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CAMP CATALOG

2021


Contents

Session Options & Day Camp Schedule Delphi

3

Prekindergarten

4

Kindergarten

5

1st-4th Grade

6-9

5th-8th Grade

10

Specialty Camp Descriptions 12

Idea Lab: Grossology

18

12

Idea Lab: Hocus Pocus, A Wizarding Science Academy

19

13

Idea Lab: Kinetic Design: Engineering Meets Arts

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13

Idea Lab: LEGO Robotic Creatures

19

14

Idea Lab: Messy & Crazy Art Project

20

14

Intermediate’s Chess

20

14

Innovation Station

20

15

LEGO Engineering

21

Drama

15

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

21

Fine Art

16

Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops

22

Golf

16

Rice University School Mathematics Project (R.U.S.M.P.)

22

Gymnastics

17

Soccer Shots

23

Idea Lab: Baker’s Workshop

17

Taekwondo

23

Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot with Microcontrollers

18

Tennis

24

Idea Lab: Graffiti Arts & Mixed Media

18

Zumba

24

Abrakadoodle: Extreme STEAM Art Abrakadoodle: Pirates, Princes, and Princesses Art Abrakadoodle: Under the Sea Art Abrakadoodle: ZooDoodle Safari Art Basketball Beginner’s Chess Chess Creative Writing Camp


Delphi

CA MP OPTION S SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Gymnastics

Abrakadoodle: Under the Sea Art

Day Camp

Day Camp

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below and do not participate in Splash Day activities.

Delphi

DAY CAM P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Arts & Crafts

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

Circle & Storytime

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Nap

1:30 PM

Arts & Crafts

2:00 PM

Recess

2:30: PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

NOTES

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers participate in an on-campus Splash Day.

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Prekindergarten

C AMP OPTI O N S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Soccer Shots

Abrakadoodle: ZooDoodle Safari Art

LEGO Engineering

Soccer Shots

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

LEGO Engineering

Tennis

Taekwondo

Gymnastics

Abrakadoodle: Pirates, Princes, and Princesses Art

Gymnastics

Day Camp Tennis

Day Camp Abrakadoodle: Under the Sea Art

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below and do not participate in Splash Day activities.

Prekindergarten

DAY C A M P SC H E DUL E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Arts & Crafts

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

Circle & Storytime

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Nap

1:30 PM

Arts & Crafts

2:00 PM

Recess

2:30: PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

NOTES

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers participate in an on-campus Splash Day.

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Kindergarten

CAMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Gymnastics

Creative Writing Camp

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Idea Lab: LEGO Robotic Creatures

Idea Lab: Messy & Crazy Art Project

Day Camp

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Abrakadoodle: Pirates, Princes, and Princesses Art

Day Camp

Day Camp

Tennis

LEGO Engineering

Idea Lab: Grossology

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

Day Camp Tennis

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Day Camp

Day Camp

Soccer Shots

Taekwondo

Day Camp Creative Writing Camp*

Zumba

Day Camp Abrakadoodle: Under the Sea Art

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below and do not participate in Splash Day activities.

Kindergarten

DAY C A M P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Arts & Crafts

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

Circle & Storytime

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

Arts & Crafts

1:30 PM

Motor & Music

2:00 PM

Recess

2:30 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers participate in an on-campus Splash Day.

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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1st Grade

CAMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp Golf Idea Lab: Grossology

Day Camp LEGO Engineering

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Abrakadoodle: Extreme STEAM Art

Basketball

Gymnastics

Creative Writing Camp

Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Idea Lab: LEGO Robotic Creatures

Idea Lab: Messy & Crazy Art Project

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Gymnastics

Tennis

Creative Writing Camp*

LEGO Engineering

Day Camp Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Taekwondo

Day Camp Soccer Shots Zumba

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below.

1st Grade

DAY C A M P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Skill Builder

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

STEAM

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

STEAM

1:45 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES An activity focused on learning a skill based on the weekly theme

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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2nd Grade

CAMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

Basketball

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Creative Writing Camp

Day Camp

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Day Camp Beginner’s Chess Golf

Abrakadoodle: Extreme STEAM Art Idea Lab: Hocus Pocus, A Wizarding Science Academy Day Camp

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp Drama Innovation Station

Drama Innovation Station Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot

R.U.S.M.P

Day Camp

Day Camp LEGO Engineering Idea Lab: Baker’s Workshop

Idea Lab: LEGO Robotic Creatures

Day Camp

Creative Writing Camp*

R.U. S.M.P

Idea Lab: Graffiti Arts & Mixed Media

Day Camp Intermediate’s Chess Taekwondo

Day Camp Soccer Shots Zumba

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below.

