SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP 2020 - Pre-K - 2 Program July 6 - July 31, 2020 Fun, Learn, Create, Explore!
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Fairfield Public Schools
SUMMER
ADVENTURES
CAMP 2020
Fun, Learn, Create, Explore!
Pre-K - 2 Program
July 6 - July 31, 2020
Summer Adventures Camp 2020
A PreK-2 Program
July 6, 2020– July 31, 2020
Grades PreK-2
Location: McKinley Elementary School
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Safety Town
Location: Stratfield Elementary School
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Table of Contents
General Information............................................................................... 1-2
PreK through Grade 2 ............................................................................ 3-8
Safety Town ...............................................................................................9
Tuition ......................................................................................................10
Summer Adventures Camp Registration Form ........................................11
Registration Information
Registration opens on February 1, 2020
Mail-in your registration or come to the Instructional Office at the
Fairfield Public Schools Education Center
501 Kings Highway East, 2nd Floor
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-255-8372
PLEASE MAKE SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP
CHECKS PAYABLE TO the Fairfield Public Schools
No cash please
1
PreK Summer Adventures Camp is for students entering
Kindergarten in August 2020
Safety Town is for students entering
Kindergarten in August 2020
K-2 Summer Adventures Camp is for students who have
completed grades K, 1 and 2
Scheduling:
Summer Adventures Camp will run two sessions: Session I — July 6 — July 17 and Session II — July 20 — July 31. Students
can attend the Summer Adventures Camp for two weeks or four weeks. Courses will run for 1 hour. As you complete the
registration form, be sure to schedule at least six courses for each session in the event that some courses close due to mini-
mum/maximum enrollment requirements. The Instructional Office will use this information to develop your child’s sched-
ule. Schedules will be mailed to your home in early June. At registration, please be sure to include any material fees as indi-
cated in the brochure. Course and material fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration.
Please make check payable to the Fairfield Public Schools. No cash please.
Locations:
Summer Adventures Camp will be located at two school sites. The PreK-2 Summer Adventures Camp will be held at McKin-
ley Elementary School. Safety Town will be held at Stratfield Elementary School. Start times for Summer Adventures Camp
and Safety Town have been staggered in consideration of drop-off at two locations.
Time:
The PreK-2 camp hours are 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the Safety Town hours are 9:00 a.m.— 12:30 p.m.
Snack:
There will be a designated snack time for all students. Each student is asked to bring his/her own snack and beverage to the
camp. We ask that you refrain from sending any nuts or nut-based snacks in consideration to those students with nut aller-
gies. Snacks will not be available for purchase.
Inquiries:
If you have any questions or need assistance with planning your child’s program, please feel free to contact the Instructional
Office at 203-255-8372.
Medical Notice: If your child has a significant medical condition or should require any medication, either prescription or over
the counter, while participating in camp, please contact the Public Health Nursing office at 203-256-3150, Monday—Friday
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for further assistance.
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be given through June 1, 2020. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
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Art (Grades PreK, K, 1, 2)
Explore the Art of Painting
This class is perfect for young painters who love to explore.
(Grades K, 1, 2) We will use neon and metallic paint to create drip art with
Color Adventures in Art & Model Magic squirt bottles on clay flower pots. We’ll even paint t-shirts
If you love art and Model Magic clay, then join the class! and create ‘one-of-a-kind’ canvas bags…perfect for your
Make your very own drawings using markers, pastels, color next trip to the grocery store. This class invites students to
sticks, and water color pencils. We will create favorite ani- see their world in a new way—like using a magnifying glass
mals such as kitties, puppies, dinosaurs, caterpillars, all to examine a flower up close...then painting it Big, like the
made from art materials and model magic clay. We will also artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Make a painting, then cut it up?
make colorful Model Magic pottery! Join the fun! Sure! We will create tropical scenes from scraps of painted
Teacher — Helen Cihi paper to explore how artists use texture. Make a painting
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. look good enough to eat? We’ll use paint that is thick like
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. frosting! Our cupcakes and ice cream cones will stick out
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. from the canvas. We’ll explore how to use shading to make
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. painted objects look real. The real lesson in this class? If
Course Code — A02
you use your imagination, the possibilities are endless.
