Open Window School Summer 2024 - Course Catalog

July 1 – August 2, 2024

How to choose:

ABOUT OUR 2024 PROGRAM

This catalog and our registration system are organized by camper level and program type. Find your camper’s level below, then consider which type of program(s) your camper might enjoy. Full descriptions of each program and class are included in this catalog. Camp days run from 8:30 – 3:30.

Camper Levels: Level 1: Entering Kindergarten Level 2: Entering grades 1 & 2 Level 3: Entering grades 3 & 4 Level 4: Entering grades 5-7 Teacher Assistant Program: Entering grades 8-12

Program Type Overview: Theme Camps: Week long full-day programs built on a new theme each week.

Drama Camp: Two week full-day program culminating in a live performance on the final day.

Chess Camps: Week long half-day programs combined with a Specialty Class to create a full day.

Specialty Classes: Week long programs with your choice of morning class and afternoon class.

Before and After Care Pricing:

Tuition Pricing:

Before Care (7:30 – 8:30) • Week 1: Tuition + $30 • Weeks 2 – 5: Tuition + $50 per week After Care (3:30 – 6:00) • Week 1: Tuition + $60 • Weeks 2 – 5: Tuition + $100 per week Before & After Care • Week 1: Tuition + $75 • Weeks 2 – 5: Tuition + $125 per week

Week 1 (3-day week) - $309 • July 1-3 Weeks 2-5 - $515 per week • July 8-12 • July 15-19 • July 22-26 • July 29-August 2

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ABOUT OUR 2024 PROGRAM Choose Your Summer Experience: •

Open Window Theme Camps – Select this option to spend a whole week with the same group of campers and teachers exploring the theme of that week! Build community through thematic arts and crafts projects, and games. Our Theme Camp Director and Assistant Director (current Open Window Teachers) develop the curriculum in collaboration with Theme Camp Lead Teachers, who then work closely with our Counselors to facilitate the curriculum. A different theme is offered each week for Levels 1-3.

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Drama Camp (Levels 3 and 4) – Join drama teacher Ms. Wilson in a two-week theatre production during the beginning of our Summer Program. We’ll be putting on an original play written by Ms. Wilson herself, Jack and the Cheesestalk. The play is the classic fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk with a contemporary (and cheesy) twist.

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Chess Camps – We offer progressing levels of chess each week from beginner through advanced. Students can attend the one that best fits their level or progress through multiple levels. Join OWS chess coach – Coach Bill - and have fun playing the ancient game of kings!

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Specialty Classes – Select this option and you can choose one morning class and a different afternoon class to create your camp experience! Our Specialty Teachers include OWS School Year Teachers, After School Vendors, and returning Summer Program Teachers. They are passionate about the subjects they teach and, in collaboration with the Summer Leadership Team, have designed their curriculum specifically for the ages they will be working with.

Campers will spend their mornings with one group of friends for the whole week, and their afternoons with another group of friends. Each Specialty Class will share what they have been doing together with a culminating event or project on the final day of the week.

How to Register: • Go to openwindowschool.org/summer and click “Register Here”.

• You will be prompted to set up a registration account with CampBrain before registering. o If you have attended our summer program in the past, you may already have a CampBrain account.

o If your child is a current OWS student who has attended After School programs of any kind, you do have a school year account that you can use to register for summer.

Contact Us: Euan Oswald, Summer Program Director Michelle Doiron, Summer Program Assistant Director Summer Program Email: summer@ows.org OWS Main Office: 425-747-2911 2

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OWS THEME WEEK CAMPS Levels 1 – 3 Spend a whole week with the same group of campers and teachers exploring the theme of that week! Build community through thematic arts and crafts projects and games. Our Theme Camp Director and Assistant Director (current Open Window Teachers) develop the curriculum in collaboration with our Lead Teachers, who then work closely with our Counselors to facilitate the curriculum. A different theme is offered each week for Levels 1-3.

WEEK 1 (JULY 1 – 3) - MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS (LEVELS 2 & 3) Welcome to the Bobcat Academy of Magic! Join us this week as we delve into the world of magic! We will create potions and spells, learn different card tricks, and discover a world of Mythical Creatures.

WEEK 2 (JULY 8 – 12) - GEOGRAPHY EXPLORERS Calling all adventurers! Join us this week as we take a trip around the world and learn about different cultures and traditions. From the Americas, to Europe, and on to Africa and Asia, we will discover songs, dances, crafts, and games from around the world!

WEEK 3 (JULY 15 – 19) - ANIMAL KINGDOM This week is all about the world of animals! Join us each day as we learn about different animals and their environments. From the savannahs of Africa to the tundra of the Arctic and all points in between we will have a fun week exploring the diversity of the planet. We will enjoy animal-themed games and activities, and learn about animal conservation.

WEEK 4 (JULY 22 – 26) - WATER WEEK! Come dressed ready to get wet this week as all our activities are water themed. Conduct science experiments based around water, build your own water walls, toss water balloons with your friends, and play other water games to complete challenges and unlock the ultimate reward – dunking the counselors on Friday!

