2020 Herald-Times Family Guide by Hoosier Times Inc.

2020

Family Guide

An area reference fo r summ er cam p&e IN THIS ISSUE: ducati • EASY TO USE GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS on activit ies AND ACTIVITIES • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES • SPORTS CAMPS • DAY CAMPS

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Asabela Studio LLC................................F3 Bloomington Montessori........................F4 Directory................................................F5 Bloomington United Gymnastics & Soccer (BUGS)...................................F8 IU School of Music................................F9 MCCSC.................................................. F10 Monroe County Public Library.......... F12 Monroe County Hospital.................... F13

Tips for first time campers and their parents

Monroe County YMCA.......................... F14 Sylvan Learning Center...................... F16 Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning Ivy Arts for Kids................................ F17 2020 Summer Camp & Programs Checklist.............................................. F18 WildCare Inc....................................... F20 Wonderlab.......................................... F21 Young Women Writing For A Change ........................................................... F23 Zoo opolis........................................... F27

By Melissa Erickson More Content Now

leep-away camp is a big deal for both campers and their parents, and it often brings feelings of excitement and anxiety. Is your child ready for it? “One way to gauge a child’s readiness for overnight camp is if the child has had successful overnight experiences away from home, at a friend’s or relative’s,” said Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of the American Camp Association. “Beyond those experiences, parents should involve their child in the search and preparation process. Reach out to the camp director and ask questions. If possible, tour prospective camps in person prior to choosing.”

Missing home is normal

“Homesickness is not a sickness.

It’s normal for kids to miss home. Kids can have the most wonderful time at camp and still feel homesick,” said Corey Dockswell, director of Camp Wicosuta, a traditional four-week sleep-away camp for girls in Hebron, New Hampshire. What’s most important is to take your cues from you child, Dockswell said. “If they’re excited about camp, talk about what fun they’re going to have. Don’t put negative thought in their head,” she said.

What to look forward to

“The best thing is for families to stay positive,” said Jared Shapiro, director of Camp Winadu, a boys summer camp in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. “Talk about all the friends they’re going to make, all the fun activities they’re going to do. What’s unknown is what often makes kids nervous, so

discuss what they should expect.” “Parents should discuss the info they’ve gathered in the search process,” Rosenberg said. “Discuss the answers that camp directors have given the family. Check out the camp’s website as a family and look at packing lists, maps of the camp, photos from last summer.”

No pick-up deals

Avoid any suggestions that you will pick up your camper if he feels homesick or unhappy, all experts agreed. “This conveys a message of doubt and pity that undermines children’s confidence and independence,” Rosenberg said. “The camp director and camp staff are your partners. If your child is homesick, feel free to call the camp and discuss ways in which you can work together to solve the problem.”

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Asabela Studio LLC

Asabela

Art & Circus Camps Passion to Play, Power to Persevere, Prepared to Lead! At Asabela Camps children learn how strong they really are. With every activity they face new challenges, learning how to problem solve, endure, succeed, and finally lead. Campers are encouraged to learn, and lead others to succeed. We inspire campers to discover their unique sense of creative expression, while achieving new goals and expanding their skills. Activities include leadership opportunities, STEAM activities, Aerial Ninja Course, Circus skills (aerial silks, trapeze, juggling, hula-hoop, & basic acrobatics), and Fine Arts (collage, painting, drawing, coloring & sculpture). All levels of physical development are welcome. Dare your friends to take the Aerial Ninja Challenge! Our Founder and Camp Director Juliana Burrell is an Aerial Dance Adjunct Professor at IU and an Aerial Master Instructor with over 30 years of aerial circus experience and is an Art Educator, K-12 Certified & Aerial Summer Camp Instructor (Including Olympic International Gymnastics Camp, IGC in PA).

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Call 812-272-9119 to enroll

Join the fun! Enrollment Details Camp Cost: $12.50/hour - $299/week Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm Drop off and Pick up Courtesy Time (Free): 8:30 - 9 am & 4 – 5:30 pm Early Enrollment: March 1st - May 1st ($25 off) Regular Enrollment: May 1st – August 3rd Camper Ages: 4-16 years old

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Performance: Each week all-week campers will work towards an Aerial performance and an Art Show for parents and family on Friday’s 4:30-5 pm. Curriculum Design: Juliana Burrell, Adjunct Professor at IU, Certified K-12 Art Educator, Camp Program Director since 1993, CPR AED+ Certified. Qualified Staff. Registration: AsabelaStudio.com/camps Contact: Juliana Burrell | AsabelaStudio@gmail.com (812) 272-9119 Location: 135 N Gates Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404 (we share parking with La Quinta Hotel)

Camps | Aerial Fitness Classes | Fine Arts www.AsabelaStudio.com

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Bloomington Montessori

Montessori: Creating Empowered, Inspired Life-Long Learners Courtesy of Bloomington Montessori

To learn more about our summer camp and school year enrollment, visit our website at bloomingtonmontessori.org and call our main office at 812-336-2800.

“Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life.”

To learn more about Montessori, visit the American Montessori Society website at https://amshq.org/

– Maria Montessori The Montessori Method is a child-centered education approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that builds on a child’s natural way of learning. It sees each child as naturally eager to learn and capable of initiating learning. It supports every child’s innate learning abilities and individual learning styles. A Montessori education is a holistic process—children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. Children become independent and self-sufficient, creative thinkers with a strong sense of respect and responsibility for the environment, the community and themselves. Bloomington Montessori School has provided a Montessori education to children here since 1968. Our mission is to guide students from self-discovery to global citizenship through Montessori education. During the school year, we serve children ages 3 through 12 in multi-age classrooms that include Early Childhood, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary levels. Our curriculum includes language arts, math, science, social studies, the performing and visual arts, Spanish, PE, the environment, peace and global citizenship. Our curriculum

gives students a picture of the interdependence of life. During June and July, we offer eight weeks of Montessori summer camps, providing an exciting variety of experiences for students. Our elementary summer camps welcome students who have just completed grades 1 through 5. This year, our camp themes are Environmental Education, Games of Strategy, STEM and The Art of Performance. Our classrooms are each led by a certified Montessori Lead Teacher, supported by two to three additional teachers. Our teachers strive to create harmonious, childcentered learning environments in which children can grow and thrive. Guided by the teachers, children engage their interests and explore the full range of subjects through activities and lessons appropriate to their ages and abilities. In our effort to offer the highest quality Montessori experience, we have adopted the following learning outcomes: autonomy and independence, confidence and competence, academic preparation, intrinsic motivation, spiritual awareness, and social responsibility. We offer an education that is inspiring and relevant and that encourages a love of learning in each child.

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Directory ADULT SAILING 7600 S. Shields Ridge Rd. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-349-3747 Contact: Amy Shrake, shrakea@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/camps/sailing Camp Dates: 5/9/2020 through 9/27/2020 Registration: Ongoing beginning April 9 Two-day, adults-only sailing weekends offer instruction in sailing keel boats and small boats. No previous sailing experience required! Successful completion qualifies participants to take a certification skills test that, when passed, allows sailors access to the Lake Monroe Sailing Association's fleet of small boats. ASABELA STUDIO 135 N Gates Dr Bloomington, IN 47404 812-272-9119 Contact: Juliana Burrell / AsabelaStudio@gmail.com www.AsabelaStudio.com Camp Dates: May 26-June 4 Registration: Ongoing (Early Enrollment Discounts End May 1st) Passion to Play, Power to Persevere, Prepared to Lead! With every activity they face new challenges, learning how to problem solve, endure, succeed, and finally, lead. We inspire campers to discover their unique sense of creative expression, while achieving new goals and expanding their skills. Activities include leadership opportunities, STEAM activities, Aerial Ninja Course, Circus skills (aerial silks, trapeze, juggling, hula-hoop, & basic acrobatics), and Fine Arts (collage, painting, drawing, coloring & sculpture). All levels of physical development are welcome. BARBARA B. JORDAN YMCA 2039 E. Morgan Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-6688 Contact: davenash@bbjymca.org bbjymca.org Camp Dates: May 26-August 7 Registration: Ongoing Camp BBJ is our traditional day camp, located at Barbara B. Jordan YMCA in Martinsville. Days will be filled with games, sports, arts and crafts, water activities and weekly field trips. Camp Highland Lakes is a scenic outdoor adventure camp, perfect for kids who love the outdoors. Enjoy swimming, hiking, archery, and canoeing for a true camp experience.

