Grades listed in the catalog refer to the grade your child will be in the fall of 2023.
| Grades
| Name of Class
| Description
| Week
| Time
| Instructors
|
| K, 1, 2 |
3-2-1 Blast off! |
Space..the final frontier. Come on a hands-on journey through the
Milky Way. Rocket to the stars as an
astronaut. Create asteroids, comets,
make an edible man in the moon and maybe even encounter aliens. Bring in 1 white t-shirt to be painted in
class.
|
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Lynne Grossman |
| K, 1, 2, 3 |
A Trip to Seussville |
Let’s take a trip to Seussville
to see what we can find. In this class, we will read several of Dr. Seuss’
most popular books like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on
Pop. We will also make snacks and crafts that go along with the books we will
read as well as play lots of Seuss inspired games. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Nicole Shooshan |
| K, 1, 2, 3 |
A Trip to Seussville |
Let’s take a trip to Seussville
to see what we can find. In this class, we will read several of Dr. Seuss’
most popular books like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on
Pop. We will also make snacks and crafts that go along with the books we will
read as well as play lots of Seuss inspired games. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Nicole Shooshan |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds: I
Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream |
I scream – you scream – we all
scream for ice cream! Students will
engage in a variety of activities throughout this ice cream themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will have fun painting with colorful “paintsicles”, scooping
the letters in their names and serving up ice cream specials at the Ice Cream
Shop in our Dramatic Play Area. After
a virtual tour of a small ice cream factory, students will graph their
favorite ice cream flavors. Grab your
spot before they all melt away! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Let's Go Camping! |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Camping themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will explore nature, learn about some creepy crawly bugs and
“gather around the campsite” in our Dramatic Play Area. Rain or shine, this camping trip is going
to be a blast! |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Monkeying Around At The Zoo |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Zoo Animal themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will move like their favorite zoo animal while practicing
skip counting and can become a veterinarian while visiting our Dramatic Play
Area. Daily Zoo Animal crafts and
sensory experiences will have your child roaring for more! |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Keri Giles |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Sandy & Salty At The Beach |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Beach themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will learn about ocean creatures, search for sight word
seashells and “visit the beach” in our Dramatic Play Area. Make sure your child wears their sunglasses
and brings a beach towel to enjoy these salty & sandy ocean crafts! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Animal Planet : Rain Forest |
Join us as we explore the Amazon
Rain Forest’s wildlife and their natural habitat! We’ll make discoveries
through hands on activities, crafts, stories and physical movement, such as
biome drawings, animal track scavenger hunt, forest friends yoga, dance and
more! |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Michelle Anderson |
| K, 1, 2 |
Animal Planet: African
Safari |
Let’s go on a safari through the
African Savanna, and explore the wildlife and their natural habitat! We’ll
make discoveries through hands on activities, crafts, stories and physical
movement, such as biome drawings, animal track scavenger hunt, safari yoga
and more! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Michelle Anderson |
| K, 1, 2 |
Baking |
Calling all bakers! Join us as
we learn about desserts from around the world. Little bakers will gain
kitchen confidence through hands-on baking, learn essential kitchen skills
and create new friendships. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Breana Hogan and Jordan Lyons |
| K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Carnival fun |
Come enjoy a week at the
carnival. We will be building our own carnival games for us to test out and
play, making carnival crafts, spin art and tie dying. Come one come all! Come enjoy a week at the carnival with us! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Brenna Arria |
| K, 1 |
Creepy Crawlies and Icky
Animals!! |
Spiders and snakes, lizards and
bugs. EUUUWW!!!! But why are they so icky? Why do wee find them so horrifying
and fascinating at the same time. Come and explore more about these very
interesting and miss understood members of the animal kingdome. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Donna Crowley |
| K, 1, 2 |
Dinosaurs |
Calling all Paleontologists!
Come to the land before time and take part in a
dinosaur dig, make your own dinosaur egg, create your own fossils with salt
dough and more! Please bring 1 plain white T-shirt to be painted.
|
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Lynne Grossman |
| K, 1, 2 |
For the Love of Puzzles |
Jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles,
seek and find puzzles, mazes, brain teasers and puzzle games!!! Do you love
everything puzzles? Do you like to challenge your puzzler? Then this is the
class for you. Come and explore all types of puzzles and puzzle games. Challenge
yourself to do a something different whether it's a 100 piece puzzle or, dare
I propose the challenge, a 500 or 1000 piece puzzle! (I double dog dare you!)
Come and enjoy everything puzzle, maybe even create your own! |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Donna Crowley |
| K, 1, 2 |
Growth Mindset |
A brief introduction to the idea
of a Growth Mindset. The simple idea that your brain is like a muscle is
proven to have profound impact on learning! Student's will engage in a
hands-on approach to understand new SEL concepts and strategies to help them in
their school and home environments. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Stephanie Martin, Lisa Drobinski |
| K, 1, 2 |
Happy Halloween! |
Do you love Halloween? Are you
curious about where it came from, why we wear costumes, who are witches, are
ghosts real, are black cats really unlucky, do vampires (and other monsters)
exist? All these questions and more will be answered in this class. We'll do
some crafting, play some games and enjoy this magical holiday. And I invite
you to dress up every day, for every day is Halloween. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Donna Crowley |
| K, 1, 2 |
Junior Explorers |
Junior Explorers will explore
the nature of Shrewsbury as I offer indoor and outdoor activities that help
students discover and learn about nature using their 5 senses. We’ll be
reading nature stories, telling tales of adventure, planting seeds, hunting for
bugs, journaling our experiences, breathing in fresh air, and creating unique
masterpieces. Junior Explorers will
experience nature in a deeper way and come to appreciate aspects of nature
they may have never experienced before. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Maria Rydelek |
| K, 1, 2 |
Junior Explorers |
Junior Explorers will explore
the nature of Shrewsbury as I offer indoor and outdoor activities that help
students discover and learn about nature using their 5 senses. We’ll be
reading nature stories, telling tales of adventure, planting seeds, hunting for
bugs, journaling our experiences, breathing in fresh air, and creating unique
masterpieces. Junior Explorers will
experience nature in a deeper way and come to appreciate aspects of nature
they may have never experienced before. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Maria Rydelek |
| K, 1, 2 |
Lego Club |
Design. Construct. Create. Let
your imagination soar. Children will be able to build freely with our large
collection of Legos. There will be daily challenges, Lego trivia, and Lego
themed games to play. Come make new friends or catch up with old friends! On
the last day there will be a Lego movie and a popcorn snack. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Butler Diane Betti |
| K, 1, 2, 3 |
Natures classroom |
If you enjoy the outdoors then
this is your class! We will be taking a nature walk, outdoor scavenger hunt,
making crafts from the things we find from our nature walk, painting rocks
and also building a bird feeder. There is so much to explore in the great
outdoors. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Brenna Arria |
| K, 1, 2 |
Natures Classroom! |
Welcome to nature's Classroom!
Come join us while we explore all if the hidden beauty that nature has to
offer. We will begin each class with a nature scavenger hunt and end it with
a craft. Each student will also be given an opportunity to plant their own
flowers and take them home at the end of the week |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Cathleen Donahue and Harini Janamanchi |
| K, 1, 2 |
Save Earth - Save Nature |
Recycling and Reuse is a gift to
ourselves, our loved ones and our next generation. In this class we will learn ways to save
our resources, and learn some cool projects using waste or items that are no
longer needed. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Alekhya Tanneeru, Smitha
Venkateswaran |
| K, 1, 2 |
Save Earth - Save Nature |
Recycling and Reuse is a gift to
ourselves, our loved ones and our next generation. In this class we will learn ways to save
our resources, and learn some cool projects using waste or items that are no
longer needed. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Alekhya Tanneeru, Smitha Venkateswaran |
| K, 1, 2 |
Science Through Storybooks |
Have fun reading and learning
about science with storybooks and activities. We will explore life cycles,
stars and planets, plant and animal habitats, and flowers and ecology. Some
books we will read include; The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Over and Under the
Water, The Giving Tree, and There’s No Place Like Space. We will have crafts
and activities related to each theme and story. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jennifer Lambert-Peloquin |
| K, 1, 2 |
Science Through Storybooks |
Have fun reading and learning
about science with storybooks and activities. We will explore life cycles,
stars and planets, plant and animal habitats, and flowers and ecology. Some
books we will read include; The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Over and Under the
Water, The Giving Tree, and There’s No Place Like Space. We will have crafts
and activities related to each theme and story. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jennifer Lambert-Peloquin |
| K, 1, 2 |
Second Chance Crafts. |
Join me for some crafty fun
using recycle materials. Bring in old cd’s, tissue/shoe boxes, plastic
(clean) drink bottles, empty oatmeal containers, corks or anything else you
can think of that might have a second life as something else. A bird house/
feeder, planter, sun catcher, wind chime, whirly-gig, robot, jet pack or
anything you can think of. You’re imagination is your limit and there is no
limit for your imagination. Please no glass or metal objects, or anything
that contained hazardous material. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Donna Crowley |
| K, 1 |
Social Skills Superheroes |
Students will decide on and
design their superhero avatar and through a series of direct teaching and
skills-based training on social skills, read alouds, games, art projects, and
writing projects (chose by the student) they will complete missions to show
just how much of a super friend they can be to others! This class is appropriate for students who
require specialized supports during the school year or need more Social
Emotional Learning support but is open to ALL! Co-teachers are both special ed teachers. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Colleen Callahan and Alycia Hudson |
| K, 1 |
Social Skills Superheroes |
Students will decide on and
design their superhero avatar and through a series of direct teaching and
skills-based training on social skills, read alouds, games, art projects, and
writing projects (chose by the student) they will complete missions to show
just how much of a super friend they can be to others! This class is appropriate for students who
require specialized supports during the school year or need more Social
Emotional Learning support but is open to ALL! Co-teachers are both special ed teachers. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Colleen Callahan and Alycia Hudson |
| K, 1, 2 |
Summer Olympics |
Go for the gold in this fun,
active, and creative class! Students will participate in a variety of outdoor
games and sports, including track and field events, obstacle courses, and
student-created games! This is a great way for kids to get some time playing
outside with friends and trying new ways to get active. Students should wear
sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and sneakers.
