ACS Athens Summer Camp 2021 - English brochure

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Session 1: Session 2: Hours: Ages:

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June 28-July 2 July 5-July 9 9am-3:30pm 4-14 years old

Fun and innovative activities including Sports, Arts, Science & Languages!

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Introduction

We are excited to resume the ACS Athens Summer Youth Camp in 2021 and we look forward to continuing the tradition of so many years! The program, once again, includes innovative and appealing activities that are designed taking into account the participants’ age, interests and needs! We aim to provide quality learning opportunities through a variety of activities and a “best-fit” environment while emphasizing on the proper instruction of the English language.

Due to the current global health circumstances, unlike previous years, this year ALL participants will have a set schedule; furthermore, participants in Kiddos, Juniors & Teens will have the opportunity to choose among different camps; the Sports Maniacs Camp, the Sports & Language Camp, the Sports & Science Camp and the Variety Pack Camp, with specific activities. Participants will be in predetermined groups in an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment, and they will remain in those groups all day.

Our staff consists of experienced educators & instructors, each in their specific areas of expertise. They are assisted by High School student volunteers and all of them promise to provide a fun but also learning experience for all participants!

Early Childhood Program:

4-5 years old (Children entering Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten in September)

Primary Programs:

a. Lower Primary - 6 years old (children entering 1st grade in September) b. Upper Primary - 7 years old (children entering 2nd grade in September)

Kiddos’ Program:

8 - 9 years old (Children entering 3rd & 4th grades in September)

Juniors’ Program:

10 - 11 years old (Children entering 5th & 6th grades in September)

Teens’ Program:

12 - 14 years old (Children entering 7th & 8th grades in September)

Session 1: June 28 - July 2 (1 week)

Session 2: July 5 - 9 (1 week)

9:00 – 15:30

TOTAL OF 2 weeks

Session 2: (July 5 - 9)

Session 1: (June 28 - July 2) 1 child

€ 275

1 child

€ 275

2 children

€ 525

2 children

€ 525

3 children

€ 720

3 children

€ 720

4 children

€ 910

4 children

€ 910

* Alumni Discount available - For more information contact the Summer Camp office ** Cost of transportation is additional

(if needed)

Pre-Registration Required

Pre-registration is required upon the submission of the online registration form with a € 100 deposit (until June 16th). Activity selection will be honored by registration priority; when making deposit, please state name of child and session of participation.

Session 1 & 2: (June 28 - July 9) 1 child

€ 510

2 children

€ 970

3 children

€ 1130

4 children

€ 1680

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Early Childhood Program

Lower Primary Program

(4 & 5 years old – Children entering Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten in September)

Time 9:00-9:10

The Early Childhood Education classroom follows a weekly thematic curriculum and all the activities are related to the theme of the week.

Classroom Attendance

9:10-10:00

Outdoor Games (M-W-F) / Water Fun (T-TH)

10:00-10:35

SNACK & Morning Circle

10:35-11:10

Grow Up With Sports - Motor Skills

11:10-11:25

Literacy

11:25-12:00

Field Day Outdoor Centers

Children will be exposed to a strong balanced learning program promoting and supporting healthy lifestyle habits through music, movement, singing, dancing, and age-appropriate group games. Children will also be engaged in sport activities, such as water fun, motor skills development, and many more! In addition a great deal of learning occurs through “free exploration” which is essentially classroom play involving cooperative learning and dramatic play. Most importantly they will be having fun!

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Snack and Lunch served in classroom

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The order of activities may change.

(6 years old – Children entering 1st grade in September)

This program offers a variety of predetermined creative and innovative activities that include English, Art, Water Fun, Athletics and many more!

The ACS Athens Early Childhood Program offers a creative and interactive Summer Camp!

It is designed to keep each child’s body and mind active. It is focused on developmentally appropriate ways to engage children in various educational, fun, and imaginative activities.

English is the language of instruction and the daily schedule includes listening to and reading stories to reinforce the English language. The daily schedule includes hands-on learning, games to build social skills, authentic and fun writing activities to help strengthen pencil grasp and artwork. Basic mathematical concepts are also reinforced through the use of games and manipulatives (cubes, pattern blocks, beads. etc).

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Time

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

9.10-10.00

Adventure Games (M-W-F) / Fielding & Striking Games (T-TH)

Athletics

Athletics

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

10.15-11.00

Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling

English

11.10-12.00

Water Fun (M-W-F) / Ball Games (T-TH)

Adventure Games (M-W-F) / Fielding & Striking Games (T-TH)

Ball Games (M-W-F) / Water Fun (T-TH)

12.10-13.00

Athletics

Water Fun (M-W-F) / Ball Games (T-TH)

Digital Storytelling

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

12:00-12:30

LUNCH

12:30-13:15

Playground Exploration

13:15-13:45

Arts & Crafts

13.30-14.20

Art

Art

Art

13:45-14:30

Free Exploration/ Center Time

14.30-15.20

English

English

14:30-14:45

Songs/Dance/ Yoga for kids

Adventure Games (M-W-F) / Fielding & Striking Games (T-TH)

14:45-15:15

Read Aloud/ Closing Circle

15:15-15:30

Clean Up & Dismissal

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The order of activities may change.

