids. Please attach the paragraph to your Winterim sign­up form! Mmmm... Chocolate! Instructor(s): Leon Phillips, LP Passarelli Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 9am­3pm Location: CWA Cost: $80 Comm Svc Hrs: 6 Enrollment: 20 Description: Last year we tempered chocolate, made chocolate bars at The Chocolate Box, toured different chocolate stores in Seattle, made a variety of chocolate based goods (ganache, Parisian macaroons, modeling chocolate to name a few), watched Chocolat, and learned how to really taste chocolate (we tasted about 50 bars of varying quality and rarity from around the world). This year will be similar. Only for serious chocolate consumers! There will also be a one­day community service component (not chocolate related). Photography and Boys and Girls Club Instructor(s): Bill White Dates: Please see dates below – Not all are during Winterim Week Times: Variable Location: Upper School and the Boys and Girls Club Cost: None Comm Svc Hrs: 9 Enrollment: 15 Description: This is a creative Winterim that will expose you to the joys of Photography and Service. Have you ever wanted to learn how to take interesting landscape, portrait, or sports photographs? With this Winterim, you could learn it in a flash. During the photography portion, you will learn about lighting, contrast, rules of thirds, the importance of emotion in a photograph, and how to frame a picture. Also, you will learn some basic manipulations skills to enhance your work. Serving at the Boys and Girls Club creates a big heart and wonderful memories. Working with young students in the art room, the gym, or just tutoring you will gain a valuable insight into your own personal composition. You will gain knowledge about the lives of others and have the opportunity to contrast their lives with yours. Because I am going on the Turkey Winterim, some of the days will fall outside the normal Winterim week. Please review the dates carefully before your sign up for this Wintemin. I shutter to think how exciting this learning opportunity will be for all participants. Of course, I don’t want you to shudder when you push the release button on your camera. All of the following times can be adjusted for basketball players: Thursday, January 22 – basic of Photography – 4:00 until 6:00 – time can be adjusted for basketball players Fri, January 23 – Winter Homecoming 4:30 – 8:00 Wed, January 28 – Boys and Girls Club 3:15 – 6:15 Wed, February 4 – take photos at Winter Play ­ 6:30 – 9:30 Tues, February 10 – Boys and Girls Club – 3:15 – 6:15 Mon, February 23 – On campus working on Photograph ­10:00 ­ 2:00 Tues, February 24 – Trip to Downtown Tacoma and Boys and Girls Club 10:00 – 6:00 Friday, February 27 – Display photographs and review photography Raku Ceramics Instructor(s): Nick Bivins Dates: Feb 18­20; Feb 23­24 Times: 9am ­ 3pm Location: Ceramics Cost: $100­$125 Comm Svc Hrs: 4 Enrollment: 12 Description: No ceramic experience is required to take this class, beginner through advanced are welcome. Everyone should come prepared with an open and active mindset towards exploring all of the possibilities of what can be created out of clay. Students will learn a variety of clay forming techniques including handbuilding and wheel throwing. After the forming process, the class will explore the low fire
firing process of raku. Please note than due to the nature of this firing
process, none of the objects produced will be safe for food consumption. Students will leave the class with finished work to be brought home. *Community Service Hours: Up to four community service hours will be offered, but participation is not required. These hours will be utilized in decorating handmade bowls that will be donated to the Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Emergency Food Network. Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree Instructor(s): Ryan Johnson Dates: Feb 15­23 Times: All day Location: Joshua Tree National Park, CA Cost: $1300 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 10 Description: Climb and camp in spectacular Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, with its breath­taking rock formations and Dr. Seuss­like Joshua trees. Two professional climbing guides will teach beginning to intermediate rock climbing and safety skills. We will also have a chance to explore some of the landscapes of the Southwest. The eight­day trip is comprised of 5 climbing days, 2 exploration days, and 2 travel days. No experience required; however, a great deal of enthusiasm for climbing and camping is essential. The cost is all­inclusive. Service Retreat to New Mexico Instructor(s): Sue Tjardes and Nick Coddington Dates: Feb 18­23 Times: All Day Location: Ghost Ranch New Mexico Cost: $1000 (Airfare dependent) Comm Svc Hrs: 6 Enrollment: 10­12 Description: Come to the high desert of New Mexico and escape the clutter of your life! We will spend 6 days in the beautiful mountains of the American Southwest discovering new cultures and new lands. Our base camp will be Georgia O'Keeffe's winter retreat ­ Ghost Ranch; a rustic retreat facility with all the luxuries of modern life. We will enjoy the beauty of the landscape with hikes among the sun painted rocks and mountains of the ranch. Each day we will embark on a different journey that will highlight the richness and beauty of the region. Highlights of these adventures include Taos Pueblo, Los Alamos, Sante Fe, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, the Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert, and much more. We will take time to give back and perform service at the ranch. In the evenings we will watch thought provoking movies and discuss them. Integrated into this Winterim is the element of reflection on our lives and our place in