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BLOOMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL (BMS) 1835 S. Highland Ave. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-336-2800 Contact: Quinn McAvoy www.bloomingtonmontessori.org Camp Dates: June 1-12, June 15-26, June 29-July 10, July 13-24 Registration: Ongoing development@montessori.k12.in.us BMS offers four two-week Montessori camps for children completing grades 1 through 5, each with a different theme— Environmental Education, Games of Strategy, STEM and The Art of Performance. Our camps are inspiring, fun and help children become empowered, life-long learners. More information at www.bloomingtonmontessori.org. BLOOMINGTON PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT YOUTH EDUCATION THEATRE CAMPS 107 W 9th Street Bloomington, IN 47404 812-330-4400 Contact: Jordan Ferguson / lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu https://www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/cll/index.html Camp Dates: May 25-29; June 1-5; June 8-19; June 22 - July 3; July 6-24 Registration: Open now and ongoing! Note: Registration closes a week before the first day of camp. BPP classes and camps focus on the art of creating something new; whether it’s a new character, a new story, or a new play. Students learn to collaborate with others and become more confident and comfortable with their bodies and voices, while learning the skills needed to write and create their own new plays. Camps include Broadway Kids, Theatre Camp for Kids, Improv/Sketch Comedy Camp, & Musical Theatre. BLOOMINGTON UNITED GYMNASTICS & SOCCER (BUGS) 2741 S. Kegg Road Bloomington, IN 47403 812-336-7469 Contact: Lesli Berry www.bugsgym.com Camp Dates: June 1st - July31st Registration: Begins March 1st info@bugsgym.com Bloomington United Gymnastics & Soccer (BUGS) offers Ninjas, Nerf Wars, Soccer (perfect for your energetic 4 - 9 yr old), Adv. Soccer Camp for 7-14 yr old with more experience, and of course, Gymnastics Camps with awesome themes, crafts, bounce houses, trampolines and Fun Gymnastics skill work!

CAMP ROCK-BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BLOOMINGTON 311 S. Lincoln St. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-287-7431 Contact: Jack Laskey, jlaskey@bgcbloomington.org bgcbloomington.org/camp-rock Camp Dates: May 26th-July 31st Registration: Opens March 1st Camp Rock is an American Camp Association accredited day camp for rising 1st-8th graders. Located on beautiful Lake Lemon, campers spend the day doing activities like: swimming, boating, fishing, archery (4th grade +), art, gardening and more! Drop off/pick at Lincoln Street BGC. COLLEGE FOR KIDS & TEENS - IVY TECH CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, IN 47404 812-330-4400 Contact: Jordan Ferguson / lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu https://www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/cll/index.html Camp Dates: June 1-5; June 8-12; June 15-19; June 22-26 Registration: Open now and ongoing! Note: Registration for camp closes a week before the camp begins. jferguson146@ivytech.edu Spend part of your summer with us exploring topics ranging from magic, printmaking, painting, mosaics, 3D modeling & animation, audio editing, model rocketry, and cooking in a college building! Register for Kid City for an afternoon of games, field trips, or swimming! CUTTERS SOCCER CLUB PO Box 3520 Bloomington, IN 47402 812-333-8010 Contact: Michael Nosofsky, director@cutterssoccer.org www.cutterssoccer.org Camp Dates: March 30 - May 16 Registration: Ongoing through April 1 The Cutters Soccer Club has been providing soccer to area residents for approximately 40 years. Cutters Community Soccer is offered to children age 4-18 of all ability levels. Participants will work on the development of their soccer skills, learn about teamwork and leadership, and have lots of fun. Registration is ongoing and will continue through the end of March. For more information, please visit www.cutterssoccer.org or call (812) 333-8010. FIRST TEE GOLF CAMP 3550 N. Kinser Pike Bloomington, IN 47404 812-349-3764 Contact: Jason Sims, simsja@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11116 Camp Dates: 6/1/2020 through 7/31/2020 Registration: Ongoing beginning April 9 rameyj@bloomington.in.gov First Tee campers learn the fundamentals of golf, including putting, chipping, and using irons and drivers. The First Tee program uses golf to teach life skills like setting goals, managing emotions, and resolving conflict. Camp week ends Friday with nine holes of golf and lunch.

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HOOSIER HEIGHTS 1008 South Rogers St Bloomington, IN 47403 812.824.6414 bloomington@hoosierheights.com https://www.hoosierheightsbloomington.com/camps Camp Dates: May 25 - July 31 Contact: rob@hoosierheights.com Do something different this break and experience CLIMBING with Hoosier Heights! It's a great activity for kids out of school with tons of energy to burn. We’ve created unique camp options designed to provide a positive environment where your child will build confidence, be active, and have fun. We climb, play games, watch movies, and socialize in a fun, well-supervised space! INDIANA LIMESTONE SYMPOSIUM Carving takes place on the grounds of Bybee Stone Company in Ellettsville, IN Ellettsville, IN 47429 (812) 272-7724 Contact: Mary Anne Sterling maryanne@maryannesterling.com https://limestonesymposium.org/ Camp Dates: June 15 – 19, 2020 Registration: Now through June 14 Indiana Limestone Symposium teaches kids how to carve limestone! “Kids Hand Carving” provides instruction, limestone blocks and tools. Carving instruction takes place on the grounds of Bybee Stone Company in Ellettsville, Indiana. Limited scholarships underwritten by the Young Family Endowment first come, first served. INTEGRATED PROGRAM IN THE ENVIRONMENT MSBII 702 North Walnut Grove Avenue Room 134 Bloomington, IN 47405 812-855-8742 Contact: Teresa Dunn, trdunn@indiana.edu https://environment.indiana.edu/programs/SESE.html Camp Dates: Thursday June 18 - Sunday June 21 Registration: Deadline of March 31st The SESE program is a residential summer camp that introduces high school students to sustainability and the environment on IU's campus! Participants explore the environmental field through educational and recreational activities and learn about college and career opportunities from current IU students, staff and faculty. IU GAME DEVELOPMENT CAMP Franklin Hall IU 601 E Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405 812-856-8083 Contact: Andrew Behringer, abehring@indiana.edu go.iu.edu/game-camp Camp Dates: 6/8 through 6/12; 6/15 through 6/19; 7/20 through 7/24 Registration: Ongoing Come make games at the IU Game Development Camp! Students need no previous experience, and they don’t have to be tech-savvy or avid game players. We welcome those who are just curious along with those who aspire to be the next cuttingedge game creators.

IU HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM INSTITUTE 601 E. Kirkwood Ave/Franklin Hall Bloomington, IN 47405 812-855-0895 Contact: Linda Johnson, ljjohnso@indiana.edu https://hsji.mediaschool.indiana.edu/ Camp Dates: July 6-10, July 12-16 Registration: Registration is ongoing until July 1. HSJI offers a variety of journalism workshops for high school students. Each provides hands-on experience in producing media. Although the institute offers some courses specifically for students who have accepted positions on their high school media staffs, no journalism experience is necessary to enroll. IU OUTDOOR POOL 1833 North Fee Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 812-855-9584 Contact: iuop@indiana.edu https://outdoorpool.indiana.edu/home/index.php Camp Dates: May - August Registration: Begins April 1 Beat the heat and learn to be safe in and around water at the IU Outdoor Pool this summer! Our popular swim lesson program can help swimmers of all ages and abilities participate in an activity they can enjoy for a lifetime. IU TENNIS CENTER 1833 North Fee Lane Bloomington, IN 47408 812-855-5750 Contact: iuop@indiana.edu https://tenniscenter.indiana.edu/home.php Camp Dates: June - July, Registration: Begins first week of April Get in the swing of things this summer at the IU Tennis Center! Whether you are a new or experienced player, the IU Tennis Center has a program to fit your skill level. Junior programs are led by a USPTA certified Master Professional. IVY ARTS FOR KIDS - IVY TECH CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 122 S Walnut Street Bloomington, IN 47404 812-330-4400 Jordan Ferguson / jferguson146@ivytech.edu lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu https://www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/cll/index.html Camp Dates: June 1-12; June 15-26; June 29 - July 10; July 13-24 Registration: Open now and ongoing! Registration for each camp session closes a week before the first day of camp. Each two-week session of camp features new themes, mediums, and projects. All participants receive a t-shirt, apron, and art kit! Each session culminates with an art show and reception for family and friends! Make this camp a full-day experience by also registering for Kid City.

KARST DAY CAMP/MONROE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION 501 N. Morton, Suite 100 Bloomington, IN 47404 812-349-2800 Contact: Beth Cossairt / bcossairt@co.monroe.in.us www.mcparksandrec.org Camp Dates: May 26 - July 31 Registration: Ongoing Arts & crafts, games, sports, swimming, guest speakers, field trips & nature activities will keep your camper happy & engaged throughout the summer. Experienced, enthusiastic counselors take a genuine interest in campers' safety, development and personal goals. Based at Karst Farm Park. Family discounts available. KID CITY ORIGINAL SUMMER CAMP 351 S. Washington St. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-349-3700 Contact: Julie Ramey, rameyj@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/camps/kid-city-summer Camp Dates: 6/1/20 through 7/31/20 Registration: Ongoing, begins March 6 A new experience awaits every day at Kid City Original! Each Monday through Friday session has a specific theme, and campers spend their days discovering their community on field trips, splashing away at the city's outdoor pools, and staying active with sports and games. KID CITY QUEST 351 S. Washington St. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-349-3700 Contact: Amy Shrake, shrakea@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/camps/kid-city-summer Camp Dates: 6/1/2020-7/31/2020 Registration: Ongoing beginning March 6 Youth in grades 5-7 want a different kind of camp, and they get it in Quest! Questers have their own space where they can hang out and be themselves. Camp offers a break from technology, replacing it with field trips and active games. MCCSC EDVENTURE CAMP 1400 Brenda Lane Bloomington, IN 47401 812-330-7702 Contact: Laura Threlkeld / kturmail@mccsc.edu MCCSC.edu Camp Dates: June 1 - July 16 Registration: Ongoing until full Exciting, traditional day camp opportunities await your child. Children will experience fun, hands-on activities that will keep both their mind and bodies active all summer. All staff are first aid and CPR certified. Free Breakfast, lunch and morning transportation for all campers.

