Summer Camps at St. Anne s School of Annapolis

Summer Camps at St. Anne s School of Annapolis Enrich Annapolis! 2010 Summer programs for the community For Ages 3-14 Exciting Programs This Summer Include: Traditional day camp For campers entering Preschool-8th grade ENGINEERING camps For campers entering Fourth-Eighth Grade Engineering for Girls Beginning Robotics Advanced Robotics What s Special About Us? Reliable traditional camp fun with exciting daily activities Exploration classes for all campers Swimming Field Trips Online Registration Begins February 15 3112 Arundel on the Bay Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410.263.8650

Summer Camps at St. Anne s School of Annapolis Enrich Annapolis! 2010 Summer Programs for the Community This summer St. Anne s School of Annapolis has combined the characteristics of our long-running and well-loved summer camp with a few new additions to offer campers an exciting and varied day camp experience. REGISTRATION Summer camps begin June 14 and end August 6. You can register on-line now at. A $25 deposit is required for each week at the time of registration. Refunds minus your deposit will be made if cancellations occur two weeks prior to the start of cancelled weeks. DISCOUNTS Register before March 15 and receive a 5% discount. Returning campers will receive a 5% discount. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS View our camp website at for answers to the following Frequently Asked Questions: What should my child bring to eat? What should my child bring to camp? What are the drop-off and pick-up routines? What safety routines have been established at camp to assure a safe environment for my child? What is your refund policy for cancelled and switched registrations? What do I do and who do I contact if I need to cancel or add weeks of enrollment? How will I be billed? When is payment due? Where will campers be swimming? For more information on 2010 Summer Camp Programs please contact Ellen Montoya, Summer Camp Director, at EMontoya@

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS CONTENTS Summer Camps at St. Anne s School of Annapolis 2010 Summer Programs Traditional Day Camp Preschool-Eighth Grade Starfish Campers Entering Preschool... 4 Privateers Campers Entering Kindergarten-Third Grade... 6 Explorers Campers Entering Fourth-Eighth Grade... 8 Engineering Camps Engineering for Girls... 12 Beginner Robotics... 13 Advanced Robotics... 13 Before and After Care.................................... 14 I like the personal service and interest in the campers you express and provide. You are doing a great job and we like the challenging options. Explorers Parent My daughter loved all eight weeks of camp. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We had a great overall experience. Starfish Parent My kids loved camp and had a great time. They even enjoyed after care and were happier on the days they could stay until 6. Privateers Parent My son has enjoyed your program every year. He can t wait to attend next summer. He wants to work at the camp when he is high school. Explorers Parent 3

Summer CAMPS Starfish Register on-line at Starfish/Starfish Plus/Starfish Plus All Day Ages: 3-4 The Starfish programs at Camp Annapolis are designed for children ages 3 and 4, who are toilet trained. Starfish will experience exciting, themed activities each week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers will also have an opportunity to participate in Mini-Explorations Stations. Each week of camp will feature a different half-hour Mini-Exploration Station. All Starfish Plus and Starfish Plus All Day campers will attend the Mini-Exploration Station in small groups on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Mini-Exploration Stations are guided by St. Anne s School of Annapolis staff and community professionals. To register for camp, please see out on-line registration at Starfish meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. FEES: $110 (Week 4: $88) Starfish Plus meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. FEES: $175 (Week 4: $140) Starfish Plus All Day meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m., with before and after care available. FEES: $225 (Week 4: $180) Daily Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:45 Circle Time 9:45-11:45 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities (water play on Fridays) 11:45-12:30 lunch Time (Starfish and Starfish Plus dismissed at 12:30, after eating lunch) 12:30-1:30 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 1:30-2:30 Quiet Time/ Nap Time 2:30-3:00 Circle Time 3:00 Dismissal Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:45 Circle Time 9:45-11:45 Mini-Exploration Stations, Outdoor Play, Theme Activities 11:45-12:30 lunch Time (Starfish Plus dismissed at 12:30, after eating lunch) 12:30-1:30 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 1:30-2:30 Quiet Time/ Nap Time 2:30-3:00 Circle Time 3:00 Dismissal 4

