Summer Brochure - Village Presbyterian Church

Moose
On
The
Loose!
2016
at
Village
Church
Summer adventures ages 2 years - 6th grade
Village Church members, current Preschool, KDO, Day Care families:
February 29, 2016 8:00 a.m. - noon
(Enrollment numbers handed out at 7:00 a.m.)
Community registration:
March 7, 2016 8:00 a.m. - noon
(Enrollment numbers handed out at 7:00 a.m.)
913-262-4200
Summer Offerings
Creations by Kids Summer Camp: Starting June 6, Ages 4, 5, 6 and
Pg. 4-9
completed grades K - 6
All Creations by Kids classes are staffed by degreed teachers.
Classrooms will be on the first and second floors at the
67th and Mission Road facility. Best entry door is on the south
end by the playground. Call Director Debbie Smith with
any questions: 913-671-2379
Kid’s Day Out: Wednesdays for 6 weeks starting June 8, Ages 2 - 8
Pg. 3
9:30-2:30. Call Director Marjean Lindquist with any
questions: 913-671-2322
Music Camp:
June 6 - 10, completed grades K-5
See insert
This camp is run and directed by the Village Church Music
or call
Department. Call Director Jenny Hull with any questions:
Jenny Hull
913-671-2385. Camp is held Monday through Friday 12:30-3:30
in Friendship Hall with a Friday evening dinner/performance.
Vacation Bible School: July 18 – 22, completed grades K - 5 and
Pg. 10
Preschool (age 3 years by 9/1/15) thru Pre-K
Morning session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$15 per child, ($30 family max)
Heartland’s TRAVELING Day Camp: July 25 - July 29, completed grades K - 6
Pg. 11
Heartland staff comes to us at Southminster Presbyterian
Church, 63rd and Roe Ave!
Week-long, all day camp… Fun, Food, Friends!
Heartland Presbyterian Center Overnight Camp (Parkville, Missouri):
Pg. 3
Completed grades 2 - 12, camp dates June - mid August
To register: call the camp directly at 816-891-1078
or view online at www.HeartlandCenter.org
Summer camp payment is due in full by May 1, 2016. Any class registration
after May 1st will require full payment at time of registration in order
to hold your child’s camp spot.
Refunds requested after April 15 will depend on the availability to fill
the camp spot you are canceling. Thank you!
Village Presbyterian Church · 6641 Mission Rd · 913-262-4200 · www.villagepres.org
Kid’s Day Out
Moose on the Loose!
in
KDO
Come have a KDO adventure!
Join us and find out what fun
awaits you and your friends this
summer.
Our program is for children
ages 2 to 8 years old.
We offer 6 Wednesdays of fun
at Village Church from
June 8 - July 13, 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.
We have a creative staff whose goal is to plan an awesome day for
your children with a special theme each week. Children will enjoy
a wide variety of arts and crafts, music, storytelling, water play,
outdoor fun, and even exotic animals, while making new friends.
The cost for Kid’s Day Out for children 2 years old is $175, and for
ages 3 to 8 is $165. Everyone gets a t-shirt! Any questions? Please
contact the Child Care office: Marjean Lindquist at 913-671-2322 or
Pam Southerland at 913-671-2352.
Heartland
Presbyterian Center
Heartland Presbyterian Center,
Parkville, Missouri, offers overnight
camping and day camp activities for
children having completed grades
2 - 12. Activities include
swimming, horseback riding, crafts,
games, Bible study, and campfires.
Heartland Center is dedicated to building relationships and impacting
lives in a Christ-centered environment.
“We exist because we firmly believe that God changes
lives through our Christ-centered programs.”
The brochures for registration and information are available in the
Children and Family Ministry Office at Village Church. Contact the
camp directly at 816-891-1078 or online www.HeartlandCenter.org.
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Creations by Kids: Village Summer Camp
CbK offers summer enrichment as well as creative play! Camps will be for
children ages 4, 5, and 6 years old and those who have just completed grades
K - 6. Most camps are scheduled in weekly classes with morning and
afternoon sessions. Morning classes are 9:00-12:00, and afternoon classes
are from 12:30-3:30. Schedule exceptions include camp 6C/D which is
10:00-3:00 and 4-day camps. “Before care” is from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and will
cost $5.00 per day. If a child is enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions in the week, a supervised lunch space is provided. The cost is $85.00
per class (unless noted in brochure) and includes a t-shirt.
AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 1 · June 6-10
1A– Mini Chef Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Enjoy reading books and creating snacks while building on science and math skills. Chefs will
make a cookbook to take home, visit the Village Church Kitchen, and have lunch with Chef Emily!
(Debbie Spurlin and Megan Evans)
1AA– Jumping Jacks Sports Camp (4 days —$68)
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
Athletes will learn great stretches and exercises while jogging,
playing basketball, soccer, and baseball. “Wet and Wild” day
held on Friday! (Julie Hauber and Kayla van Thullenar)
1B– Science Sampler Completed Gr. K, 1
Join us and learn about the cool things we can do with science. We
will experiment, play, and eat! Students will go home with their very
own recipe book. (Anita Felzke and Gina Felzke)
1C– Literacy Camp! Completed Gr. 2, 3, 4
Calling all readers and writers! Join the fun as we discover new and
classic reads, embark on storytelling, play literacy games, act out favorite stories, and write our
own future award-winning book! Fieldtrip to meet local authors.
(Mollie O’Donnell and Mary Grace Poskin)
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
1E– Over on the Island Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Who’s lurking in the deep blue sea? Travel to Hawaii with us
through books, crafts, snacks, and adventures. Aloha!
(Debbie Spurlin and Megan Evans)
1EE– Kids in the Garden (4 days—$68)
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
Dig in the dirt, plant, and have snacks from the garden. Students
incorporate science, math, literature, and art. You’ll “dig it!”
(Julie Hauber and Elizabeth Young)
1F– Penguins on Parade Completed Gr. K, 1
Who doesn’t love these black and white waddling birds? This is a
chance to learn all about penguins. We’ll be making some “black
and white” crafts, conducting experiments, visiting penguins,
and writing about these fun birds! (Anita Felzke and Gina Felzke)
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The Rock
Slinger
and His
Greatest Hit
Music Camp is June 6-10
for children who have
completed grades K-5.
Monday through Friday
12:30-3:30
in Friendship Hall with a
Friday evening
dinner/performance.
Run and directed by the
Village Church
Music Department,
REGISTER with Jenny Hull,
913.671.2385
AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 2 · June 13-17
2A– Mini Chef Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Enjoy reading books and creating snacks while building on science
and math skills. Chefs will make a cookbook to take home, visit
the Village Church Kitchen, and have lunch with Chef Emily!
(Debbie Spurlin and Megan Evans)
2AA– Zoo Crew (4 days —$68) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
Do you like animals? Join our zoo crew for this fun-packed week
learning about zoo animals. We will have a special animal guest
on Wednesday! (Julie Hauber and Mary Grace Poskin)
2B– Who’s at the Zoo? Completed Gr. K
Brush up on your animal trivia and join us for a
week full of animal fun! Books, games, art, and
more. Friday is our “Wet and Wild” Day!
(Sue McGinness and Kathryn McGinness)
2C– Sewing with Mary Completed Gr. 1, 2
In this camp we will start with basic instructions
for sewing and needlepoint. Campers will go home
with handmade projects! (Mary van Thullenar,
Kayla van Thullenar, and Elizabeth Young)
2D– Pirate Maps Completed Gr. 1, 2, 3
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
Ahoy, crew! Arrr you ready to learn about maps?
Come look for treasures over hills and mountains
and through rivers and valleys. Will you travel
north or south? Come learn map skills in this
“pirate ship class” with your fellow mateys!
(Anita Felzke and Gina Felzke)
2E– ABC Safari Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Learn pre-reading skills as we hunt letters and animals on our safari. We will be using our
imaginations and creativity. Join us for fun with letters. (Debbie Spurlin and Megan Evans)
2EE– Ramps and Pathways (4 days—$68) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
If you think the words children and physics don’t go together, join us in this camp as we build
with ramps to explore the concepts of force and motion. Fun with science!
(Anita Menke and Aislinn Menke)
2F– Nature in Kansas City Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
We will observe and learn about our local, natural
surroundings that God has created for our enjoyment
and protection. We will expand our knowledge and
exercise our bodies through Yoga and Brain Gym.