|
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Erin Burtnyk |
| K, 1, 2 |
Summer Olympics Fitness and Fun |
Go for the gold in this fun,
active, and creative class! Students will participate in a variety of outdoor
games and sports, including track and field events, obstacle courses, and
student-created games! This is a great way for kids to get some time playing
outside with friends and trying new ways to get active. Students should wear
sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and sneakers. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Erin Burtnyk |
| K, 1, 2 |
Things that go |
Through out the week we will
explore "things that go" and the science behind it. We will review
multiple means of transportation and create our own versions by using
recycled materials. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Cathleen Donahue, Harini janamanchi |
| K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Underwater Adventure |
Let's take a dive under the sea!
Wwe will learn what lives in our oceans, the ocean zones, and about the the
sea animals habitat, what they eat, who are their predators. We will have
some sensory bins, under-the-sea animal crafts and some sponge painting for
the coral reef. Come and enjoy our dive into the sea! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Brenna Arria |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Arctic Blast |
Explore the history of ice cream
and other frozen treats through fun facts, crafts, games, and activities.
Students will make and eat a frozen treat each day; ice cream sandwiches,
popsicles/freeze pops, snow cones, frappes, home-made ice cream, individual
ice cream "pizzas." This class engages students in team building,
math, spelling and strategic thinking/planning each day. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Mary Pritchard & Susan Kelly[1] |
| 1, 2 |
Crazy 8s Math Club |
Have you ever wanted to hunt for
hidden treasure using clues from secret codes? Do you want to see how far you can throw a
roll of toilet paper or use a roll of toilet paper in a relay race? You can do both in the Toilet Paper
Olympics! You can also make geometric
shapes with glowsticks, play floor darts, toss bouncy dice and learn how to
play the Crazy 8s card game (you will go home with a pair of dice and deck of
cards!). Come have fun while using
math! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Polyxane Mertzanis |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Creative and Mindful Movement |
In this course, we will work on
connecting our brains and bodies through a series of fun activities!
Stretching, improv dance, props, meditation, and journaling will help
students explore their creativity and provide tools for calming and
relaxation. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Katie Monopoli |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Gymnasium of mind |
The kids will exercise their
mind while playing fun brain games such as team quiz, trivia, crossword
puzzles, riddles, Sudoku games, jigsaw puzzles, word problems, cards, chess
and other games that rely on logic, math, word and visuospatial skills and hence
are great ways to increase brainpower. These types of games require multiple
cognitive abilities, which challenges their brain and improves processing
speed and memory.
|
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Happy Artists |
In this class students will
experiment with different paint mediums ( such as watercolor and acrylic
paint) and different surfaces (canvas, paper and everyday objects). Get ready
to unleash your inner artist! Happy painting! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jess Zeyger |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Just Dance! |
In this fun filled class,
students will learn the basics of different styles of dance. They will learn
choreography as well as get to come up with their own moves! Presentation of
dances for families at the end of the week! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Katie Monopoli |
| 1, 2 |
Magic Tree House - Fun with Jack
& Annie |
We will follow Jack & Annie
on their adventures, as we read a book a day, make a poster, use modeling
clay, color, learn about places, animals and have fun together! |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Lynn Skavis |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Mind & Body in Motion |
Students will exercise their
mind and body in motion everyday. The day will consist of fun fitness games,
simple craft, and story time. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kara Pacheco |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Mind & Body in Motion |
Students will exercise their
mind and body in motion everyday. The day will consist of fun fitness games,
simple craft, and story time. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kara Pacheco |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Once Upon a Time Part 1 |
Come explore a few classic tales
through story time, arts and crafts, and dramatic play. In this class we will
be using different art mediums to retell such classic stories as Goldilocks
and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs and more. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Caitlin Maddocks and Michelle Anderson |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Once Upon a Time Part 2 |
Come explore a few classic tales
through story time, arts and crafts, and dramatic play. In this class we will
be using different art mediums to retell such classic stories as Goldilocks
and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs and more. Continuation of Once
Upon a Time Part 1. Different stories. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Caitlin Maddocks and Michelle Anderson |
| 1, 2 |
Portuguese for Beginners |
In this class we'll introduce
children to the magic world of learning another language! We will learn
Portuguese ABCs, words, sentences, colors and more. We will explore Brazil's
culture through books, games and music. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Alice Sallese |
| 1, 2 |
Slime Science |
During the Slime Science
enrichment program students will learn about the various ingredients and
science behind making the assigned slimes, as well as creating their own!
Some of these slimes include dripping goo, heat sensitive slime, oblek,
kinetic sand, erupting slime, and more! |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 1, 2 |
Slime Science |
During the Slime Science
enrichment program students will learn about the various ingredients and
science behind making the assigned slimes, as well as creating their own!
Some of these slimes include dripping goo, heat sensitive slime, oblek,
kinetic sand, erupting slime, and more! |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 2, 3, 4 |
All About Star Wars |
A long time ago in a galaxy far,
far away…. STAR WARS camp! Each day will be all Star Wars all day! We will
discover the inspiration behind the movies, watch 30 minutes of “A New Hope”
everyday over the week (this will include snack break), Star Wars light saber
games (with pool noodles), how to draw a Star Wars character and a craft. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Stephanie Fox |
| 2, 3, 4 |
All About Star Wars |
A long time ago in a galaxy far,
far away…. STAR WARS camp! Each day will be all Star Wars all day! We will
discover the inspiration behind the movies, watch 30 minutes of “A New Hope”
everyday over the week (this will include snack break), Star Wars light saber
games (with pool noodles), how to draw a Star Wars character and a craft. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Stephanie Fox |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Arctic Blast |
Explore the history of ice cream
and other frozen treats through fun facts, crafts, games, and activities.
Students will make and eat a frozen treat each day; ice cream sandwiches,
popsicles/freeze pops, snow cones, frappes, home-made ice cream, individual
ice cream "pizzas." This class engages students in team building,
math, spelling and strategic thinking/planning each day.
|
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Mary Pritchard & Diane Betti |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Backyard & Park Games |
We will teach you backyard and
park games you can play outside with friends and family. We have Bocce, Spikeball, Washers,
Ladderball, Badminton, Croquet, Bottle Bash, Corn Hole, and our favorite
water games. Come join the fun and play with us! |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Changing Seasons Through Art and
Science |
Discuss the changes that occur
involving the four seasons. Students will create projects depicting the
changing seasons using a variety of materials. They will be incorporating
various art materials as well as recycled items. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Gretchen Cotton |
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Chess Without Stress |
The course inspires the students
to think out of the box and to share their logical evaluation regarding chess
game to their peers. It will educate kids how to look beyond obvious rather
than just playing action/ reactionary game. We learn and practice various
chess traps and patterns recognition, solve tactics logically and take memory
tests. The students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and
auditory activities as we integrate dynamic elements such as videos, puzzles,
games, and fun workouts within and outside the class. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Craft Corner |
Wlecome to the Craft Corner,
where students will be able to express their creativity and imagination
through the daily projects. Some of the activities include marbling painting,
air drying clay creations, bird house construction, wood painting, and more! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Craftapalooza |
Calling all crafters and
art-enthusiasts! Come spend the week with us at Craftapalooza, where we will
utilize different art mediums to help children express their innermost
artist! Students will use paper, paint, beads, recycled and natural materials
and more to think outside the box and create unique crafts and art projects. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Fairy Tale STEM |
Let’s go on a Fairy Tale
adventure! We will explore various fairy tales through readers theater and
science. Can you build a structure that can withstand the huff and the puff
of the big bad wolf? Help Jack escape from the Giant without falling down the
beanstalk. Baby Bear needs a new bed, will you be able to design a bed that
is just right? |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jenny White |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Field Hockey and Lacrosse |
You will have fun playing and
learning the basic skills of field hockey and lacrosse or further develop
your skill set in these sports. We will work on skill work and play games
each day. Whether you are a beginner or looking to further develop you're skills,
if you love field hockey or lacrosse already or just want to get to know the
sport, join me for some fun. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kylian Kelly |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Get Your Game On! |
Life is more fun when you play
games, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do! Students will spend the
week competing in various “game shows” with fellow classmates, including
“Wheel of Fortune,” “The Floor is Lava,” “Family Feud” and “Jeopardy.” In addition,
students will have access to a variety of board games, and even work together
to create their own! At the end of the week, each student will get to take
home their custom-made board game to enjoy for years to come. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Meet the Artist |
Break out your paint brushes and
get ready to create your own masterpieces! Students will have a chance to
discover their inner artist by exploring different painting techniques and
mediums. Each artist will be given guidance and suggestions while they work
to create unique paintings using watercolor and acrylic paints. At the end of the week, students will get
to show off their talents in a gallery-style display. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Minute to Win It |
Minute to Win It is all about
the challenge! You will be put to the test each and every day, to see if are
able to beat the clock and complete the challenge. Your teammate and you will
practice and compete in different challenges throughout the week that will
test your perseverance and creativity. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Robin Arena |
| 2, 3, 4 |
PE Palooza |
PE Palooza is a fun and exciting
enrichment class for kids to play their favorite gym games and sports with
their friends! Some of the activities include capture the flag, basketball,
baseball, various dodgeball activities, and more! On the last day of classes
kids will enjoy a fun field day planned with activities such as don’t drop
the egg races, water relay races, water balloon catch, and more! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Social Skills Superheros |
Students will decide on and
design their superhero avatar and through a series of direct teaching and
skills-based training on social skills, read alouds, games, art projects, and
writing projects (chose by the student) they will complete missions to show
just how much of a super friend they can be to others! This class is appropriate for students who
require specialized supports during the school year or need more Social
Emotional Learning support but is open to ALL! Co-teachers are both special ed teachers. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Colleen Callahan and Alycia Hudson |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Social Skills Superheros |
Students will decide on and
design their superhero avatar and through a series of direct teaching and
skills-based training on social skills, read alouds, games, art projects, and
writing projects (chose by the student) they will complete missions to show
just how much of a super friend they can be to others! This class is appropriate for students who
require specialized supports during the school year or need more Social
Emotional Learning support but is open to ALL! Co-teachers are both special ed teachers. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Colleen Callahan and Alycia Hudson |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Sportscenter for Kids |
Do you love sports? Have you
ever dreamed of being on TV? Come learn the basics of sports broadcasting and
journalism! We will research and write about professional athletes, teams or
sports in general and practice telling these stories. We will use our iPads to create videos like
the ones you see on ESPN Sportscenter. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ryan Morgera |
| 2, 3, 4 |
STEM Girls |
Calling all imaginative
girls! Come design and build houses,
schools, vehicles, a cafe, a carnival and more. You can even power a fan or elevator in
your buildings using circuits.