WEEK 5 (JULY 29 – AUGUST 2) - BOBCAT OLYMPICS With the Olympics taking place in Paris this summer, join us for our very own Olympic Games! We learn about the history of the games and play some of the sports that will be in the Games this summer. The week culminates with our own Opening Ceremony and Olympic Games! Be sure to wear athletic clothes and shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and water bottle.

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OWS DRAMA CAMP Two Week Program for Levels 3 – 4 WEEK 1 (JULY 1 – 3) WEEK 2 (JULY 8 – 12)

JACK AND THE CHEESESTALK Join Open Window Drama Teacher Ms. Wilson in a two-week theatre production camp. We put on an original play written by Ms. Wilson herself, Jack and the Cheesestalk. The play is the classic fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk with a contemporary (and cheesy) twist.

In this two week camp, every student is cast in an acting role. Each day we block the show, paint sets, put together costumes and props, and practice our lines. On the final day of camp, we have two performances for campers and families. This camp is a great opportunity for students of all experience levels. Never been on stage before?

No problem! A theatrical veteran? Come join us!

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OWS CHESS CAMPS Levels 1 – 4 WEEK 1 (JULY 1 – 3) – KINDER CHESS – LEVEL 1 ONLY Start each day learning and playing the greatest alternate chess games such as Bughouse, Fischer Random, and Giveaway. Learn how to create your own games based on chess and compete with your classmates. Finally, test yourself at “Maneuvering Speed,” the chess game without checks or captures. Come prepared to have fun playing the ancient game of kings!

WEEK 2 (JULY 8 – 12) – BEGINNER CHESS – LEVELS 2 – 3 This beginner class is open to all students who are new to the game. We learn the names of all the pieces, learn the rules of movement and capture, and learn how chess games end. This class is made up of fun games to help us learn the wonderful game of chess!

WEEK 3 (JULY 15 – 19) – BEGINNER PLUS – LEVELS 2 – 4 This beginner plus class is open to all students who completed the beginner chess class in Week 2 OR already have a firm knowledge of the rules of movement and capture. We learn the rules of tournament chess (Castling, Promotion, En Passant) and learn how to record a game. This class teaches students how to play, record, and review games in class.

WEEK 4 (JULY 22 – 26) – INTERMEDIATE – LEVELS 2 – 4 This intermediate class is open to all students who completed the beginner plus chess class in Week 3 OR already have a firm knowledge of all rules for tournament level chess and can confidently record a chess game while playing. We learn all basic tactics including pins, skewers, discovered and double attacks. Students also learn classical chess openings such as the Italian and Spanish games along with the Sicilian to a depth of 6 moves. This class teaches initial strategies in tournament play.

WEEK 5 (JULY 29 – AUGUST 2) – ADVANCED – LEVELS 2 – 4 This intermediate class is open to all students who completed the intermediate chess class in Week 4 OR tournament experience online or in person (at least 5 events). We conduct tactical training and practice, learn, and memorize one classic chess game, and study openings of choice (Italian and Spanish games, The Sicilian, etc.) to a depth of 8-10 moves. This class helps players master strategy in tournament play.

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Level 1 Entering Kindergarten WEEK 1: JULY 1 – 3

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

ANIMAL ART If you love animals and art, then hop, swim, fly, or crawl to this class for great summer fun. We hear animal stories, play games, paint, and learn how to draw all kinds of creatures!

CHESS Start each day learning and playing the greatest alternate chess games such as Bughouse, Fischer Random, and Giveaway. Learn how to create your own games based on chess and compete with your classmates. Finally, test yourself at “Maneuvering Speed”, the chess game without checks or captures.

Come prepared to have fun playing the ancient game of kings!

MARTIAL ARTS PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER KARATE-X Join Karate-X this summer for one exciting and challenging week of sweat, discipline, determination, and fun! Students learn and practice Karate skills with punching bags, breaking boards, blocking drills, kicking targets, and more. Each day will include cardio, strength, and agility training to keep our bodies primed for mobility, action, and good health. Our professional instructors know how to challenge and motivate kids while building self-confidence and discipline. For beginners who have never tried Karate, to athletes of any sport, Karate-X Summer Camp challenges and grows bodies and minds. Train with Karate-X and have awesome fun!

SPANISH SONGS AND GAMES Students have fun learning Spanish vocabulary through authentic songs and simple stories! Together we sing, dance, play games, and make crafts related to the Spanish songs and stories of the day.

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Level 1 Entering Kindergarten WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

FUN WITH MATH What better way to practice our math skills than playing fun and engaging games?

We explore new and different math games to keep our brains ready for the summer and school year ahead. We practice addition, subtraction, number sense, place value, and other math topics. We also practice sportsmanship, sharing, and taking turns, while playing our awesome and new math games!

PARKOUR Your student will run, jump, vault, climb, balance, leap, roll, tumble and move in every quadrupedal and bipedal manner imaginable.