(Cindy O’Reilly and Mary Grace Poskin)
2G– Moose Math and Lemonade
Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5
Campers will have a fun and engaging week learning the
4 Ps: Product, Place, Price, and Promotion. Lemonade
stand, math facts, and money fun all week - Cha-Ching!
(Anita Felzke and Gina Felzke)
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AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 3 · June 20-24
3A– Kids in the Garden Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Dig in the dirt, plant, and have snacks from the garden.
Students incorporate science, math, literature, and art.
You’ll “dig it!” (Debbie Spurlin with Megan Evans)
3AA– Creations by Kids (4 days—$68)
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
Explore your creative spirit with paint, clay, glue, and more.
Our focus is on the process of art where the actual experience
is more important than the finished product. Artists will host
a “Gallery Showing” on Friday. (Julie Hauber and teen)
3B– We All Scream for Ice Cream! Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
Children will graph favorite ice cream flavors and learn about measurements while making their
own ice cream. On a walking field trip to The Village, we will learn about money and the cost of
ingredients. A tasty way to learn math! (Jill Kirkland and Mary Grace Poskin)
3C– Sewing with Mary Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
In this camp, we will start with basic instructions for sewing and needlepoint. Campers will go
home with handmade projects! (Mary van Thullenar, Kayla van Thullenar, and Elizabeth Young)
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
3E– A Camping We will Go Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Campers will experience nature right here at Village Church. Using our imaginations, we will go
on a rock hunt, learn about bugs, and read nature books in a tent. (Debbie Spurlin, Megan Evans)
3EE– Action 1-2-3 (4 days—$68) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
Nurture your child’s creativity while building confidence, concentration, and communication
skills in this delightful class. Mark your calendars for a short production on Friday afternoon.
(Anita Menke and Aislinn Menke)
3F- Monet and Me Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
Artists Claude Monet, Jim Dine, Vincent Van Gogh, Keith Haring, and Deborah Butterfield will
inspire campers as we paint, draw, and make sculpture. Please bring an oversized shirt to wear
as a smock. (Melissa Terryberry and Mary Grace Poskin)
3G – Kindness Starts with Me! Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
How can a simple act of kindness change the world? Come learn how and be a part of it!
Campers will spend much of their time carrying out random acts of kindness in the community
and serving others. Join in! Pass it on! (Mollie O’Donnell and Elizabeth Young)
Our summer staff will pack fun, creativity, and enrichment into these activities.
Stacey ElAttar brings a wealth of creativity and enthusiasm to the summer program. Stacey is a Village
Preschool teacher and is our Snacks with Stacey nutritionist.
Anita Felzke taught second grade for 30+ years in the Olathe School District, retiring in 2013. She loves
learning and laughing right along-side the students. Anita enjoys traveling, reading, and working with animals.
Julie Hauber has taught for 31 years, 25 years in early childhood and the last 11 years as a part of Village
Church Preschool! She enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors walking, golfing, and gardening.
Jenny Hull works at the Village Church Child and Family Development Center, is a music specialist at our
Village Preschool, and directs the Village Church Morning Stars music program. She loves crafting and family!
Jill Kirkland is a retired kindergarten teacher and is a first year Village Church preschool teacher. She is a
mother to one of our preschoolers and enjoys spending time with her family.
Stephanie Leiserowitz taught preschool for 21 years, and for the past 10 years has been at Village in the
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Extended Day program. She enjoys gardening as well as volunteering with Paws for Freedom.
AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 4 · June 27 - July 1
4A– Stepping up to Kindergarten Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
In this camp we will focus on skills needed for a GREAT start to Kindergarten. Join us as we
learn through games, stories, cooking, and play! This is sure to be a fun time.
(Stephanie Leiserowitz and teen)
4AA– Cowpoke (4 days—$68) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
It is Rootin’ Tootin’ cowpoke week! Calling all cowgirls and cowboys
to join us for some Wild West fun. We’ll bring the ranch to Village
Church with a real saddle, steer roping experience, and more!
(Julie Hauber and Kayla van Thullenar)
4B– M&M’s, Music and Movement Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
Spend a week experimenting with sounds and instruments during this
camp of music and fun! (Renee Reimer and Elizabeth Young)
4C– Art Exploration Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
Students will create a sculpture, a silly Cubist paper bag head, a
glue batik, and a self portrait handprint piece. Please bring an oversized shirt to wear as a smock, and a pair of nylon pantyhose.