Award-winning Roominate kits were created to increase girls’ interest
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Participants will problem solve while using spatial and fine motor
skills…and also have lots of fun! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Polyxane Mertzanis |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Summertime Yoga |
Summertime Yoga is an
opportunity for students to learn the benefits of yoga. Through books, art,
writing, and movement, students will create their own unique connection with
this ancient practice. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adriana Tropeano |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Summertime Yoga |
Summertime Yoga is an
opportunity for students to learn the benefits of yoga. Through books, art,
writing, and movement, students will create their own unique connection with
this ancient practice. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adriana Tropeano |
| 2, 3, 4 |
The Art of Cooking |
This class will involve cooking
from diverse cultures. Kids will be introduced with food and recipes from
several cultures, and learn how to make it. Recipes will not require the use
of a stove, oven or sharp utensils.
Copies of the reciipes will be provided for students to take home. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Nuha Habib |
| 2, 3, 4 |
The Problem Solving and Design
Process |
A bear with an itchy back and a
trapped mouse need problem solvers to help them! Participants will use problem solving
skills by following the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming
possible solutions, planning the solution, creating the solution, testing it
out and revising it to make it better.
Participants will then present their solutions to the rest of the
group. A new problem will be presented
every day and participants will bring their plans and inventions home
with them. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Polyxane Mertzanis |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Totally Team Games |
This class is for the athlete
who loves to play sports and games. We
practice skills, drills and learn rules for multiple sports and games. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship
and team play. Soccer, field hockey, flag football, basketball, volleyball,
floor hockey, kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, wiffleball, Capture the flag, Gaga
Ball. Come play with us! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Ultimate New England Sports
Fan |
Each day is devoted to a NE
team; Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins. We'll explore each team with fun
facts, trivia, activities, crafts & games. Wear a shirt reflecting the
team of the day if desired. Mon-Red Sox/Tues-Patriots/Wed-Celtics/Thurs-Bruins.
This class engages students in team building, math, spelling, writing and
strategic thinking/planning each day. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Mary Pritchard & Susan Kelly |
| 2, 3, 4 |
We like to move it, move it! |
Let’s get moving! We will spend
the week doing activities geared towards keeping your mind and body active,
while having lots of fun! Students will compete in a series of “Minute to Win
It” games, relay races, obstacle courses, classic yard games, ping pong
matches and more. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ashley Prescott & Gillian Hohne |
| 3, 4 |
Arts and Improvisation on Stage
with Performance |
Participants will take part in
improvisation activities and develop the scenes they create. They will dabble
in the visual arts to enhance their scenes and cap it all off with some
creative choreography for a short performance. Theatre creates empathetic
actors, confident speakers, and cooperative team players. Come play with us. Participants will share
their performance after the final class on Thursday. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Liz Ushinski |
| 3, 4 |
Brilliant Projects with Beads
and Buttons |
In this course students will be using beads
and buttons to create various art projects. Students will use braiding cords
and beads to create various animals that come to life through art. With
buttons students will use different sized buttons and colors to create a
picture.
|
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3, 4 |
Creative Science and Art |
In this course we will be
looking at science in a creative lens. Students will be exposed to various
science experiments and understand the what and why behind these experiments.
In addition, students will work on the art aspect of science. While looking
at certain aspects of science, such as nature, students will also create art
to further develop their understanding in science. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3, 4 |
Different Sport, Different Day |
During this course we will
explore a new sport each day: basketball, baseball, football (flag football)
and soccer. Through books and videos, we will learn about the history and
origin of each sport and how they’ve evolved for both men and women in this sport.
We will then dive into how to play the sport by learning basic skills of each
game. Lastly, we will apply our knowledge and play the sport! All equipment
will be provided except baseball/softball gloves (please send you child in
with one, I will have a few for borrowing). Also please send your child with
a full water bottle as we will try and play outside as much as possible. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Stephanie Fox |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Discover the United States
Through Art |
Pack a bag and travel the United
States with us! In this class we will learn about the geography, differences
in culture and landmarks of different regions of the United States of
America. We will then use different artistic modes such as canvas painting, watercolor, and pencil
drawings to capture different aspects of life in the US.
|
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Caitlin Maddocks |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Discover the World Through Art |
Pack a suitcase and hop aboard
as we jump from continent to continent. Learn to paint the Eiffel Tower, draw
the Great Wall and sketch the Taj Mahal. In this class we will use different
art mediums, such as watercolor, oil pastels, paint, etc. to recreate famous
landmarks, beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife from around the world. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Caitlin Maddocks |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Exercise Your Mind |
The simple idea that your brain
is like a muscle is proven to have profound impact on learning! We will enjoy
a range of activities such as creating obstacle courses, memory games, and
building activities. Student's will engage in a hands-on approach to understand
new STEM concepts and SEL strategies to help them in their school and home
environments! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Stephanie Martin, Lisa Drobinski |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Fun with Robots |
In this class we will work in
teams to use Dash and Dot robots to complete tasks and play activities. First, we will learn how to solve the
tasks. Then, we will learn to write programs
so the robots can complete the tasks.
The robots will need to move through mazes, complete obstacle courses,
learn to bowl and make baskets. No
experience is needed. Please note that
this class may repeat activities from the previous summer. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jill Shah |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Funbrain board games |
This course offers a variety of mind board games that develop skills in
math, problem-solving and literacy. It will help child's mind to develop
thinking and life skills by using multiple strategies in the game. The kids
will learn and play various games such as clue, settlers of catan, memory
match game, Chess, Checkers, Spot it, Ticket to ride, fun math games,
riddles, scrabble, sudoku and many more. The kids will have fun participating
in team challenges too.. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 3, 4 |
Junior Explorers |
Junior Explorers will explore
the nature of Shrewsbury as I offer indoor and outdoor activities that help
students discover and learn about nature using their 5 senses. We’ll be
reading nature stories, telling tales of adventure, planting seeds, hunting for
bugs, journaling our experiences, breathing in fresh air, and creating unique
masterpieces. Junior Explorers will
experience nature in a deeper way and come to appreciate aspects of nature
they may have never experienced before. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Maria Rydelek |
| 3, 4 |
Junior Explorers |
Junior Explorers will explore
the nature of Shrewsbury as I offer indoor and outdoor activities that help
students discover and learn about nature using their 5 senses. We’ll be
reading nature stories, telling tales of adventure, planting seeds, hunting for
bugs, journaling our experiences, breathing in fresh air, and creating unique
masterpieces. Junior Explorers will
experience nature in a deeper way and come to appreciate aspects of nature
they may have never experienced before. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Maria Rydelek |
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Lego Club |
Design. Construct. Create. Let
your imagination soar. Children will be able to build freely with our large
collection of Legos. There will be daily challenges, Lego trivia, and Lego
themed games to play. Come make new friends or catch up with old friends! On
the last day there will be a Lego movie and a popcorn snack.