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MCCSC SUMMER STEAM 500 W. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47404 812-330-7700 Contact: Building Principal / kturmail@mccsc.edu MCCSC.edu Camp Dates: June 1 - July 1 (No Friday Classes) The MCCSC Summer STEAM provides enrichment in math and reading through project-based learning. With focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math. Breakfast and lunch provided. Morning and afternoon transportation provided. Contact your building principal about registration. MCCSC VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP 315 E. North Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-330-7700 Contact: Your building principal / kturmail@mccsc.edu MCCSC.edu Camp Dates: June 1 - July 1 (No Friday Classes) MCCSC Virtual Summer Camp provides enrichment in either reading or mathematics through an online course with lab support. For Grades K-8. Speak with your building principal about registration. MONROE COUNTY YMCA - NORTHWEST 1375 N. Wellness Way Bloomington, IN 47404 812-331-5556 Contact: Chris Stone at cstone@monroecountyymca.org MonroeCountyYMCA.org/Summer-Camp Camp Dates: May 26-July 31 Registration: Starts Feb. 1 and ongoing Summer Camp at the Northwest Monroe County YMCA offers a fun and safe community for youth to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and form new friendships! Camp options include traditional Camp Arrowhead, Sports Camps, and Specialty Camps. Early Bird rates for select camps are available until April 30, so sign up today to receive a discount for each week you register! Learn more at MonroeCountyYMCA.org/SummerCamp. MONROE COUNTY YMCA - SOUTHEAST 2125 S. Highland Ave. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-332-5555 Contact: Esther Habimana-Griffin at ehabimana-griffin@monroecountyymca.org MonroeCountyYMCA.org/Summer-Camp Camp Dates: May 26-July 31 Registration: Starts Feb. 1 and ongoing From sports to crafts to swimming, Summer Camp at the Monroe County YMCA helps kids unplug from gadgets and get in touch with their playful side! The Southeast Y offers traditional Camp Arrowhead, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps, and Gymnastics Camp. Register today to save with Early Bird Rates until April 30! Learn more at MonroeCountyYMCA.org/Summer-Camp/ Southeast.

STAGES BLOOMINGTON THEATRE COMPANY Artisan Alley, 222 W. 2nd Street Bloomington, IN 47403 812-727-4950 Contact: info@stagesbloomington.com https://www.stagesbloomington.org Camp Dates: June 4-7, June 10-14, June 17-28, and July 8-19 Registration: Opens in March; ongoing until full marketing@stagesbloomington.com Be in a show! Stages Bloomington offers five exciting programs for grades 3-12. Each ends with an on-stage performance. Fullday camps for 3rd-4th and 5-8th and an Evening Teen Acting Studio include dance, music, acting, stage combat, and more. Register online: www.stagesbloomington.org STONE CREST GOLF CAMP 9300 S. Bennett Rd. Bedford, IN 47421 812-276-4653 Contact: ron_grimes@hotmail.com www.stonecrestgolf.net Camp Dates: July 13-16 Registration: Ongoing SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. Bloomington, IN 47403 812-349-3720 Contact: Scott Pedersen, pederses@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11106 Camp Dates: July 7-10 Registration: 4/9 through 6/24 B-Town Ballers and Coach Frank teach basic basketball skills plus life lessons that serve players well both on and off the court! Registration includes T-shirt, shorts, and Gatorade during camp. Camp takes place at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER 2088 S. Liberty Dr. Bloomington, IN 47403 812-330-0900 Contact: Greg Moore Camp Dates: Ongoing Registration: Ongoing Sylvan Learning of Bloomington helps students avoid summer learning loss in reading, math, writing and study skills with individualized academic programs designed to maximize learning and retention. In as few as three hours per week over the summer, students can improve their academic skills, guaranteed! Sylvan also offers fun and educational STEM programs in: Robotics, Engineering, and Game Coding. Need based scholarships available.

WONDERLAB MUSEUM 308 W 4th St Bloomington, IN 47404 812-337-1337 Scheduling or registration - Sabina Ion, schedule@wonderlab or Camp Sessions Colleen Couper, colleen@wonderlab.org wonderlab.org Camp Dates: Weekly Sessions June 1 - July 24, 2020 Registration: March 1, 2020 WonderLab Members, March 8, 2020 General Public, Then on-going marketing@wonderlab.org WonderCamp! This year’s camps are even more robust and exciting. Enjoy classic favorites like STEAM-Powered Adventures, KichenLab , or Climbing. Discover reimagined camps at Hilltop Gardens and WTIU. Explore new science camp topics: Things that Fly, Geology, Animal MD - A Closer Look, or Cybersecurity. YOUNG WOMEN WRITING FOR (A) CHANGE 318 South Washington Street Bloomington, IN 47401 812-269-6801 Contact: Kelly Sage, ywwprogram@womenwritingbloomington.org www.womenwritingbloomington.org Camp Dates: June 22-26 (4th-6th), July 20-24 (6th-9th) Registration: Ongoing ywwprogram@womenwritingbloomington.org Join Young Women Writing for (a) Change for one of our weeklong creative writing summer camps. Our writing circles offer girls and young women a creative, safe place aimed at helping each writer find and empower their individual voice. Come to write, create friendships, and celebrate who you are. For young writers of all abilities. YOUTH SAILING CAMP 7600 S. Shields Ridge Rd. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-349-3700 Contact: Amy Shrake, shrakea@bloomington.in.gov https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/11100 Camp Dates: 5/25/2020 through 7/31/2020 Registration: Ongoing beginning April 9 Youth sailing camps teach safe sailing skills to participants who can swim. Co-sponsored by the Lake Monroe Sailing Association and Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Camps are held in Monday through Friday sessions; visit bloomington.in.gov/parks for more information on camp dates for beginning, intermediate, and advanced sailors.

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Bloomington United Gymnastics & Soccer (BUGS)

BUGS! Courtesy of BUGS

What is BUGS? I have a lot of people ask… What is BUGS? B.U.G.S. stands for Bloomington United Gymnastics & Soccer and…. BUGS is where the kids are! But, BUGS is more than that… BUGS is a place where families gather and a staple of our community. BUGS is for the Whole Family BUGS was built with convenience for families in mind. BUGS makes healthy activities for the whole family available in one spot at one time! Of course BUGS has Soccer, Gymnastics, Gym Ninja, & Tumbling classes for the kiddos of all ages, but did you know that we offer almost all of our classes every hour…. So that you can get all of your three kids classes done in one hour? And BUGS didn’t forget the adults! Parents can find time for themselves at BUGS too. You can get outside on the Bloomington walking trail right next door, take an adult fitness class or utilize our personal training options. If you’re too busy for that, just kick back in BUGS’ comfy theater seating on the mezzanine and keep an eye on your kids below, while you get some work done on the free wi-fi. BUGS is for the Preschoolers, too... BUGS-Life Preschool is a daytime, academic preschool for 3-5yr olds, that runs along with the MCCSC school schedule. BUGS preschool focuses on active, playbased learning to get your kids ready for kindergarten, while teaching them to Love Learning! Tumble Tots is our Open Gym for Toddlers and Parents that offered every weekday throughout the school year. Come get those wiggles out!