2nd Grade

DAY C A M P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Skill Builder

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

STEAM

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

STEAM

1:45 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES An activity focused on learning a skill based on the weekly theme

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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3rd Grade

CAMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

R.U. S.M.P

Creative Writing Camp

Day Camp

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

Abrakadoodle: Extreme STEAM Art

Beginner’s Chess Golf

Idea Lab: Hocus Pocus, A Wizarding Science Academy

Day Camp

Day Camp

Drama

Drama

Innovation Station

Innovation Station

Day Camp Basketball Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot

Day Camp Idea Lab: Baker’s Workshop Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops

Day Camp Day Camp

Creative Writing Camp*

R.U. S.M.P

Idea Lab: Graffiti Arts & Mixed Media

Day Camp Intermediate’s Chess Taekwondo

Day Camp Idea Lab: Kinetic Design: Engineering Meets Arts

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below.

3rd Grade

DAY C A M P SC H E DUL E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Skill Builder

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

STEAM

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

STEAM

1:45 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES An activity focused on learning a skill based on the weekly theme

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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4th Grade

C AMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

R.U. S.M.P

Creative Writing Camp

Day Camp

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

Abrakadoodle: Extreme STEAM Art

Beginner’s Chess Golf

Idea Lab: Hocus Pocus, A Wizarding Science Academy

Day Camp

Day Camp

Drama

Drama

Innovation Station

Innovation Station

Day Camp Basketball Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot

Day Camp Idea Lab: Baker’s Workshop Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops

Day Camp Day Camp

Creative Writing Camp*

R.U. S.M.P

Idea Lab: Graffiti Arts & Mixed Media

Day Camp Intermediate’s Chess Taekwondo

Day Camp Idea Lab: Kinetic Design: Engineering Meets Arts

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below.

4th Grade

DAY C A M P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Skill Builder

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

STEAM

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

STEAM

1:45 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES An activity focused on learning a skill based on the weekly theme

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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5th-8th Grade

CAMP OPTION S

SESSION 1 JUNE 7-11

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

SESSION 5

SESSION 6

JUNE 14-18

JUNE 21-25

JULY 12-16

JULY 19-23

JULY 26-30

Day Camp

Day Camp

Creative Writing Camp

Basketball

Day Camp

Day Camp

Day Camp

R.U. S.M.P (5th Grade)

Creative Writing Camp*

Chess

Day Camp

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Day Camp

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

Day Camp

Day Camp

Chess

Basketball

Fine Art

Day Camp

Day Camp

Fine Art R.U. S.M.P (5th Grade)

Day Camp Basketball Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops (5th Grade)

PLEA S E N OT E: Campers enrolled in Specialty Camps participate in that activity for the entirety of the camp time. These campers do not follow the schedule listed below.

5th -8th Grade

DAY C A M P SC H E DU L E

TIME

ACTIVITY

9:00 AM

Morning Circle

9:30 AM

Skill Builder

10:15 AM

Snack & Recess

11:00 AM

STEAM

11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Siesta

1:00 PM

STEAM

1:45 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

Group Game

3:00 PM

Closing Circle

*Creative Writing Camp ends at 3:00 PM

NOTES An activity focused on learning a skill based on the weekly theme

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math

A quiet activity time for individual reading, writing, and rest

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DESCRIPTIONS

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Abrakadoodle: Extreme S.T.E.A.M. Art

Abrakadoodle: Pirates, Princes, and Princesses Art

SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Climb aboard this creative experience to become a

Off we go to days when pirates ruled the seas and royalty ruled the

21st-century innovator! In this camp, campers translate Science,

land! Campers make castles, crowns, sea monsters, pirate maps,

Technology, Engineering and Math concepts into Art creations.

and more. ARRRRGGG, your majesty this camp is filled with a

Using a variety of art techniques, campers make a flying machine like

bounty of creative art experiences for our noble princes, princesses,

Da Vinci, build a rocket ship, create a unique kaleidoscope, and more!

and sea-faring pirates!