Swimming/Water Fun activities depend on final government directives.

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Upper Primary Program (7 years old – Children entering 2nd grade in September)

This program offers a variety of predetermined creative and innovative activities that include English, Art, Water Fun, Athletics and many more!

Time

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

9.10-10.00

Water Fun (M-W-F)/ Ball Games (T-TH)

Fielding & Striking Games (M-W-F) / Adventure Games (T-TH)

Ball Games (M-W-F) / Water Fun (T-TH)

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

10.15-11.00

Athletics

Water Fun (M-W-F) / Ball Games (T-TH)

Athletics

11.10-12.00

Digital Storytelling

Athletics

Art

12.10-13.00

Fielding & Striking Games (M-W-F) / Adventure Games (T-TH)

Art

English

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

13.10-14.20

English

English

Digital Storytelling

14.30-15.20

Art

Digital Storytelling

Fielding & Striking Games (M-W-F) / Adventure Games (T-TH)

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The order of activities may change.

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Swimming/Water Fun activities depend on final government directives.

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Kiddos’ Program (Children entering 3rd & 4th grades in September)

Juniors’ Program

JUNIORS

(Children entering 5th & 6th grades in September)

Teens’ Program

Time

Sports Maniacs Group 1

Sports & Science Group 2

Sports & Language Group 3

Variety Pack Group 4

Sports Maniacs 2 Group 5

9.10-10.00

Tennis

Digital Storytelling

Art

Volleyball

Tennis

10.10-11.00

Swimming

Art

Tennis

English

Soccer

(Children entering 7th & 8th grades in September) KIDDOS

At the ACS Athens Summer Youth Camp, children entering 3rd to 8th grades in September, have the opportunity to choose among specialized programs that are based on their personal needs, talents and interests.

Time

Sports Maniacs Group 1

Sports & Science Group 2

Sports & Language Group 3

Variety Pack Group 4

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

9.10-10.00

Basketball

Soccer

English

Art

11.10-12.00

Basketball

Soccer

Soccer/Dance

Art

Archery

10.10-11.00

Soccer / Dance

Archery

Art

Dance/Soccer

12.10-13.00

Web Design

Video Production

English

Swimming

Volleyball

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

11.10-12.00

Swimming

Tennis

Swimming

Tennis

12.10-13.00

Art

Digital Storytelling

Basketball

Athletics

13.30-14.20

Racket Sports

Mad Science

Volleyball

Archery

Racket Sports

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

14.30-15.20

Volleyball

Wall Climbing

English

Mad Science

Digital Storytelling

VIdeo Production

Web Design

English

Digital Storytelling

Racket Sports

Video Production

Dance/ Racket Sports

English

Creative, innovative, fun-filled, and LUNCH educational activities are available, offering a great 13.30-14.20 variety of options to the participants.

14.30-15.20

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A Camp Specific Certificate will be given to the participants.

Snack time may change depending on swimming activity (when applicable).

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The order of activities may change.

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Swimming activities depend on final government directives.

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A Camp Specific Certificate will be given to the participants.

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Snack time may change depending on swimming activity (when applicable).

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The order of activities may change.

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Swimming & Wall Climbing activities depend on final government directives.

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TEENS

Time

Sports Maniacs Group 1

Sports & Science Group 2

Sports & Language Group 3

Sport Maniacs 2 Group 4

9.10- 10.00

Soccer/ Dance

Web Design

English

Archery

10.10-11.00

Tennis

Basketball

Swimming

Mad Science

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

SNACK

11.10-12.00

Athletics

Mad Science

Volleyball

Tennis

12.10-13.00

Archery

Soccer/ Dance

English

Soccer/ Dance

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

13.30-14.20

Racket Sports

English

Wall Climbing

Volleybal

14.30-15.20

Web Design

Racket Sports

Archery

Art

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A Camp Specific Certificate will be given to the participants.

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Snack time may change depending on swimming activity (when applicable).

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The order of activities may change.

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Swimming & Wall Climbing activities depend on final government directives.

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English Activities Description

Early Childhood Early English English is the language of instruction and each classroom has a teacher and an aide. There is a focus on developmentally appropriate ways to engage children in building vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills through various exercises. Activities throughout the day include listening and reading stories or information books, discussions, artwork, dramatization, singing, music, conversation and games.