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS Starfish Starfish Camp Dates and Themes Week 1 June 14-18 Mini-Olympics track, field events and tumbling Enjoy a week of physical activity and friendly competition. Mini-Exploration Station: Mini Musicians On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on musical exploration for small children. Week 2 June 21-25 Butterfly World and Insect Nation Investigate beautiful butterflies and interesting insects this week at camp. Mini-Exploration Station: Tiny Tot Tumbling On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on tumbling and gymnastics for small children. Week 3 June 28-July 2 Circus, Circus Show your spirit and prepare for a Fourth of July themed parade and circus at the end of the week. Mini Exploration Station: Creative Movement for Active Tots On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on using their imagination to explore basic dance and music concepts. Week 4 July 6-9 Chemistry Magic (Short Week) Make your own ice cream, send off film canister rockets, and much more while you enjoy investigating the magic of chemistry. Mini-Exploration Station: Mini-Chef On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on making healthy snacks. Week 5 July 12-16 Up, Up and Away Hold on tight! This week at camp explore airplanes, rockets and other flying objects. Mini-Exploration Station: Creative Movement for Active Tots On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on using their imagination to explore basic dance and music concepts. Week 6 July 19-23 Camp Rock Get into the groove, dance, sing and celebrate to music all week long. Mini-Exploration Station: Mini Musicians On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on musical exploration for small children. Week 7 July 26-30 Garden Week Discover how vegetables go from seed, to plant to food on our tables. Campers will have an opportunity to choose vegetables to take home from our garden, which they have helped to maintain. Mini-Exploration Station: Mini-Chef On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on making healthy snacks. Week 8 Aug 2-Aug 6 Mini-Olympics: water sports and team games Enjoy a week of water fun and friendly competition. Mini-Exploration Station: Tiny Tot Tumbling On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will participate in a small group experience focusing on tumbling and gymnastics for small children. 5

Summer CAMPS Privateers Register on-line at Privateers Ages: Entering Kindergarten-Third Grade The Privateers programs at Camp Annapolis are designed for children entering Kindergarten through Third Grade. Campers primarily will be placed in groups according to age, in order to ensure an enjoyable challenging experience for all children. Campers will participate in exciting themed activities each week. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, campers will enjoy an hour of swimming at the Fishing Creek Farm Community Pool. Each week, campers will also have an opportunity to choose two Exploration Stations for enrichment. Explorations Stations are a fun way to let campers choose an activity that they are interested in exploring. Campers attend Exploration Stations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Exploration Stations are guided by camp staff, St. Anne s School of Annapolis Staff and community professionals. For a detailed description of exploration stations please go to page 10. To register for camp, please view our on-line registration at. FEES: $195 for the first week your child attends, $195 for each additional week. (Week 4: $136) Daily Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-11:30 Exploration Stations 11:30-Noon Outdoor Play 12:30-12:30 Lunch Time 12:30-2:45 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 2:45-3:00 Whole Camp Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room 3:00 Dismissal from the Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-10:00 Outdoor Play 10:00-Noon Swimming and Themed Activities 12:00-12:30 Lunch Time 12:30-2:45 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 2:45-3:00 Whole Camp Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room 3:00 Dismissal from the Multi-Purpose Room 6

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS Privateers Privateers Camp Dates and Themes Week 1 June 14-18 mini-olympics: track, field events and tumbling Enjoy a week of physical activity and friendly competition. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Yoga, Weird Paint, Savory Snacks, Puppetry, Scrapbooking, Relay Games Week 2 June 21-25 Butterfly World and Insect Nation Investigate beautiful butterflies and interesting insects. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Stamp Crafts, Fashion Show, Soccer Skills, Cupcake and Cookie Decorating, Field Games, Lego Land Week 3 June 28-July 2 Circus, Circus Show your spirit and prepare for a Fourth of July themed parade and circus at the end of the week. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Sensational Science, Soap Making, Baseball, Fun With Fibers, Theatre Games, Basketball Skills Week 4 July 6-9 Chemistry Magic (Short Week) Make your own ice cream, send off film canister rockets, and much more while you enjoy investigating the magic of chemistry all week long. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Give Me Gimp, Relax and Read, Disco party, Camp Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Kick Ball Week 5 July 12-16 Up, Up and Away Hold on tight! Explore airplanes, rockets and other flying objects. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Weird Paint, Cup Cake and Cookie Decorating, Soccer Skills, Puppetry, Scrapbooking, Relay Games Week 6 July 19-23 Camp Rock Get into the groove, dance, sing and celebrate to music all week long. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Team Sports, Fun With Fibers, Relax and Read, Baseball, Camp Crafts, Theatre Games Week 7 July 26-30 Garden Week Discover how vegetables go from seed, to plant to food on our tables. Campers will have an opportunity to choose vegetables to take home from our garden, which they have helped maintain. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Baseball, Give Me Gimp, Yoga, Sensational Science, Basketball, Scrapbooking Week 8 Aug 2-Aug 6 mini-olympics: water sports, team games Enjoy a week of water fun and friendly competition. This Week s Featured Exploration Stations Fashion Show, Disco Party, Lego Land, Relax and Read, Puppetry, Field Games 7