|
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Molly Butler Diane Betti |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Minute to Win It |
If you like to laugh and be
silly, join us in the Minute to Win It
class. We will have Individual, Partner and Team challenges that race the
clock. These party games will guarantee
some laughs and fun! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 3, 4 |
Perfect Paper Projects for
Outside Fun |
In this course students will be
working with construction paper to create projects that they can use to play
with outside. This class will allow students to use their creativity when it
comes to designing these projects and it will allow them to have fun while
making them and then later when they finally get to use it |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3, 4 |
Portuguese for Beginners |
In this class we'll introduce
children to the magic world of learning another language! We will learn
Portuguese ABCs, words, sentences, colors and more. We will explore Brazil's culture through
books, games and music. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Alice Sallese |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Survivor-The Ultimate Gym
Adventure |
Similar to the TV show series,
Survivor, students will be grouped in "tribes"and be taught how to
use cooperation and critical thinking skills to complete adventure
challenges. Tribes must apply survival skills while using
scooters, ropes, stepping stones to conquer obstacles and earn immunity or
risk behind left behind. Bring your imagination and your positive attitude to
our island for the Ultimate Adventure! |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 3, 4 |
Tips and Tricks with Engineering |
In this course students will develop their
STEM skills. They will perform various projects on electronic snap circuits
as well as build a mini school bus that will drive on its own depending on
how the student builds it. Students will enjoy working with other members of
class on these hands-on projects as well as gaining a further understanding
of how electricity works. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adelina Baka |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Cricut Creators |
Cricut is a smart cutting
machine that helps you create designs, and make them come to life on paper
and vinyl! In this class, students will learn to how to use the Cricut
software on their iPads, and then make them come to life! Once designs are
created, throughout the week, we will create cut outs on card stock paper,
print out vinyl stickers, and design iron on vinyl pieces that we can iron
onto an object of their choice! Students will have the opportunity to be
creative, while learning to use a new tool! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Carly Williams & Mollie Jasper |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Explorations in Marine
Biology |
Students will dive deep into the
ocean ecology of the different marine ecosystems. While students investigate the various
marine habitats they will learn how different marine organisms have specific
adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive within their habitat. Each day students will focus on a new
marine environment. Students will use
dissections of marine animals to enhance their understanding of how form fits
function and allows the animal to survive.
This is an ocean loving, science loving week of fun exploration
laboratories! |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jennifer Girardi |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Explorations in Marine
Biology |
Students will dive deep into the
ocean ecology of the different marine ecosystems. While students investigate the various
marine habitats they will learn how different marine organisms have specific
adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive within their habitat. Each day students will focus on a new
marine environment. Students will use
dissections of marine animals to enhance their understanding of how form fits
function and allows the animal to survive.
This is an ocean loving, science loving week of fun exploration
laboratories! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jennifer Girardi |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Knitting |
In this fun class students will
be introduced to the fiber arts with a focus on learning how to use yarn to knit. Students will explore a variety of knitting
techniques including traditional knitting using 2 knitting needles, circle
loom knitting, and finger knitting. We
will also explore other ways to use yarn such as making pom-poms. No experience is required for this
class. However, if students have
previous knitting experience they are welcome to join and work on projects
and possibly learn some new techniques. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jennifer Bolt |
| 5, 6 |
LeadHERship Program |
FULL DAY CLASS! Welcome to
LeadHERship Camp (formerly You Go, Girl), one of Shrewsbury Youth and Family
Services’ most popular programs. This program focuses on the concerns, hopes,
dreams and goals of girls entering 5th and 6th grade by discussing the important
changes they are experiencing during this critical time in their lives. They
will learn how to strengthen their self- confidence, manage emotions, and
communicate better with friends and family members. There will be plenty of
practice in decision making and problem solving too! They will learn how
being healthy will help them become the person they are meant to be. We have
included ways to stay drug-free and help others stay drug- free. Finally,
they will practice setting goals and thinking about ways to make the most of
themselves! Please note, this class runs 8:30-3:00 with a lunch break. Students can not register for another class
this week. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-3:00 |
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services |
| 5, 6 |
LeadHERship Program |
FULL DAY CLASS! Welcome to
LeadHERship Camp (formerly You Go, Girl), one of Shrewsbury Youth and Family
Services’ most popular programs. This program focuses on the concerns, hopes,
dreams and goals of girls entering 5th and 6th grade by discussing the important
changes they are experiencing during this critical time in their lives. They
will learn how to strengthen their self- confidence, manage emotions, and
communicate better with friends and family members. There will be plenty of
practice in decision making and problem solving too! They will learn how
being healthy will help them become the person they are meant to be. We have
included ways to stay drug-free and help others stay drug- free. Finally,
they will practice setting goals and thinking about ways to make the most of
themselves! Please note, this class runs 8:30-3:00 with a lunch break. Students can not register for another class
this week. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-3:00 |
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
American Red Cross
Babysitting/Mother's Helper |
Learn the Knowledge & Skills
to SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY give care for children & infants including
leadership skills, how to play with children, starting a baby-sitting
business, & basic First Aid. Please note that there is an $17.00 cost
included in this registration price for the Red Cross handbook. There is a
$10.00 fee, payable the first day of the course for the Red Cross
Certification. Only students in grades 6,7,8 are eligible to receive the Red
Cross Certification.
|
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Deborah Troio |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Board Game Design |
Do you love playing games? Do
you love trivia facts? This course will allow you to learn about a topic and
design a board game that challenges players to learn new facts. Students will
practice research skills to write questions about a specific topic (Math,
Science, History, Vocabulary). They will also design a board game that uses
the trivia cards and incorporates strategy. We will look at how popular board
games write instructions and how they build the games. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Hannah Collins |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Board Game Design |
Do you love playing games? Do
you love trivia facts? This course will allow you to learn about a topic and
design a board game that challenges players to learn new facts. Students will
practice research skills to write questions about a specific topic (Math,
Science, History, Vocabulary). They will also design a board game that uses
the trivia cards and incorporates strategy. We will look at how popular board
games write instructions and how they build the games. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Hannah Collins |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Chess without stress |
The course inspires the students
to think out of the box and to share their logical evaluation regarding chess
game to their peers. It will educate kids how to look beyond obvious rather
than just playing action/ reactionary game. We learn and practice various
chess traps and patterns recognition, solve tactics logically and take memory
tests. The students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and
auditory activities as we integrate dynamic elements such as videos, puzzles,
games, and fun workouts within and outside the class. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
FRANCE: Cuisine, Culture, and
Communication |
Calling all foodies! Come learn
about, bake, and EAT classic French desserts with us! We will make éclairs,
tarte aux pommes, palmiers, and crêpes while exploring French language and
culture through crafts, blogs, and authentic media. Students are asked to bring a container and
small lunch/cooler bag with ice pack to bring home baked items. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Heather Leger |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Interior Design Basics |
Do you like watching HGTV? Are
you interested in adding some new pizazz to your bedroom, or trying out
Pinterest projects? In this class, students will explore the elements of home
design, how colors work together, and why interior design matters! We’ll also
create vision boards for design challenges and dream homes. Each day,
students will do a new craft/project to decorate a space at home! Throughout
the fun, we'll brush up on a few real-world math skills (budgeting,
measurements, scale drawings). |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Sinead Slabine |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Let's Build an Arcade! |
In this class we will design and
build arcade games out of cardboard and other supplies. Students will work in teams and/or
individually to create working games using the engineering design process. We will brainstorm, have design reviews,
and then build, test, and redesign.
Students will get to play all the games and vote for the favorite one. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jill Shah |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Maker Mystery Art Box |
Inspired by the Food Network
show “Chopped”, students will receive a unique “mystery basket” with a
surprise art material or art tool each day. Students will think creatively to
highlight the unique item and supplement their creative artwork with additional
art cart materials. Examples of
projects include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and mixed-media. At the end
of each day, each student will share their work and discuss their personal
creative process. Overall, class time
will be a combination of observing, exploring, creating, and discussing. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Chad Gray |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Middle School Olympics |
If you like to compete, this is
the place for you! Through the week we will compete in activities such as
giant jenga, relay race, giant tic-tac-toe and more. During these activities
you will have the chance to earn a gold, silver or bronze medal. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Mollie Jasper |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Middle School Olympics |
If you like to compete, this is
the place for you! Through the week we will compete in activities such as
giant jenga, relay race, giant tic-tac-toe and more. During these activities
you will have the chance to earn a gold, silver or bronze medal. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Mollie Jasper |
| 5, 6 |
Portuguese for Beginners |
In this class we'll introduce
children to the magic world of learning another language! We will learn
Portuguese ABCs, words, sentences, colors and more. We will explore Brazil's
culture through books, games and music. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Alice Sallese |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Sportscenter for Kids |
Do you love sports? Have you
ever dreamed of being on TV? Come learn the basics of sports broadcasting and
journalism! We will research and write about professional athletes, teams or
sports in general and practice telling these stories. We will use our iPads to create videos like
the ones you see on ESPN Sportscenter. |
July 10-13 |
8:30-11:30 |
Ryan Morgera |
| 5, 6 |
Summertime Yoga |
Summertime Yoga is an
opportunity for students to learn the benefits of yoga. Through books, art,
writing, and movement, students will create their own unique connection with
this ancient practice. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adriana Tropeano |
| 5, 6 |
Summertime Yoga |
Summertime Yoga is an
opportunity for students to learn the benefits of yoga. Through books, art,
writing, and movement, students will create their own unique connection with
this ancient practice. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Adriana Tropeano |
| 5, 6 |
Wonder Workshop with Dash and
Dot (Coding) |
Wonder Workshop will allow
students to begin (or continue!) to learn and explore an abstract concept -
coding - while also getting to know (and love!) the Dash and Dot robots’
beloved personalities! Students will
develop their collaboration, cooperation and hands-on learning and utilize a
variety of skills by working through challenges and missions. While many
activities have a basic guideline and structure, students will have the
freedom and encouragement to explore on their own! This may also include
other coding apps and websites. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jessi Walsh and Jill O'Connor |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Captivating Canvases |
In this class older artists will
explore different paint mediums and surfaces, unlocking their inner
artist. This class is student-led and
designed for older artists to create masterpieces that reflect their own interests. Each masterpiece may take more than one
day. |
July 24-27 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jess Zeyger |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Engineering Design Challenge -
Middle |
In this class we will explore
the different disciplines of the engineering world. We will do this by using the Engineering
Design Process to design, create, test, and improve prototypes. Students will learn the basics of forces,
energy, buoyancy, circuits, and more by working on a new engineering
challenge each day. Topics include
building their own fan, targets, boats, and more. We will NOT be repeating challenges from
the previous summer. |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jill Shah |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Physics of Sports |
Physics and sports are
inter-connected. In this class I hope
to engage students in learning about forces, motion, and energy through a
variety of sports. We will think
about the math and science involved in sports like basketball, baseball,
soccer, billiards, gymnastics, golf, etc.
