Camp Harbor Workshop Program

Camp Harbor is pleased to offer an exciting Workshop Program to those campers who want to keep their academic momentum going, receive an extra boost to improve skills, or that extra challenge to move ahead. Harbor offers its workshop program as a supplement to the Camp Harbor program or as a program on its own. This is an exciting option for boys and girls interested in concentrating on or developing a particular skill or interest that they might not be able to pursue during the regular school year. Workshops participants may elect to join the camp program upon completion of their classes or return home. Students enrolled in Camp Harbor will be taken to their workshops at the appropriate time and will return to their camp group at the end of class. The workshop classes, in combination with the Camp Harbor program, are optional and available at an additional charge. Please note that only students enrolled in the five-day camp program may participate in the workshop program. All workshops meet daily, Monday through Friday, for one hour. Some workshops require a two-week commitment. Campers may enroll in as many workshops as they would like, as long as there is no scheduling conflict. A mid morning snack is provided to all morning workshop participants.

*Please note that there are no make-up days and that a course that is under-enrolled may be cancelled.

Schedule Changes: Should a student wish to make a change in his/her workshop schedule after May 29, 2015, space must be available in the desired workshop for the change to occur. No refunds for schedule changes or missed workshops will be given after May 29, 2015.

Enrollment Fee: All Camp Harbor Programs require that a $50 registration fee accompany each camper’s/student’s enrollment agreement. This amount is a processing charge and is non-refundable. In addition, there is a $25 per week deposit for each week that you register your child for camp and workshops. This deposit will only be applied towards the camp tuition for the week in which the deposit is made and is non-refundable after March 16, 2015. Please note that these charges apply for each camper/student even if he/she joins the program mid-season.

Camp Harbor Trailblazer ProgramTrailblazer Program

Half day program - available grades 3-8 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm(some will include a recreational swim)

Workshops The Trailblazer program is a half-day program with classes in science, lacrosse, art, and cheerleading. All of our classes will be taught by certified teachers or coaches, and the half-day program may include a recreational swim and a snack. A full course listing with corresponding dates can be found in this booklet. Enrollment is limited. All programs require a $50 registration fee. This amount is a processing charge and is non-refundable. In addition, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required for each week you register your child. Some Harbor trailblazer programs may require payment of an additional materials fee. The materials fees range from $10-$35 depending on the program chosen. This fee helps cover the high cost of quality supplies and transportation. Full payment for all programs is due May 29, 2015.

Materials Fee: Some Camp Harbor workshops and trailblazers may require payment of an additional materials fee. The materials fees range from $10-$35 depending on the program chosen. This fee helps cover the high cost of quality supplies. Materials fees will be listed on your billing and are due with all other Camp & Workshop payments by May 29, 2015. Medical form: A medical form, billing statement and additional program information will be sent to you upon receipt of the completed enrollment agreement.

Please note that all Harbor Workshop and Trailblazers Programs will begin with the week of July 6, 2015, and continue for six weeks through the week of August 10th

Academic Workshops

Students in the Academic Workshops may strengthen and develop their language arts (reading/writing), and math skills in morning classes. Because classes are small (maximum of 6 in the younger groups), there is time for a high degree of interaction between teacher and student, and individual needs can be given even more attention than during the regular school year. The atmosphere is relaxed, and emphasis is on making the learning experience enjoyable. These classes are structured in two-week sessions: the weeks of 7/06 and 7/13, 7/20 and 7/27, 8/03 and 8/10. However, varied activities allow students to attend for any number of weeks without concern for sequence.

Upon receipt of the enrollment agreement, parents requesting academic classes will be sent an Academic Questionnaire in the mail. An information sheet will be sent home by the teachers each Friday to keep parents informed. Academic courses being offered: Language Arts, Mathematics, and Kindergarten Readiness.

Language Arts Grades 1-6Time: 9:10 a.m. Available 7/06 & 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27, and/or 8/03 & 8/10Students focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, phonics and writing skills. The enjoyment of reading and writing will be stressed in this class as students strengthen their skills. Various textbooks, workbooks, games and skill series will be used. The goals of the students enrolled will be taken into consideration when planning the specifics of the curriculum.

Math Grades 1-6Time: 10:30 a.m. Available 7/06 & 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27, and/or 8/03 & 8/10The focus will be on basic skills in addition and subtraction, including problem solving, speed drills, money, geometric shapes (for the younger grades), telling time, skip counting, place value, and basic geometry (for the older grades). Manipulatives, group activities, games and various workbooks will be used. The specific goals of enrolled students will be addressed.