Teacher — Bonnie Bello
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 am. — 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Course Code — A04
Materials Fee: $5.00
(Grades K, 1, 2)
Global Adventures with Clay
Students will explore a variety of ceramic techniques in
sculpting the human head, the human body and animals.
Connections will be made to several cultures around the
world. South American, Mexican, Native American, African
and Asian cultures will be explored. (Grades 1, 2)
Teacher — Eric Erff Jewelry Making
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Shine bright like a diamond! Explore the art of jewelry de-
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. signing and making using special crystals and weaving tech-
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. niques that will make anyone say “WOW”! Students will
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. learn how to weave friendship bracelets, create various
Course Code — A03
styles of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. This class is
Materials Fee: $10.00
perfect for anyone with an eye for design.
Course Code — A01 Teacher — Clare Stafstrom
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Course Code — F01
Materials Fee: $10.00
** Maximum 10 students per class
3
Literacy (Grades PreK, K, 1, 2)
(Grades PreK, K, 1, 2) Super Heroes 101
Alphabet Art Adventures Are you “Faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than
Let’s take an adventure through the alphabet! We will read a locomotive? Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound?”
great stories and make fun projects that incorporate the Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s YOU, getting
letters of the alphabet. We will talk about the letter and the to know Spiderman, Superman, Batman, and the Green Lan-
sound that it makes along with completing fun activities that tern!! In super heroes 101 we will explore the positive things
go along with the letters. famous super heroes stand for through crafts, play and sto-
Teacher — Paige Adamsky ries. We will discuss how you can be positive like a superhe-
Session I only 8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. ro in your own lives. So grab your cape for an exciting hour
9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. long exploration into the lives of your favorite heroes.
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Teacher — Alexandra Doyle
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Course Code—R05 Course Code — R04
Materials Fee: $5.00
(Grades PreK, K, 1, 2)
Welcome to Princess 101
Welcome to Princess 101: during your stay you will be able to
explore famous princesses by; making their stories come
alive, doing arts and crafts and other magical and creative
activities. You will also learn how princesses recognize team- (Grades 1, 2)
work, bravery, friendship and celebrating differences just to The Story Workshop
name a few. Grab your tiara and come join your fellow prin- Students will listen to selected picture book stories read
cesses on a journey through the enchanted world of Princess aloud. Each book selected has beautiful collage artwork that
101! also tells the story through images. We will have interactive
Teacher — Alexandra Doyle discussions on story elements as well as the art of collage to
Session I or Session II 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. build understanding. Each story has a collage craft that goes
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. with the story. Students will also have the opportunity to
Course Code — R02 work on a free choice project across the week using a collec-
Materials Fee: $5.00 tion of new picture books.
Teacher—Deanna Behpour
Session II only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Course Code — R10
Materials Fee: $5.00
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Literacy (Grades K, 1, 2)
(Grades K, 1, 2) Story Book S.T.E.A.M.
Digital Story Books Come and join the fun as we use favorite storybooks to
Do you wish your stories would come to life? Well now they inspire creativity, problem solving, and collaboration
can with digital story telling! First, we will plan and create fic- through a variety of S.T.E.A.M. (Steam, Technology, Engi-
tion stories then edit and revise them to perfection. We will neering, Arts, Mathematics) activities. Each class will begin
then move to the computers to begin the story telling magic. with a story to set the stage for the challenge of the day
Everyone will type their story and make digital pictures. At the and students will participate in hands-on experiences using
end of the course you will bring your story home on a CD to a variety of tools and materials. Students will design the
show off your hard work with your family and friends! strongest house for the Three Little Pigs, build a bed high
Teachers — Monica Gibbs/Maura Mozealous enough for the Pigeon and work together to help the
Session I only zookeeper feed the animals to name a few!