We will use hands-on activities to determine “what’s happening”. We will learn how physics determines the
design of sports equipment and how following its laws can improve an
athlete's performance. Although I hope
to get outside for a short time most days, the majority of this class will
take place in a classroom. We will use
real-world situations to apply math and science to sports. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Jill Shah |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Printmaking Mania |
Print blocks, stamps, and cards
– oh my! Printmaking is an ancient form of art that is just as fun today as
it was thousands of years ago. Students will experiment with both Soft-Kut
and linoleum print-blocks. Students will learn how to carve, ink, and print
their ideas using a variety of colors and on various types of papers. As a
bonus, students will bring home their print block and can re-create and print
again in the future at home!
*Students will be using sharp carving tools* |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Chad Gray |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Ultimate Frisbee Fun |
Come learn to play one of the
fastest growing team sports in the country!
Ultimate Frisbee combines concepts of football, basketball and soccer
(and sportsmanship!) to produce an exciting non-contact sport. Shrewsbury High School physics teacher,
current ultimate frisbee player and former coach of the Holy Cross ultimate
Frisbee team will combine drills and fun games to teach your child how to
play this new and exciting sport! |
July 17-20 |
8:30-11:30 |
Patrick Collins |
| 8, 9 |
TalkAbroad: Try out your French
language skills with native speakers |
Parlez-vous français? Want to
test drive your French speaking skills and get some experience with
improvisational conversation? Come join me as we speak with 10 different
French speakers in real time! Speakers will be from France, Togo, Canada,
Belgium, Haïti, Cameroon, and more! We will review how to ask and answer
questions, make comments, and ask follow-up questions to help prepare
students for high school French classes.
For students with at least some language skills and the willingness to
try. |
June 26-29 |
8:30-11:30 |
Heather Leger |
| K, 1, 2 |
3-2-1 Blast off! |
Space..the final frontier. Come on a hands-on journey through the
Milky Way. Rocket to the stars as an
astronaut. Create asteroids, comets,
make an edible man in the moon and maybe even encounter aliens. Bring in 1 white t-shirt to be painted in.
class. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Lynne Grossman |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds: I
Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream |
I scream – you scream – we all
scream for ice cream! Students will
engage in a variety of activities throughout this ice cream themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will have fun painting with colorful “paintsicles”, scooping
the letters in their names and serving up ice cream specials at the Ice Cream
Shop in our Dramatic Play Area. After
a virtual tour of a small ice cream factory, students will graph their
favorite ice cream flavors. Grab your
spot before they all melt away! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Let's Go Camping! |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Camping themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will explore nature, learn about some creepy crawly bugs and
“gather around the campsite” in our Dramatic Play Area. Rain or shine, this camping trip is going
to be a blast! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Monkeying Around At The Zoo |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Zoo Animal themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will move like their favorite zoo animal while practicing
skip counting and can become a veterinarian while visiting our Dramatic Play
Area. Daily Zoo Animal crafts and
sensory experiences will have your child roaring for more! |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Keri Giles |
| K, 1, 2 |
Active Bodies, Active Minds:
Sandy & Salty At The Beach |
Students will engage in a
variety of activities throughout this Beach themed week. Our daily schedule will include outdoor
gross motor games, crafts, mindful yoga practices, and play based literacy,
math, and dramatic play centers.
Students will learn about ocean creatures, search for sight word
seashells and “visit the beach” in our Dramatic Play Area. Make sure your child wears their sunglasses
and brings a beach towel to enjoy these salty & sandy ocean crafts! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Keri Giles / Melissa Newell |
| K, 1, 2 |
Animal Planet: Artic |
We’re off on a icy adventure to
explore the Artic’s wildlife and their natural habitat! We’ll make
discoveries through hands on activities, crafts, stories and physical
movement, such as biome drawings, wildlife scavenger hunt, freeze dance and
more! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Michelle Anderson |
| K, 1, 2 |
Animal Planet: Ocean |
Let’s dive deep to explore the
Ocean’s wildlife and their natural habitat! We’ll make discoveries through
hands on activities, crafts, stories and physical movement, such as biome
drawings, under the sea scavenger hunt, freeze dance and more! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Michelle Anderson |
| K, 1, 2 |
Baking |
Calling all bakers! Join us as
we learn about desserts from around the world. Little bakers will gain
kitchen confidence through hands-on baking, learn essential kitchen skills
and create new friendships. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Breana Hogan and Jordan Lyons |
| K, 1, 2 |
Brown Bear, Brown Bear... |
Exploring our way through Author
Eric Carle's books - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Panda Bear,
Panda Bear, What Do You See?, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? and
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Through fun activities, crafts, clue
quests, games. This class engages students in team building, math, spelling,
writing and strategic thinking/planning each day. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Mary Pritchard & Susan Kelly |
| K, 1, 2 |
Dinosaurs! |
Calling all Paleontologists!
Come to the land before time and take part in a
dinosaur dig, make your own dinosaur egg, create your own fossils with salt
dough and more! Please bring 1 plain
white T-shirt to painted. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Lynne Grossman |
| K, 1, 2 |
Dinosaurs! |
Calling all Paleontologists!
Come to the land before time and take part in a
dinosaur dig, make your own dinosaur egg, create your own fossils with salt
dough and more! Please bring 1 plain white T-shirt to painted.
|
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Lynne Grossman |
| K, 1, 2 |
Fun with Elephant, Piggie &
Pigeon |
Let’s explore the funny
characters of Mo Willems stories. We will read and craft our way through The
Pigeon series as well as The Elephant and Piggie series. We will offer fun
games & songs, and read some very funny stories. Each day we will offer a
craft related to the story and we will build a diorama throughout the week.
This class engages children in team building ,math, spelling and strategic
thinking /planning each day. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Mary Pritchard & Susan Kelly |
| K, 1, 2, 3 |
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie |
What would happen if you give a
mouse a cookie or a pig a pancake? We will explore the stories of Laura
Numeroff while having fun, making snacks inspired by the books, and creating
special artwork. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Nicole Shooshan |
| K, 1, 2 |
Lego Club |
Design. Construct. Create. Let
your imagination soar. Children will be able to build freely with our large
collection of Legos. There will be daily challenges, Lego trivia, and Lego
themed games to play. Come make new friends or catch up with old friends! On
the last day there will be a Lego movie and a popcorn snack.
|
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Butler Diane Betti |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Arctic Adventures |
Come on an arctic adventure and
see what animals await! We will explore the snowy owls, arctic fox, the
narwhal, and much more. How do they survive the bitter cold? How do they
protect themselves? We will read fascinating books and conduct science experiments
daily to find the answers! Create your very own arctic animal to take home
each day! Every day is a new adventure in the arctic!
|
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jenny White |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Creative and Mindul Movement |
In this course, we will work on
connecting our brains and bodies through a series of fun activities!
