summer camp 2014 brochure

Brown School
Summer Camp
2014
Brown School Summer Camp is
Open to the Public!
June 23rd to August 28th
150 CORLAER AVE
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12304
518-370-0366
WWW.BROWNSCHOOL.ORG
Sue Rule
Summer Camp Director
[email protected]
Brown School Summer Camp offers a variety of options that allow students to
explore their interests, make new friends, learn new skills, play and have fun.
Our camp is New York State certified, open to the general public and offers a
safe, engaging environment. There are camp counselors on staff who are
certified in American Red Cross First Response, first aid, CPR, and Epipen
trained.
Camp Options
Nursery/PreK Program is centered around age-appropriate activities for our
youngest campers. Weekly, themed activities encourage campers to socialize
while engaging in fun learning adventures. Students also enjoy riding bikes and
summer splash every day. Early registration is encouraged. Nursery/PreK Camp
runs from 8AM-6PM. Lunch and two snacks are included in the program.
Junior Program is offered to students in grades kindergarten through eighth
grade. Junior program offers a variety of activities that run in one-hour block
intervals throughout the day. These activities include arts and crafts, sports,
music, summer splash, bike riding, Legos, and time in the game room.
Counselors transition students throughout the day to structured activities along
with good old fashioned summer time fun. Junior camp runs from 8AM-6PM.
Lunch and two snacks are included.
PROGRAM HOURS
8:00AM-6:00PM
Brown School Summer Specialty Camps
Lego WeDo Robotics, August 4-8, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 6-8:
Brown School
Summer Camp
seeks to
support the
school’s year
round mission:
To inspire each
student to love
learning while
striving for
academic
excellence.
Using the LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Construction Set, the students are introduced
to simple robotics through building models, attaching sensors and motors, and using a
computer to program the model’s behavior. Some of the robot models include dancing
birds, smart spinner, drumming monkey, hungry alligator, roaring lion, flapping bird, soccer
kicker, soccer goalie, and cheerful fans. Students will also learn about simple engineering
concepts such as pulleys, belts, gears and levels, while having a blast with their creations.
Both beginners and students with some knowledge of LEGO WeDo can take these classes.
Robots are for use by students in class only. The robots are expensive, and students will
not be able to take them home.
Make a Lego Brick Film, August 4-8, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Ages 8-14:
A Brick film is an animated film that uses LEGO® characters and pieces to tell a story. If
you’ve ever wanted to direct your own movies or like making up stories, then this camp is
for you. Using digital cameras, Stop Motion Pro animation software, and video editing
software, you’ll create multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects and
narration. Design your own set with backgrounds, characters, and scenery. The stories are
up to your imagination. This is a great class to take with friends. No experience is
necessary and you can take this class as many times as you like. Students take home a
DVD with their movies at the end of the week.
KidzArt - Little Clowns Carnival Camp, June 23 – 27, 8:30-11:15 am, Ages 4-6:
Little clowns will flip for this opportunity to explore life under the big top through the world of art! This camp is
designed for young artists ages 4 -6. Students will discover, play and learn while improving their drawing and fine
motor skills as they explore clay, paint, collage and more. Squeeze on in – the clown car awaits!
KidzArt - Cirque Des Arts!, July 14 -18, 8:30-11:15 am, Ages 6-12:
Blast off into the world of art – circus style. This unique opportunity will have young clowns under the big top and
join the circus! Trapeze, high wire, dancing elephants, and face painting all are part of the thrill of the KidzArt
Circus. Young artists will develop their skills in drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more during this week long
carnival.
KidzArt Expedition – Jungle Safari: Where Art Goes Wild, August 18-22, 8:30-11:15 am, Ages 6-12:
Animals go wild for some crazy, projects! You’ll find out that pigs can paint and so can you. We’ll get messy as
you explore different art mediums: pastels, acrylics on canvas, bendable sculptures, collage, chalk pastels and
more. If your child likes getting messy and loves art, this experience will be sure to delight all ages!
Circus Theatrics, June 30-July 3, 9:00 am -1:00 pm, Ages 6-13:
Circus Theatrics is back and it's time to get wild - Circus style! Come explore the physical adventure of learning
circus, such as gymnastics, stilt walking, juggling, and more. Together we'll clown our way through the jungle
brush, and hone those newly discovered animal-like reflexes. It's a zoo! It's a jungle! It's Circus on SAFARI!