Monica Gibbs 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Teacher — Stephanie Ehret
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
Maura Mozealous 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Course Code — R07 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Materials Fee: $5.00 Course Code — R03
Materials Fee: $10.00
(Grades PK, K, 1, 2)
(Grades 1, 2) Amazing Adventures in Picture Books
Reader’s Theater Dive underwater and swim with a friendly shark! Blow
Reader’s Theater offers an entertaining, engaging, and perfor- through the air on a crazy journey with a tiny seed! Crawl
mance based means of acting, improving fluency and enhancing up a tall flower with a tiny, determined inch worm! These
comprehension. Students will practice reading aloud from a are just a few of the wonderfully, fun adventures we will
script as a whole class, in pairs, as individual characters, and embark on in Amazing Adventures in Picture Books! In this
finally as a group performance. The focus is on reading the text class, we will read various picture books, from a variety of
with expressive voices and gestures. No memorization is need- authors. Students will create their own daily art projects
ed as scripts are held by the readers. Character crowns are de- and also participate in group discussion that will correlate
signed by the reader and used as costumes in each weekly per- with the different picture books we read. Through the use
formance. If you love acting and are searching for a way to of our classroom Smartboard, students will be able to ex-
make reading fun and joyful (and a bit dramatic), then this is the plore a bit deeper into several topics and authors. Are you
class for you. ready to take this amazing adventure??
Teacher — Lisa Friedrichs Teacher—Harley Ventura
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Course Code—R09 Course Code—R11
** Maximum 7 students per class
5
Science (Grades 1, 2)
Inventors Adventure
(Grades K, 1, 2) Do you know a mini inventor? This class is developed
Do You Want to Be a Scientist? through Makers Faire, which is all about having a day of
This “science for kids” course will offer fun, creative fun through tinkering, exploration and innova-
hands-on science experiments using everyday tion. Build a catapult one day and a marble run the next.
materials in a safe, kid friendly environment. Design your own board game or a plastic cup blaster.
Children will participate in age-appropriate activities that will Each day will provide an opportunity to collaborate, de-
spark their interest and curiosity. They will also learn fun facts sign and create.
and compile their own lab book to share their excitement and Teacher — Haley Turner
achievements with family and friends! Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 am.
Teacher — Caroline Naspo 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Course Code — S08
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Materials Fee: $5.00
Course Code — S01
Materials Fee: $10.00
(Grades K, 1, 2)
S.T.E.A.M. Adventures
Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engi-
neering, the Arts and Mathematics. This course will allow students to
work as “engineers” and think, build, create, modify and reflect. The
activities in this class will include having the students build with various (Grades K, 1, 2)
materials such as popsicle sticks or Legos, forces and motion experi- Lego Builders
ments, designing a maze or obstacle course and coding activities. Are you ready for a lego adventure? This class is designed
Teacher — Jayme Weyel
to have a perfect mixture of fun and learning, using
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
LEGO® vehicles. Students will have the opportunity to
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. explore new adventures, learn the basic concepts of phys-
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. ics and discover their hidden talents as they design, build
Course Code — S10 and test their own creations. Every day there will be a
different vehicle to build and test.
Teacher — Cara McConnell
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9 :30 am.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Course Code — S09
** Maximum 10 students per class
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Science (Grades PreK, K)
Circus Fun
(Grades K, 1, 2) Students will explore the world of
Happy Gardens, Happy Bugs the circus. These age appropriate
Happy Gardens, Happy Bugs begins your student’s adventure in the activities will emphasize growth in
science of gardening and its relationship to the life cycle of plants fitness and movement skills through circus themed fun and
and that of insects and also other animals, as well as skills to main-
non-competitive activities and games. Using music, juggling
tain their own mini garden.
Teacher — Mary Corcoran
scarves, balloons, hula hoops, balance beams, bean bags
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. and more, the gymnasium will become our adventure land
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. into fitness and the circus world.