Human Movement is problem-solving while in motion that encourages students to examine their limits (both perceived and achieved), and to assess and understand risk. Camp includes cardiovascular, strength and agility games, as well as movement instruction, practice, and repetition peppered with discussions about anatomy, history, and culture. Human Movement teaches students that motion can change emotion, that tenacity yields growth, and that self-awareness enables self-confidence.

SAFARI EXPLORERS Send your camper on a wild adventure as we embark on a safari across the globe.

Exploring the plants, animals, and climates of a new biome each day, your student learns about the environment while honing their creative and academic skills through crafts, stories, experiments, and more! Students leave with a greater sense of care and curiosity for our natural world and those who live in it.

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Level 1 Entering Kindergarten WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION Join us on an architectural adventure! We design and create various structures like tunnels, igloos, bridges, and skyscrapers. Your child will work both independently and collaboratively on projects.

FOREST FRIENDS This forest program is designed for a guided exploration of nature and arts. The focus will be joyful multi-sensory experiences for children. Campers engage in meaningful outdoor play and activities.

The three-pronged approach includes music and movement, nature and art, and mini hikes. Campers come away with a sense of wonder and respect for the forest and completed arts and craft pieces.

SUMMER ROADTRIP From Seattle to the Big Apple, students experience the delight of a cross-country summer road trip. Along the way, we see iconic landmarks, traipse through national parks, and “camp” beneath the stars.

Bonding with their fellow travelers, your student plays exciting camp games, makes fun crafts, and learns more about U.S cities and customs.

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Level 1 Entering Kindergarten WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

CREATION STATION Do you love to make things? Inspired by the elements of art, we explore different activities every day using a variety of materials. We also read fun books about art and artists and play a few art games!

SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS: AIR Have fun investigating the many mysteries of air: What is air? Why do we need air?

We use lots of experiments to answer these questions and many more!

TRANSPORTATION NATION Learn how we get from one place to another and what makes things go, go, go!

Investigate how people traveled in the past. Make your own gliders, planes, and parachutes, and discover the science behind travel.

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Level 1 Entering Kindergarten WEEK 5: JULY 29 – AUGUST 2

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

DINO WEEK Giant creatures once roamed our planet. What were the dinosaurs like? We discover their fossils, make models of them to take home, and create stories about our ideas of them. Maybe you can discover what the dinosaurs were like and why they are no longer here!

MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ Are you ready to shake, rattle, and roll? Spend your week engaged in games and activities that keep you moving. You will have tons of fun exercising and getting fit.

Be sure to wear athletic clothes and athletic shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat and water bottle.

SCIENCE INVESTIGATORS: WATER Let’s examine the many properties of water. Why does water turn to ice? How does water evaporate? What causes the tide to come in and out each day? We use lots of experiments to answer these questions and many more!

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 1: JULY 1 – 3

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

FOREST FRIENDS This forest program is designed for a guided exploration of nature and arts. The focus is on joyful multi-sensory experiences for children. Campers will engage in meaningful outdoor play and activities. The three-pronged approach includes music and movement, nature and art, and mini hikes. Campers come away with the sense of wonder and respect for the forest and completed arts and craft pieces.

MASTER ARTIST EXPLORATION Who's ready to create their own masterpiece? Come join us as we learn about master artists, their culture and their famous techniques. We then create our own masterpieces based on the techniques of the master artist. Students learn about several art movements and show appreciation for the process of art. No previous knowledge or art ability needed.

SOCCER CLINIC In this soccer camp we learn about the wonderful game! Campers learn basic soccer skills and techniques. Classes introduce students to soccer with games that allow them to run, control, kick, catch the soccer ball, and play as a team. They build fundamentals such as balance and coordination with various drills and rules while enjoying playing and sharing these skills. Be sure to wear athletic clothes and athletic shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle.

SUMMER ROAD TRIP From Seattle to the Big Apple, students experience the delight of a cross-country summer road trip. Along the way, we see iconic landmarks, traipse through national parks, and “camp” beneath the stars. Bonding with their fellow travelers, your student plays exciting camp games, makes fun crafts, and learns more about U.S. cities and customs.

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Who's ready for an adventure? Come along with your “Magic School Bus” pals as we explore science concepts, perform science experiments, and learn about the world around us. We showcase our knowledge through art, writing, and other projects. Hop aboard!

MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game that allows many different play styles. In this camp, the goal is to establish a community village and learn to live with each other in mind. This camp focuses on community building, sharing of resources, and architecture.

OCEAN WORLD We’re diving in this week as we explore the depths! Discover the wonders of the ocean with outdoor games, science, and art projects. Learn about sea life from plankton to sharks and whales!