Kindergarten Readiness KindergartenTime: 9:10 a.m. Available 8/03 & 8/10This “fun” class is designed to develop and expand pre-reading and math skills. This will include activities in number and letter recognition and formation, sequencing, counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, simple addition, vowel sounds, name writing, basic geography, and school safety rules.

STEM Program Camp Harbor is proud to introduce our new STEM program. Whether it is in the daily schedule or in our exciting Trailblazer and Workshop programs, Harbor campers will learn how the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math make the world go round.

This program will spark your child’s interest in science with opportunities not typically found in the classroom. Campers will share in the discovery with hands-on experiments and activities designed to encourage critical thinking and promote self-confidence. We have in-depth, thought provoking topics for our older campers (grades 4-8) to dive into and broad introductory topics for our younger campers (grades 1-3) to get their feet wet.

In the next 10 years there will be 9 million new jobs in STEM related fields. The goal of our program is to lay the foundation for your child to become part of the next great generation of innovators to lead us into the future.

*All Stem Trailblazers include a recreational swim*

Earth Science Grades 1-3Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/6In this Trailblazer campers will explore the wonders of Earth Science. Campers will examine extreme weather such as lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes. They will become amateur paleontologists and study fossils. Campers will observe the Earth and its place in our Solar System. Finally, campers will learn about Earth’s active and inactive volcanoes, while studying a volcano’s eruption and its aftermath.

Life Science Grades 1-3Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/13Campers will explore everything the world has to offer in this exciting Trailblazer. They will study the life processes of animals and plants, and how these life forms interact with and adapt to their environment. Campers will learn to classify animals and plants, and then use that information to build a model ecosystem! Week #2

July 14th through July 18th

STEM Program

Physical Science Grades 1-3Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/20In this Trailblazer campers will learn the basics in chemistry, physics, and astronomy in age appropriate activities. Become a forensic scientist and examine a crime scene to solve a camp mystery, learn the foundations of electricity and magnetism, and build your own bottle rocket.

Junior Engineers Grades 4-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/27 How can a building be so tall without falling down? How can a bridge be so long without collapsing? Learn the answers to these questions and more! Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of architecture and city planning as they build model buildings and bridges. The Trailblazer culminates with the design and planning of our model city of “Harborville”.

Green Energy Grades 4-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 8/3Learn about the energy of tomorrow...today! After investigating the positives and negatives of our current energy sources, campers will examine the potential of alternative energy through hands on learning and experimentation. Our campers will build small-scale models of solar panels, windmills and more, as they assess the best possible course of action for our model city, Harborville!

Environmental Science Grades 4-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Available 8/10In this Trailblazer campers will learn how the natural world works, how we interact with our environment, and ultimately how our actions affect the world around us. Campers will engage in hands on experiments that will help us understand how to keep our air and water clean, manage the recycling of our waste, and utilize our natural resources.

STEM Program

Lego WeDo Robotics Grades 4-8Time 9:10 Available 7/13With Lego WeDo’s campers can learn about constructing and operating simple machines. By starting with the basic building blocks that make up all of the machines that surround us in our modern world, campers will learn to build, manipulate, and operate simple machines. From motors and gears to pulley systems and belts campers will learn what makes the world...and a lot of other things...go round.

Computer Programming Grades 4-8Time 10:30 Available 7/13In this Workshop, you’ll learn the language of the machines that revolutionize our world. Learn the basics of coding and computer programming in this beginner level Workshop. You will even build your own computer game! This Workshop is a great way for you to familiarize yourself with technology and work on problem solving skills. No prior experience necessary!

Genetics Grades 4-8Time 11:30 Available 7/20Find out what makes you who you are. Learn the basic principles of genetics and how they relate to your own genetic make up. Campers can study their own family line, and discover the potential advantages of exploring the human genome.

Jurassic Safari Grades 1-3Time 11:30 Available 7/27In this Workshop campers will learn about everyone’s favorite ancient creatures, dinosaurs! Learn about what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. What did they eat? How did they interact with each other? What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? Learn the answers to these questions and more!

Amazon Adventures Grades 1-3Time 11:30 Available 8/3Did you know that although tropical rainforests only cover 6% of land on the planet they makes up almost 80% of all biodiversity on Earth? In this Workshop, campers will take a journey to one of Earth’s most exotic ecosystems, the tropical rainforest. They will learn about the interesting plants and animals that reside in this amazing environment and the future of the tropical rainforest.

