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This was a 2015 Summer Academy!

The Team:  PMHS English teacher Chris Davitt and PMHS Physical Education teacher Rick Anthony


This program runs Monday - Thursday, July 13 - 23 from 8:00-1:00
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Each day student will explore a different recreational activity in the Pittsfield area. Including hiking, biking, and fishing. This will allow students to experience a variety of outdoor activities that are available to them in the Pittsfield community. Students will keep daily journals, both written and video, in order to put together a presentation of all the available activities.The students will create a Recreational Resource Guide for the Greater Pittsfield Community.

Check out Summer 2015 adventures!

Check out other pictures and our blog at http://pmhscreateyourownsummeradventure.weebly.com/ !
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This Academies Schedule:

 Monday July 13th: Archery at PMHS – Students will learn basic archery skills.

Days Agenda: Arrive at PMHS at 8 AM. Review expectations of participants, academy schedule, and what our exhibition project will look like. We will teach basic archery skills and have an archery tournament. After the tournament we will start working on Student Exhibition preparation. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Sunscreen, Water, Hat, Bag Lunch, and Sneakers. Student can bring their own bow, but will need to have a parent give it to Mr. Anthony or Mr. Davitt upon arrival.














Tuesday July 14th: Hike Mt Major

Days Agenda: Arrive at PMHS at 8 AM. Review expectations for the day. We will leave take a bus to Mt. Major at 8:30 and return to PMHS at 12 PM. Students will work on the Exhibition preparation. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Small Backpack, Snack, Water, Bag Lunch, and Sneakers



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Wednesday July 15th: Mini-Golf and Go Karts at Chucksters

Days Agenda: Arrive at PMHS at 8 AM. Students will work on their Exhibition project. Bus will leave at 9:45 for Chucksters and will return to PMHS at 12:30. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Hats, Sunscreen, Water, Sneakers, Bag Lunch, and Extra Money for ice cream.



Thursday July 16th: Fishing at White’s Pond

Days Agenda: Arrive at 8 AM. Review expectations for the day. Review and practice basic Fishing skills. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Fishing Poles, Tackle, Sunscreen, Water, Bag Lunch, Sneakers, and Snacks. If you do not have Fishing Poles please let us know and we will get one for you.
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Monday July 20th: Mountain Biking around Pittsfield

Days Agenda: Arrive at 8 AM. Review expectations for the day. Review and practice basic bike skills. We will use the bike paths around Pittsfield. We will return to PMHS at 12 and use the rest of the day as a work pay to prepare for Exhibition. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Bike, Water, Sunscreen, Bag Lunch, Sneakers, and Snacks. If you do not have a bike please let us know and we will get one from PYW for you to borrow.
Tuesday July 21st: Wallis Sands Beach Trip

Days Agenda:  Will Leave PMHS at 7:30 AM. Will leave beach at 2 PM and return to PMHS at 3:30. 

What to bring: Sunscreen, Towel, Bathing Suit, Bag Lunch, Sandals or Sneakers, and Money for Snacks.
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Wednesday July 22nd: Kayaking 

Days Agenda:  Arrive PMHS at 8 AM. We will leave at 8:30 AM. Pick-up time will be at 1 PM.

What to bring: Lunch, Bathing Suit, Change of Clothes, Hat, Sunscreen, Bag Lunch, and Sneakers.
Thursday July 23rd: Academy Exhibition 

Days Agenda: Arrive at PMHS at 8 AM. We will use this day to complete preparation for Exhibition. Exhibition will be at 12 PM. Exhibition is open to family, friends, and community members.

Please follow student adventures at www. pmhscreateyourownsummeradventure.weebly.com 
Summer Academy Teachers

Chris Davitt
cdavitt@pittsfieldnhschools.org

Rick Anthony 
ranthony@pittsfieldnhschools.org



If you have any questions or concerns during the Academy please contact Jen Massey, Academy Coordinator at 435-6701 ext. 4213
Further information may be required for an academy but will be requested by mail.