Stretching, improv dance, props, meditation, and journaling will help
students explore their creativity and provide tools for calming and
relaxation. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Katie Monopoli |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Disney, Pixar and Marval
Character Club |
Have you ever wished you had the
powers of your favorite superhero? Do you wish you could go to "Scare
School" like Mike and Sully? Come hang out with us for the week and we
will bring your Disney, Marvel, and Pixar dreams to life. Each day we will
create wonderful pieces of art having to do with some of your favorite movies
and characters. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Caitlin Maddocks and Michelle Anderson |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Disney, Pixar and Marvel
Character Club |
Have you ever wished you had the
powers of your favorite superhero? Do you wish you could go to "Scare
School" like Mike and Sully? Come hang out with us for the week and we
will bring your Disney, Marvel, and Pixar dreams to life. Each day we will
create wonderful pieces of art having to do with some of your favorite movies
and characters. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Caitlin Maddocks and Michelle Anderson |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Fairies, Dragons and Unicorns Oh
My |
Join us as we explore all things
mythical! We will learn about, read about and create all sorts of mythical
creatures such as fairies, dragons, mermaids, unicorns and more |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Caitlin Maddocks |
| 1, 2, 3 |
Fairies, Dragons and Unicorns Oh
My |
Join us as we explore all things
mythical! We will learn about, read about and create all sorts of mythical
creatures such as fairies, dragons, mermaids, unicorns and more |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Caitlin Maddocks |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Jewelry Making |
Come explore making jewelry with
string, beads, and loom bands! To rest our hands we will get outside for a
walk on the school grounds to get out heart pumping before we return
back to making more amazing jewelry. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kara Pacheco |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Jewelry Making |
Come explore making jewelry with
string, beads, and loom bands! To rest our hands we will get outside for a
walk on the school grounds to get out heart pumping before we return
back to making more amazing jewelry. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kara Pacheco |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Just Dance! |
In this fun filled class,
students will learn the basics of different styles of dance. They will learn
choreography as well as get to come up with their own moves! Presentation of
dances for families at the end of the week! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Katie Monopoli |
| 1, 2 |
Magic Tree House - Fun with Jack
& Annie |
We will follow Jack & Annie
on their adventures, as we read a book a day, make a poster, use modeling
clay, color, learn about places, animals and have fun together! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Lynn Skavis |
| 1, 2, 3 |
STEM with the Questioneers |
In this class we will explore
the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Each day we will read a different Andrea
Beaty book and do activities inspired by the books. Activities will include building bridges,
learning about flight, doing science experiments, and designing a park. We will read the following books:
"Iggy Peck, Architect", "Rosie Revere, Engineer",
"Ada Twist, Scientist", and "Sofia Valdez, Future
Prez". Please note that this
class may repeat activities from the previous summer. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jill Shah |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Time to Learn Spanish |
Do you speak Spanish? Would you
like to learn how? This class is designed to provide the children with plenty
of movement, music, and fun. The focus is to have fun interacting with other
kids while creating art and singing along to learn new Spanish words. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Nicole Shooshan |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Backyard and Park Games |
We will teach you backyard and
park games you can play outside with friends and family. We have Bocce, Spikeball, Washers,
Ladderball, Badminton, Croquet, Bottle Bash, Corn Hole, and our favorite
water games. Come join the fun and play with us! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Chess Without Stress |
The course inspires the students
to think out of the box and to share their logical evaluation regarding chess
game to their peers. It will educate kids how to look beyond obvious rather
than just playing action/ reactionary game. We learn and practice various
chess traps and patterns recognition, solve tactics logically and take memory
tests. The students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and
auditory activities as we integrate dynamic elements such as videos, puzzles,
games, and fun workouts within and outside the class. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Craft Corner |
Wlecome to the Craft Corner,
where students will be able to express their creativity and imagination
through the daily projects. Some of the activities include marbling painting,
air drying clay creations, bird house construction, wood painting, and more! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Minute to Win It |
If you like to laugh and be
silly, join us in the Minute to Win It
class. We will have Individual, Partner and Team challenges that race the
clock. These party games will guarantee
some laughs and fun! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 2, 3, 4 |
PE Palooza |
PE Palooza is a fun and exciting
enrichment class for kids to play their favorite gym games and sports with
their friends! Some of the activities include capture the flag, basketball,
baseball, various dodgeball activities, and more! On the last day of classes
kids will enjoy a fun field day planned with activities such as don’t drop
the egg races, water relay races, water balloon catch, and more! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Sportscenter for Kids |
Do you love sports? Have you
ever dreamed of being on TV? Come learn the basics of sports broadcasting and
journalism! We will research and write about professional athletes, teams or
sports in general and practice telling these stories. We will use our iPads to create videos like
the ones you see on ESPN Sportscenter. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ryan Morgera |
| 2, 3, 4 |
STEM Girls |
Calling all imaginative
girls! Come design and build houses,
schools, vehicles, a cafe, a carnival and more. You can even power a fan or elevator in
your buildings using circuits.
Award-winning Roominate kits were created to increase girls’ interest
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Participants will problem solve while using spatial and fine motor
skills…and also have lots of fun! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Polyxane Mertzanis |
| 2, 3, 4 |
The Art of Cooking |
This class will involve cooking
from diverse cultures. Kids will be introduced with food and recipes from
several cultures, and learn how to make it. Recipes will not require the use
of a stove, oven or sharp utensils.
Copies of the reciipes will be provided for students to take home. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Nuha Habib |
| 2, 3, 4 |
The Problem Solving and Design
Process |
A bear with an itchy back and a
trapped mouse need problem solvers to help them! Participants will use problem solving
skills by following the process of identifying a problem, brainstorming
possible solutions, planning the solution, creating the solution, testing it
out and revising it to make it better.
Participants will then present their solutions to the rest of the
group. A new problem will be presented
every day and participants will bring their plans and inventions home
with them. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Polyxane Mertzanis |
| 2, 3, 4 |
Totally Team Games |
This class is for the athlete
who loves to play sports and games. We
practice skills, drills and learn rules for multiple sports and games. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship
and team play. Soccer, field hockey, flag football, basketball, volleyball,
floor hockey, kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, whiffleball, Capture the flag, Gaga
Ball. Come play with us! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 3, 4 |
Art and Crafts from Around the
World 1 |
“Travel” the world and explore
art from different cultures. Explore things that bring us together and
celebrate differences that make us unique! Using a variety of mediums and
materials students will create art from Africa, Canada, China, and India. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Elaina Trippi |
| 3, 4 |
Arts and crafts from Around the
World 1 |
“Travel” the world and explore
art from different cultures. Explore things that bring us together and
celebrate differences that make us unique! Using a variety of mediums and
materials students will create art from Africa, Canada, China, and India. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Elaina Trippi |
| 3, 4 |
Arts and Crafts from Around the
World 2 |
“Travel” the world and explore
art from different cultures. Explore things that bring us together and
celebrate differences that make us unique! Using a variety of mediums and
materials students will create art from Australia, France, Mexico and Italy. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Elaina Trippi |
| 3, 4 |
Arts and Crafts from Around the
World 2 |
“Travel” the world and explore
art from different cultures. Explore things that bring us together and
celebrate differences that make us unique! Using a variety of mediums and
materials students will create art from Australia, France, Mexico and Italy. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Elaina Trippi |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Beach Combers/Surf’s Up! |
Explore the fascinating ocean
world! Learn about seahorses, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and sharks
using technology and National Geographic kids literature. Participate in
hands on activities like designing your own ocean themed t-shirt, sea urchin slippers,
treasure boxes, and more! Even write a special message in a bottle! Meet our
baby manatee and cool off with our fantastic water games! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Janet Johnson/Diane Dixon |
| 3, 4 |
Brilliant Projects with Beads
and Buttons |
In this course students will be using beads
and buttons to create various art projects. Students will use braiding cords
and beads to create various animals that come to life through art. With
buttons students will use different sized buttons and colors to create a
picture. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3 |
Camp Read S'more |
The purpose of this Reading
Enrichment “Camp” is to help students complete their summer reading. This
could be for a student that struggles with comprehending what they read or
students that love to read! Students will be able to complete one summer reading
assignment during the week. This will also help students with executive
functioning skills in organizing a plan to complete summer reading. Students
will be assigned a chapter to read at home everyday and participate in “book
club” discussions about what they read to better understand the content.
Students will also have fun participating in small activities each day to
make reading fun and engaging. Students will design a desk tent to get cozy
in while listening to the story be read to them, there will be opportunities
for students to read out loud to their peers in smaller groups, they will
follow step by step directions to make a book snack trail mix, and they will
design their own bookmark that they will be able to keep! After each read
aloud, students will also practice summarizing chapters/taking notes.
Students will complete this by either handwriting, typing, or using speech to
text to complete their chapter summaries. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Wilson |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Changing Seasons Through Art and
Science |
Discuss the changes that occur
involving the four seasons. Students
will create projects depicting the changing seasons using a variety of
materials. They will be incorporating
various art materials as well as recycled items. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Gretchen Cotton |
| 3, 4 |
Creative Science and Art |
In this course we will be
looking at science in a creative lens. Students will be exposed to various
science experiments and understanding the what and why behind these
experiments. In addition, students will work on the art aspect of science.
While looking at certain aspects of science, such as nature, students will
also create art to further develop their understanding in science. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3, 4 |
Creepy Crawlies and Icky
Animals!! |
Spiders and snakes, lizards and
bugs. EUUUWW!!!! But why are they so icky? Why do wee find them so horrifying
and fascinating at the same time. Come and explore more about these very
interesting and miss understood members of the animal kingdome. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Donna Crowley |
| 3, 4 |
Different Sport, Different Day |
During this course we will
explore a new sport each day: basketball, baseball, football (flag football)
and soccer. Through books and videos, we will learn about the history and
origin of each sport and how they’ve evolved for both men and women in this sport.
We will then dive into how to play the sport by learning basic skills of each
game. Lastly, we will apply our knowledge and play the sport! All equipment
will be provided except baseball/softball gloves (please send you child in
with one, I will have a few for borrowing). Also please send your child with
a full water bottle as we will try and play outside as much as possible. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Stephanie Fox |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Engineering Design Challenge -
Elementary |
In this class we will explore
the different disciplines of the engineering world. We will do this by using the Engineering
Design Process to design, create, test, and improve prototypes. Students will learn the basics of forces,
energy, buoyancy, circuits, and more by working on a new engineering
challenge each day. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jill Shah |
| 3, 4 |
For the Love of Puzzles |
Jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles,
seek and find puzzles, mazes, brain teasers and puzzle games!!! Do you love
everything puzzles? Do you like to challenge your puzzler? Then this is the
class for you. Come and explore all types of puzzles and puzzle games. Challenge
yourself to do a something different whether it's a 100 piece puzzle or, dare
I propose the challenge, a 500 or 1000 piece puzzle! (I double dog dare you!)
Come and enjoy everything puzzle, maybe even create your own! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Donna Crowley |
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Funbrain board games |
This course offers a variety of
mind board games that develop skills in math, problem-solving and literacy.
