Tue-Fri, Jul 6 - Jul 9 |
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Mother’s Helper Club
Have you ever wanted to help your neighbor, mom/dad, or relatives with their little kids? Or, are you too old for a babysitter, but not quite ready to be one? Come train to be a mother’s helper as you learn about babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We will learn games to play with kids of different ages, easy snack prep, basic first-aid, diaper changing, and bottle making. We will wrap up the week by making business cards and our own mother’s helper kits so you'll be ready for your first job. -
I Challenge You!
Pass through a spider’s web, create the strongest bridge using only popsicle sticks, or decipher a puzzle and solve a scavenger hunt. You and your classmates will face new challenges involving a combination of intellect, strength, and teamwork. Enter each day looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead, then have a blast coming up with your solution. -
Chess Wizards
Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as concentration, sportsmanship, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basic to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will be divided into groups according to experience, and end the week with a mini-chess tournament. All levels welcome. -
LARP Adventure Program: Heroes Academy
Please note: This is a full day program 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Live Action Role Play (LARP) allows you to participate in an interactive narrative, similar to the “choose your own adventure” books using a combination of theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. We combine these arts with critical thinking, creative problem solving, and community leadership skills. Join us for hands-on creative activities as we explore everything from game systems and character development, to prop and costume building. Physically portray your characters and enact a plot within a fictional setting while interacting with each other. Mornings will be spent primarily outdoors for LARP Games and the afternoon LARP Makerspace will be for prop and costume design and build. In the AM: LARP Games In the first half of the day, we will focus on the physical activities and basic rules of playing in LARPs. This time will be primarily outdoors to provide students an opportunity to run around but with direction that will make them practice tactical and critical thinking skills. In the PM: LARP Makerspace Students will learn how to build the various props that make LARPs immersive events. This includes a variety of activities from boffer building to costuming. Our instructors will help students understand how their design choices can affect those around them while also allowing them to express themselves creatively. -
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes Quests
Role Playing games give players experience with a variety of skills including improvisation, critical thinking, math and public speaking. We will use Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rules to guide us through the process of creating characters and then testing their might through an interactive story. Everyone will be taught—at a comfortable skill level—how to make characters and serve as dungeon masters. Please note: Feel free to register for both morning and afternoon classes as we will create different storylines and characters. Please note: The AM & PM sessions of this camp will have a different interactive storyline, with different characters and plot. Students can sign up for one or both sessions but should be aware they will be making a different character for AM and PM. We discourage students from creating characters before the first day of class. Instructors and students will collaborate to determine what kind of story they will be created and in the past, students who arrived with a character in hand have been disappointed if their character doesn't fit the group decision. -
Mind Benders
Crack codes and solve challenges during this mind bending week. Test your secret-agent skills by working through number and letter puzzles, riddles, and patterns. Tackle problems involving patterning, logic, and decoding. Activities include toothpick puzzles, Jumbles, Sudokus, number mazes, math magic, logic riddles, and many other fun activities. Please note: To minimize item sharing, all students should bring basic pencil box/art supplies: -pencils, eraser, glue stick, scissors, markers, colored pencils or crayons -
Challenges of the Mind
Are you a problem solver? Do you like brain teasers? On this adventure, two teams will compete for the Challenges of the Mind title. Scavenger hunts, puzzles, board games, mental challenges, digital breakouts, and more will determine who will come out on top. Bring your strategy skills, quick thinking and creativity to up your game! -
Babysitting Basics
The excellent 4-H Babysitters’ Program is designed to better prepare you to become a capable, caring, and responsible babysitter. Understand the responsibilities and skills needed to become a good babysitter and develop confidence in handling situations you may encounter when caring for young children. You will receive a Babysitter’s ID card and a certificate of completion. Please note: You must be at least 12 years old. -
Harry Potter’s Wizarding World
Spend a week having fun with your favorite teenage wizard. We’ll make wands, test our trivia knowledge, play Muggle Quidditch, practice spells, scrutinize movies, make Potter-themed t-shirts, and care for magical creatures. At the same time you’ll be earning points for your Hogwarts House! To fully enjoy this week, you should have read the entire Potter series (at least once!). -
Advanced American Girl Dolls
Older girls still love dolls! During our week together, we will share our dolls and play together. We will make crafts and learn advanced hairdos. The week ends with a fancy tea party where we dress up and use china cups and practice good manners to celebrate our love of our American Girl dolls. Please note: Bring your own doll each day or contact us upon registration if you need a doll to borrow. -
Camp Games & Crafts
Join us for a variety of traditional summer camp crafts and activities. Enjoy relay races, tag, board games, and a water balloon toss. Then get crafty and creative as we make friendship bracelets, tie-dye art, and other classic crafts. Please note: To minimize item sharing, all students should bring basic pencil box/art supplies: -pencils, eraser, glue stick, scissors, markers, colored pencils or crayons -
American Girl Dolls
Come share your American Girl doll friends and explore friendships. Bring your special friend to dress up, do her hair, and play with other friends and their dolls. Create a storybook and matching accessory to take home for more hours of fun. We will explore the values promoted by American Girl as we play together. The week ends with a birthday party for the dolls. Please note: Bring your own doll each day or contact us upon registration if you need a doll to borrow. -
Jedi Training
Are you a fan of the Star Wars saga? Have you ever dreamed of being a Jedi Knight? Learn the art of meditation and mindfulness, participate in Star Wars themed crafts and games, and learn what it takes to be a Jedi Master. Remember, the Force will be with you!