Course Code — S11 Teacher — Tina Bengermino
Materials Fee: $10.00 Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Course Code — H01
(Grades K, 1, 2)
Olympic Fitness
Students will have fun
and improve their fitness
while participating in
(Grades K, 1, 2) Olympic sport themed
What’s Inside Science? individual, partner and small group challenges and games.
Start an adventure by exploring parts of the Classes will be introduced to Olympic sports events, Olym-
human body—digestive, skeletal, and circulatory pic trivia and basic physical skills related to volleyball, ten-
systems—as well as what’s inside plants, and nis, gymnastics, hockey, track and field.
what’s inside chemistry! We’ll solve a mystery Teacher — Tina Bengermino
using fingerprints, photos, and genetic traits. Session I or Session II 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
The students will also dissect seeds, flowers and 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
an owl pellet. Course Code — H02
Teacher — Mary Corcoran
Session I or Session II 10:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. (Grades K, 1, 2)
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Minute To Win It - indoor party games
Course Code — S12 Students will compete against the clock and each other in individu-
Materials Fee: $10.00 al and team events/games. Events may include: cone ring toss,
bean bag throw, cup stack, lego build challenge, balloon ping
Wellness pong, basketball foul shots, twister competition, hunt the thimble,
(Grades PreK, K, 1, 2) cup wall stack, stuff a sock, nutstacker, and lava flow obstacle
Ballet and Crafts for Everyone! course. Some creation of game pieces may be incorporated into
Come explore the art and grace of the events (ping pong paddles, bean bags, cup decoration, and
ballet class! Students will learn the joy rope rings)
of movement, how to dance together Teacher — Michael Friedrichs
and will make art to go with each Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
dance! Dancer’s will create arts and 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
crafts such as wands, tiaras, jewelry boxes and drawings to go along 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
with their dancing! We will read stories about dance, perform fun 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
dance games and learn all about performing. The last class will be a Course Code — A05
Ballet Showcase where parents are invited to sit in and watch their
child perform for the last fifteen minutes of class. You can wear a
leotard and slippers or clothing/shoes that are comfortable and easy
to move in. Hair can be tied back or in a bun.
Teacher — Julianne Warfield
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Course Code — B01
Materials Fee: $10.00
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Wellness (Grades PreK, K, 1, 2)
(Grades PreK, K, 1, 2) Kids Yoga
Sing and Dance Namaste friends! Explore
Do you like the music from the 1950’s; and discover your mind and
60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s? Well body through - fun-filled
you can learn to sing and dance to the ways in Kids Yoga. Students
music during those decades. We’ll go will use animated poses
from Elvis to the Beatles; Styx, U2, Backstreet Boys to Pentato- and basic stretching exercises to promote strength, flexibil-
nix and many other groups and singers in between! Some pre- ity, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visual-
dominant dance styles from each decade will be learned as ization techniques will teach kids how to focus, relax and
well Come join this fun filled class! stimulate their imagination and help release energy in a fun,
Teacher — Lorraine Fiero safe, environment. Using calming music and themes (the
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m.— 9:30 a.m. beach, a day at the zoo) students will retell stories through
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. different poses.
10:30 a.m.— 11:30 a.m. Teacher — Jackie Bakhash
11:30 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. Session I only 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Course Code — W01 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Course Code — Y01
(Grades K, 1, 2)
Zumba
Zumba is for everybody! We take
(Grades PreK, K, 1, 2)
the “work” out of workout during
Games, Games, Games
our dance fitness party. Once the
Do you enjoy playing games with others? Do you enjoy
Latin and World rhythms take over,
hands on activities? Come join this class for some interac-
you will see why Zumba fitness classes are often called exercise
tive, hands on, building and game based fun in the class-
in disguise. Zumba combines all elements of fitness — cardio,
room. We will spend our time creating and playing games
balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of
with a variety of materials such as pattern blocks, LEGOS,
fun each time you enter a class.
bean bags, playing cards, board games and more. Using vari-
Teacher — Lindsay Staley
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. ous materials, this class will incorporate some math based
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. games as well as some traditional fun group games for eve-
10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. ryone to enjoy. At the end of the session, students will bring
11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. home a personal game board they have made to play and
Course Code — H03 share with you.