It will help child's mind to develop thinking and life skills by using
multiple strategies in the game. The kids will learn and play various games
such as clue, settlers of catan, memory match game, Chess, Checkers, Spot it,
Ticket to ride, fun math games, riddles, scrabble, sudoku and many more. The
kids will have fun participating in team challenges too.. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Growth Mindset |
A brief introduction to the idea
of a Growth Mindset. The simple idea that your brain is like a muscle is
proven to have profound impact on learning! Student's will engage in a
hands-on approach to understand new SEL concepts and strategies to help them in
their school and home environments. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Stephanie Martin, Lisa Drobinski |
| 3, 4 |
Happy Halloween! |
Do you love Halloween? Are you
curious about where it came from, why we wear costumes, who are witches, are
ghosts real, are black cats really unlucky, do vampires (and other monsters)
exist? All these questions and more will be answered in this class. We'll do
some crafting, play some games and enjoy this magical holiday. And I invite
you to dress up every day, for every day is Halloween. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Donna Crowley |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Harry Potter Introduction to
Magic |
At Hogwarts Summer School, enter
the fascinating world of Harry Potter! Get sorted into your Hogwarts House,
discover your Harry Potter name and attend classes in Potions, Quidditch,
Chess and more. Compete in daily challenges for the House Cup. You will even
make your own magic wand! HP attire welcome and originality encouraged! Bring
your own brooms! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Janet Johnson/Diane Dixon |
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Lego Club |
Design. Construct. Create. Let
your imagination soar. Children will be able to build freely with our large
collection of Legos. There will be daily challenges, Lego trivia, and Lego
themed games to play. Come make new friends or catch up with old friends! On
the last day there will be a Lego movie and a popcorn snack. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Butler Diane Betti |
| 3, 4 |
Perfect Paper Projects for
Outside Fun |
In this course students will be working with
construction paper to create projects that they can use to play with outside.
This class will allow students to use their creativity when it comes to
designing these projects and it will allow them to have fun while making them
and then later when they finally get to use it. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Adelina Baka |
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Puzzle Play |
Are you puzzled??? Well, come and construct jigsaw puzzles at
various ability levels. Learn a little
history about jigsaw puzzles. Design your own puzzle and various other puzzling
activities. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Gretchen Cotton |
| 3, 4 |
Reader's Theatre with
Performance |
Participants have the chance to
choose different reading selections and bring them to life. Players increase
their fluency as they work on phrasing and expression of voice. Players
increase their comprehension through character study. Reader’s Theatre promotes
partnerships in tune with each other and teamwork. Furthermore… IT’S FUN! Participants will
share their performance after the final class on Thursday. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Liz Ushinski |
| 3, 4 |
Second Chance Crafts. |
Join me for some crafty fun
using recycle materials. Bring in old cd’s, tissue/shoe boxes, plastic
(clean) drink bottles, empty oatmeal containers, corks or anything else you
can think of that might have a second life as something else. A bird house/
feeder, planter, sun catcher, wind chime, whirly-gig, robot, jet pack or
anything you can think of. You’re imagination is your limit and there is no
limit for your imagination. Please no glass or metal objects, or anything
that contained hazardous material. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Donna Crowley |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Slime Science |
During the slime science course
students will learn about the science and various ingredients it takes to
make the slimes each day, as well as creating their own! Some of these slimes
include dripping goo, heat sensitive slime, oblek, kinetic sand, erupting
slime, and more! |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Slime Science |
During the slime science course
students will learn about the science and various ingredients it takes to
make the slimes each day, as well as creating their own! Some of these slimes
include dripping goo, heat sensitive slime, oblek, kinetic sand, erupting
slime, and more! |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Molly Hoefler |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Summer Olympics Fitness and Fun |
Go for the gold in this fun,
active, and creative class! Students will participate in a variety of outdoor
games and sports, including track and field events, obstacle courses, and
student-created games! This is a great way for kids to get some time playing
outside with friends and trying new ways to get active. Students should wear
sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and sneakers. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Erin Burtnyk |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Summer Olympics Fitness and Fun |
Go for the gold in this fun,
active, and creative class! Students will participate in a variety of outdoor
games and sports, including track and field events, obstacle courses, and
student-created games! This is a great way for kids to get some time playing
outside with friends and trying new ways to get active. Students should wear
sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and sneakers |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Erin Burtnyk |
| 3, 4, 5 |
Survivor- the Ultimate Gym
Adventure |
Similar to the TV show series,
Survivor, students will be grouped in "tribes"and be taught how to
use cooperation and critical thinking skills to complete adventure
challenges. Tribes will apply survival skills while using scooters, ropes,
stepping stones to conquer obstacles and earn immunity or risk behind left
behind. Bring your imagination and your positive attitude to our island for
the Ultimate Adventure!
|
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Amy Smith and Jessilyn Smith |
| 3, 4 |
Tips and Tricks with Engineering |
In this course students will
develop their STEM skills. They will perform various projects on electronic
snap circuits as well as build a mini school bus that will drive on its own
depending on how the student builds it. Students will enjoy working with other
members of class on these hands-on projects as well as gaining a further
understanding of how electricity works. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Adelina Baka |
| 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Art History For Kids Part 1 |
Have fun learning about history
and culture through art! We will explore prehistoric art, ancient Egyptian
art, Greek and Roman art, and Islamic art. Projects include cave drawing,
sculpture, mosaics, jewelry making and more. Enjoy learning about different
cultures and make some fun art!
|
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Lambert-Peloquin |
| 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Art History for Kids-Part 2 |
Have fun learning about history
and culture through art! We will explore South American art, Native American
art, African Art, European Art and Contemporary Art. Projects include
pottery, weaving and beadwork, tribal masks, impressionist painting, and printmaking. Enjoy learning about different cultures and
make some fun art! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Lambert-Peloquin |
| 4 |
Camp Read S'more |
The purpose of this Reading
Enrichment “Camp” is to help students complete their summer reading. This
could be for a student that struggles with comprehending what they read or
students that love to read! Students will be able to complete one summer reading
assignment during the week. This will also help students with executive
functioning skills in organizing a plan to complete summer reading. Students
will be assigned a chapter to read at home everyday and participate in “book
club” discussions about what they read to better understand the content.
Students will also have fun participating in small activities each day to
make reading fun and engaging. Students will design a desk tent to get cozy
in while listening to the story be read to them, there will be opportunities
for students to read out loud to their peers in smaller groups, they will
follow step by step directions to make a book snack trail mix, and they will
design their own bookmark that they will be able to keep! After each read
aloud, students will also practice summarizing chapters/taking notes.
Students will complete this by either handwriting, typing, or using speech to
text to complete their chapter summaries. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Wilson |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Cricut Creators |
Cricut is a smart cutting
machine that helps you create designs, and make them come to life on paper
and vinyl! In this class, students will learn to how to use the Cricut
software on their iPads, and then make them come to life! Once designs are
created, throughout the week, we will create cut outs on card stock paper,
print out vinyl stickers, and design iron on vinyl pieces that we can iron
onto an object of their choice! Students will have the opportunity to be
creative, while learning to use a new tool! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Carly Williams & Mollie Jasper |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ecosystem Investigations |
Interested in the environment
and like the outdoors? This is your class!
Students will use their local environment to explore! Students will be outside collecting data on
their local ecosystems using environmental science tools and then assessing
their data to draw conclusions about the health of their local ecosystems!
Each day students will be exploring a different part of the ecosystem: soil,
water, tree diversity and animal diversity.
Students will spend half of their class time outside making various
observations and collecting data. We
will then come back to the classroom to discuss what our data means. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Girardi |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ecosystem Investigations |
Interested in the environment
and like the outdoors? This is your class!
Students will use their local environment to explore! Students will be outside collecting data on
their local ecosystems using environmental science tools and then assessing
their data to draw conclusions about the health of their local ecosystems!
Each day students will be exploring a different part of the ecosystem: soil,
water, tree diversity and animal diversity.
Students will spend half of their class time outside making various
observations and collecting data. We
will then come back to the classroom to discuss what our data means. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Girardi |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Exercise Your Mind |
The simple idea that your brain
is like a muscle is proven to have profound impact on learning! We will enjoy
a range of activities such as creating obstacle courses, memory games, and
building activities. Student's will engage in a hands-on approach to understand
new STEM concepts and SEL strategies to help them in their school and home
environments! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Stephanie Martin, Lisa Drobinski |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Gymnasium of Mind |
The kids will exercise their
mind while playing fun brain games such as team quiz, trivia, crossword
puzzles, riddles, Sudoku games, jigsaw puzzles, word problems, cards, chess
and other games that rely on logic, math, word and visuospatial skills and hence
are great ways to increase brainpower. These types of games require multiple
cognitive abilities, which challenges their brain and improves processing
speed and memory.
