MRU Kids Camps 2016

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Field Trips & Leadership

Table of Contents Elementary Programs CATS...............................................................................................................................................3 Magical Adventures.......................................................................................................................3 Movers and Shakers......................................................................................................................4 Field Trip Camp Jr...........................................................................................................................4 Music Makers................................................................................................................................5 Spanish Camp for Kids...................................................................................................................6

Junior Programs Academie Artiste ..........................................................................................................................7 Canadian Natural Resources Junior Innovators............................................................................7 Junior Leaders ..............................................................................................................................8 Tech Academy................................................................................................................................8 Reel-2-Real Film School ................................................................................................................9 Hip Hop Camp................................................................................................................................9

Sports & Adventure Programs Multi-Sport...................................................................................................................................10 Outdoor Adventures ....................................................................................................................11 Sports Highlights ........................................................................................................................11 Gym Highlights ............................................................................................................................12

Youth Programs ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy......................................................................................13 Leaders in Training.......................................................................................................................13

Lunch Program One-week lunch plan...................................................................................................................14 Two-week lunch plan...................................................................................................................14

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Elementary Camps For children 5 – 9 years of age Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday FREE supervision from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

CATS

Experiment with e-scrapping and make some freaky modifications to ordinary digital images in computers. Let your imagination run wild as you create colourful collages, mixed-media sculptures, papier mâché creations and much more in the art studio. Develop original skits, short plays and puppet shows. Create chemical reactions and make multi-coloured slime, build edible volcanoes and demonstrate conservation by making recycled paper in science.

Dates Session 1: July 4 – 8 Session 2: July 11 – 15 Session 3: July 18 – 22 Session 4: July 25 – 29 Session 5: August 2 – 5* Session 6: August 8 – 12 Session 7: August 15 – 19 Session 8: August 22 – 26 *No camp August 1, 2016

CRN Price 70065 $269 70091 $269 70002 $269 70003 $269 70004 $229 70061 $269 70005 $269 70006 $269

Magical Adventures

Design personalized cloaks, wizard hats, wands and clay amulets. Create original wizard, hobbit and sorceress trading cards and your own papier mâché owls. Concoct bubbling, slimy, chunky brews and potions in the “Professor’s Laboratory”. These queasy concoctions can even be eaten by those who dare. Use magical spells to create mysterious troll crystals, dragon drool and invisible ink. Develop skits and short plays based on popular mystical novels and movies. Create mysterious monster masks and magical puppets. Design and post original Wizardly WebPages on the Internet and use magical software to alter digital pictures.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70069 $269 Session 2: July 11 – 15 70070 $269 Session 3: July 18 – 22 70071 $269 Session 4: July 25 – 29 70072 $269 Session 5: August 2 – 5* 70092 $229 Session 6: August 8 – 12 70073 $269 Session 7: August 15 – 19 70074 $269 Session 8: August 22 – 26 70075 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

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Movers and Shakers

Create, design, build, move, and learn! Discover basic ball handling techniques and games. Design your own buildings and forts and make them out of recyclable materials. Experiment with chemical reactions, build toothpick bridges with marshmallows, and make milk rainbows!

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70105 $269 Session 2: July 11 – 15 70106 $269 Session 3: July 18 – 22 70107 $269 Session 4: July 25 – 29 70108 $269 Session 5: August 2 – 5* 70109 $229 Session 6: August 8 – 12 70110 $269 Session 7: August 15 – 19 70111 $269 Session 8: August 22 – 26 70112 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

Field Trip Camp Jr.

A new adventure every day! Our Field Trip Camp will keep you busy at a different location each day of the week.

This one week camp is perfect for you if you love the extraordinary! Campers will also have access to MRU Recreation’s swimming pool to ensure the action never stops.