THE AMAZINGLY, FANTASTICAL, SUPER FUN CAMP ***PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER ACTIVE MINDS Are you ready to have the most fun you have ever had? Do you like going on adventures? Do you like to run, jump, roll, scream, and maybe even fly? Look no further! Learn about places, things, and animals while exploring physical activity in an exciting and imaginative way. The program focuses on students’ social, physical, and cognitive development by playing games such as “Animal Kickball,” “Geography Shipwrecked,” and “The Race around the World.”

Enjoy special theme days such as Halloween in July (students wear their Halloween costumes).

Be active, learn, and explore at The Amazingly Fantastical Super Fun Camp!

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BIOME BUILDERS What are biomes? What would it look like to walk through the rainforest, or the desert, or the tundra? What would you see if you could swim through the ocean depths? What kinds of plants and animals live in these places, and what are their lives like? These are just a few of the questions students have the opportunity to answer this week when we focus on exploring the many exciting environments of planet Earth. Students become specialists in a biome of their choice and use their knowledge to construct a diorama of their biome and its inhabitants using various art supplies as well as found materials. At the end of the week each student shares what they’ve made and learned with the group, and together we discover how the many biomes of our planet function together to create our amazing Earth!

BOARD GAME CLUB Every year thousands of new games are published with innovative and exciting mechanics. We will explore a variety of board games over the week. Campers find games with engaging mechanics that promote critical thinking and communication.

Come see what the wide world of board games has to offer!

SAMURAI AND NINJAS ***PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER KARATE-X Join us this week for Martial Arts instruction with a focus on the history of Japanese samurai and ninja/ninjutsu. There is a mix of technique instruction, including safe foam sword and nunchaku instruction, and a discussion of historical samurai and ninja.

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES – AM ONLY ***PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER SNAPOLOGY (TUITION + $25 MATERIALS FEE) In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children explore the world of transportation. Campers build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more.

SCIENCE OF SUPERPOWERS – PM ONLY ***PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER SNAPOLOGY (TUITION + $25 MATERIALS FEE) In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers. Students learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles.

WILLY WONKA Come explore Willy Wonka’s wonderful world of candy! Let your creativity run wild during our week-long exploration of all things candy! We do a different candy-based science experiment every day. We explore density, osmosis, and buoyancy. We also create edible slime and build structures with gumdrops. We also do plenty of candy tasting! If you participated in this camp last year, please join us again as we do completely new activities!

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

DETECTIVES IN TRAINING Do you like solving mysteries? Scientists use some fascinating skills to figure out the answers. Learn how they crack these puzzles during this class! Over the course of the week students gather evidence and learn basic forensic science techniques.

MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game that allows many different play styles. In this camp, the goal is to establish a community village and learn to live with each other in mind. This camp focuses on community building, sharing of resources, and architecture.

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER GANSANGO Join Open Window School partner Gansango and travel to Africa this summer, learning about the rich cultures of Benin and Ghana! Campers dance with Etienne and drum with Yaw. They will explore regional languages, hear traditional storytelling, create their own art pieces based on these stories, learn about Adinkra symbols and their significance, view short carefully selected videos to provide cultural context for curious campers, and more. No prior dance or drumming experience is necessary; all you need is your bare feet, an open floor to dance on, and an adventurous spirit.

WILD KRATTS Did you know that penguins don’t have teeth? Or that black bears can be white?

Come take a walk on the wild side with Martin and Chris to learn about the diverse animal kingdom. Each day we explore a new animal and its habitat. We also create a craft project for each of our animals! All animal lovers are welcome! If you participated in this camp last year, please join us again as we learn about all new animals!

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Level 2 Entering 1st & 2nd Grades WEEK 5: JULY 29 – AUGUST 2

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS Join us for an all-out adventure learning all about animals!

We travel through different animal groups learning about mammals, raptors, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and more. We learn what it is like to live in the desert versus the jungle. We also take a trip to Lewis Creek Park and explore their awesome collection of animal pelts and skulls.

FUN WITH SIMPLE MACHINES Do you wish you could invent things that would make your daily life easier? We discover and build some simple machines out of everyday objects that will help us perform all kinds of tasks. We apply our knowledge of simple machines by learning about Rube Goldberg. Students look at examples and then build their own Rube Goldberg machine!

PARKOUR Your student will run, jump, vault, climb, balance, leap, roll, tumble and move in every quadrupedal and bipedal manner imaginable. Human Movement is problemsolving while in motion that encourages students to examine their limits (both perceived and achieved), and to assess and understand risk. Camp includes cardiovascular, strength and agility games, as well as movement instruction, practice, and repetition peppered with discussions about anatomy, history, and culture.

Human Movement teaches students that motion can change emotion, that tenacity yields growth, and that self-awareness enables self-confidence.

WHIMSICAL WOODLAND CONSTRUCTION CAMP Young artists are immersed in the world of whimsy as they are challenged to explore their creativity and use their imagination to create magical structures. With a little magic dust, creators utilize a variety of collected natural materials and traditional art mediums to produce enchanted treehouses, fairy dwellings, wizards' castles, dragon lairs, and other unimaginable supernatural habitats. This fairy-fueled week is full of fantasy, fun, and far-out art skills.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 1: JULY 1 – 3

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BIOME BUILDERS What are biomes? What would it look like to walk through the rainforest, or the desert, or the tundra?

