Language, Humanities and Arts Classes
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Stop-Action Animation, Ages 8-10
In this fast paced class, students will create up to 5 stop-motion animated flix! Each day you’ll use a new style of stop-motion. And the last two days we'll even do Lego Animation! It's the ultimate arts and crafts class where students create, direct, and film their movies. No experience is necessary. When and Where [...] -
The Art of Storytelling, Ages 8-11
Whether by the light of the campfire or the glow of the computer screen, humans have always loved to tell stories. Through games, activities, and short writing prompts, students in this course will get a chance to practice the timeless art of storytelling using digital and analog means. In addition to concepts like story structure, [...] -
War and Peace Games – Game Theory, Ages 10-13
Through this course, students will develop a better understanding of war, peace, and game theory through daily, real-world simulations that match student “nation teams” against one another. Students will be challenged to develop solutions to complex problems like wars, treaty collapses, and food shortages and develop problem-solving, collaborative, public-speaking, and negotiating skills. By the end [...] -
Wee STEAMers, Ages 4-5
Welcome to a world of discovery, creativity, and fun at the Wee STEAMers Pre-K Camp, where young minds explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and joyful learning. Campers will create art inspired by science themes, develop problem-solving skills with Bee-Bot robots, tackle LEGO building challenges, and enjoy math-based scavenger hunts, counting songs, and shape activities. With captivating stories, language games, outdoor play, and playful team challenges, this camp fosters creativity, confidence, and a love for learning, all in a nurturing and laughter-filled environment.
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Youngster – 3D Art, Ages 5-7
This class is about hands-on fun and exercising our creativity. Kids will be playing with their food…after making them. They will be making cakes, burgers and other favorite foods using modeling clay. They will make flower arrangements inspired by the artist, Georgia O’Keefe. They will make pop-up cards that Hallmark would be envious of. Finally, the kids will put on a puppet show using puppets they design and create.
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Youngster – Right Brain Mix, Ages 5-7
This class can be taken more than once. There are different themes every week. Yoga – Students will learn various yoga poses taking cues from animals and nature. They will roar, stretch and learn the tools to relax and strengthen their bodies. Country Adventure – Each week, students embark on an imaginary adventure to a [...] -
Youngster – Shoebox Theater, Ages 5-7
This class is part arts and crafts, part drama and whole lot of creativity! Aesop fables and fairy tales will come alive as campers create the shoebox set and paper “puppets”. They will learn the lines for the characters in the story and put 0n a show! The class will discuss character traits where they decide what traits are strengths and which are weaknesses or character flaws. They will discuss sequencing, cause and effect, story elements and the lesson of the story. This shoebox theater will feature stories like:
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Tortoise and the Hare
The Dog and His Bone
The Fox and the Crow
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Rat and the Elephant
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Jack and the Beanstalk
