Dexter Summer Camp: Sci-Tech, Enrichment Camp or Day Camp
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Description
Winning bidder will receive one week of their choice of either the Enrichment Camp, Science and Technology Camp, or Day Camp, good for any camp week this summer beginning June 15 through August 3. Camps are held on the campus of Brookline's Dexter and Southfield Schools, across from Larz Anderson Park. Sci-Tech and Enrichment camps are for students entering grades 5th through 10th in the fall of 2009. Day Camp starts at age 3 and goes through the 6th grade. These are all great camps!! All camps include:
- Bus transportation to/from home (included in tuition)
- Extended day options available at regular price
- The option to extend additional weeks at regular price
- Both Sci-Tech and Enrichment camps host special family Laser Light Show and evening events in Week 4 (July 6-10) and host special family "Art of Science and Magic" Show with a professional magician in Week 6 (July 20-24).
- Link to Sci-Tech is www.sci-tech-camp.org and link to Enrichment camp is www.enrichment-camp.org.
- Enrichment camp features theatre, arts, language and has weekly field trips related to weekly themes.
- Sci-Tech Camp has special events related to weekly themes.
- Located at 20 Newton Street in Brookline, across from Larz Anderson Park
About Sci-Tech Camp:
| Philosophy The Science and Technology Camp, for boys and girls entering grades five through ten, provides rich and stimulating experiences designed to encourage curious minds to embark on a lifelong journey through the wonders of science. Program The Sci-Tech Camp offers basic activities for younger and first-year campers, a choice of more advanced activities for older and repeating campers, and special “Exploration Topics” open to both beginner and repeat campers. For 15 year old campers who are interested in becoming C.I.T.s, Sci-Tech offers a Leadership Training Program. Camper Groups Campers are divided into two major sections by current grade, the Explorers (grades 4, 5, and 6) and the Technicians (grades 7, 8 and 9). These are directed by Group Head Counselors who are teachers. These are split into smaller groups headed by a counselor and an assistant counselor or C.I.T. Facilities The Science and Technology Camp uses the Clay Center, a 5-story multi-purpose facility that includes dining and lecture halls, science and computer labs, a .6 meter Classical Cassegrain telescope under a 24-foot dome, astronomy-themed courtyards, a roof deck with a wind turbine and photovoltaic solar arrays supplementing the building’s electrical power, and an AWS automated weather system. 2009 Sessions Week 1: June 15 — Theme Week To Be Announced Week 2: June 22 — All-Camp Late Stay activities and Overnight on June 25, Science Show at 7:15 pm, parents invited. ROBOT WEEK - dress up as your favorite robot or invent your own. Robots will parade for parents right before the Science Show. Week 3: June 29 — RED-WHITE-BLUE WEEK - games and competitions related to Independence Day. Week 4: July 6 — All-Camp Late Stay activities and Groups 2 and 3 Overnight on July 9, Prismatic Magic LASER Light Show at 7:15 pm, parents invited. SCI-FI WEEK - dress up as your favorite Sci-Fi character, join in games and competitions, but let the Wookiee win! Costumed characters will parade for parents right before the Science Show. Week 5: July 13 — OLYMPICS WEEK - Countries compete in a wide range of fun activities from academics to athletics. Week 6: July 20 — All-Camp Late Stay activities and Groups 4 and 5 Overnight on July 23, Professional "Art and Science of MAGIC" Show at 7:15 pm by professional illusionist Matt Roberts (seen on TV!). All Sci-Tech and Enrichment camp families are invited. HARRY POTTER WEEK - Be "sorted" into various Houses, compete in wizard games, dress up as your favorite Harry Potter movie character or invent your own. Costumed characters will parade for parents right before the Magic Show. Week 7: July 27 — T.I.G.E.R. - "Team Integrated Galactic Exploration Race" - Join in fun games, riddles, races, and scavenger hunts. Week 8: Aug 3 — Theme Week To Be Announced Campers may enroll in Sci-Tech Camp in any combination of single weeks. Camper Schedules Campers will choose their activities and daily schedule in advance by filling out a form on the On-line Registration web site. Most activities run for one-week intervals, so campers may switch activities each week. Over 70 different activities are offered during the course of the summer. Typical Daily Schedule 8:00 a.m. — Arrival, Attendance, Homeroom 8:15 a.m. — Morning meeting 8:30 a.m. — Technology activity periods A and B 10:10 a.m. — Recess and snack 10:30 a.m. — Technology activity periods C and D 12:10 p.m. — Lunch, outdoor recreation 1:00 p.m. — Group meetings or all-camp meeting 1:15 p.m. — Exploration period / Daily choice time 2:15 p.m. — Outdoor activities, free swim, organized games, hobbies 3:00 p.m. — Homeroom; Group meetings 3:20 p.m. — Dismissal, board buses Note: Homeroom time is 10 to 15 minutes of re-grouping between blocks of activity. Campers may play games, work on group projects, socialize, etc. Counselors may use this time for group meetings with their campers, helping campers with projects, etc. Generally, for homeroom time and group meetings, all campers and staff meet in the common room on Level 2, so they have plenty of time to socialize with their peers during those times. During many of the activity periods a camper may mingle with campers of different age groups. Sci-Tech Camp Staff Lead Staff includes experienced science, computer, astronomy, and mathematics teachers. The Counselors and Instructors are made up of responsible high school and college-age counselors who, in addition to demonstrating both enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, serve as positive role models for their campers. Sci-Tech Camp Director: Mr. Bob Phinney, A.B. Harvard; Dexter and Southfield faculty for 29 years; Director of the Clay Center for Science and Technology; Former Director of Camp O-At-Ka, E. Sebago, ME. |
About Enrichment Camp:
Philosophy
The Enrichment Camp, for boys and girls entering grades five through ten, offers campers the opportunity to explore new areas of learning, develop new interests, and strengthen basic skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Program
The camp provides basic activities for younger and first-year campers, a choice of more advanced activities for older and repeating campers, and special “Exploration Topics” open to both beginner and repeat campers. Campers may enroll in Enrichment Camp in any combination of single weeks.