What would you see if you could swim through the ocean depths? What kinds of plants and animals live in these places, and what are their lives like? These are just a few of the questions students have the opportunity to answer this week, when we focus on exploring the many exciting environments of planet Earth. Students become specialists in a biome of their choice, and use their knowledge to construct a diorama of their biome and its inhabitants, using art supplies as well as found materials. At the end of the week each student shares what they’ve made and learned with the group, and together we discover how the many biomes function together to create our amazing Earth!

MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game that allows many different play styles. In this camp, the goal is to establish a community village and learn to live with each other in mind. This camp will focus on community building, sharing of resources, and architecture.

MIXED MEDIA Together we create visual artworks by combining a variety of media, and explore differing craft skills and techniques. Out-of-the-box thinking and expression is welcomed and advised as new materials and artistic processes are introduced and demonstrated. Students are offered an array of engaging two-dimensional and three-dimensional topics to explore such as collage, printmaking, sculpture, and much more.

VOLLEYBALL This camp is for the student who is interested in learning and playing the sport of volleyball. In addition to drilling the fundamental ball-handling skills, each day we also emphasize movement, teamwork, and eye training.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BOARD GAME CLUB Every year thousands of new games are published with innovative and exciting mechanics. We explore a variety of board games over the week. Campers find games with engaging mechanics that promote critical thinking and communication. Come see what the wide world of board games has to offer!

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK What do superpowers, warrior princesses, imaginary friends, aliens, magic spells, cute cuddly animals, and spaceships have in common? They’re all in comics! Join us this week as we create our very own comic books. We discuss and share our favorite characters and books. We also learn how to write and draw our own comic books to show off at the end of the week!

CROCHET CLUB Students learn basic crochet stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet), learn how to do a basic pattern (scarf or potholder), learn how to change colors, and how to find and read patterns online. The end of the week culminates in students being able to show off their work, find out who has won the Longest Chain and Largest Single Crochet Granny Square and the Largest Double Crochet Granny Square contests.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

LIGHT UP PLUSHIES (ENTERING 4TH – 7th GRADE) In this camp we combine sewing, circuits, and, if you’re up for a challenge, a little bit of programming to create loveable twinkling monsters! Students grow by learning and exploring new interdisciplinary STEAM skills.

SOCCER CLINIC In this soccer camp we learn about the wonderful game! Campers learn basic soccer skills and techniques. Classes introduce students to soccer with games that allow them to run, control, kick, catch the soccer ball, and play as a team. They build fundamentals such as balance and coordination with various drills and rules while enjoying playing and sharing these skills. Be sure to wear athletic clothes and athletic shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle.

SLEUTHING WITH SCIENCE In this camp, students learn about the powers of observation and deductive reasoning as they solve a real mystery, learn about fingerprinting, handwriting, secret codes and ciphers, and the science behind investigating true crime scenes, through fun activities and games.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BUILD A BOARD GAME We explore a wide variety of board game types and examine how rules, mechanics, player interactions, decision making, and theme interact to make board games fun. Campers then create their own games that will be shared, played, and celebrated on the last day of camp.

THE AMAZINGLY, FANTASTICAL, SUPER FUN CAMP ***PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER ACTIVE MINDS Are you ready to have the most fun you have ever had?

Do you like going on adventures? Do you like to run, jump, roll, scream, and maybe even fly? Look no further! Learn about places, things, and animals while exploring physical activity in an exciting and imaginative way. The program focuses on students’ social, physical, and cognitive development by playing games such as “Animal Kickball,” “Geography Shipwrecked,” and “The Race around the World.” Enjoy special theme days such as Halloween in July (students wear their Halloween costumes). Be active, learn, and explore at The Amazingly Fantastical Super Fun Camp!

PARKOUR Your student will run, jump, vault, climb, balance, leap, roll, tumble, and move in every quadrupedal and bipedal manner imaginable. Human Movement is problemsolving while in motion that encourages students to examine their limits (both perceived and achieved), and to assess and understand risk. Camp includes cardiovascular, strength and agility games, as well as movement instruction, practice, and repetition peppered with discussions about anatomy, history, and culture.

Human Movement teaches students that motion can change emotion, that tenacity yields growth, and that self-awareness enables self-confidence.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BOOK ARTS – AM ONLY Artists learn how to customize their own books in unique, creative, and colorful ways. Stories and ideas have the ability to come to life through popup books, scrap-books, comic books, and picture books. Together we learn skills to produce our own refined and crafted books.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE BOOTCAMP – PM ONLY Students tackle selected challenges from last year’s FIRST LEGO League competition season, gaining hands-on robotics experience with real-world connections. They learn about how technology is driving innovation in the field of the arts as they build and program a robot that can solve mission challenges related to theaters, concerts, and movie sets. By the end of the week, students gain experience with robotics, the engineering design cycle, and teamwork.