Teacher — Christine Alix
Session I only 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
(Grades K, 1, 2) 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Puzzles and Games 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
If you love puzzles and games, then this is the class for you. 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
During this class, students will have the opportunity to explore Course Code — H06
Materials Fee: $5.00
different types of puzzles, including jigsaw puzzles and “brain
teasers,” while learning to play different types of board games
and thinking games. This class will really teach your child to
think critically, take turns and have fun!
Teacher — Michelle Bostley
Session I or Session II 8:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Course Code — H05
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAFETY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
ENTERING KINDERGARTEN
Safety Town 2020
Bike Lessons — using helmets
and traffic safety rules
Pedestrians — crossing the
street, looking both ways, signs
Time: & stoplights
9:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Playground Safety —swings,
slides, courtesy and taking turns
Location:
Fire Prevention — calling 911,
Stratfield Elementary School
“Stop, Drop and Roll”
Police — Meet Officer Friendly
Registration Fee:
$140 for the one-week Ambulance — when to get help,
inside tour of an ambulance
program
Bus Safety — take a ride on a
school bus
If your child has a significant medical condition or should require any medication, either prescription or over the counter,
while participating in Safety Town, please contact the Public Health Nursing office at 203-256-3150, Monday - Friday between
8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for further assistance.
Child’s Name: ______________ School Attending Kindergarten: _________
Date of Birth: ____________Age: _____________ Gender: ________
Parent/Guardian: ______________________________Phone: _______
Mailing Address: __________________________________________
I will contact the Public Health Nursing office if my child has a significant medical condition
or should require medication.
Preferred Week — Check One
July 6 — 10 July 13 — 17 July 20 — 24
Please make check payable to the Fairfield Public Schools
**No cash please **No refunds after June 1, 2020
Please return to: Frank Arnone, Director of Innovation, Curriculum & Programs PK-12
Fairfield Public Schools, 501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825 - 203-255-8372
9Fairfield Public Schools
Summer Adventures Camp 2020 Rates
4 Hours 4 Hours
2 Weeks 4 Weeks
Resident $300.00 $500.00
Non-Resident $400.00 $600.00
* Rates available for families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Please call 203-255-8372
for more information.
In the event a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire registration fee will
be returned to those students enrolled in the cancelled course. If a student withdraws from a
course prior to June 1, 2020, the tuition fee will be refunded. No refunds will be considered
after June 1, 2020. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
Students who are receiving special education and related services may be eligible for Extended
School Year Services. If eligible, a recommendation for specific services will be discussed at the
Annual Review meeting for each child receiving special education and related services. Stu-
dents enrolled in both Extended School Year and Summer Adventures Camp schedules are sub-
ject to change based on PPT decision.
10SUMMER ADVENTURES CAMP
2020 REGISTRATION FORM
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Last:_________________________________________First:________________________________________
School:__________________________________ Phone # :____________________________________
2019-2020 Grade:____________ Gender: (circle) M F _____________Date of Birth:_____________
Age as of July 1, 2020:______
My child will be attending Summer Adventures Camp for: (circle) 2-weeks or 4-weeks
SESSION I (July 6th – July 17th)
Course Code Time Slot Course Title
SESSION II (July 20th – July 31st)
Course Code Time Slot Course Title
Tuition:
2-Week Summer Adventures Camp program ($300.00) __________
4-Week Summer Adventures Camp program ($500.00) __________
Tuition Subtotal __________
Materials Fees: (See course descriptions and __________
list fees for each course) __________
__________
Materials Fee Subtotal __________
Total __________
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