Dates Session 1: July 4 – 8 Session 2: July 11 – 15 Session 3: July 18 – 22 Session 4: July 25 – 29 Session 5: August 2 – 5* Session 6: August 8 – 12 Session 7: August 15 – 19 Session 8: August 22 – 26 *No camp August 1, 2016

CRN Price 70240 $299 70175 $299 70241 $299 70176 $299 70242 $241 70177 $299 70243 $299 70178 $299

Music Makers

Under the guidance of Mount Royal Conservatory instructors, children have the opportunity to explore the performing arts in a one -week intensive program of dance, choral singing, Orff instrument ensemble, speech arts and drama, and visual arts. All activities take place in the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. The highlight of the week is the “Celebration of Learning” performance as the children proudly share their talents with family and friends. No previous experience is required, just a love for the performing arts.

Dates Session 1: July 11 – 15 Session 2: July 25 – 29 Session 3: August 8 – 12 Session 4: August 22 – 26

CRN Price 70252 $299 70253 $299 70254 $299 70255 $299

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Spanish Camp for Kids

MRU Kids presents Spanish Camp for Kids! Learn and practice the basics of Spanish in a comfortable and fun environment. Build basic speaking and listening skills while exploring Spanish culture through the music, dance, games, food, geography, holidays and customs of various Spanish-speaking countries. Instruction is primarily in English.

Dates CRN Price Session 4: August 15 – 19 70247 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

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Junior Programs For children and youth 9 – 14 years of age (or 8 entering grade 4) Groups divided according to age Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday FREE supervision from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Academie Artiste, Reel-2-Real, Hip Hop, and Tech Academy camps swim daily.

Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

Academie Artiste

Follow in the footsteps of the art masters in our Academie Artiste Camp. In three studio classes, drawing, painting and sculpture, you’ll learn the six major elements essential for creating your own masterpieces. In art history you’ll learn about the movers and shakers of the art world from the Renaissance to the present. Finish the program by showcasing your art pieces in the Academie Artiste art show.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 15 70080 $499 Session 2: July 18 – 29 70081 $499 Session 3: August 2 – 12* 70082 $459 Session 4: August 15 – 26 70083 $499 *No camp August 1, 2016

Canadian Natural Resources Junior Innovators

MRU Kids presents the Canadian Natural Resources Junior Innovators, a one-week program designed to encourage youth to develop creative ways to solve community-based problems using technology innovation and entrepreneurship skills. Design and create a machine that can roll a ball through at least six items in Invention Area. Crack codes and learn creative ways to solve problems in Decipher Club. Invent new animals or aliens to survive in specific conditions in Creation Zone. Help solve a community-based problem using creative solutions and technology while blogging about your progress in Community-Me. Junior Innovators will present their projects in an end-of-camp showcase. Campers may enjoy combining this camp with Junior Leaders offered in the previous or following week.

Dates Session 1: July 11 – 15 Session 2: July 25 – 29 Session 3: August 8 – 12 Session 4: August 22 – 26

CRN Price 70124 $269 70125 $269 70126 $269 70151 $269

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Junior Leaders

MRU Kids presents Junior Leaders, a one-week program designed to encourage leadership skills in youth. Learn about responsible decision making, goal setting and peer mentoring. Explore the topics of bullying and peer pressure through a variety of fun skill-building activities such as “Survivor” group challenges, interactive life-size maze problem solving and team trust-building exercises. Junior leaders participate in a group-directed art project to encourage leadership in the community, which will be presented in an end-of-camp showcase to parents and MRU community members. Campers may enjoy combining this camp with Junior Innovators offered in the previous or following week.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70113 $269 Session 2: July 18 – 22 70114 $269 Session 3: August 2 – 5* 70219 $229 Session 4: August 15 – 19 70115 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

Tech Academy

Get a well-rounded techno-education with one of MRU Kids’ new re-designed Tech Academy camps.

Tech Academy A Engineer and program a Lego robot. Develop a video game using backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects. Learn basic interview techniques, take pictures, and draft up your very own e-journal as an e-journalist. Design your very own website in one of our state-of-the-art computer labs.

