Middle School Intersession 2025

In Lumps of Coal, the heroes are an elite organization called to the North Pole by Mrs. Claus for an emergency mission of utmost importance to Christmas as a whole. The Krampus, one of Santa’s longest-standing “Naughties,” and his cronies have invaded one of Santa’s prized toy workshops and taken Santa hostage! Mrs. Claus needs the heroes to suit up, fill themselves with holiday spirit, take back the workshop, and save Santa. Krampus (and Jack Frost, the Grand Pumpkin, Todd, etc.) frequently enact schemes to weaken the merry might of Christmas, but these schemes are rarely as brazen as this one. There is no telling exactly what Krampus was thinking when he and his band of Naughty Listers emerged from their black-wrapped coal sack and laid fast siege to the workshop, but they were remarkably successful—and now it is up to Santa’s HELPERS to rectify this situation and make sure that the world can have a joyous Christmas this year!

Do you have a passion for justice? Are you someone who likes to win arguments? In Mock Trial, you will argue your case as a prosecuting attorney or a defense attorney in a criminal trial and/or you will vigorously defend your client’s interests as an attorney in a lawsuit. You will learn the rules of evidence and how to question witnesses. Hopefully, you will gain a greater appreciation for the American system of justice.