Primary Programs (Lower & Upper Primary) Exploring English English is the language of instruction with a focus on developmentally appropriate ways to engage children in building vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills through various exercises. Activities throughout the day include listening and reading stories or information books, discussions, artwork, dramatization, singing, music, conversation and games.

Kiddos’, Juniors’ & Teens’ Programs Speak Up! Participants will work on developing their English speaking skills, writing and vocabulary to effectively express their beliefs and opinions. Mixing elements of public speaking and research methods, this fun activity will include exercises that go beyond writing to include reading out loud, engaging in discussions and listening comprehension. Grammar instructions will also be provided. In addition, participants will work on pronunciation, speaking clearly and building life skills by expressing themselves in front of an audience.

*If Kiddos, Juniors & Teens have more than one English activity they will be able to experience both Speak Up! & World Travelers-An English Adventure.

World TravelersAn English Adventure Participants will interact with each other and their environment to experience English through activity based learning.

Units are structured thematically, covering vocabulary, situational conversation and provide insight into the different aspects of English speaking countries throughout the world. Participants will be able to develop grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening and writing skills. Topics will include culture, travel, landmarks, cuisine, exploration and technology to create a better understanding and function of English. From Great Britain to Australia and Canada to the United States, let’s explore the English-speaking world together!

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Important Information

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Transportation

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The registration form is available online and must be submitted by June 14th.

Pre-registration fee needed by June 16th with a €100 deposit; program / activity selection will be honored by registration priority; when making deposit, please state the name of the child and duration of participation.

Parents / Guardians of participants must confirm their child’s participation and provide final payment by June 23rd. As of June 23rd and for the remainder of the week, an appointment must be made to receive the final information package including program schedule and other camp materials.

All participants must do a self test prior to each week and present the negative test result document upon arrival every Monday.

Any new registrations after the final payment date must be paid in full on the day of submission of the online registration form.

Parents must submit in WRITING any special dietary/medical needs (including allergies) directly to the health office.

Participants will receive camp memorabilia: t-shirt & camp bag Activities program may change if needed (i.e weather conditions) Certain programs / activities may be canceled if there aren’t enough participants registered.

Snack and lunch are provided during the day.

Upon completion, children will receive a camp certificate (General OR Camp Specific).

Swimming/Water Fun & Wall Climbing activities depend on final government directives

Refund Policy: The pre-registration fee deposit is a non-refundable fee.

• If cancellation occurs up to three days prior to the beginning of the first week and after full payment has been made, 50% of the total camp fee will be deducted. For a full refund of the week’s payment to occur cancellation must be done more than three days prior to the first day of the week (excluding the non-refundable pre registration fee).

• No refund after the start of each week (Monday of first week and Monday of second week), regardless of reason.

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Please note: Due to the current public health circumstances and in order to provide the safest environment for all camp participants & employees, there will be a significantly reduced number of campers participating in this year’s summer camp. All registrations will be handled based on a first come first served basis.

• The 2021 ACS Athens Summer Youth Camp will operate following all necessary safety & health protocols.

• The groups of participants will be predetermined and changes can not occur after the beginning of the program.

• Maximum capacity is 15 participants per group.

• Participation will be confirmed once full payment is received.

Lost Items: “Lost & Found Policy”: The ACS Athens Summer Youth Camp staff is not responsible in case of lost items. Lost and found boxes are located around campus and contain all items that are found at the end of each day.

Cell Phone Policy: It is highly recommended that cell phones and/ or other electronic devices are not brought to the camp. Should there be a need for communication, participants may use the office telephone for special circumstances; the same occurs for parents / guardians wishing to contact their children. The office can be contacted and the message will be delivered to the child(ren). If cell phones are brought to school, they MUST be turned off during the activities. The school is NOT responsible for loss of such items.

For questions and more information: +30 210 607 0294 / +30 210 607 0289 (Office hours: 9:00 - 17.30) summeryouthcamp@acs.gr/paterakig@acs.gr www.acs.gr 129 Ag. Paraskevis & Kazantzaki St, Halandri 15234

Area transportation is provided and the exact routes are determined by the actual needs of the participants as well as the numbers of participants. Below you will find BASIC & TENTATIVE itineraries (subject to change); other areas may be added.

BUS 1: Platia Glyfadas, “Sweet home” – Faliro, Singrou Avenue, Stadium, Hilton, AB Psychico, Ethnikis Antistaseos – Halandri, Papanikoli Street.

BUS 2: Pentelis Street, Melissia, Leof. Harilaos Trikoupi, Plateia Politias, Nea Erithrea

For more information (exact routes and cost) please contact directly the Transportation Office Manager (Mr. Marios Nikolis): +30 210 6070 239 transportationoffice@acs.gr

Route itineraries will be based on the actual demand

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