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

CTB BASKETBALL SUMMER SHOOTOUT CAMP PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER COACH TEDDY Athletes have a blast learning the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while practicing hoop skills and having fun. Sessions are designed for athletes to explore the game of basketball in an exciting and nurturing environment. Enjoy games such as “Fry the Bacon” and “Sharks and Minnows.” Baskets are lowered so everyone can get in on the fun!

FASHION CAMP PROJECT RUNWAY Designers plunge into a week of unique hands on experiences that will introduce them to the world of fashion. We explore the industry of wearable art, draw fashion illustrations, and construct our own customized pieces. Students creatively experiment with clothing and accessory design in a lighthearted, inclusive environment. Let’s make it work, designers!

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

GAMEBOTS ROBOTICS – AM ONLY PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER SNAPOLOGY (TUITION + $25 MATERIALS FEE) Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun-to-play games. Whether creating a pinball machine, duck hunt, or a ring-toss game, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.

SNAPOLOGY SCIENTISTS – PM ONLY PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER SNAPOLOGY (TUITION + $25 MATERIALS FEE) Allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience different domains of science & nature. Campers engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics using LEGO bricks and other interactive learning tools. We make science fun at Snapology!

UNPLUGGED Join us this week as unplug from technology and learn all about healthy lifestyles.

From relaxing yoga, to fun physical activities, we have you covered. We also learn about nutrition and make some tasty snacks each day!

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Level 3 Entering 3rd & 4th Grades WEEK 5: JULY 31 – AUGUST 2

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

A WALK IN NATURE Join us for a week full of nature-inspired art projects. We explore our beautiful campus and allow the many different colors, lines, shapes, patterns and textures to inspire our own original art. We investigate a variety of natural materials including water, rocks, flowers, leaves, and more. If you enjoy spending time outside and wish to paint, draw, and create, then this is the class for you!

ALL ABOUT GAMES! Board games? Dice games? Cooperative games? Tag games? These are just some of the types of games we play this week as we dive into the wonderful world of games!

Join us as we spend our week learning new games and maybe create our very own.

MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game that allows many different play styles. In this camp, the goal is to establish a community village and learn to live with each other in mind. This camp focuses on community building, sharing of resources, and architecture.

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER GANSANGO Join Open Window School partner Gansango and travel to Africa this summer, learning about the rich cultures of Benin and Ghana! Campers dance with Etienne and drum with Yaw. They explore regional languages, hear traditional storytelling, create their own art pieces based on these stories, learn about Adinkra symbols and their significance, view short carefully selected videos to provide cultural context for curious campers, and more. No prior dance or drumming experience is necessary; all you need is your bare feet, an open floor to dance on, and an adventurous spirit.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 1: JULY 1 – 3

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Calling all adventurers! Come explore and create various encounters and puzzles with your fellow party members. Adventurers learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as how to run their own mini adventures and the ins and outs of being a game master.

There is character creation, mapmaking, monster designing, and more!

BOARD GAME CLUB Every year thousands of new games are published with innovative and exciting mechanics. We explore a variety of board games over the week. Campers find games with engaging mechanics that promote critical thinking and communication. Come see what the wide world of board games has to offer.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Campers hike 1.5-2 hrs total every day. We play a variety of games on the hikes including get to know you games, riddles, nature recognition games, and more. We use the Pacific NW plant identifying book by Pojar and Mackinnon to identify plants on the mountain! Campers also learn about the indigenous traditional use of different natural resources we come across in our hikes and create some nature art using portable watercolor sets.

STREET ART CAMP In this camp, students take a look at the history of street art in the United States and learn the distinction between graffiti/street art and vandalism. We also explore some of the different styles that currently exist. Students then take what they have learned to draw their own art pieces on our classroom paper wall, to express themselves.

Students have the option of creating a new art piece every class day or working all week on one masterpiece to display on the last day of camp.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

ALL THINGS DISNEY: STORYTELLING, TECHNICAL INNOVATION, AND PIXIE DUST – PM ONLY Calling all Disney fans! Are you curious about Disney history, animation, and the story of the biggest media company in the world? At 100 years old, the Disney company continues to create beloved content for fans of all ages. In this camp, students learn about the man who started it all, Walt Disney, and the many setbacks he experienced in his early career. We watch early Disney animated cartoons, learn how animation developed and changed from its early days, and even create our own storyboards. No previous animation experience is required, but students will make simple drawings.

It’s gonna be a magical week!

CLAY STRUCTURES Together we explore the world of threedimensional art through building with clay and modeling media! We learn a variety of techniques like shaping, layering, carving, and coiling that will allow students to build on their fine motor skills in coordination, to their self expression. In this week of hands on creating students learn essential skills for three-dimensional art!

INTRO TO DEBATE – PM ONLY This camp is an introduction to debate for students who have no prior experience.

