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Summer 2013

Summer Youth Camps

Academic camps for students entering grades 1 - 12
Two-week format, mornings and afternoons
All camps run for ten half-day sessions

JULY 8 - 19, 2013

 
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Literacy LabAdventures in reading, writing, experimenting, and summer fun focusing on helpful skills for young learners. (AM) 1 Drawing, Painting, and Sculpting Pop-Up BooksCreate drawings and paintings that will become part of a simple pop-up book. (PM) 4 to 6
Drama DabblersAn enriched learning experience using drama as the writing genre of choice. (AM) 2 to 3 RocketryLearn the principles of how rockets work as well as how to design and build model rockets. (AM) 7 to 9
Camping Trip ChroniclesCampers will bring the outdoors inside as we swap stories and sing our songs around the "campfire." (PM) 2 to 3 Tales and Trails of Treasure HuntingHunt for caches, design containers, and discover more about the many types of treasure hunts that await the challenger. (AM) 7 to 9
KidventionsHands-on activities will challenge campers to plan, build, and test their inventive ideas. (AM) 4 to 6 RoboticsSpend the afternoon in our Engineering Lab, beginning with a classroom lesson, followed by hands on lab activities. (PM) 7 to 9
Detective Diaries: Forensic Files EditionExperience different elements of the mystery genre and incorporate them into detective fiction, all while trying to solve a two week "whodunit." (PM) 4 to 6 High School Writers Workshop A true writing workshop in which writers create and share their writing. Explore the craft and process of writing. (AM) 9 to 12
Clay and Sculptural CreationsDiscover the world of three dimensional art. Explore sculptural form working with a variety of materials. (AM) 4 to 6 World of MathOpen the door to hidden patterns, brain teasers, and more in this camp that offers math enrichment and SAT review for a range of abilities and interests. (PM)9 to 12

Extended care option available mornings beginning at 8 AM and afternoons until 5:30 PM M-Th and 5:00 PM Fridays..

Busing is available if you work at Air Products.
If using Air Products busing, campers must be scheduled for both AM and PM camp.

To arrange either service, please call 610-285-5058 after you have registered online or mark it on the mail-in registration form.