Summer CAMPS explorers Register on-line at Explorers Ages: Entering Fourth-Eighth Grade The Explorers programs at Camp Annapolis are designed for children entering Fourth through Eighth Grades. Campers primarily will be placed in groups according to age, in order to ensure an enjoyable challenging experience for all children. Campers will participate in exciting themed activities each week. Campers will enjoy swimming at Fishing Creek Farm Community Pool on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. noon. Each week, campers will also have an opportunity to choose one Exploration Station for enrichment. Explorations Stations are a fun way to let campers choose an activity that they are interested in exploring. Campers attend Exploration Stations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers may select one station to focus on per week. Exploration Stations are guided by camp staff, St. Anne s School of Annapolis Staff and community professionals. For a detailed description of exploration stations please go to page 11. Several field trips and an overnight at St. Anne s School of Annapolis are also scheduled for this summer; please see the schedule below for details. To register for camp, please view our on-line registration at. FEES: $190 for the first week your child attends, $190 for each additional week. (Week 4: $152) Daily Schedule Monday, Wednesday 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-10:00 Outdoor Play, get ready for swimming 10:00-12:00 Swimming 12:00-1:00 Lunch Time 1:00-2:45 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 2:45-3:00 Whole Camp Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room 3:00 Dismissal from the Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-9:15 Drop-off and free play 9:15-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-12:00 Outdoor Play and Theme Activities 12:00-1:00 Lunch Time 1:00-2:45 Exploration Stations 2:45-3:00 Whole Camp Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room 3:00 Dismissal from the Multi-Purpose Room Occasionally a field trip will be rescheduled for a Thursday due to time restraints. If this happens the Thursday Exploration Stations will not meet, or will meet on Friday instead. Friday Field trips will be scheduled for Fridays. 9:00-9:15 Drop Off 9:30-2:45 Field Trip 2:45-3:00 Pick-Up Details for each field trip will be sent to you via e-mail one week prior to the field trip. 8

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS explorers A Summer of Time Travel Visit a different decade in American History each week of camp this summer. From record-setting air travel in the 1920s to the return of big league soccer in the 1960s, enjoy and live through the exciting events of each decade. Week 1 June 14-18 1920s Field trip: Walking Field Trip to Quiet Waters (Picnic Lunch Provided) Exploration Station Choices Jewelry Making, Creative Chef, Softball, Fuse Glass Week 2 June 21-25 1930s Field trip: Geppi s Entertainment Museum Exploration Station Choices Tennis, Sports Combo, Girls Lacrosse, Painting with One Stroke Week 3 June 28-July 2 1940s Field trip: U.S. Naval Academy Exploration Station Choices Board Games/Chess, Camp Crafts, Hike and Bike, Fencing Week 4 July 6-9 1950s No field trip (Short Week) Exploration Station Choices Video and Digital Photography, Scrapbooking, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer Week 5 July 12-16 1960s Field trip: American Visionary Art Museum Exploration Station Choices Jewelry Making, Fencing, Tennis, Furniture Decorating Week 6 July 19-23 1970s Field trip: Sandy Point State Park Exploration Station Choices Painting with One Stroke, Biking Adventure, Sports Combo, Girls Lacrosse Week 7 July 26-30 1980s Field trip: Overnight on Thursday July 29, Field Trip TBA Exploration Station Choices Board Games/Chess, Soy Candle Making, Tennis, Sports Combo Week 8 Aug 2-Aug 6 1990s Field trip: Pick Your Own Farm Exploration Station Choices Video and Digital Photography, Scrapbooking, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer *Field trip destinations are subject to change due to availability and weather conditions. 9