We learn the foundational building blocks of logic, reasoning, points of views, and perspectives to expand our analytical and critical thinking skills. We learn how to make arguments using evidence and factual data by playing games and mock simulations. We also spend some time learning the format and structure of formal debate with a tournament on the last day of class.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

LIGHT UP PLUSHIES (ENTERING 4TH – 7th GRADE) In this camp we combine sewing, circuits, and, if you’re up for a challenge, a little bit of programming to create loveable twinkling monsters! Students grow by learning and exploring new interdisciplinary STEAM skills.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING Interested in learning what Magic: The Gathering is all about? Join this week-long camp where we learn the basics and play different formats of Magic: The Gathering. Campers explore the rules of the game, deck building, and strategy for this continuously evolving game. Come find out why this is the most popular and longest running trading card game in the world.

SOLOS, DUETS, AND CHOIR! – AM ONLY This camp is perfect for all students interested in musical theatre, singing, pop music, and being in the spotlight! Campers get to know each other and get a sense of what artists and singers everyone listens to. They then choose 1 or 2 songs to learn either alone (solo), with a partner (duet), or in a small group. The instructor teaches one song to the whole group, and campers spend the rest of our camp time memorizing and blocking their chosen songs. Students are guided with 1:1 feedback throughout the week. The class culminates in a recital in which students present their song to each other and talk about what they learned in the process. This class covers basic vocal techniques such as: breathing, registers, and posture. No previous experience necessary or ability to read music required. Just a desire to sing and share your voice!

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 2: JULY 8 – 12

OWS SPECIALTY CLASS - FULL DAY OPTION PRACTICAL PROGRAMMING IN C# PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER OPEN WORLD (TUITION + $35 MATERIALS FEE) Coding is an essential, modern skill that can serve students as both a hobby and a profession. The earlier the exposure to computer programming languages and workflows, the more fluent someone can become in its usage over a lifetime.

This workshop gives students a practical approach to core programming principles.

Instructors will teach students to work within the Visual Studio Code integrated development environment, guiding them through the ins and outs of the C# programming language.

By the end of the course, students are able to write complete and well-documented programs that can have any number of real-world applications.

Projects in this workshop may include: Designing and developing a trivia quiz program or coding a sudoku-solving program.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

ADVANCED DEBATE – PM ONLY This camp is a challenge level for older students who have had experience with a debate team or have learned the basics of how to defend an argument. We expand on our analytical and reasoning skills by doing independent research to collect evidence and factual data. Reading, writing, and speaking skills are strengthened with critical thinking. The last day of class will be a mock team tournament. Students are required to take Intro to Debate before enrolling in the Advanced class if they have not had any prior experience in a debate program.

BOOK ARTS – PM ONLY Artists learn how to customize their own books in unique, creative, and colorful ways. Stories and ideas have the ability to come to life through pop up books, scrap books, comic books, and picture books. Together we learn skills to produce our own refined and crafted books.

CROCHET CLUB – BEGINNER LEVEL Students learn basic crochet stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet), how to do a basic pattern (scarf or potholder), how to change colors, and how to find and read patterns online. The end of the week culminates in students being able to show off their work and find out who has won the Longest Chain and Largest Single Crochet Granny Square, and the Largest Double Crochet Granny Square contests.

MINECRAFT Minecraft is a game that allows many different play styles. In this camp, the goal is to establish a community village and learn to live with each other in mind. This camp focuses on community building, sharing of resources, and architecture.

OPEN WINDOW SUMMER ROBOTICS HACKATHON – AM ONLY Students tackle real-world problems using robotics through this week-long hackathon. They choose a problem they want to solve, design a solution, bring their ideas to life with a robotics prototype, and pitch their solution to an audience. By the end of the week students gain experience with robotics, rapid prototyping, collaboration, and persuasive presentation.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 3: JULY 15 – 19

OWS SPECIALTY CLASS - FULL DAY OPTION ART AND ANIMATION PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER OPEN WORLD (TUITION + $35 MATERIALS FEE) As students mature and their appreciation for art becomes more nuanced, so too can their ability to conceive of and create more complex compositions. Cultivating their passion for artistic expression becomes even more important at this stage in their development.

This workshop expands on techniques they’ve learned as young learners and begins introducing more intricate styles of producing art. Instructors will guide students through drawing and painting techniques, eventually leading into a better understanding of how to take static images and objects and process them into moving animations.

By the end of the workshop, students are able to combine everything they’ve learned to produce short stop-motion or two-dimensional animated clips.

Projects in this workshop may include: Creating an attack animation for a video game or creating a humorous animation.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

BOARD GAME CLUB – COOPERATIVE AND BEYOND! In Board Game Club this week we explore a variety of cooperative games. Campers find games with engaging mechanics that promote critical thinking and communication. Come see what the wide world of cooperative games has to offer.

CROCHET CLUB – INTERMEDIATE This program expands on the beginner-level program in Week 3. It is open to any student who completed the beginner class or already has crochet knowledge. During the week the new stitches and patterns we do will be based on the basic stitches learned in the beginner class.