Melissa Terryberry and Mary Grace Poskin)
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
4E– I Spy Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Secret Agents will solve mysteries using hands-on activities. Agents will sharpen their observation
skills on an alphabet hunt, find I Spy colors, and conduct a scavenger hunt.
(Sue McGinness and Kathryn McGinness)
4EE– I Spy (4 days—$68) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6 (M T TH F)
See 4E above (Julie Hauber and Elizabeth Young)
4F– Healthy Eating = Healthy Children Completed Grades K, 1, 2
Campers will study the Food Pyramid and learn how to make healthy
snack choices. We will expand our knowledge and exercise our bodies
through Yoga and Brain Gym. (Cindy O’Reilly and Mary Grace Poskin)
4G– Cooking 101 Completed Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
Spend a week learning some fun cooking skills and recipes. Come
hungry and ready to get creative with food. (Renee Reimer and teen)
Sue McGinness has a master’s degree in special education and has taught at Village for 7 years. She and her
husband have 2 children, both of whom attended Village Preschool. Sue enjoys reading, music, and travel.
Anita Menke has a bachelor’s in elementary education and theatre arts as well as a master’s in curriculum
and instruction. During her 3 years at Village, she has witnessed the wonder and excitement of children.
Mollie O’Donnell is a first year Village Preschool teacher with our 3's class. She enjoys reading, road trips
with her family, and volunteering.
Cindy O’Reilly has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education and has taught for 22 years. The past 9
years she has been a reading specialist for K-5th. She and her husband Joe have 4 grown sons.
Renee Reimer is a second year Village Preschool teacher with our 3s class. She is a recent graduate of Bethel
College and enjoys music and art.
Debbie Spurlin has taught at Village Church Preschool for 27 years and was one of the first Creations by Kids
teachers 12 years ago. Debbie is thrilled to be working with her daughter this year!
Melissa Terryberry is a full time high school art educator. She has 2 children and enjoys crafting in her
spare time. Learning about Geocaching is inspiration for a fun, summer family vacation.
Mary van Thullenar is a Village Preschool teacher with our 3 and 4 year olds. She has taught summer
camp for the last 4 years. Mary enjoys teaching children how to move and be healthy.
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AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 5 · July 5-8*
*4 day week, T-F
5A– Wee Wizards (4 days—$68) (T W TH F)
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Preschool scientists will discover the world of dinosaurs,
volcanoes, and more in this fun-packed morning of experiments
and projects. It’ll be out of this world!
(Julie Hauber and teen)
5B– On the Loose with Dr. Seuss
(4 days—$68) (T W TH F)
Completed K, 1, 2
The children will enjoy practicing reading
while playing rhyming games and creating
art projects. Join us for fun adventures
with the Cat in the Hat!
(Renee Reimer and teen)
5C– Tournament of Board Games (4 days—$68) (T W TH F) Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
Children will use their brains to play a variety of table, board, and card games. Outside,
campers can stretch their arms and legs playing different yard and playground games. Campers
will also have opportunities to invent and create their own games using different recycled
materials to take home and share. Come join us for a fun week - let the games begin!
(Mary van Thullenar and Kayla van Thullenar)
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
5E– Creations by Kids (4 days—$68) (T W TH F)
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Explore your creative spirit with paint, clay, glue, and
more. Our focus is on the process of art where the
actual experience is more important than the finished
product. Artists will host a “Gallery Showing” on
Friday.
(Renee Reimer and teen)
5F– Summer Olympics (4 days—$68) (T W TH F)
Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
We will explore the history of the
Olympics and learn about the exciting summer
events taking place during the 2016 Olympics in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We will expand our
knowledge and exercise our bodies through Yoga
and Brain Gym.
(Cindy O’Reilly and teen)
5G– Drawing (4 days—$68) (T W TH F)
Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
Learn how to use value to create a realistic
portrait, work with a grid to create an accurate
drawing, make a cool op-art perspective line
piece, and find out what the heck a Zentangle is!
Please bring an oversized shirt to wear as a smock.