Summer CAMPS PRIVATEers Register on-line at Privateer Exploration Station Descriptions Explorations Stations are a fun way to let campers choose an activity that they are interested in exploring. Campers attend Exploration Stations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, campers may select two stations to focus on per week. Exploration Stations are guided by camp staff, St. Anne s School of Annapolis Staff and community professionals. Yoga Pop Song Sing-Along Camp Crafts Board Games Sports Combo Jewelry Making Field Games CupCake/Cookie Decorating Sewing Biking Adventure Theatre Games Yarn Art Scrapbooking Painting Flowers in One Stroke Journalism Fruit with Fun Reading Fuse Glass Fencing Practice yoga poses appropriate for older children. Sing along to your favorite pop tunes. learn to make a variety of traditional camp crafts, from sit-upons to friendship pins. Play chess and other challenging board games. Play a variety of sports, from kick ball to ultimate Frisbee. Create wearable art using basic beading techniques. Play a variety of field games from obstacle courses to tag. Decorate cookies and cupcakes that are as appealing to the eyes as they are to your taste buds. learn basic hand sewing techniques. Bring in your bike to go on a leisurely ride. Experience fun games that encourage you to pretend and use your imagination. From finger knitting to weaving, experiment with yarn to create works of art. Bring in photos to create a unique keepsake. Paint flowers onto a wooden surface using simple brush techniques. Create a camp newspaper. Create yummy fruity treats. unwind and curl up with a good book. Create a unique and colorful kiln fired glass project learn the basic skills, technique and strategies of foil fencing. 10

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS explorers Explorers Exploration Station Descriptions Exploration Stations are a fun way to let campers choose an activity that they are interested in exploring. Campers attend Exploration Stations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers may select one station to focus on per week. Exploration Stations are guided by camp staff, St. Anne s School of Annapolis Staff and community professionals. Chess/Board Games Sports Combo Jewelry Making Field Games Cup-Cake/Cookie DecoratinG Biking Adventure Theatre Games Yarn Art Scrapbooking Painting Flowers in One Stroke Fuse Glass Fencing Creative Chef Softball Tennis Girls Lacrosse Camp crafts Hike and Bike Video and Digital Photography Girls and Boys Soccer Furniture Decorating Soy Candle Making Play chess and other challenging board games. Play a variety of sports, from kick ball to ultimate Frisbee. Create wearable art using basic beading techniques. Play a variety of field games, from obstacle courses to tag. Decorate cookies and cupcakes that are as appealing to the eyes as they are to your taste buds. Bring your bike to go on a leisurely ride. Experience fun games that encourage you to pretend and use your imagination. From finger knitting to weaving, experiment with yarn to create works of art. Bring in photos to create a unique keepsake. Paint flowers onto a wooden surface using simple brush techniques. Create a unique and colorful kiln fired glass project Learn the basic skills, technique and of foil fencing strategies. Create fun and tasty savory and sweet snacks. Play ball. This is not a skill-and-drill station, it is simply time to for friendly competition between friends. Learn basic tennis skills from a trained instructor. Learn skills, and play lacrosse with college athletes. Learn to make a variety of traditional camp crafts. Enjoy hiking and biking at nearby Quiet Waters Park. You must bring your own bike. Get technical while learning photography and video skills. Learn skills, and play soccer with college athletes. Learn techniques for decorating your own furniture, take home a piece of functional art. Make your own soy-based candles. 11

Summer CAMPS Engineering Camps Register on-line at This summer St. Anne s School of Annapolis is proud to offer several engineering camps for campers entering Fourth through Eighth grade. We have partnered with talented, innovative instructors to create these exciting opportunities. Instructor Dana Aucoin started the LEGO Robotics Program at St. Anne s School in the Spring of 2006 to get boys and girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math. Dana s philosophy when working with students is to mentor and guide them toward teamwork through problem-solving challenges. Registration Register on-line at. Cancellations St. Anne s School of Annapolis reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet specific enrollment. A full refund will be made if a program is cancelled. Engineering for Girls Ages: Entering Fourth-Eighth Grades Monday-Friday, June 21-June 25 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $300 This is a five-day fun and creative learning experience for girls who enjoy discovering new things, solving problems and learning how things work. In addition to having fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Structured lessons and challenges will introduce girls to electrical, mechanical, aerospace, civil and environmental engineering while completing several projects and mini challenges. During the first three days, girls work in pairs to solve challenges through engaging engineering activities. During the last two days, they build and program a RCX robot using the LEGO Mindstorms (RCX) Robotics Invention System. In addition to the projects, a female scientist or engineer from the past will be highlighted each day as an inspiration to the girls. Minimum age is entering Fourth Grade. No previous experience is required. Students will have a partner for most activities and are expected to cooperate and share well. Parent Drop Off and Class Locations Room assignments for programs will be posted in the front lobby each day. Parents must escort their children to their assigned rooms. At the end of class, parents must return to the classroom and sign out their children with the instructor. 12