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Lacrosse Clinic Grades K-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm (includes snack and a recreational swim)

Boys Lacrosse 7/27Girls Lacrosse 8/3 With a staff made up of college coaches, Varsity level High School coaches, and former and current college players, the team at Eastern Lacrosse has been providing quality instruction for over 25 years. The clinic will stress fundamentals of lacrosse: passing, catching, and ground balls. Each day individual and team instruction will be given, as well as goalie instruction. The rules of the game will be introduced giving players of all levels a fun, educational, and enjoyable experience. Many players from Eastern Lacrosse have gone on to play high school, college and professional lacrosse, including future All-Americans. All campers are required to bring their own equipment. To participate you need the following: stick, helmet, gloves, and shoulder pads. Campers must bring equipment home with them; it may not be left at Camp Harbor overnight.

Cheerleading Clinic Grades 3-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/13(includes snack and a recreational swim)Former cheerleader and current Varsity cheer coach will teach you the latest in cheers and chants, simple stunts, tumbling, and a dance routine suitable for any sport. Sneakers and comfortable, appropriate clothing is a must.

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Things that MOVE IT! Grades 2-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00am -12:30 Available 7/6Join us as we fly, float, chug, ride, scoot and zoom from one adventure to the next! Create Robert West inspired trains, drive cars through paint puddles and float away in a brightly shimmering hot air balloon made with all of your favorite colors. This camp will include a wide variety of art materials and techniques.

Cartoon Creations Grades 2-8Time 11:30am Available 7/13Abrakadoodle’s one-of-a-kind drawing program will introduce young artists to the creative world of cartooning by launching imaginations with spaceships and rockets, bouncing with Balloon People, and dreaming about what animals love. We’ll explore creating cartoon cells and use tin cans to animate our art. We’ll also experiment with stop action animation and Claymation

Fashion Art Camp Grades 2-8Trailblazer Half Day Program 9:00 - 12:30 pm Available 7/20If you’re a fashionista or fashionistor, this camp is SO for you! Learn about famous designers in history, basic elements of fashion design and simple color theory. Create original artwork to display your ideas for clothing, shoes, handbags and more! Play with fabric, embellishments, design boards and of course... walk the runway on our last day of class to show everyone your creative designs!

Frozen Workshop Pre K- KindergartenTime 11:30 Available 7/27Escape from the heat into your favorite movie: Frozen! This fun workshop includes cool art lessons based on the movie. We’ll paint, sculpt, draw, use many different materials and have a whole lot of FUN! We’ll even learn about art and artists along the way!

Music Program

Guitar I Grades 5-8Time 11:30 Available 7/6This workshop is for those who would like to pick up the guitar for the first time! Campers will learn the parts of the guitar, notes, scales, and even some beginner songs! Please Note: Campers must provide their own instruments. Campers must bring instruments to and from camp with them each day; they may not be left over night.

Guitar I Grades 5-8Time 11:30 Available 7/13This workshop is for those who took Guitar I or already have a little experience with the guitar. Campers will learn additional scales, chords and some more songs to jam with their friends! Please Note: Campers must provide their own instruments. Campers must bring instruments to and from camp with them each day; they may not be left over night.

Chorus/Voice Lessons Grades 4-8Time 9:10 Available 8/3In Camp Harbor’s first chorus, campers will learn how to use the instrument with which they were born! Warm ups, scales, and vocal exercises will all be part of this workshop, filling the halls with their beautiful music! This workshop is great for the beginner/shy singer, up to the divas who just want to shine!

Counselor in Training Workshops

The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is an exciting option for teenagers interested in working as camp counselors in the years ahead. CITs are required to participate in the Red Cross Babysitter, CPR and First Aid workshops offered. Although there is no additional charge for these required workshops, the materials fee is still required. These workshops are not limited to those in CIT program. All three workshops are open to campers entering grades 5 through 8 as well.

Babysitter Course (Red Cross) Grades 5-8Time: 9:10 a.m. or 10:30 p.m. Available 7/20Students will learn the responsibilities of being a babysitter, how to handle emergencies and prevent accidents, how to play with children of different ages, how to diaper and dress infants, and how to prepare simple foods. They will also learn how to interview for a job and what to expect from employers. Materials fee: $20

CPR (Infant/Child) Grades 5-8Time: 9:10 a.m. Available 7/27Participants will become familiar with the Emergency Medical Services System, learn how to perform a primary survey and how to respond to a breathing and cardiac emergency in a child and an infant. Students will learn about safety and prevention of childhood injuries. Older students may receive certification. Materials fee: $20

First Aid (Red Cross Community) Grades 5-8Time: 10:30 a.m. Available 7/27After completing this course, participants will be familiar with how to recognize an emergency and care for victims of injuries and sudden illness. Older participants may be able to receive certification. Materials fee: $20

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