Tech Academy B Build and program a Lego Mindstorms Robot. Learn how to display a sequence of images using different animation techniques in this innovative technology-focused program. Develop a video game using backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects. Explore the wonderful world of science as you create glowing jello, test rocks for their calcium content, perform a dissection, find out how much vitamin C, iron and sugar there is in your favorite cereal, and build volcanoes.

Tech Academy A Dates Session 1: August 2 – 12* Session 2: August 15 – 26 *No camp August 1, 2016

CRN Price 70236 $459 70237 $499

Tech Academy B Dates Session 1: July 4 – 15 Session 2: July 18 – 29

CRN Price 70238 $499 70239 $499

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Reel-2-Real Film School

Work as part of a film crew to plan, shoot and edit footage and create your very own mini motion picture. Learn the elements of filmmaking, including storyboards, scripting, editing, auditioning, casting and screening, as well as the do’s and don’ts of directing.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 15 70076 $499 Session 2: July 18 – 29 70077 $499 Session 3: August 2 – 12* 70078 $459 Session 4: August 15 – 26 70079 $499 *No camp August 1, 2016

Hip Hop Camp

MRU Kids presents Hip Hop camp! A two-week program designed to provide campers with the opportunity to experience and enjoy various forms of hip hop, urban music and dance expressions. Hip Hop camp allows campers to develop hip hop techniques and styles incorporating break dancing, locking, popping and groove to family friendly classic beats. Along with skill building, time will be spent learning the history of hip hop culture and complimentary dance styles. MRU Kids’ “Hip Hop” campers will participate in a group-directed dance performance at the end of camp to showcase their talent.

Dates Session 1: July 18– 29 Session 2: August 15 – 26

CRN Price 70222 $499 70223 $499

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Sports and Adventure Camps Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

Multi-Sport Ages 5 – 9

Refine your batting, catching and throwing techniques on the T-ball/softball diamond. Boulder and belay your way to the top of MRU Recreation’s rock climbing wall. Get out on the soccer field and practice ball handling, shooting and passing. Learn to serve, rally and develop your forehand/backhand winners on the tennis court.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70013 $269 Session 2: July 11 – 15 70014 $269 Session 3: July 18 – 22 70032 $269 Session 4: July 25 – 29 70015 $269 Session 5: August 2 – 5* 70033 $229 Session 6: August 8 – 12 70054 $269 Session 7: August 15 – 19 70055 $269 Session 8: August 22 – 26 70056 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

Outdoor Adventures Ages 9 – 14

Put your safety and survival skills to the test while hiking in Kananaskis and Fish Creek Park. Experience the waters of Glenmore Reservoir by canoe, kayak or dragon boat and get some valuable paddling tips from certified instructors at the Calgary Canoe Club. Tackle hills, bumps, dirt and puddles on your mountain bike day trips.

For your child to participate in this program they must have an intermediate skill level on a bicycle. If you are unsure of your child’s biking level, please contact our office at 403.440.6001 and we would be happy to administer a short test to determine your child’s skill level. This requirement is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our campers.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70094 $299 Session 2: July 11 – 15 70025 $299 Session 3: July 18 – 22 70095 $299 Session 4: July 25 – 29 70096 $299 Session 5: August 2 – 5* 70097 $259 Session 6: August 8 – 12 70117 $299 Session 7: August 15 – 19 70026 $299 Session 8: August 22 – 26 70098 $299 *No camp August 1, 2016

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Sports Highlights Ages 9 – 14

Sample our most popular MRU Kids sports programming with the Sports Highlight camp. Hone your dribbling, passing and shooting skills in soccer and go for the goal on tournament day. Gear up for some moderate to challenging mountain bike rides around the city using on- and off-road trails. Climb farther than you’ve climbed before on MRU Recreation’s state-of-the-art climbing wall. Develop a better volley and serve as you learn game strategy on our tennis courts.