(Melissa Terryberry and teen)
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AM Classes 9:00-12:00
WEEK 6 · July 11-15
6A– Block City Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Help us build our city at Village Church. We will use different building materials to create
structures. A special visitor will bring big trucks for show-and-tell as our class learns about
community workers. (Mary van Thullenar and Kayla van Thullenar)
6AA– Story time with Julie (4 days—$68) (M T TH F) Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Fun with literature! Children are naturally creative and eager to learn. Author/illustrator Eric
Carle knows that. Eric’s animal themes will spark our creativity! (Julie Hauber and teen)
6B– 1-2-3 Action Completed Gr. K, 1, 2
Spark your child’s imagination and creative spirit with music and drama. We will find their
hidden talents! Mark your calendar for our production on Friday afternoon. Performance will be
on the stage in our outdoor classroom. (Jenny Hull and teen)
6C/D– Mission is Possible 10:00-3:00* $135
Completed Gr. 3, 4, 5, 6
Children can learn to serve. Volunteers of the
church will visit with us about serving others.
During the week, campers will also have
opportunities to travel and do outreach
ministry. Bring a friend! We can make a
difference.
(*This camp is 10:00-3:00 and costs $135)
(Stacey ElAttar and Allie ElAttar)
PM Classes 12:30-3:30
6E– Around the World with Music
Preschool ages 4, 5, 6
Sing native songs from different countries as we visit and
explore their cultures, dress, and foods. With a little
dancing, this will be a musical journey not to miss!
(Jenny Hull and teen)
6F– LEGOs K-1! Completed Gr. K, 1
Discover how to construct sound Lego structures: bases, corners, and roofs. We’ll be creative
beyond the kit instructions. (Sue McGinnis and Kathryn McGinness)
6G– LEGOs 2-3! Completed Gr. 2, 3
Discover how to construct sound Lego structures:
bases, corners, and roofs. We’ll be creative beyond
the kit instructions. (Mary van Thullenar and teen)
6H– LEGOs 4-6! Completed Gr. 4, 5, 6
Discover how to construct sound Lego structures:
bases, corners, and roofs. We’ll be creative beyond
the kit instructions.
(Julie Hauber and teen)
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Vacation Bible School - Surf Shack!
At Surf Shack VBS, kids have fun being kids as they explore the Bible,
make new friends, sing songs, and learn how to catch the wave of
God’s amazing love! Your child will “surf” through life with God and
others. This 2016 VBS includes Catch-the-Wave Music, Discovery
Dunes Science, Craft Hut Art Creations, delicious snacks at Shack
Snacks, games at Recreation Station, and presentation of mission
opportunities at Beach Ball Mission! VBS surfers of all ages will learn
that God gives them the wisdom and love to step out in faith as Jesus
works through them —whether
they’re at school, playing with
friends, or helping out at home.
This VBS week will make a lasting
impact on surfers, so grab your
sunglasses and beach towel and
head to Surf Shack!
Parents are invited to a closing
celebration: Friday at 11:45 a.m.
in Friendship Hall.
VBS July 18-22
9:00 am - 12:00 noon,
$15 per child ($30 family max)
For preschool* children (*age 3 by last September 1, 2015) through children
who have completed grade 5.
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Heartland’s TRAVELING Day Camp week!! K-6th
Staff from Heartland Camp will meet us
at Southminster Presbyterian Church,
63rd and Roe Ave, and will bring a
unique blend of outdoor and
congregational ministries. It’s for kids
who have completed grades K-6.
Heartland staff will bring art supplies,
curriculum resources, game equipment,
and stories with activities. The curriculum is Christ-centered and activity
based, which encourages hands-on learning.
The strength of Heartland’s TRAVELING Day Camp is people! The teams are
comprised of young adults who are selected for their work ethic, Christian
commitment, and love of children. The Heartland staff is trained to lead
Bible studies, worship, singing, & crafts, as well as wild, zany recreation.
Christian camps are uniquely capable of impacting lives for Jesus Christ.
This week can serve as a life-changing
experience in your child’s faith
development. Our counselors invest
in your kids
and model
what it
means to
live a life
for the
Lord.
Camp is Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 8:30-4:30. Drop off and pick up is
at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 63rd and Roe. Any questions? Please
call the Children and Family Ministry office at 913-671-2355. Cost is $80.
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Village Presbyterian Church
6641 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
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