SACS SUMMER CAMPS Hi, everyone. My name is Margaux Vaillancourt, I have taken over as Director of School Enrichment upon Stephanie Beck’s departure. We are very excited to be able to offer various camps to our students here at SACS. Please reach out to me if you have any questions at 527-0565 x3783 or mvaillancourt@maplerun.org There will be three separate sessions, along with community sessions– please be on the lookout for that form! Below, are camps available, open to all grades. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as bussing. Link to On-line Sign-up Form for Summer Camps Here are the sessions and camps that we are offering: July 6 - July 15 - SESSION ONE Pre-K/K, Raider Camp - Calling all Pre-K and Kindergarten adventurous spirits! Imagine yourselves sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories. Then, an adventure in the woods before building tents and forts to house all of your amazing projects. Join us for two weeks of awesome experiences at Sunshine Campground! 1st-3rd, Intro to Minecraft - Come create and build in Minecraft world with your friends! We will learn how to play and have building challenges. Come join the fun! 4th-8th, Basketball Camp - Come learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Passing, dribbling, and shooting will be instructed, along with skill-building, partner work, and scrimmaging. 4th-8th, Cheer Camp - Learn the skill set to become a future Raider cheerleader! 4th-8th, Sewing Camp – Always wanted to make your own clothes or accessories out of cloth? Using a sewing machine is a way to express your creativity, reuse old materials, and just have fun. We will learn to make a small project from cutting and patterns to sewing and finishing. If you have been eager to learn to sew on a sewing machine, this is the camp for you! 6th-8th, Bay Camp - To include fishing, volleyball, basketball, kickball, horseshoes, frisbee golf, arts and crafts, and other outdoor activities. Students should come dressed for the weather, as this camp will be outdoors. Camp will be at St. Albans Bay Park. K-8th, Cooking/Summer Olympics - Students will be divided into five countries, representing each of the five Olympic rings. There are opening and closing ceremonies, an Olympic torch, medals, and other traditions. The activities include practices and competitions, often modified in silly and unusual ways. July 19 - July 29 - SESSION TWO Pre-K– 3rd, Cheer Camp – Learn the basic fundamentals and skillsets to become a future Raider! 1st-3rd, Dance Camp - During our session, we will explore styles of dance such as: Hip Hop, Lyrical and Jazz. We will be pairing our dancing with some fun fitness activities. So come on, get your feet stomping and heart pumping with us! 1st-3rd, Soccer Camp - Soccer camp will focus on fun, teamwork, and learning the basics of the game. We will be conditioning, learning skills, and fundamentals, working on an understanding of the game, while incorporating team-building activities. 6th-8th, Marching Band - Our camp will strengthen student appreciation for music by introducing a different style of performance - Marching Band! Over the course of two weeks, students will prepare a performance for their families to enjoy by combining music with the art of marching. All this will be taught through fun marching activities and games. 6th-8th, Bay Camp - To include fishing, volleyball, basketball, kickball, horseshoes, frisbee golf, arts and crafts, and other outdoor activities. Students should come dressed for the weather, as this camp will be outdoors. Camp will be at St. Albans Bay Park. K-8th, Chickens/Gardening/Cooking – Students will have the opportunity to learn how to take care of our many gardens– including, harvesting, weeding, and planting. Additionally, students will learn proper care for chickens. Each student will get to take home their own garden tool kit at the end of the program. August 2– August 12 - SESSION THREE Pre-K/K, Under the Sea - Acclimate incoming students to the school classroom and the experiences they will have in the school year, while also exploring all things under the sea! 1st-3rd, Jewelry Making - Through art and your creativity we will be exploring the world of jewelry making! 1st-4th, Outdoor Adventures - Come explore all things nature. We will be learning about birds, woodlands, wetlands, and more. Each day will be an opportunity to join an exciting journey to reveal the wonders of the natural world. 4th-5th, Geocaching and Hiking - Join us for outdoor adventures! We will be using compasses, geocaching, and maps to find our way around St. Albans. We will be venturing off campus to explore hiking and walking trails while learning about nature and the environment. 4th-8th, Soccer Camp - Soccer camp will focus on fun, teamwork, and learning the basics of the game. We will be conditioning, learning skills, and fundamentals, working on an understanding of the game, while incorporating team-building activities. 4th-8th, Canoeing/Fishing - Students will have the opportunity to be taught how to fish or will just fish if they already know how. Some days students will fish from shore and other days we will paddle in canoes to get to fishing spots. Students will be provided with instruction for canoeing if needed. Students will receive their own fishing pole and tackle box to keep when the program is over. K-8th, Creative Cooking - Students will learn cooking skills, basic kitchen safety, tools, and organization. Their sessions will help them improve their knife skills and also offer hands-on experience with baking. Campers will create healthy snack choices or a new lunch dish, each day. Link to On-line Sign-up Form for Summer Camps |