For your child to participate in this program they must have an intermediate skill level on a bicycle. If you are unsure of your child’s biking level, please contact our office at 403.440.6001 and we would be happy to administer a short test to determine your child’s skill level. This requirement is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our campers.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 8 70127 $269 Session 2: July 18 – 22 70157 $269 Session 3: August 2 – 5* 70221 $229 Session 4: August 15 – 19 70156 $269 *No camp August 1, 2016

Gym Highlights Ages 9 – 14

MRU Kids presents Gym Highlights. Learn and practice your skills in badminton, volleyball, squash and basketball.

A skill-focused camp for young athletes Gym Highlights combines fun pick-up games with quality coaching and instruction.

Dates Session 1: July 11 – 15 Session 2: July 25 – 29 Session 3: August 8 – 12 Session 4: August 22 – 26

CRN Price 70155 $269 70154 $269 70153 $269 70152 $269

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Youth Camps For youths 13 – 17 years of age Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday FREE supervision from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Note on Camp Descriptions: Please note that camp descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter camps to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy

All ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy participants receive a $100 scholarship towards the cost of the program. In order to take advantage of this offer, please register by telephone rather than online. Call 403.440.3833 or toll-free 1.877.287.8001.

The Youth Science Academy program provides a solid introduction to students pursuing the post-secondary science and/or engineering stream. For returning students, the program builds on the knowledge and skills gained through participation in the Tech Academy camp. Gain exposure to post-secondary topics in astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology and engineering which have been modified for the targeted age group. Expand your knowledge of these subjects in a creative, exploratory environment while preparing for study at a higher level. Projects may include designing a roller coaster, building a bridge, combusting gummy bears and extracting caffeine from tea.

Dates CRN Price Session 1: July 4 – 15 70116 $523.95 Session 2: July 18 – 29 70088 $523.95 Session 3: August 2 – 12* 70089 $481.95 Session 4: August 15 – 26 70220 $523.95 *No camp August 1, 2016 GST applies to this camp.

Leaders in Training

MRU Kids presents MRU Leaders in Training (LITs)! This two-week program will train and prepare the next generation of leaders to reach their full potential. This fun and fast-paced camp allows participants to complete their Standard CPR First Aid and to enter the workplace with the necessary skills and training to be successful. LITs will learn how to develop and implement a lesson plan, create a resume and cover letter and become a leader in the workplace. All camp content is designed to emphasize the value of team building; LITs will have a blast learning new skills while rock climbing and swimming.

After participants complete their training through MRU LITs, we offer them an opportunity to volunteer with us for up to two weeks in order to provide them with valuable work experience to complement their newly developed skills. For more information on this offering, please call MRU Kids at 403.440.6001.

Dates Session 2: August 2 – 12* *No camp August 1, 2016

CRN Price 70192 $459

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Lunch Program MRU Kids is pleased to provide a hearty and healthy lunch provided by Dana. Please see our weekly menu options on mtroyal.ca/mrukids.

Campers registered in a two-week camp should register in the two-week lunch plan. Campers will not be able to join the lunch program in the second week of a two-week camp if they did not register for the full two-week lunch plan.

One-Week Lunch Plan Date Session 1: July 4 – 8 Session 2: July 11 – 15 Session 3: July 18 – 22 Session 4: July 25 – 29 Session 5: August 2 – 5* Session 6: August 8 – 12 Session 7: August 15 – 19 Session 8: August 22 – 26

CRN Price 70016 $40+GST 70017 $40+GST 70018 $40+GST 70019 $40+GST 70020 $32+GST 70021 $40+GST 70022 $40+GST 70023 $40+GST

*No camp August 1, 2016.

Two-Week Lunch Plan Date Session 1: July 4 – 15 Session 2: July 18 – 29 Session 3: August 2 – 12* Session 4: August 15 – 26 *No camp August 1, 2016

CRN Price 70084 $80+GST 70085 $80+GST 70086 $72+GST 70087 $80+GST

Box lunches will be provided for off campus camps and field trips.

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