Instructor: Abrakadoodle

Instructor: Abrakadoodle

1 ST-4T H GRADE

P R EK I N D ERGA RT E N & KI N DE RG A RT E N

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Abrakadoodle: Under the Sea Art DEL P H I- KIN DERGARTEN DELPHI SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PREKINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 12:30-3:30 PM Make a big splash and join us for under the sea adventures while designing cool art projects, learning about ecology, and examining underwater habitats. Campers learn about jellyfish, octopuses, and even mermaids! Dive in and have tons of FUN under the sea!

Instructor: Abrakadoodle

Abrakadoodle: ZooDoodle Safari Art PR EKINDE RG ARTEN

SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Lions and tigers and snakes, oh my! Off on safari we go to create jungle cats, monkeys, elephants and more! Campers make safari art with paints, modeling clay, and wild animal print papers. So pack your gear, campers, and get ready for adventure! Instructor: Abrakadoodle

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Basketball

Beginner’s Chess

1ST-4TH GRADE

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Beginner’s Chess is designed to familiarize

1 ST-8T H GR ADE

2 N D - 4TH G R A D E

students with game basics and provide a

5TH-8TH GRADE

solid foundation for club level play.

SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM

Instructor: David Horn’s GameThink

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Hit the court with friends this summer! This basketball camp consists of drills, instruction, and full-court games as campers learn offensive and defensive strategies as well as the traditional aspects of the game including position rotation.

Instructor: Christian Begg, AOS Faculty

Chess

5TH - 8 TH G R A D E SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 12:30-3:30 PM GameThink offers chess to campers of all skill levels and encourages fair and friendly play. This camp works to ensure that every student has a solid grasp of the fundamentals of chess: piece movement, piece value, setting up the board, and basic algebraic notation. From there, campers learn basic checkmates, opening strategies, and tactics. Chess is a timeless and endlessly beneficial game for all ages. Learning chess at a young age has been proven to help improve focus, strategy, and critical thinking.

Instructor: David Horn’s GameThink

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Creative Writing Camp K-8T H GR ADE

SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, ALL DAY CAMP Annunciation Orthodox School is a proud host of the Creative Writing Camp, sponsored by Writers in the Schools and Rice University’s School of Literacy and Culture. This widely popular camp provides a unique setting in which campers learn the power of words, gain practice in self-expression, and expand their creativity. Hesitant writers bloom in this supportive environment as they experience different ways of writing and develop the confidence to think of themselves as writers. Campers who already see themselves as authors develop new skills, stretch their creativity, and enjoy inspiration and mentoring from professional writers. Instructor: W riters in the Schools & Rice University’s School of Literacy and Culture

Drama

2 N D - 4 TH G RA DE SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 12:30-3:30 PM Drama camp offers a group experience rich in creative theatrical exploration. Campers explore everything from improvisation games to character building, scene making, informal presentations, and performance scripts— the full spectrum of imaginative, inventive, and dramatic fun! Instructor: Kiki Przewlocki

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Fine Art

5 T H - 8T H GRADE SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Golf

1 S T- 4 TH G R ADE SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM TGA Premier Junior Golf brings the golf course to AOS! This national, award-winning, 5-level program is specially

Join Mrs. Wise in the art studio! This camp focuses on

designed for children and builds upon educational concepts

skill-building in the visual arts. Campers practice

learned in the classroom. Fun comes first in every TGA class,

advanced techniques in drawing, watercolor, acrylic

but their curriculum also focuses on improving motor skills

painting, and ceramic sculpture. This camp is great

and physical fitness as well as instilling self-confidence

for campers who find art relaxing and fun.

and life values through professional golf instruction. Campers learn the fundamentals, etiquette, and rules

Instructor: Meredith Wise, AOS Faculty

of the game with a low 10:1 camper to professional instructor ratio. Best of all, TGA provide all the equipment and training materials so campers of all skill levels have the chance to come out and tee it up!