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BUGS is for the Community The community environment at BUGS is energizing! It’s a fun, lively place where kids and parents hang out and share experiences or just have a conversation after a busy day. Kids play while waiting on their class to start. There’s always something going on. We take great pride in knowing

thousands of kids who’ve grown up in Bloomington. It’s great when we get to start coaching the children of kids we coached years ago. Or when a 30 yrs old, that we coached years ago, stops by to say ‘Hi’ and ‘Thanks for everything’. It makes us feel old in such a good way! BUGS tries to give back to the community as often as possible. We start by donating to all of the Elementary School carnivals and fundraisers every year. We are blessed to have a Special Olympics and TOPS Soccer program. We host lots of free fieldtrips and BUGS donates their space for evacuation sheltering for local schools in case of emergencies. BUGS newest way to help care for our community has been by adding Solar Panels to our roof that now covers about 64% of our electric usage! Life Long Lessons through Sport BUGS is more than just sports. BUGS is about the kids. It’s about giving kids a positive place to experience sport. We want to make sure that kids are having fun! That’s what will help them build a lifelong love of soccer or gymnastics. And that’s what will help them make healthy life habits. We’re also focused on helping to build kids’ inner strength and self confidence. If they can conquer the challenges in sports, then they can conquer college and all kinds of hard things that life can bring…. Like being a teenager. Join us for the FUN of Summer Camps ~Ninja Nerf Soccer Camp4-7yr & 7-10yr olds take their Gym Ninja skills to the soccer field. Soccer at this age is all about every child having a ball at their feet for most of the activities. Dribbling, juggling, shooting are all part of the fun when our super heros are on the field. But, campers also get to do crafts and take advantage of the gymnastics side of the gym with Zip lines, trampolines & our Tree house for some Ninja fun; as well as, have nerf gun wars! ~BUGS Outdoor Soccer Camp at Olcott Park (also known

to some, as Tommy Berry’s Soccer Camp) is for the more experienced players 7-14yrs old. This camp is more business, but usually ends with a water fight on the final day! ~Gymnastics Camps- BUGS offers full day camp for 7-12yr olds and half day camp for 4-7yrs olds. Fun learning to flip, games, foam block pits, zip lines, inflatables, trampolines and more! School Year Class Programs -Of course, if you can’t get enough this summer…. BUGS offers Classes all year around in Gymnastics, Soccer, Gym Ninjas, Adult Fitness, and lots more. Convenience and Community at BUGS. Don’t Miss the FUN! Contact BUGS now! But, when it comes down to it, BUGS is just where you go for Gymnastics and Soccer in Bloomington. You can count on the staff being welcoming and professional. You can count on your kids learning a lot and having a lot of fun. BUGS keeps kids active all year around and Summer Camps are such a fun part of the year! Don’t miss a moment of the summer fun at BUGS!

812-336-7469 www.bugsgym.com info@bugsgym.com

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IU School of Music

IU School of Music Learn, create, and have fun!

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music offers a unique opportunity for both the young and the young-atheart to explore and refine their musical skills. Experience the world of music in an unforgettable way right in your own backyard. Our dedicated world-class faculty and staff create an inspirational environment that affords our students the freedom to flourish. All levels are welcome. Our Pre-College Year-Round Programs feature a variety of classes catering to the skills of beginning to advanced students. We offer an early start for children as young as six weeks with Musical Beginnings (ages 6 weeks up to 5 years). Students from ages 5 to 18 can participate in private, group, or ensemble classes in Ballet, Choir, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Winds, and Strings (violin, viola, and cello). Guitar lessons are also available for adults through the Jacobs Guitar Academy. Students in junior high or high school may register for one of the Jacobs School Summer Academies in Ballet, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, or Strings. Academies offered range from one to four weeks of study, and opportunities include, but are not limited to, lessons, performances, and master classes with our internationally renowned faculty and special guest artists. Housing is

2020 SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer Ballet Intensive Session I • May 31–June 6 Session II • June 7–13 Session III • June 14–20 Summer Music Clinic June 14–20 Summer Saxophone Academy June 14–20 Summer Organ Academy July 20–25

Summer Piano Academy June 20–July 11 Summer String Academy June 20–July 18 Edward Auer Piano Workshop July 13–24 College Audition Preparation July 19–25

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available on campus, or students may commute from home. High school instrumentalists can also enjoy a unique camp experience through the IU Band Department at the Summer Music Clinic. There is no audition required. Students participate in a week of ensembles, techniques, and improvisation culminating in a concert at the Musical Arts Center. Students in their junior year of high school hoping to audition for college in pursuit of a music degree may enroll in the Summer College Audition Preparation workshop. With 10 different disciplines available for study, including composition and voice, there is a lot to choose from this summer! Classes are limited to eight students per instrument to ensure plenty of personal attention. All ages are invited to join us for Summer Music 2020 at the Jacobs School of Music and enjoy wonderful performances from talented local and guest artists. Many performances are free, and all are open to the public. A full calendar of events is available at summermusic.iu.edu. To learn more about our pre-college, adult, and summer offerings, please visit our web page at music. indiana.edu/precollege, or contact the Office of PreCollege and Summer Programs at 812-855-6025.

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MCCSC

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS MCCSC Elementary Summer Learning Programs June 1 - July 1 No Friday Classes Fairview Elementary School Breakfast and Lunch Provided Breakfast: 8:45am Academic Camp* (Grades 1, 2, 4, 5)** 8:45am - 1:45pm Building math and reading proficiency. Reading Camp* (Grade 3)** 8:45am - 1:45pm Grade 3 Reading Camp is for students who have not successfully completed the IREAD-3 test. English Learners* (Grades 1-4)** 8:45am - 1:45pm English language summer enrichment program. Accelerated Math Program* (Grade 3)** 8:45am - 1:45pm Students entering 4th grade who are academically advanced in math and enjoy classroom challenges and hands-on experiences. Summer STEAM* (Grades 2-3)** 8:45am - 1:45pm Provides enrichment in math and reading through project-based learning. Speak with your building principal about registration (with focus on Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) Virtual Summer Camp Reading & Mathematics (Grades K-8)** Online/ Lab Support Speak with your building principal about enrollment or visit www.MCCSC.edu/ VirtualSummerCamp to enroll today! * Morning and afternoon transportation provided for these camps. ** Grade Completed in 2019-2020

EdVenture Camp

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Special Education K-6 June 8-12 & June 15-19 No Friday Classes 9:00am - 12:00pm Templeton Elementary School Provides a summer camp experience for students with significant disabilities and speech and language needs. Presented in partnership with the IU Speech and Hearing Clinic. Students’ families are notified and applications made available by student’s classroom teachers.

EdVenture Camp

Ed-Venture Camp-Full Day $75.00 per Week 9:00am-3:00pm Week 5 (June 29 - July 1) prorated to $57.00 for Full Day Templeton Elementary School Limited scholarships for qualifying families are available. Contact us at 330-7702 for more information. June 1 – July 16 No Friday Camp/No camp July 2nd **Classes are contingent upon final enrollment**

Before Care $7.75 per Morning 6:30am-8:30am After Care $8.75 per Afternoon 3:00pm-6:00pm After Care for Summer Learning $11.65 per Afternoon 2:00pm-6:00pm Exciting traditional day camp opportunities await your child. Children will experience fun, hands on activities that will keep both their mind and bodies active all summer. All staff are 1st Aid and CPR certified. Breakfast and lunch available. Morning transportation for all campers.

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MCCSC

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS ELA/Writing and Math

Grades 6-7* June 1 - July 1 (No Friday Classes) 8:45am - 1:45pm Breakfast (8:45am) and Lunch Provided Fairview Elementary Prepares students for the next grade level in ELA/Writing and mathematics. Courtesy of MCCSC

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS 9th Grade Academy BHSN: June 1 - June 26 BHSS: June 2 - July 9 No Classes on July 3rd For Students Entering 9th Grade

MCCSC High School Summer School Classes June 2 - July 9 No Classes on July 3rd Bloomington High School South Choose from six 2-Hour Sessions Available 5 days a week Session start times: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm or 1:00pm

Computer Technology Support Course

Grades 9-12* June 1 – June 25 No Friday Classes Bloomington High School North & Bloomington High School South 11:00am - 3:00pm

9th Grade Academy

8:30am - 11:00am The 9th Grade Academy supports the transition to high school by building skills essential for high school course work achievement, such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, mathematical computation, note taking, study skills, test prep, and more! Students will receive high school credit. Graduating seniors will be given first priority for a seat. Seats will then be made available to current juniors, followed by sophomores and finally freshmen (80 seats available each session). The Plato Online Program will be used to support the curriculum and instruction for each course. Students may complete the instructional work at any computer in any location, but must complete the pre and post-tests at Bloomington High School South. Students are encouraged to attend the sessions offered at BHSS for additional individual support. The Online summer school program is primarily for CREDIT RECOVERY COURSES. Beginning in April, applications will be available through each school’s Guidance Office. This course prepares students to provide laptop technical support during the school year to the North or South high school students.

Computer Technology Support Course This course is designed for those students in grades 9-12 who will provide laptop technical support during the school year to the North or South high school students. June 1st - June 25 No Friday classes Bloomington HS North & Bloomington HS South 11am - 3pm

Computer Technology Support Course Career Pathway offering project based learning and leadership training. Students will complete a minimum of 80 hours on an approved project. Grades 10-12 June 2 - June 9 No Friday classes Hoosier Hills Career Center Contact MCCSC at 812-330-7700 if you are interested in one of our unique summer learning opportunities!

