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Summer Camp 2008

Classes Grades 1 -3 Top

Math Courses

1 Early Adventures in Algebra

2 Math Through Art

3 Money Madness

4 What time is it?

5 Gee! Gee! Geometry and
Analogies

6 Computation Challenge is Fun NEW

7 Complex Problems and Games NEW

Humanities Courses

1 Clay Creations

2 Fairy Tales and Castles

3 Meet Your Ancestors

Humanities Courses (continued)

4 All Around Town

5 Medieval Times - An Introduction

6 Beginning Drawing NEW

7 Investigate Reporting NEW

Science Courses

1 Wishy Washy Weather

2 Up, Up and Away...Let's Explore Space

3 Cowabunga

4 Hiking on Taxonomy Trail

5 Invention Convention

6 Aspiring Vets NEW

7 Going Inside the Human Brain NEW

 

Math Courses

1 Early Adventures in Algebra (EEM01)

Algebra already! That's right! This course will provide a foundation in early algebraic thinking. Students will take part in engaging games and challenges, solve for unknowns, conquer the concepts of equality and inequality, and be able to analyze mathematical problems using algebraic symbols.

2 Math Through Art (EEM02)

Discover the relationship between math and everyday art. Explore how ancient mathematicians and modern artists express themselves through art. You will design projects that give you new ways to see, think and imagine. This is a hands-on course where you will create your own art using the mathematical skills of ancient scholars.

3 Money Madness (EEM03)

Become an expert at counting and handling money.  This course will introduce students to the value of money.  They will be able to find out how much things cost, find exact amounts, and make change.  The classroom will transform itself into a booming business where students become consumers and cashiers.

4 What time is it? (EEM04)

Get ready to travel into different time zones.  Discover what time it is at different places on our Earth.  Students will learn about seconds, minutes, hours, time intervals and telling time.  Have fun creating your own book of time by documenting events in your daily life.

5 Gee! Gee! Geometry and Analogies (EEM05)

This study of shapes and designs enables you to see the world's patterns and order in new and creative ways.  Analogies teach order in relationship comparisons.  You will use geoboards to learn geometry through manipulation, improving visual thinking, spatial reasoning and problem-solving strategies.  Design 3-D figures and create shapes and patterns from any imaginable materials.  Spaghetti curves, pretzel rectangles, prisms, gum drop pyramids and more will have you gobbling up math.

6 Computation Challenge is Fun (EEM06) NEW

Do you want a boost in your calculating creations? Difficult problems and involved games will keep young minds challenged as students use fractions and multiplication to arrive at solutions. This is the fun and easy way to get ahead in the world of numbers.

7 Complex Problems and Games (EEM07) NEW

When problems require more than one step, solving them can be very tricky. Students carefully work through multi-step problems provided by the instructor and also create their own. After that, they solve challenging logic games involving cards and dice.
(Grades 2 and 3 only.)

Humanities Courses

1 Clay Creations (EEH02)

Be creative and learn the fun of working with clay.  Children will enjoy making useful objects from clay while developing their fine motor skills.  They will be guided in step by step instructions to create bugs, dogs, bowls and much more.  This course will develop the child's interest and enhance their talent in the art of clay creations.  (Materials Fee:  $30)

2 Fairy Tales and Castles (EEH01)

Put on your seatbelts and be prepared to take an imaginary trip on the Fairy Tale Express!  Students will demonstrate their understanding of fairy tales with imaginative literature.  Hands-on and creative activities have students learning about comparing and contrasting, writers' style, characters, new vocabulary, and moral values.  When the Fairy Tale Express finally reaches the castle, students will use their imaginations to create their own fairy tale.

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3 Meet Your Ancestors (EEH03)

Pull out your suitcases and get ready to pack!  Students will take a trip to the continent of their ancestors.  As they travel to different continents, students will learn all about the continents and the people there.  Get ready to map out your entire trip while writing daily journal entries of your travels and discoveries.

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4 All Around Town (EEH04)

Imagine having a town of your very own!  In this course, students will create their very own imaginary town.  They will be responsible for deciding on local businesses, street placements, and schools.  Students will even have to elect a town mayor!  Daily activities will incorporate reading, writing, math, and map skills.

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5 Medieval Times - An Introduction (EEH05)

Have fun as you explore one of the most fascinating times in our history.  Learn about life of a serf, and the difficult struggle of a squire to become a knight.  Build your own catapult and siege a castle.  Activities will include life in a monastery, a medieval banquet, and designing an original coat of arms.

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6 Beginning Drawing (EEH06) NEW

Basic elements of line, tone, composition, and perspective; exploration of traditional and experimental media and materials; students will investigate still life, landscape, life drawings, portraiture, and abstraction.

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7 Investigative Reporting (EEH07) NEW

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of a great reporter? In this fun and exciting class, students will develop reports that employ their researching, observing, and writing skills. They will then become the reporters, capturing the "scoop" in words. Students will gain knowledge and experience while identifying topics of interest. They will structure a newspaper story, investigated the details and create.

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Science Courses

1 Wishy Washy Weather (EES01)

This course takes a closer look at the fascinating world of weather. Students will learn about the "hows" and "whys" of tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. They will also be able to identify the many instruments used to determine these kinds of weather, as well as the five day forecast. Prepare to discover how forecasting is done and use this knowledge to predict the weather. Students will participate in hands-on activities such as making rain and lightning.
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2 Up, Up and Away...Let's Explore Space (EES03)

Hop aboard a space craft!  Come and learn the mysteries of outer space as you race through the solar system.  In this course, students will learn about planets, asteroids, comets, and meteors.  Students will gather galactic facts as they research and write reports.  When these space explorers finally land, they will interview and learn about various astronauts.

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3 Cowabunga (EES04)

Look out below!  In this course, volcanoes are actually brought to life.  Students will take an imaginary trip to Hawaii on a quest to reach a volcano peak.  Throughout their travels, students are challenged to create myths, uncover volcano vocabulary, and research various volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands.  Students will keep track of their daily events and travel in Lava Logs.  Model volcanoes will be built and will finally erupt at the luau.

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4 Hiking on Taxonomy Trail (EES05)

Enjoy a hike on taxonomy trail.  Students will be introduced to the world of taxonomic classification.  This course takes a close look at the internal and external characteristics of animals and plants.  Students will be fascinated as they learn about the anatomy of snails.  They will take part in experiments while they observe and record snail behavior.

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5 Invention Convention (EES06)

Who invented the light bulb?  How about the chocolate chip cookie or the little tip at the end of the shoelace? Strange as it my seem, there was once a time when none of these existed.  New inventions are created every day.  Could the next important one be your invention?  If you think so, then come join the Invention Convention.  You will learn about history's greatest inventions and have the opportunity to invent your own.  Our class culminates in an Invention Fair, open to family and friends.

6 Aspiring Vets (EES07) NEW

Junior veterinarians classify and compare animals and decipher their unique behaviors and characteristics. Students will examine animals' connections with other living things and their environment through interactive projects.

7 Going Inside the Human Brain (EES08) NEW

Young neurologists go inside the brain to analyze its systems and understand its connection to the rest of the body. Activities to include mapping the brain, experiment with senses and the brain, and using interactive Web tools to investigate the brain.