Instructor: TGA Premier Junior Golf

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Gymnastics

DE L PH I- 1ST GRADE DELPHI SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PREKINDERGARTEN SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 12:30-3:30 PM KINDERGARTEN

Idea Lab: Baker’s Workshop 2 N D - 4TH G R A D E

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM Mix, measure, and pour your way into baking scrumptious sweet and savory treats. From how to fold and the art of whipping the perfect whip cream will all be covered in this

SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

skills-based cooking camp. Campers also

1ST GRADE

creations apart.

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSIONS 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

learn how to create unique decor to set their

Instructor: Idea Lab

Gymnastics camp is here! In this camp, campers participate in games and balance challenges to improve core strength and basic motor skills. Campers are introduced to these basic tumbling skills through age-appropriate progressions.. Instructor: Christine Moraczewski, AOS Faculty

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Idea Lab: Build Your Own Robot with Microcontrollers

Idea Lab: Graffiti Arts & Mixed Media

Idea Lab: Grossology

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 12:30-3:30 PM

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

This camp is a hands-on experience with

Does your child love art and combining

Campers jump right into this creepy, crawly

microcontrollers, motors, sensors, wires, the

different materials of artwork to create

camp and explore bugology and all the gross

“nuts and bolts” (pun intended) of real robotics.

something new and unique? Then this is

things science has to offer!

Utilizing off-the-shelf “real world” hardware and

the camp for them!

1 ST-4T H GRADE

2 N D - 4 TH G R A D E

software, campers gain valuable robotics skills enabling them to either continue exploration at

K I N DE RG A RT E N & 1 ST G R A DE

Instructor: Idea Lab Instructor: Idea Lab

home or explore new areas of electronics, fun, and learning. Once the basics of programming their first microcontroller powered robot is understood, the sky’s the limit to what they can do with these fabulous marvels of technology. Instructor: Idea Lab

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Idea Lab: Hocus Pocus, A Wizarding Science Academy

Idea Lab: LEGO Robotic Creatures K I N D ERG A RTEN - 2 N D G R A DE

2ND- 4T H GRADE

SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

In this LEGO Robotic camp, campers are introduced to a variety of

Luminary. Levitation. Smouldering snakes. What do all of these have

tasks robotics can do. Each day, campers build and explore with LEGO

in common? Well, they are all needed knowledge to pass the Idea Lab Wizarding Exam. Using science, technology, and our imagination, campers test the boundaries of what is real and what is magic, what is

gears, sensors, and more. While learning how to build with specialized parts, campers also begin learning how to program these pieces to move, bringing engineering and coding together!

science and what is sorcery. Campers, keep your spell books close as you never know when you might need a touch of magic!

Instructor: Idea Lab

Instructor: Idea Lab

Idea Lab: Kinetic Design:

ENGINEERING MEETS ARTS 3RD -4T H GRADE

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 12:30-3:30 PM Art and engineering meet in this fun camp that allows campers to refine their creative skills through art and engineering. Campers create fun projects that make them think and get their creativity flowing!

Instructor: Idea Lab

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Idea Lab: Messy & Crazy Art Project KINDE RGA RTEN & 1S T GRADE

Intermediate’s Chess 2 N D - 4TH G R A D E

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Intermediate’s Chess is designed for campers familiar with chess

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

that wish to improve their game to a comparable tournament level. Opening, Middle game, Endgame, and game tactics are the focus

Mushy and messy creative explorations for the camper who loves to

of this camp. At the end of the week, each camper receives a

get their hands goopy! Campers brew recipes for all sorts of paints,

certificate of completion and a medal proving they are a Chess

clays, blubbers, slimes, and other marvelous art mixtures, all the

Master in the making! If a camper does not have an absolute

while learning about the properties of ingredients and what they

grasp on piece movement and castling, the Beginner’s Chess

can do when combined. Campers have the chance to play nutty

Camp will be more suitable.

professor, create their own concoctions, and play with them all! Instructor: David Horn’s GameThink Instructor: Idea Lab

Innovation Station 2 N D - 4TH G R A D E

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 12:30-3:30 PM Innovation Station is a hands-on, STEAM-based program where campers are presented with challenges that are set within real-world scenarios. They are encouraged to problem-solve and think creatively to design and build solutions while taking control and ownership of their learning. Campers are introduced to elements of design thinking and product development including concepts such as planning, building, testing, revising, and evaluating. Instructor: Kim Chapman 20