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Monroe County Public Library

Imagine Your Story! Play the Summer Reading Game at Monroe County Public Library

Courtesy of Monroe County Public Library

by Lisa Champelli Children’s Strategist, Monroe County Public Library

Summer Reading Games for All Ages begin Friday, May 22 mcpl.info/summerreading

What building in town has the most stories? The Library, of course! It may not be the tallest building in the county, but Monroe County Public Library is stacked top to bottom with all kinds of stories––stories people have imagined, stories people have experienced, and stories community members are creating right now! Whether you enjoy fantasy, adventure, historical fiction, graphic novels, mysteries, biographies, science fiction, or nonfiction narratives, the Library is sure to have something that meets your interests. The Library celebrates reading all year long, but in the summer, it provides extra incentives to encourage your family to read for fun and discover a treasure trove of special activities and events! Starting May 22, people of all ages can visit any Library location (downtown, in Ellettsville, or on the Bookmobile) to pick up a summer reading game board. Game boards will also be available at the summer reading kickoff event in Switchyard Park on May 22 from 5–8 PM––look for the Book Bike! If you can’t make it in, you can also print a modified game board at mcpl.info/summerreading (you’ll find teen and adult summer reading details there too). Thanks to the Friends of the Library, all Summer Reading Game supplies and activities are free! Designed to help your children achieve their personal best, the Summer Reading Game encourages them to read or listen to their choice of stories on a regular basis. What

are they curious about? What interests them most? They can earn points and prizes for reading, answering trivia questions, solving puzzles, attending Library programs, or trying something new! You can also adapt the game for pre-readers. Reading aloud and sharing the joy of stories is a wonderful way to help preschoolers get ready to read! Reading on a regular basis also helps children stay on course developmentally. Research shows that children who read during summer break are more likely to maintain or improve their reading skills. Just 15–20 minutes of reading a day can make a difference! New to the Main Library this summer is a tween space! Stop by to check out the variety of creative and constructive activities for tweens ages 7–12. They’ll find craft supplies, games, and building toys, plus tween tech and maker programs throughout the summer. Also new, the Library has closed the book on overdue fines, waiving all unpaid fines and collection agency fees. It will also no longer charge them moving forward, reducing barriers and promoting equitable access for all.You can learn more at mcpl.info/nofines. The Library strives to help connect you readers with the books, eBooks, and audiobooks just right for enjoying on their own or together with you. Find out what’s happening at the Library by picking up a program guide or visiting the online events calendar at mcpl.info/events. Imagine your story, then make it a reality at the Library this summer!

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Monroe County Hospital

Courtesy of Monroe Hospital

An ER visit doesn’t have to be stressful Monroe Hospital’s Emergency Department offers the following: • 10 exam rooms • Two trauma bays • Average Door-to-Doc times less than 13 minutes • Expedited bedside registration • CT scans, X-rays, laboratory and respiratory services available 24/7 Please call 911 or go directly to your nearest emergency department if you need serious medical attention including chest pain, severe bleeding or stroke symptoms.

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Going to the Emergency Department can be a frightening and stressful experience for both the patient and the patient’s family members. With short wait times and a clean, family friendly environment, we are dedicated to doing everything we can to make your trip as comfortable as possible and provide you with a healthcare experience that exceeds your expectations. Monroe Hospital’s Emergency Department is located at the corner of SR 37 /I-69 and Fullerton Pike (Exit 115). Our ED is staffed by Board certified ED physicians, knowledgeable RNs, Paramedics and EMTs 24 hours a day.

Summer Adventure

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Monroe County YMCA

Choose Your

Courtesy of Monroe County YMCA

Don’t Forget...

1. Early Bird rates are available until April 30! Sign up today to save on registration fees for Camp Arrowhead, Gymnastics Camps, and Sports Camps. 2. You receive a special, discounted Summer Camp rate if you’re a Y member! 3. Morning (AM) Extended Day (early drop off from 7:30-8:45 am) is FREE for campers ages four and up who are enrolled in a morning or all-day camp. 4. Afternoon (PM) Extended Day (pick up as late as 6:00 pm) is available for a small fee. 5. “Meet Your Counselor Night” is a chance for you and your children to meet camp counselors, familiarize yourself with the Y facility and campgrounds, and ask our camp staff questions before the start of summer. The events will be held from 6:00-7:00 pm on the following dates at each Y branch in Bloomington: • Wednesday, May 20 at the Northwest Y (1375 N. Wellness Way) • Friday, May 22 at the Southeast Y (2125 S. Highland Ave.) 6. “Preschool Parent Q&A” at our Southeast Y is an opportunity for parents and guardians with first-time or young campers to visit camp leadership staff and ask questions one-on-one. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 11 am-12 pm to learn all about camp!

We hope to see you at the Y this summer!

Visit MonroeCountyYMCA.org/Summer-Camp for more details.

at the YMCA!

Summer Camp at the Monroe County YMCA is so much more than simply having fun in the summer sun. At the Y, we provide an exciting and safe community for our local youth to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, unplug from technology, develop interpersonal skills, make longlasting friendships, and more. Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for adventure—the world is your child’s to explore! The Monroe County Y offers a variety of camps for children and teens ages 3-15. All camps incorporate age-appropriate activities, crafts, and games that are designed to reinforce our weekly camp themes and the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Early Bird registration is open until

Thursday, April 30, which means you could save up to $15 for each week of Summer Camp you enroll your child in! We also offer Summer Camp Financial Assistance (FA) for those who would like to send children to camp, but are currently experiencing financial hardships. Applications for assistance will be accepted from March 1-31 for Camp Arrowhead and Sports Camps. All application materials and instructions can be found on our website at MonroeCountyYMCA.org/FA. Below is a small peek at the various camps offered at our Southeast Y, Northwest Y, and YMCA Gymnastics Center. Please refer to our 2020 Summer Camp catalog at MonroeCountyYMCA. org/Summer-Camp/Catalog for dates, themes, and costs for each camp.

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Monroe County YMCA Preschool Camps (age 4): Our preschool-aged campers will explore an enriching and safe environment through group activities, games, crafts, and environmental awareness activities. Both half-day, full-day, and single-day options are available for you to customize your Summer Camp experience to fit your child’s/family’s needs. Camp Arrowhead (ages 5-10): All three of our Camp Arrowhead groups will participate in age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate your child’s imagination and development. Weekly activities revolving around themes will include outdoor games, swimming, crafts, and songs, all while your child makes new friends! Teen Camps (ages 11-13): Our teen-aged campers will have fun with friends as they enjoy activities that present thought-provoking challenges and allow them to explore themselves and their surroundings. Specialty Camps (ages 6-13): If your child is looking for something a bit different than traditional Summer Camp, you’ll want to check out our 13 Northwest Y Specialty Camps. From Kids Cook Camp to VR & Coding Camp to Cheer & Dance Camp, we have something for every kid! Sports Camps (ages 6-14): Whether your child is new to a sport or is a seasoned athlete, Sports Camps offers a chance for youth to have fun, be active, and build their skills. Sports Camps include Basketball Camp, NERF Camp, Golf Camp, Sports Olympics Camp, and more! Have questions? Contact Chris Stone, Northwest Y Youth & Sports Director, at (812) 961-2360 or cstone@monroecountyymca.org.

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Preschool Camps (ages 3-5): Our four Preschool Camp groups will explore an enriching and safe environment through songs, play, outdoor water play, group activities, and more. Both halfday and full-day camps are available for you to customize your Summer Camp experience to fit your child’s/family’s needs. Camp Arrowhead (ages 6-10): All three of our Camp Arrowhead groups will spend the summer making new friends, learning how to be a part of a group, practicing teamwork, enjoying new, “unplugged” experiences in the natural world, and developing valuable life skills. Teen Camps (ages 11-15): Each of our Teen Camps promote independence and collaboration as our young teens work together on small group projects and team-building activities that focus on making a positive impact on our camp and community. Specialty Camps (ages 7-14): All nine Southeast Y Specialty Camps give campers the opportunity to explore their creative side, build on emerging skills, and connect with their peers who have shared interests. From Wizarding World at the Y Camp to I Love Nature Camp, we have something for every kid! Sports Camps (ages 6-14): Our vast roster of Sports Camps offers specialized youth sports training, as camps are designed to teach sports skills, fair play, teamwork, and sportsmanship while reinforcing the Y core values of caring honesty, respect, and responsibility. Sports Camps include Basketball Camp, NERF Camp, Ninja Warrior Camp, The Warehouse Camp, and many more! Gymnastics Camp (ages 5-12): The Y Gymnastics Center offers tumbling and gymnastics camps that build poise, confidence, and discipline while never losing sight of fun! Campers will not only practice gymnastics skills, but also enjoy games, swimming, and crafts. Have questions? Contact Esther Habimana-Griffin, Southeast Y Youth & Sports Director, at (812) 961-2157 or ehabimana-griffin@ monroecountyymca.org.