Register on-line at Summer CAMPS Engineering Camps Lego Robotics for Beginners Ages: Entering Fourth-Eighth Grades Tuesday-Friday, July6-July9 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $240 This is a four-day fun and creative learning experience. Campers work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Robolab (RCX) Robotics Invention System. In addition to having fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Structured lessons and challenges will introduce beginner-level construction, use of sensors, and programming topics. All student teams will complete several projects and mini challenges. Minimum age is entering Fourth Grade. No previous experience is required. Students will have a partner for most activities, and are expected to cooperate and share well. Each morning will include structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills. Each afternoon, student teams may choose from several projects or create their own projects and challenges, while receiving guidance and coaching. Campers will go swimming Wednesday morning and should arrive at camp ready to swim, with a change of clothes for after swimming. Advanced Lego Robotics Ages: Entering Fourth-Eighth Grades Monday-Friday, July19-July23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $300 This is a five-day fun and creative learning experience for kids who have experience using Lego Robolab or Mindstorm programming software. Campers work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms (NXT) Robotics Invention System. In addition to having fun, participants learn about mechanical and software design, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Structured lessons and challenges will introduce intermediate-level construction, use of sensors, and programming topics. During the first part of the week, students will design and program a robot to solve FIRST LEGO League robot competition challenges from past FLL seasons (see www.firstlegoleague.org). During the second part of the week, students will work in teams to compete in a Robotic competition, which will be held on the last afternoon of camp. Minimum age is entering Fourth Grade. Previous experience using Lego Robolab or Mindstorms programming software is required. Students will have a partner for most activities, and are expected to cooperate and share well. The morning part of each day includes structured lessons and activities to practice construction and programming skills. In the afternoon, student teams may choose from several projects or create their own projects and challenges, while receiving guidance and coaching. Campers will go swimming Monday and Wednesday mornings and should arrive at camp ready to swim, with a change of clothes for after swimming. 13

Summer CAMPS Before and After Camp Register on-line at Drop off time for Before Camp is 7:30 a.m. Please do not drop your child off before 8:55 or you will be charged for Before Camp. The fee for Before Camp is $25 per week. After Camp begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. If your child is not picked up by 3:15 we will assume they are going to After Camp. If you are delayed due to traffic or unforeseeable problems, please contact us at 410.263.8650. The fees for After Camp are: $25 per week for 4 p.m. pick-up ($5 per hour) $40 per week for a 5 p.m. pick-up ($4 per hour) $53 per week for a 6 p.m. pick-up (approximately $3.50 per hour) Late Charges You will be charged $2 for every 15 minutes past your registered pick-up time. 14

Summer CAMPS at St. Anne s School of Annapolis Enrich Annapolis! The camp leaders are excellent. The environment is safe and my kids love it. Privateers Parent My daughter always has a positive experience and wants to come back every year. She loves to choose her activities from the list. Explorers Parent My son had a great time! Starfish Parent My son had a blast. He loved the different classes and the pool days, it gave camp variety. All of the different themes, activities and crafts kept him interested. Privateers Parent St. Anne s School of Annapolis is the best camp in Annapolis! Privateers Parent The camp director was very accommodating and a treat to work with. Starfish Parent My daughter enjoyed camp this summer. Thank you for providing a safe and stimulating place. Privateers Parent St. Anne s School of Annapolis Summer Camp is fun, safe and VERY organized; my son is already making plans for next year s camp. Privateers Parent

Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit #817 Annapolis, MD 3112 Arundel on the Bay Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410.263.8650 Summer Camps at St. Anne s School of Annapolis Enrich Annapolis! 2010 Summer programs for the community St. Anne s School of Annapolis is proud to offer a variety of camp experiences for campers ages 3 through 14. Summer camp runs from June 14 through August 6.