LEGO Engineering

PR EKINDE RG ARTEN -2N D GRADE PREKINDERGARTEN SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 5: JULY 19-23 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops

K I N D ERG A RTEN - 2 N D G R A DE SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

KINDERGARTEN

In Mad About Hoops! Circus Hoops, campers learn fun and

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

impressive hula hoop tricks and choreography and participate

1ST GRADE SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 2ND GRADE SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM Campers learn to build simple machines using gears, levers, and

in fun circus arts activities, including juggling, arts and crafts, and fun tricks! Through skill development and game-play, campers improve balance, stamina, and self-confidence. Classes are fun for boys and girls, and Mad About Hoops! provides all of the equipment needed for in-class use! Instructor: Mad About Hoops!

pulleys using LEGO kits and curriculum while building math and science skills and additionally building fine motor skills and confidence. This camp also includes challenges where campers compete against one another to build the best design. By the end, campers understand why a machine works and how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, imagination and confidence increase in this fun-filled camp atmosphere. Instructor: Building Brains Inc.

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Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops 3 RD -5 T H GRADE

Rice University School Mathematics Project (R.U.S.M.P.)

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM

2 N D - 5TH G R A D E

In Mad About Hoops! Yoga Hoops, campers learn fun and

SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM, ALL DAY CAMP

impressive hula hoop tricks and choreography and bring out their inner yogi with fun exercise poses with hula hoops!. Through skill development and game-play, campers improve balance, stamina, and self-confidence. Classes are fun for boys and girls, and Mad About Hoops! provides all of the equipment needed for in-class use!

Rice University School Mathematics Project is offering a one-week summer math camp for campers entering 2nd through 5th grade. This camp engages campers in fun, hands-on mathematics investigations and games with connections to science, technology, engineering, and the visual arts. Campers leave energized and enthusiastic about mathematics and the other STEAM disciplines.

Instructor: Mad About Hoops! Instructor: Rice University

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Soccer Shots

Taekwondo

PREKINDERGARTEN

PREKINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 12:30-3:30 PM

PRE KIND ERGARTEN -2N D GRADE

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

P R EK I N D ERG A RTEN - 4T H G R A DE

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM KINDERGARTEN SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM 1ST & 2ND GRADE SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 12:30-3:30 PM Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Caring coaches

1ST-4TH GRADE SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sensei Jiran Walker has over 25 years of martial arts experience and is the current Texas State Champion. Sensei Jiran enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation and has taught in Houston since 1996. He focuses on self-growth and development with each camper. His classes promote confidence, a positive self-image, and discipline.

positively impact camper’s lives both on and off the field through best-in-class instruction, clear communication, and age-appropriate curriculum. Every camper will receive

Instructor: Sensei Jiran Walker

a Soccer Shots t-shirt, daily update cards, and a special end-of-camp prize!

Instructor: Soccer Shots

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Tennis

Zumba

PREKINDERGARTEN

KINDERGARTEN

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

P REKINDE RG ARTEN -1ST GRADE

K I N D ERG A RTEN - 2 N D G R A DE

SESSION 3: JUNE 21-25 | 12:30-3:30 PM 1ST & 2ND GRADE KINDERGARTEN

SESSION 6: JULY 26-30 | 12:30-3:30 PM

SESSION 1: JUNE 7-11 | 12:30-3:30 PM

In Zumba®, campers get the chance to socialize with friends and

SESSION 2: JUNE 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

jam out with high energy dance parties. Campers play games, break

1ST GRADE SESSION 4: JULY 12-16 | 12:30-3:30 PM Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis at AOS! TGA is an introductory program that has partnered with the United States Tennis Association to create a fun and innovative tennis program for all campers. TGA’s 5-level curriculum includes games, drills, and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility, and handeye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis, and skill development. TGA brings all of the equipment, training materials, and a 10:1 camper to instructor ratio to allow for plenty of individual attention. Our goal is to not only develop our camper’s tennis skills but to give them the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life.

Instructor: TGA Premier Youth Tennis

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down Zumba® steps, and explore the cultures and origins of the steps. Zumba® helps kids develop a healthy lifestyle while developing their confidence, balance, teamwork, coordination, and cultural awareness. Instructor: TBD


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