Weeks 4 and 5 Special Activities!
Mandarin Chinese and Yoga will be offered. Limited enrollment. Sign up now!
Week 1: June 15 — PLANES, TRAINS, and AUTOMOBILES WEEK. Adventure Trip to the Museum of Transportaion.
Week 2: June 22 — CHARLES RIVER WEEK. Late Stay and Adventure Trip to Dexter-Southfield's Boat House on the Charles.
Week 3: June 29 — AMERICAN HISTORY WEEK. Adventure Trip to Boston's Freedom Trail.
Week 4: July 6 — ART WEEK. Museum of Fine Arts Adventure Trip. All-Camp Late Stay activities on July 9 and Prismatic Magic LASER Light Show at 7:15 pm, parents invited to attend.
Week 5: July 13 — BOSTON HISTORY WEEK. Adventure Trip to Plimoth Plantation.
Week 6: July 20 — MAGIC WEEK. All-Camp Late Stay on July 23 and Professional "Art and Science of MAGIC" Show at 7:15 pm by professional illusionist Matt Roberts (seen on TV!). All past and present Sci-Tech and Enrichment camp families are invited to attend.
Week 7: July 28 — SPORTS HISTORY WEEK. Adventure Trip to Fenway Park.
Campers may enroll in Enrichment Camp in any combination of single weeks.
Camper Schedules
Campers will choose their activities and daily schedule in advance by filling out a form on the Enrichment web site. Most activities run for one-week intervals, so campers may switch activities each week. Please note that some activities may be preempted by an adventure trip.
Typical Day
8:00 a.m. — Arrival, attendance
8:15 a.m. — Enrichment Activities
9:45 a.m. — Recess and snack
10:00 a.m. — Enrichment Activities
11:30 a.m. — Recall
12:00 p.m. — Lunch
12:30 p.m. — Exploration/Choice Time
1:30 p.m. — Music/Art/Hobbies Activities
2:15 p.m. — Outdoor activities, swim, organized games
3:15 p.m. — Dismissal, board buses
Enrichment Camp Staff
Lead teachers are faculty from Dexter School, Southfield School, and other area schools. Assistant counselors may be college students or older high school students who are excellent role models and students.
Enrichment Director: Mr. Chad Thompson, BA Union College; NAT, CAGS, Simmons; Dexter and Southfield faculty for 10 years; Coordinator of Grades 3 and 4.
Assistant Director: Ms. Lisa Pyne, BA Skidmore; Dexter and Southfield faculty for 14 years; Coordinator of Latin Dept.
Summer Camps at Dexter and Southfield are filled with unique learning experiences, discovery and, most importantly, tons of fun!
Now with Extended Day options!
Philosophy
Week 1 - June 15 Welcome to Dexter Day Camp 2009
Week 2 - June 22 Floor Hockey Week; Group 3 Overnight
Week 3 - June 29 July 4th Celebration
Week 4 - July 6 Group 2 Overnight; Group 1 Stay Day
Week 5 - July 13 Dexter Day Camp Iditarod
Week 6 - July 20 Olympic Week
Week 7 - July 27 Wacky Week; Group 4 Overnight
Week 8 - Aug 3 Carnival Week
The Day Camp program enables each camper to participate in a variety of activities designed to increase confidence in his or her ability to contribute and to succeed. The camp emphasizes the development of individual skills in an atmosphere of fun, adventure, and camaraderie.
2009 Session Schedule
Weekly sessions run from June 15 to August 7.
Each day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Children may be enrolled for any combination of weeks.
Junior Camp
Children who are at least 3 by the previous December 1st and are entering nursery school or kindergarten are placed in the Junior Camp. Children ages 3 and a half through 6 and a half are in this camp. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of the very young camper. The children enjoy crafts, art, shop, nature, music and a daily swimming lesson. In addition, there are regular intervals of supervised free play and a daily rest period.
Middle Camp and Upper Camp
Older campers are grouped primarily by grade level, from current grades K2 through 6. Groups spend most of the day together. Each group develops its own sense of unity, and most campers find that their closest camp friends come from within their group.
Link is http://www.dexter.org/summer
Special Instructions
Standard handling and postage for mailing camp information to be paid by winning bidder.