LIFE SKILLS Students learn useful skills to help them in everyday life. During this class they will gain a First Aid/CPR certificate, as well as learn the basics about Emergency Prep, financial planning, and simple meals to make at home.

PARKOUR Your student will run, jump, vault, climb, balance, leap, roll, tumble, and move in every quadrupedal and bipedal manner imaginable. Human Movement is problemsolving while in motion that encourages students to examine their limits (both perceived and achieved), and to assess and understand risk. Camp includes cardiovascular, strength and agility games, as well as movement instruction, practice, and repetition peppered with discussions about anatomy, history, and culture.

Human Movement teaches students that motion can change emotion, that tenacity yields growth, and that self-awareness enables self-confidence.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 4: JULY 22 – 26 WEEK 5: JULY 29 – AUGUST 2

OWS SPECIALTY CLASS - 2 WEEK PROGRAM 2D GAME DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER OPEN WORLD (TUITION + $70 MATERIALS FEE) Two-dimensional video games are a cornerstone of the industry and a constant source of innovation in game design and mechanics. The systems and mechanics behind modern video games continue to get more and more complex, as does the intricate coding needed to manage it all. Designing and programming these games may seem daunting at first, but everyone going into the field needs to start somewhere.

Students in this workshop will be introduced to the core concepts of game development while learning to use the Godot cross-platform game engine. Instructors offer students a practical understanding of game development and the importance of well-coded front- and back-end systems to make video games work the way they should.

By the end of the workshop, students able to design, program, and iterate their own two-dimensional game and its underlying systems.

Projects in this workshop may include: Developing a playable top-down maze game and programming a complex falling platformer game.

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Level 4 Entering 5th – 7th Grades WEEK 5: JULY 29 – AUGUST 2

OWS SPECIALTY CLASSES Choose one class for morning and one for afternoon to create your camp experience!

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK What do superpowers, warrior princesses, imaginary friends, aliens, magic spells, cute cuddly animals, and spaceships have in common? They’re all in comics! Join us this week as we create our very own comic books. We discuss and share our favorite characters and books. We also learn how to write and draw our own comic books to show off at the end of the week!

EXPLORATION OF TABLETOP GAMES Every year thousands of new tabletop games are published with innovative and exciting mechanics. We explore a variety of game types such as cooperative, strategy, resource management, engine building, and more. Campers find games with engaging mechanics that promote critical thinking and communication. Come see what the wide world of tabletop games has to offer.

SHARK TANK Who is ready to let their creativity flow while learning about common business concepts? First, we explore common business terms and determine the qualities of a good pitch. Working in small groups, we design a product or service, create a pricing plan and write an interactive presentation. At the end of the week, we pitch our ideas to the OWS sharks and see who can make a deal!

WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE PRESENTED BY OWS PARTNER GANSANGO Join Open Window School partner Gansango and travel to Africa this summer, learning about the rich cultures of Benin and Ghana! Campers dance with Etienne and drum with Yaw. They explore regional languages, hear traditional storytelling, create their own art pieces based on these stories, learn about Adinkra symbols and their significance, view short carefully selected videos to provide cultural context for curious campers, and more. No prior dance or drumming experience is necessary; all you need is your bare feet, an open floor to dance on, and an adventurous spirit.

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OWS Teacher Assistant (TA) Program Entering 8th - 12th Grades PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Open Window Summer Teacher Assistant (TA) Program is designed to offer students comprehensive classroom experience as a mentor to students and an assistant to teachers.

TAs are campers with leadership responsibilities and can have a profound impact on a student’s experience. Under the guidance of the Summer Program Assistant Director and classroom teachers, TAs will attend training sessions, learn how to be an effective TA, model positive classroom behavior, undergo classroom observation and performance evaluations, participate in self-evaluations, and provide general camp support as needed. Upon successful completion of the program, TA hours will be validated as volunteer hours to meet school requirements.

Sample Daily Schedule *This schedule is subject to change and will be finalized the first day of camp.

8:00-8:30 Assist with student drop-off and class preparation

Applications will be available on Friday, February 2 on the TA page on our Summer Website.

8:30-11:30 Class #1 Provide in-class and recess support

APPLICATIONS DUE Friday, March 1 Required TA Trainings: • All TAs - Spring, Date TBD • General TAs - Week 1 (July 1 – 3, 8:30 - 3:30) TA Tuition • General TA - $200 (3 Weeks) • Drama TA - $125 (2 Weeks) TA Hours (except training) • 8:00-4:00

11:30-12:30 Recess and Lunch Provide 30-minute recess support Take 30-minute lunch break with fellow TAs 12:30-3:30 Class #2 Provide in-class and recess support 3:30-4:00 Assist with student pick-up and class clean-up TAs are given a 15-minute break in the morning, a 30-minute break for lunch, and a 15-minute break in the afternoon. Cell phone usage is permitted during break times only.

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