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July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Hand Knitting, Macrame and other
Handmade Crafts |
Do you love making things by
hand? If you answered yes, this class is for you. You will learn hand
knitting stitches, how to macrame and tie-dye and make a final project to
take home. Some examples of what you
may create are a scarf, small blanket, small rug, tie-dye t-shirt or bag or
other project. No prior experience needed. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kylian Kelly |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Happy Artists |
In this class students will
experiment with different paint mediums ( such as watercolor and acrylic
paint) and different surfaces (canvas, paper and everyday objects). Get ready
to unleash your inner artist! Happy painting! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jess Zeyger |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Harry Potter and the Enchanters |
Welcome to Harry Potter and the
Enchanters, a program for kids who want
to learn about mental health and
have a love for the Harry Potter series written by
J.K. Rowling. Throughout the Harry
Potter books and movie series, the main
character Harry Potter expresses
negative emotions and identifies tools along the
way to help him manage those
feelings. This program will allow children to learn
about mental health, identify tools
and coping skills to help manage fears and
worries, challenge negative thoughts
and identify positive thinking, and explore
hopes and dreams for the future. The
program will also include fun activities such
as sorting kids in their own
Hogwarts house, creating wands, and participating in
team building exercises.
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July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Harry Potter and the Enchanters |
Welcome to Harry Potter and the
Enchanters, a program for kids who want
to learn about mental health and
have a love for the Harry Potter series written by
J.K. Rowling. Throughout the Harry
Potter books and movie series, the main
character Harry Potter expresses
negative emotions and identifies tools along the
way to help him manage those
feelings. This program will allow children to learn
about mental health, identify tools
and coping skills to help manage fears and
worries, challenge negative thoughts
and identify positive thinking, and explore
hopes and dreams for the future. The
program will also include fun activities such
as sorting kids in their own
Hogwarts house, creating wands, and participating in
team building exercises.
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July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services |
| 4, 5, 6 |
Knitting |
In this fun class students will
be introduced to the fiber arts with a focus on learning how to use yarn to knit. Students will explore a variety of knitting
techniques including traditional knitting using 2 knitting needles, circle
loom knitting, and finger knitting. We
will also explore other ways to use yarn such as making pom-poms. No experience is required for this
class. However, if students have
previous knitting experience they are welcome to join and work on projects
and possibly learn some new techniques. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Bolt |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
American Red Cross
Babysitting/Mother's Helper |
Learn the Knowledge & Skills
to SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY give care for children & infants including
leadership skills, how to play with children, starting a baby-sitting
business, & basic First Aid. Please note that there is an $17.00 cost
included in this registration price for the Red Cross handbook. There is a
$10.00 fee, payable the first day of the course for the Red Cross
Certification. Only students in grades 6,7,8 are eligible to receive the Red
Cross Certification. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Deborah Troio |
| 5 |
Camp Read S'more |
The purpose of this Reading
Enrichment “Camp” is to help students complete their summer reading. This
could be for a student that struggles with comprehending what they read or
students that love to read! Students will be able to complete one summer reading
assignment during the week. This will also help students with executive
functioning skills in organizing a plan to complete summer reading. Students
will be assigned a chapter to read at home everyday and participate in “book
club” discussions about what they read to better understand the content.
Students will also have fun participating in small activities each day to
make reading fun and engaging. Students will design a desk tent to get cozy
in while listening to the story be read to them, there will be opportunities
for students to read out loud to their peers in smaller groups, they will
follow step by step directions to make a book snack trail mix, and they will
design their own bookmark that they will be able to keep! After each read
aloud, students will also practice summarizing chapters/taking notes.
Students will complete this by either handwriting, typing, or using speech to
text to complete their chapter summaries. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jennifer Wilson |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ceramics |
In this hands-on class students
will explore sculpture with clay!
Students will learn basic hand building techniques- wedging, slab,
pinch pots, and paint with food safe glaze.
Students will be introduced to a sculpture project the first 3 days
and glaze the final. All projects will
be available for pick up the week after class ends. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Deirdre Kunar |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ceramics |
In this hands-on class students
will explore sculpture with clay!
Students will learn basic hand building techniques- wedging, slab,
pinch pots, and paint with food safe glaze.
Students will be introduced to a sculpture project the first 3 days
and glaze the final. All projects will
be available for pick up the week after class ends. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Deirdre Kunar |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Chess Camp for Experienced
Players |
Students who already know the
basics of chess can improve their skills and learn new strategies. This class
is taught by Mr. O'Brien who supervises the Oak Middle School Chess Club |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Daniel O'Brien |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Chess Camp for Experienced
Players |
Students who already know the
basics of chess can improve their skills and learn new strategies. This class
is taught by Mr. O'Brien who supervises the Oak Middle School Chess Club |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Daniel O'Brien |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Chess Without Stress |
The course inspires the students
to think out of the box and to share their logical evaluation regarding chess
game to their peers. It will educate kids how to look beyond obvious rather
than just playing action/ reactionary game. We learn and practice various
chess traps and patterns recognition, solve tactics logically and take memory
tests. The students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and
auditory activities as we integrate dynamic elements such as videos, puzzles,
games, and fun workouts within and outside the class. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Kavita Bhatia |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Craftapalooza |
Calling all crafters and
art-enthusiasts! Come spend the week with us at Craftapalooza, where we will
utilize different art mediums to help children express their innermost
artist! Students will use paper, paint, beads, recycled and natural materials
and more to think outside the box and create unique crafts and art projects. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Dr. Seuss in Plaster and
Plush |
Did you know that Dr. Seuss’s
real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel and that he grew up in Springfield, MA?
Come learn about Theodor Geisel the person, artist, and author while creating
art in the spirit of Seuss! Inspired by his work and cultivating their own
creativity, students will create whimsical animals in the form of plaster
sculptures and hand-stitched felt toys. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Chad Gray |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
FRANCE: Cuisine, Culture, and
Communication |
Calling all foodies! Come learn
about, bake, and EAT classic French desserts with us! We will make éclairs,
tarte aux pommes, palmiers, and crêpes while exploring French language and
culture through crafts, blogs, and authentic media. Students are asked to
bring a container and small lunch/cooler bag with ice pack to bring home
baked items. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Heather Leger |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Get Your Game On! |
Life is more fun when you play
games, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do! Students will spend the
week competing in various “game shows” with fellow classmates, including
“Wheel of Fortune,” “The Floor is Lava,” “Family Feud” and “Jeopardy.” In addition,
students will have access to a variety of board games, and even work together
to create their own! At the end of the week, each student will get to take
home their custom-made board game to enjoy for years to come. |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Harness the Power of the
Sun! |
Let's harness the power of the
sun by making solar ovens! In this course you will learn the physics of heat
transfer, radiation, insulation and the green-house effect! Students will also practice using the
scientific method by testing and redesigning the solar ovens for maximum
efficiency.
Students will use everyday materials to make their own solar ovens and see
how effective they are at cooking! |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Hannah and Patrick Collins |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Harness the Power of the
Sun! |
Let's harness the power of the
sun by making solar ovens! In this course you will learn the physics of heat
transfer, radiation, insulation and the green-house effect! Students will also practice using the
scientific method by testing and redesigning the solar ovens for maximum
efficiency.
Students will use everyday materials to make their own solar ovens and see
how effective they are at cooking! |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Hannah and Patrick Collins |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Interior Design Basics |
Do you like watching HGTV? Are
you interested in adding some new pizazz to your bedroom, or trying out
Pinterest projects? In this class, students will explore the elements of home
design, how colors work together, and why interior design matters! We’ll also
create vision boards for design challenges and dream homes. Each day,
students will do a new craft/project to decorate a space at home! Throughout
the fun, we'll brush up on a few real-world math skills (budgeting,
measurements, scale drawings). |
July 17-20 |
12:00-3:00 |
Sinead Slabine |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Introduction to Crochet |
Students will learn the basic
crochet stitches. They will use this skill to make a basic stuffed animal
(amigurumi) that they then get to take home with them. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Chris Besaw |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Meet the Artist |
Break out your paint brushes and
get ready to create your own masterpieces! Students will have a chance to
discover their inner artist by exploring different painting techniques and
mediums. Each artist will be given guidance and suggestions while they work
to create unique paintings using watercolor and acrylic paints. At the end of the week, students will get
to show off their talents in a gallery-style display. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Minute to Wint it |
Minute to Win It is all about
the challenge! You will be put to the test each and every day, to see if are
able to beat the clock and complete the challenge. Your teammate and you will
practice and compete in different challenges throughout the week that will
test your perseverance and creativity.
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June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Robin Arena |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Sportscenter for Kids |
Do you love sports? Have you
ever dreamed of being on TV? Come learn the basics of sports broadcasting and
journalism! We will research and write about professional athletes, teams or
sports in general and practice telling these stories. We will use our iPads to create videos like
the ones you see on ESPN Sportscenter. |
July 10-13 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ryan Morgera |
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
We like to move it, move it! |
Let’s get moving! We will spend
the week doing activities geared towards keeping your mind and body active,
while having lots of fun! Students will compete in a series of “Minute to Win
It” games, relay races, obstacle courses, classic yard games, ping pong
matches and more. |
June 26-29 |
12:00-3:00 |
Ashley Prescott + Gillian Hohne |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Captivating Canvases |
In this class older artists will
explore different paint mediums and surfaces, unlocking their inner
artist. This class is student-led and
designed for older artists to create masterpieces that reflect their own interests. Each masterpiece may take more than one
day. |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Jess Zeyger |
| 6, 7, 8 |
Printmaking Mania |
Print blocks, stamps, and cards
– oh my! Printmaking is an ancient form of art that is just as fun today as
it was thousands of years ago. Students will experiment with both Soft-Kut
and linoleum print-blocks. Students will learn how to carve, ink, and print
their ideas using a variety of colors and on various types of papers. As a
bonus, students will bring home their print block and can re-create and print
again in the future at home!
*Students will be using sharp carving tools* |
July 24-27 |
12:00-3:00 |
Chad Gray |
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