Soccer Tots, July 7-11, 9:00-11:00 am, Ages 3-5:
The SoccerTots 3-4 year old program focuses on the development of kicking, running control, and dribbling, as
well as listening and following instructions. The program uses a variety of fun games with lots of physical
activities. The curriculum is professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and self
confidence in young children.
Sports Camp, July 7-11, 11:30 am -1:00 pm, Ages 6-13:
Campers will be introduced to soccer, basketball, volleyball and much more. Campers will also get to choose their
favorite physical education games. The curriculum is professionally designed to fine tune motor skills, promote
physical fitness and self confidence in older children.
Camp Little Engineer, July 21-25, 9:00 am -1:00 pm, Ages 4-5:
Sir Isaac Newton never had this much fun! Campers will be immersed into our toy makers workshop as they
construct and take home several different toy projects during the week. Each project will teach an important
physical property.
Sample Projects:
Pocket Rocket, Spongeball Slingshot, Marshmallow Shooter, Snap Circuit Board
In addition:
Campers will learn why certain shapes are so strong.
Camp Jurassic, July 28-August 1, 9:00 am -1:00 pm, Ages 4-6:
Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they are very much alive in Camp Jurassic. Campers learn about a variety of
dinosaurs and their habitats. Rocks, minerals and fossils are studied along with a variety of related projects.
Sample Projects:
Pteonadon Model, Panning for Gems and Minerals, Volcano, And Dinosaur Egg Dig.
In addition:
Campers will work with additional take home projects. Special emphasis is placed on observation,
inference, data collection, and just plain old fun! This is Geology 101!
Camp Grossology, August 11-15, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Ages 6-8:
Campers will discover loads of horribly fantastic experiments! Projects focus on blood, bones and body bits! This
is science with the squishy bits left in it!
Sample Projects:
Bulging Bag of Brains! Simulated Snot! Baby Diaper Dissection! Eyeball Acrobatics!
In addition:
Grossologists will indulge in many other sickening body experiments.
Camp Special Effects, August 18-22, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Ages 9-13:
This is the first camp ever offered by Club Scientific! Newly revised and more exciting than ever, campers
learn the science behind Hollywood's special effects. Activities will demonstrate concepts related to light,
sound, perception, illusion, and model building. Campers will also learn various special effect make-up
techniques working with the same materials used by professional make-up artists to simulate cuts,
bruises, artificial blood, and old age. Is there a future movie director living in your house? This is a camp your
child won't want to miss!
Brown School Music Camp, June 23-27, 8:30-11:30 am, Ages 8 and up:
Brown School Music Camp brings all the experiences and excitement to beginning and proficient musicians. This
camp is designed to help children to develop a life long love of music. Campers will be exposed to singing,
playing instruments, moving to music, creating music and the basics of reading and writing music. Campers will
also have the opportunity to experience music around the world. The camp week will conclude with an exciting
performance where will demonstrate what they have learned. Join Mrs. Salvatore and Mr. Borrello for Brown
School’s Music Department for this fabulous musical adventure.
Summer Literacy Program
Theme varies each week
9:00-11:00
Grades K-2
As students end the school year, it is easy to get caught in the summer slump where learning stops taking place.
Summer literacy sessions run for one week at a time, and are developed as a fun way to help keep kids’ minds
active and practicing the skills they’ve learned during the school year, thus helping them be better prepared for
school in the fall. Students will practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and science skills each week.
See the Summer Literacy Brochure for more information.
Group Tutoring
Tuesday/Thursday
Tuesday/Thursday
Tuesday/Thursday
3:30-4:15
4:30-5:20
5:30-6:20
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-5 (Literacy)
Grades 3-5 (Math)
Research has shown that most students lose an average of one month of school learning over summer vacation
with math computation, reading, and spelling being the areas of greatest loss. Our 16 session tutoring program
offers your child the consistency necessary to maintain learning from the previous year, remediate in areas of
need and prepare for the next school year. Students will work in a small group with a maximum of 3 students per
Brown School teacher
MindUP™ Integration
We are pleased to announce that MindUP™ is an important part of our summer program. Each day we will
practice different techniques to embrace our surroundings and prepare for the time and tasks ahead.
Mindful, focused awareness can increase children’s attention, memory and enjoyment of what they see,
hear and experience. Through the creation of a supportive school/camp community, students are able to
share and exchange ideas and build lasting knowledge of subject and material.