the world. Something for the Mind and Something for the Body Instructor(s): John Lemma Dates: Feb. 18­20 and 23­24 Times: 9:00 to 2:45 Location: CWA and Lakewood RC Cost: $110 (does not include money for lunch) Comm Svc Hrs: none Enrollment: 8­10 Description: This Winterim is intended for students who are not proficient tennis players. For 2 to 3 hours each morning students will watch a movie or documentary with a social message. The film will be followed by a discussion. After a lunch break, students will go to Lakewood Racquet Club for two hours of tennis instruction. Students will be returned to CWA in time for the afternoon bus. Spring Poland Exchange Instructor(s): Laryssa Schmidt and TBA Dates: March 5­15, 2015 Times: 24­7! Location: Swidnik, Lublin, Warsaw and Krakow Cost: $2000 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 8­10 Description: Tour the beautiful Old Towns of Warsaw and Lublin, visiting museums and cathedrals. Listen for the famous bugler of Krakow as you tour this bustling, cosmopolitan city. Stand on the infamous train platform at Auschwitz­Birkenau. Join with other students from Poland, Belgium, France, Netherlands and Hungary in a week of activities promoting international understanding. Enjoy the warm hospitality of your Polish host family. Learn about Polish language, culture and history in pre­trip meetings. But realize that, while the Poland Exchange Winterim offers amazing, rich opportunities, it also comes with unique requirements. Unlike other international Winterim trips, the Poland Exchange is open only to 9th and 10th graders. Because of scheduling set by the European participants, this Winterim will take place in the spring. Participants must be in good academic standing because they must make up all missed work, preferably before they leave or on the flight to Poland. If you’re interested in this Winterim, write a letter telling us why you would like to go and how you’ll manage in living with a Polish family. Selections will also take into account past academic performance and past hosting of international students. The cost for the trip includes transportation, museum admissions, accommodations, and most meals. If you pick this trip, please note that you will not participate in a traditional Winterim (offered in Feb) this year. *** A note to 9th graders: It is possible that the Poland Winterim will not be offered next year, as we are in discussions to change this to an every­other­year offering. As it is only open to 9th and 10th graders, please plan accordingly for this year if you are interested in this trip. The Big Mural Project! Instructor(s): Christina Miles Dates: Feb 18­20, 23­24 Times: 8:15­3:10 Location: CWA, Downtown Tacoma and Seattle Cost: $60 Comm Svc Hrs: 30 hours Enrollment: 10 Description: This Winterm we will leave our mark on Charles Wright FOREVER! The Admissions Office is looking for a splash of color and has asked
us to create a mural to be displayed in the lobby of their building! We
will take on the whole project of designing, painting and installing our
mural! Artists of all levels can participate, even if you have never handled a paint brush before. In addition to spending a great deal of time painting, we will also spend a couple of days off­campus visiting local muralists and seeing murals all over Tacoma and Seattle. We will visit the Urban Artworks Organization in downtown Seattle to see how their public art projects have impacted the local community. Turkey 2015 Instructor(s): David Adams, Laryssa Schmidt, Bill White Dates: Feb. 13th ­ 23rd. Times: Evening flight 2/13 through evening return 2/23 Location: Turkey Cost: $2790 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 20 Description: From the Ancient Greek site of Troy to the classical Greco­Roman ruins of Pergamon and the incredible excavations of Ephesos, students will see locations and archeological sites that they have read about in both English and History classes. The students will also be visiting an incredibly dynamic Muslim society with a strong secular tradition and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. For students who have never traveled in a Muslim society, the
experience of seeing how the religion shapes the culture can be an eye­opening experience and help dispel many of the prejudices and preconceived notions Americans may hold. Students will be required
to submit an application essay addressing why they would like to participate on this trip and what they hope to learn from it. This proposal includes a full­time guide (required by Turkish law for most sites). The total cost of $2790 includes international airfare and a short domestic flight within Turkey, deluxe hotel rooms, breakfast and
dinner everyday and domestic travel expenses within Turkey. Utah Unplugged: Backpacking into the Dark Canyon Instructor(s): Diane Hunt, Creighton King, Katie Miller Dates: Feb 15­23 Times: All Day Location: Utah Cost: $1200 Comm Svc Hrs: 0 Enrollment: 12 Description: Our journey to southern Utah includes a day hike in Capitol Reef National Park, van camping and day hiking in Goblin Valley State Park and the San Rafael Swell, and a wonderfully challenging backpacking trip into Dark Canyon, a remote and wild primitive area
whose clear stream and deep pools make it one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Write, Sing & Serve Instructor(s): Patti Crouch and Rafe Wadleigh Dates: February 18­22 Times: On campus: 9:00 – 3:00; Port Townsend – 8 a.m. Saturday – 12 p.m. Sunday Location: CWA, Tacoma and Port Townsend Cost: $200 Comm Svc Hrs: 6 Enrollment: 16 Description: If you have (1) a secret stash of poems hidden deep in your heart or the back of your desk drawer, (2) a pile of half­finished short stories or personal essays still waiting for their endings, (3) a dozen of your very own fantastic instrumental pieces minus the lyrics, then this might be the Winterim for you. Join us for an intense five days of getting our ideas down on paper, forming and revising them for maximum impact, sharing them with fellow writers and musicians, and exploring an exciting creative hub not so far from home. We’ll spend three mornings together on the CWA campus with exercises designed to get us looking closely at the world and ourselves. We’ll spend plenty of time putting those ideas down on paper, in the formats chosen by participants. During the afternoons, we’ll head out into the community to serve with local agencies. Some of these experiences may even find their way into our writing. All participants should be ready to think hard and write hard, share their pieces with others, and offer thoughtful suggestions for others’ work. Our Winterim will end with a weekend in Port Townsend, voted one of the best small towns in America and one of western Washington’s
finest centers for music and writing. We’ll stay at beautiful Fort Worden, where we’ll continue our writing workshops while also checking out some of the bookstores, small presses and cultural centers in Port Townsend. On our final evening, we’ll stage our own
Northwest coffee house, complete with literary readings and music.