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Summer is a Child’s Opportunity to

Sylvan Learning Center

LEARN

Courtesy of Sylvan Learning Center

Courtesy of Sylvan Learning of Bloomington For most children, summer is a time to leave classes and homework behind. However, when they return to school in the fall after the long summer break, students can find themselves struggling to catch up. Skills and knowledge gained throughout the school year fade during the summer months. According to Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, loss of content retention begins within 24 to 48 hours of learning unless the new information is reinforced or applied immediately. After a month without reinforcement, approximately 80 percent of what a student has recently learned can be lost.

According to Sylvan, a break from school is great for recharging your children’s batteries, but if they aren’t using the skills and knowledge that was learned in the classroom, they could find themselves lagging behind when school starts up again. For children who have been struggling at school, summer can be their opportunity to catch-up on key skills and feel more confident when they head back to class. For students who do well, it’s an opportunity to keep their enthusiasm for learning high. Parents can play a key role in reinforcing learning on an ongoing basis. The education experts at Sylvan Learning have prepared practical tips for integrating continuous learning into fun, family activities all summer long.

Checklist: Summer Fun That’s Educational, Too Read with your child. You can’t start too early. You can’t read too much. Reading to young children nurtures an interest in language, words and communication. For older kids, reading together can be fun and interesting. Parents can even turn Harry Potter or Twilight mania into a learning opportunity. Read the books together with your children and ask questions about the plot and characters. Search for reading activities on the Internet and create a reading list. There are an abundance of sites that provide summer reading lists for children. At www.BookAdventure. com, children (grades K-8) create personalized books lists from more than 7,500 recommended titles, take quizzes on the books they’ve read at school or at home, and earn points towards small prizes for understanding the books they’ve read. The program is designed to motivate students to read more often, for longer periods of time and with greater understanding. Plan a field trip. Plan a trip to an interesting site close to home - an historic site, a museum, the zoo, etc. Research the trip in advance with your child and discuss it afterwards. Find pen pals. Encourage your child to write physical notes and letters to family members and friends as a way of practicing writing. Plan a meal together. Helping mom or dad with the regular grocery shopping and meal preparation creates opportunities to use math skills such

as making change, weighing fruits and vegetables, etc. Visit the library. Libraries can recommend books appropriate for your child’s reading level and interests, and many libraries offer free children’s programs. Keep a journal. Give your child an empty notebook to keep a summer journal. Regular entries will keep writing skills active. Summer enrichment programs. There are a variety of enrichment programs available for children. Sylvan Learning offers engaging programs that keep the interest and fun in learning alive through the summer and into the school year. Visit www.SylvanLearning. com for more information. Checklist: Making Your Home a Year-Round Place for Learning Work area – Set up a simple table or desk in a well-lit area. Add a supply of pens, pencils, markers and paper and you’re set. Reference materials – Make sure you have a dictionary, atlas and other resource materials available so your child can research information. Your example – Parents can help encourage learning activities by example. Read with your children. Discuss trips and experiences. Keep your own daily journal. Sylvan is a perfect way to help your child avoid summer learning loss and have fun in the process through our academic programs and STEM camps Contact us at www.sylvanlearning.com to learn how.

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Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning - Ivy Arts for Kids

Ivy Arts for kids

Courtesy of Ivy Tech

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It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since we offered our first Ivy Arts for Kids camp, way back in 2010. My oldest son was only two, we still measured my middle child’s age by how many weeks old he was, and our third was nowhere on the horizon yet. In the intervening years, all three of my children have participated in Ivy Arts camps, some have dipped their toes into theatre with our partner, the BPP, and my oldest has even moved onto College for Kids. It’s a cliché, but – goodness, how time flies. I can no longer hold any of my children cradled in the crooks of my arms. Long gone are the days of first steps and first words. We’re right on the verge of every member of the family being able to read to themselves. And the Ivy Tech camps have been a part of every summer of the ride. We have multiple green shirts, several lovely, useful pieces of art, and lots of memories. My children are creative and strong problem-solvers, due in no small part to our wonderful public school system, but also to their summers spent at the various Ivy Tech camps. For ten years now, Ivy Tech camps have been serving families by helping build creativity and problem-solving for the next generation. We’ve expanded the ages of campers up to eighteen, and have brought on more STEM programming. Our partnerships include BPP for theatre, KidCity for physical activity and a full-day camp, Girls Rock Bloomington, and Camp Invention. Last year we partnered with IU to bring Dave Eggers, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, into one of our camps to work directly with our campers. We’ve awarded over $45,000 in scholarships to make our camps accessible to all, and have seen our first campers grow up to attend college, both locally and nationally. Multiple students have told us they are studying art in college because of their experience here at the Ivy Tech Waldron. I am proud of all that we do at the Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning, but nothing is so personal and so fulfilling as the work we do with the children in this community. There’s something for every kid this summer at Ivy Tech and I look forward to meeting them all.

2020 Summer Camp & Programs

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Adult Sailing

812-349-3700 or parks@bloomington.in.gov

$300/ weekend

Asabela Studio

812-272-9119 or AsabelaStudio@gmail.com

$12.50/hr - 4-16 $299/wk

8:30am5:30pm

Barbara B. Jordan YMCA

765-342-6688

$70-$115

3-13

9am-4pm

Bloomington Montessori School (BMS)

812-336-2800

$353 per two-week session

Grades 1-5

8:30am5:30pm

$200-$395

5-16

9am-4pm

Bloomington Playwrights Project Youth Education Theatre Camps

jferguson146@ivytech.edu

18 and up

10am3pm Drop-in/ hour option

812-336-7469

$95/wk $185/wk

4-14

9am-3pm

Camp Rock-Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington

812-287-7431 or jlaskey@bgcbloomington.org

$160

Grades 1-8

7:30am6pm

College for Kids & Teens - Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning

812-330-4400 or lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu

$135-$235

College for Kids: 11-14; College for Teens: 14-18

8:30am11:45pm [option of adding on Kid City from 11:45am5:30pm]

Cutters Soccer Club

812-322-4495 or director@cutterssoccer.org

$29-$160 per season

4-18

Varies by age

First Tee of Bloomington

812-349-3764

$90/wk$100/wk

7-15

9am12pm or 1-4pm

Hoosier Heights

bloomington @hoosierheights.com

$75-$299

5-16

Indiana Limestone Symposium

602-663-1903

$200 Monday - Friday; $75 with Scholarship

10-18 Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Integrated Program in the Environment

812-855-8742

IU Game Development Camp

812-219-8103; or abehring@indiana.edu

IU High School Journalism Institute

812-855-0895 or ljjohnso@indiana.edu

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June 1-July 31

Begins March 1st

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March 30 - May 16

Begins April 9

June 1-July 31

May 25 - July 31

Ongoing through June 14

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IU Outdoor Pool

812-855-9584 or iuop@indiana.edu

Varies

6mos. -14

Begin April 1

May-August

IU Tennis Center

812-855-5750 or iutc@indiana.edu

Varies

4-18

Ongoing

Begins June 1

Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning Ivy Arts for Kids

812-330-4400 or lifelonglearning@ivytech.edu

$205-$405

4-10

Ongoing

June 1-12; June 15-26; June 29July 10; July 13-24

Karst Day Camp/Monroe County Parks & Recreation

812-349-2800

$120/wk $150/wk

Grades 1-7

7am5:45pm

Kid City Original

812-349-3700

$175/wk$180/wk

Grades K-4

7:30am5:30pm

Kid City Quest

812-349-3700 or parks@bloomington.in.gov

$165/wk$170/wk

Grades 5-7

7:30am5:30pm

MCCSC EdVenture Camp

812-330-7702

Varies

Grades K-8

9am-3pm

MCCSC Summer STEAM

812-330-7700

Grades 2-3

8:45am1:45pm

MCCSC Virtual Summer Camp

812-330-7700

Monroe County YMCA - Northwest

812-331-5556 or info@monroecountyymca.org

$35/day $400/wk

4-14

Varies

Monroe County YMCA - Southeast

812-332-5555 or info@monroecountyymca.org

$65/wk $280/wk

3-15

Varies

Stages Bloomington Theatre Company

812-727-4950 or info@stagesbloomington.com

$175-$350

Grades 3-12 9am-

6pm8pm

Stone Crest Golf Camp

812-276-4653 or ron_grimes@hotmail.com

$75

6-18

10am1pm

Summer Basketball Camp

812-349-3720

$75/wk

Grades K-8

9pm12pm or 1pm4pm

Sylvan Learning Center

812-330-0900

$199-$699

5-18

WonderLab

812-337-1337 or writeus@wonderlab.org

$220-$280 T-shirt + $15

Grades K-8

8-9am Free Pre-Care, 9am-4pm Camp, 4-5pm Free After care

Young Women Writing for (a) Change

812-269-6801 or X ywwprogram @womenwritingbloomington.org

$200/wk

Grades 4-9

9am-3pm

Youth Sailing Camp

812-349-3700

$225/wk

9-16

9am-3pm

9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm [both sessions have option of adding on Kid City programming]

Ongoing

May 26-July 31

Begins March 6

June 1-July 31

Begins March 6

June 1-July 31

Ongoing until full

June 1-July 16

Contact school principal

June 1-July 1 (No Friday Classes)

Contact school principal

June 1-July 1 (No Friday Classes)

Ongoing

May 26-July 31

Ongoing

May 26-July 31

March until full

June 4-27, June 10-14, June 17-28, July 8-19

Ongoing

July 13-July16

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July 7-10

Ongoing

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Ongoing

June 22-26 (4th-6th), July 20-24 (6th-9th)

Ongoing beginning April 9

May 25-July 31

X X

Grades K-8

4:30pm

X X

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X X

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WildCare Inc.

