Camp
Want to learn the ins and outs of the legal system and criminal/civil trials? Want to decipher evidence, solve a mystery, and put a suspect on trial? You can do all of this while also getting experience working as a team, understanding the elements of a trial, sharpening your public speaking skills, and practicing thinking-on-your-feet. This full day, one week camp is staffed by MVHS Mock Trial team alumni and student team members, as well as the teacher coach. The school’s program is 20 years strong. Students will have the opportunity for recreational breaks - outdoor games, free play, and swimming in addition to the morning and afternoon sessions of Mock Trial camp. The week will culminate in students putting on a trial. No prior public speaking or mock trial experience is necessary.
Instructor Dr. Latina Wharton
Dr. Wharton is currently teaching AP World History and US History at Mtn. View HS. Prior to teaching, Dr. Wharton was a criminal attorney for 8 years in Kansas. She has also practiced in family law, juvenile law, and business law.
Dr. Wharton looks forward to helping students with critical thinking, speaking skills, learning about the components of a criminal case, consideration of careers in law and justice, and their potential to participate in the middle school and high school Mock Trial programs.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Arts in Education: Alliant International University, online, San Diego, CA
Juris Doctorate: Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
Bachelors: Dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Marketing and Management
Associate of Arts: Legal Assistant
Camp fee includes t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring backpack.
Lunches are available for purchase during the registration process (and anytime until the start of the camp). The schedule will be as follows (subject to change):
Monday Pasta Market Quesadillas OR tortellini with marinara or butter sauce
Tuesday Subway Assorted sandwiches (ham, turkey, Italian, veggie)
Wednesday Pasta Market Chicken strips with ranch/bbq dipping sauce OR fusili pasta with marinara or butter sauce
Thursday Togo's Assorted sandwiches (ham, turkey, salami, roast beef, veggie)
Friday Mountain Mike's Pizza (cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian)
Water, a cookie & fresh, seasonal fruit (watermelon, apples, peaches, etc.) will also be included in all lunches. Vegetarian options are available. The fee for lunch is $65 per week for each camper. You may pay for the lunch, and submit any special requests, through the online registration system when you register for the camp.
A mid-morning snack of Nutrigrain, Teddy Grahams, fresh fruit, or other nut free snacks will be provided to all campers! Spartans Sports Camp is a nut-free camp: Please refrain from bringing foods with nuts for snack or lunch as a courtesy to other campers who may have severe food allergies.