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How will your kids spend their free time this summer? WildCare Inc. offers a day camp program like no other! Did you know that owls can hear in three dimensions? Do you know what kind of fox can climb trees, or whether hummingbirds can fly upside down? Campers will learn the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about wildlife! Campers will meet a new wildlife ambassador each day, from birds to mammals to reptiles; and learn about these animals through a variety of activities and games. Our activities are educational and also a tremendous amount of fun! Our games give campers a chance to experience the world from the animals’ point of view. Our educational programs are designed to encourage campers’ interest in sciences, and every day at WildCamp offers a new STEMfocused program along with games and activities relating to that day’s program. Campers not only have a blast and make new friends; they’re also exploring a variety of sciences including ecology, biology, conservation, and environmental studies! Daily activities include arts & crafts projects, games, science projects, and activities like building nest boxes for wild birds or enrichment toys for ambassador animals. In addition, campers have an opportunity for hands on learning with our domestic or exotic animal ambassadors. Campers engage all five senses to explore the world around them and discover just how much we share in common with our wild neighbors. WildCamp is a day camp experience like no other. It can be hard in our busy lives to take a minute just to absorb the wonder and beauty of each and every living creature we share the planet with. Our goal is to educate every camper about the fascinating, beautiful, and sometimes elusive native wildlife around us every day. Our programs teach campers to respect and appreciate wildlife.

This day camp is for children entering grades 1-6, located at the WildCare center at 198 N Hartstrait Road, Bloomington, IN 47404 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM July 13th to July 17th. Daily snacks are provided, but attendees should bring a sack lunch. Camp costs $250 per child; payment plans are available prior to camp. A half-day option is available at a reduced cost. Enrollment is limited. Register today!

WildCare Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife so they may be returned to the wild. WildCare’s educational outreach programs focus on the value of sharing the planet with our wild neighbors.

For more information or to register for camp, please visit our website at www.wildcareinc.org or email wildcareinceducation@gmail.com

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2020 Wondercamp...A Look Ahead

Wonderlab

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At WonderCamp we encourage courageous experimentation, use actual scientific terms and tools, introduce kids to working scientists, and help kids embrace failure as part of learning. All camp sessions are designed to build curious and creative problem solvers, inspired by the wonder of science. We listen – to the kids, their adults, teachers, and visiting scientists – and intentionally make our camps more robust and exciting each year. All camps involve extensive hands-on activities. These activities are typically are structured so that campers work together in small groups, rotate among science activity stations, or collaborate on special project. Selected camps may take field trips. Parents receive daily information that is intended to stimulate discuss between campers and parents about the day’s activities and learning. 2020 WonderCamp sessions take place at Binford Elementary School (BES), Bloomington Cooking School (BCS), Hilltop Gardens, Hoosier Heights Gym, Kent Farm; and the UITS Building and WTIU on the Indiana University Campus. Drop off and pick up locations vary by camp session. Camps include both indoor and outdoor activities, hands-on STEAM fun and visits from science experts. WonderCamp serves children entering grades k-8th in the fall of 2020. To help ensure successful experience, children should be registered for camp sessions that are appropriate for their age, interests, and abilities. WonderCamp may not be appropriate for children entering kindergarten who have not yet had a successful nursery school or daycare experience. Teens may become involved via the museum’s Volunteer Program and those of high school age may apply to the Summer Internship Program. Full scholarships are available to eligible families (one per eligible child) who provide written evidence of their participation in the free/reduced school lunch program or the Hoosier Healthwise program. A limited number of halfprice scholarships are available for low-income families who meet certain income qualifications but are not eligible for full scholarships. See the online and printed forms for details regarding documentation. Thank you to the supports of the John and Lilyan Carlos Fund, who make these scholarships possible. WonderLab is committed to lowering the carbon footprint of camp. We encourage campers to bring reusable water bottles and sustainably wrapped and packaged food.

For complete session details and registration go to: wonderlab.org Questions about WonderCamp content, activities and themes: Ask Colleen Couper: 812-337-1337 ext. 24 or colleen@wonderlab.org. Questions about Registration and Scheduling: Ask Sabina Ion: 812-337-1337 ext. 11 or schedule@wonderlab.org

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Allergies at camp How parents can campers can both be prepared

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rom food allergies to insect stings, allergic reactions can spoil a summer camp experience. Parents may be concerned, but finding the right camp for a child with allergies allows the camper to enjoy the experience while trained staff make sure the right protections are in place. Most camps are well prepared to manage both food and environmental allergies at camp, said Tracey Gaslin, executive director of the Association of Camp

Nursing. “Camps generally have protocols in place for the identification and treatment of allergies often with epinephrine and diphenhydramine,” Gaslin said.

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“A camp’s preparedness for food allergies depends on the staff’s diligence and policies that have been put into place to protect campers who do have food allergies,” said Lisa Gable, CEO of the nonprofit Food Allergy Research & Education. “We recommend that parents and guardians make direct contact with the

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camp’s administration well before camp begins, sharing details of a child’s allergy and ensuring there is documented and comprehensive awareness around any and all allergies.” All staff who will be responsible for a child and anyone who may offer food or plan events needs to be aware of a child’s allergy, Gable said. This can include lifeguards, transportation drivers, cafeteria workers, camp nurses and counselors.

Kids can help

The best plan is to educate a child about his or her condition. “This does not happen at one point in time but is a continuous developmental effort to encourage the young individual to recognize symptoms and know how to respond in the event of an allergic response,” Gaslin said. In addition to providing a camp with a child’s complete medical record, children with allergies should have an emergency action plan, which is developed with the child’s primary care doctor, allergist and parents. “For camps, an action plan is typically an agreed upon plan for managing symptoms of allergy,” Gaslin said. “In having a mutually discussed plan, the parents feel confident that they have been heard, and the camp can share what their capabilities are for response to events.” Visit foodallergy.org to download FARE’s Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, as well as a list of camps that are either designed specifically for children with food allergies or that welcome campers with food allergies.

Two kinds of reactions

Common allergic reactions present

mostly in two ways: a more localized response and anaphylaxis, Gaslin said. Localized reactions include itching, swelling at the site and redness. Serious and possibly life-threatening, anaphylaxis has a generalized response including skin rashes or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of face, lips, throat and eyes; vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting. “If anaphylaxis occurs, immediate response is required, and it is helpful for camp staff to know if a child has had a previous anaphylaxis experience,” Gaslin said. Campers should be instructed in the use of personal emergency medications or medical devices, such as inhalers or epinephrine autoinjectors, before arrival at camp.

Follow these guidelines

“Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the United States,” Gable said. Symptoms may start out mild, but they can worsen quickly. • Never trade food with other campers. • Do eat anything with unknown ingredients. • Read every food label and double-check with a counselor (if age appropriate). • Be proactive and seek help for all allegic reactions, even suspected ones. • Tell an adult if feeling a reaction starting, even if there are no visible signs. • Do not go off alone if experiencing allergic symptoms. • Know where the emergency care kit is located or which camp counselors have access to it.

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Young Women Writing For A Change

Young Women for a change Summer at Young Women Writing for (a) Change is creativity, connection, and fun! Our Girl’s camp is going on a writing adventure. Together, we’ll lift up our voices and make space for all varieties of writing. If you love to write, listen to stories, and have a blast with friends, this is the camp for you! In our Young Women’s camp, Write Where You Are, we’ll explore the stories and places inside and around us. Each day we’ll find new places and explore art and nature in Bloomington to inspire our writing! Thanks to our new downtown location, both camps also have easy walking access to 3rd street park and playground. Young Women Writing summer camps inspire creativity and provide a safe

space for writers to find and feel empowered in their individual voices. Writing prompts and other activities are designed to inspire not only the most passionate of writers but also those who may come more hesitantly to the page. Writers of all experience levels are welcome! Again and again, new participants come to our circles, insisting that they’re not “real” or serious writers—and leave not only with full notebooks but a deeper understanding of the importance of their words. While creative writing is the focus of our summer camps, our processes help participants gain the courage to share their writing and their voices. Trained facilitators create inclusive environments, not only during planned

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activities but at breaks and lunch as well. By learning and practicing how to give supportive feedback, and become better listeners, our summer camp encourages girls from all walks of life to feel welcome and become part of a community. Our writing camps nurture our campers as emerging writers and as more empowered young women. Our high-facilitator, low-camper ratio of one facilitator to four participants, ensures that each girl who comes to our camps gets personalized attention and care not only during smaller group times but throughout the entire camp session. At Young Women Writing for (a) Change girls, and young women are encouraged to be

true to themselves. Our weeklong summer camp is a wonderful way for girls and young women to spend time with new friends and connect to their deeper selves. We’ll offer support and encouragement to both their writing and their voice.

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Safety questions to ask

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eeping kids safe at summer camp involves everything from first aid kits and sunscreen to camper-to-staff ratios and packing medications. One of parents’ first considerations should be to find

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Engaging, active summer daycamps for kids in grades K–7. Weekly camps held Monday–Friday June 1–July 31.

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out whether a camp is accredited with the American Camp Association, said Dr. Michael Ambrose, founder and CEO of CampDoc, an electronic health record system for camps. “The American Camp Association sets the standard,” Ambrose said. To earn accredidation camps must undergo a thorough review of operations that include staff qualifications, training and emergency management. The American Camp Association collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross and other youth-serving agencies to ensure that current camp practices reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards. Medical issues, such as if there is camp a nurse on staff and how medication is delivered, are big concerns, but parents also look at overnight summer camp as an investment in their child’s emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth, said Alyson Gondek, director of Camp Woodmont in Northwest Georgia.

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“Prevention of accidents and injuries is important at camp, but most parents are concerned about their child’s emotional safety,” she said. “They want to be sure their child fits in, is included and adjusts well to the camp environment.”

Ask the right questions

“Selecting the right program for your child is a matter of knowing your options and asking the right questions. While the internet offers a lot of search options for camp, it’s important for parents to pick up the phone and speak with the owners or directors,” Gondek said. A conversation can reveal a greater understanding of the experience and background of the camp staff, management, camp’s philosophy and programs, she said.

Medicine management

Medicine management is serious business at summer camp. “Medications should be brought in their original bottle from the pharmacy and checked-in with the camp nurse or director. Medicine should not be packed and kept in the cabins with the campers, regardless if it’s over-thecounter or prescription,” Gondek said. Everything from gummy vitamins to herbal supplaments to over-the-counter allergy medicines must be documented and communicated to the camp health care team, Ambrose said. Each camp has its own guidelines and state regulations about what it can and cannot administer while a child is in its care. If possible, medications should be sent to camp before the camper arrives so that health care providers have adequate time to review and sort medications and address any concerns.

The right ratio

The camper-to-staff ratio is important not only so kids get the attention they deserve but also so that they stay safe, Ambrose said. The ideal camper-to-staff ratio recommended by the American Camping Association is: • 5 and younger: 1 staffer for each 5 overnight campers; 1 staffer for each 6 day campers. • Ages 6 to 8: 1 to 6 for overnight and 1 to 8 for day. • Ages 9 to 14: 1 to 8 for overnight and 1 to 10 for day. • Ages 15 to 18: 1 to 10 for overnight and 1 to 12 for day.

Expert advice on

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what to bring

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clothes between activities, especially if that includes lake hikes and messy craft times.

“Books are always popular with both boys and girls,” Lasko said.

ost camps offer packing lists and guidance on what to bring and what not to bring, but the main summer camp essentials are a kind, open mind and a willingness to make new friends and try new things. “When kids go in ready to try new things they’re not stuck in their comfort zone, and that’s how they make new friends and connect with others,” said Louis Lasko, assistant camp director at Camp Laurelwood in Madison, Connecticut.

Hydration is vital

Don’t forget

Get comfortable

Leave at home

Bring extra

In addition to being welcoming and receptive to new things, campers should pack extra towels or at least the suggested amount. “If the camp recommends bringing six towels, don’t pack two and think you’ll be fine,” Lasko said. With all the swimming, sailing and showering plus rain, “you can never have enough,” Lasko said. For an upgrade campers can buy a quick-dry towel made of microfiber that is super absorbent yet dries faster than cotton. It’s also good advice to pack extra socks and underwear because campers often change

“Reusable water bottles are environmentally friendly, often durable and portable. It is quite possible that your child’s cabin will go on a hike or keep on the move throughout the day,” said Kyle Winkel, spokesperson for the American Camp Association. “If there are not an abundance of water fountains at the camp, it is important that your camper is able to stock up to continue hydrating throughout the day.” Younger kids may bring along a cherished stuffed animal to snuggle with while older ones may like to spend down time listening to music, Lasko said. “Relatively cheap MP3 players not connected to a phone or internet do exist,” Lasko said. Photos of family, friends and pets can make a cabin feel more like home and are great conversation starters for new friends, Lasko said. During quiet cabin times, board and card games give kids a chance to interact, Lasko said. Go with classics like Go Fish and Mad Libs, or try something newer such as Exploding Kittens or Code Names.

Since most campers will be walking outside to the bath house a decent pair of flip-flops is a must, Lasko said. A handy basket to tote along soap, shampoo and toothpaste is also a good idea. A flashlight and extra batteries, a stationary kit, a battery-operated clip fan, musical instrument or cheap, disposable cameras are also great additions to pack in your duffel bag. Phones, tablets and anything else that connects to the internet should be left at home, Lasko said. “We want to make sure that kids are fully present. If kids have these devices it’s too easy for them to sit and play on them all day long,” he said. Don’t pack outside food. “Every year we have to remind families. We’re not trying to be mean. It’s about safety both for kids with allergies and keeping wildlife out of cabins,” Lasko said. Don’t send expensive, irreplaceable things like jewelry. No matter how careful campers are, things get lost, Lasko said. Label everything.

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The value of

letter writing from the equation but a Letter writing is a skill, child is also not allowed to and parents may wonder learn how to cope with a how they will get a letter o matter how situation,” Thurber said. from a child more used to traditional or While waiting for a partexting than talking. 21st century, all ent’s reply campers have To start, put together a summer camps basic stationary kit using a have one thing in common: the experience of turning to others, such as a camp zip-top plastic bag. Include letter writing. Letters from camp or letters from counselor or cabinmate for plenty of paper, pens or support, which is a positive pencils, and stamped and home can be a powerful coping skill. addressed envelopes, form of communication Another benefit of letter Thurber said. Use the and become treasured writing is that it allows peo- peel-and-stick kind because keepsakes. Even though putting pen ple to gain an understanding kids may dislike the taste of envelope glue. to paper may seem an anti- of what they’re feeling. “There’s no delete key. “Before camp give them quated effort that both kids some practice.You can start and adults find challenging, Even little kids are more thoughtful writing a handwith an index card. Over the act of composing and written letter,” Thurber said. breakfast, write a note they sending a message helps “When we reflect we can respond to. It can be kids learn real life lesunderstand. When we short, one line. Then, have sons, said Dr. Christopher Thurber, a clinical psycholo- understand we cope better. them flip the card over and When we cope better we write a note back,” Thurber gist, educator and author do better.” said. of “The Summer Camp Handbook.” “Letter writing is asynchronous, meaning the communication is not happening in real time,” Thurber said. “It’s not a phone call or a text message. It forces you to wait. It helps kids develop patience, but it’s also an opportunity for younger people to bolster their coping skills.” A child may feel homesick or unhappy while at camp, but that distress has a silver lining, Thurber said: “It’s a reflection of the closeness we feel.” When a person feels distressed they Game Development Camp is a are motivated to change rewarding experience for something, but if a letter students ages 13+ interested in writer is waiting for a reply all genres of games and the they are motivated to cope technology that powers them. with the situation. Register now: “If you’re allowed to call go.iu.edu/game-camp home, that instant gratification eliminates distress By Melissa Erickson More Content Now

For the most part it doesn’t really matter what’s in the letter, but it’s the act of keeping in touch. “Be encouraging. Tell them it’s going to be a fun way to communicate,” Thurber said. Ask the camp how long it typically takes mail to be sorted and delivered so a child knows what to expect, Thurber said. Explain how letters cross in the mail. Ask kids to share the news of camp and what they’re doing.

“The point is to keep each other posted about what’s going on. The best letters are newsy updates,” Thurber said. Avoid guilt trips or sad stories, such writng that the dog misses the camper. “Don’t give kids a reason to miss you more,” Thurber said. Include items your child will enjoy, such as clippings or printouts from the newspaper or magazines. If sending a care package, avoid food (which many camps won’t accept)

and send a book that can be donated to the camp’s library, a board game or something cabinmates can do together. If a camp offers an email service, skip it. “Letter writing is a true away-from-home experience. Email is not as good as a handwritten letter where you can see their penmanship. Summer camp nurtures a child’s independence, but that doesn’t mean you’re severing the connection from home,” Thurber said.

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