KG PTA SUMMER CAMP 2016 · Kent Garden Elementary School · 1717 Melbourne Dr., McLean, VA 22101...

Kent Garden Elementary School · 1717 Melbourne Dr., McLean, VA 22101 · 703.394.5600 · [email protected] 1 | P a g e

KG PTA SUMMER CAMP

2016

Camp dates : 7.5 - 7.8 7.11 – 7.15 7.18 - 7.22 7.25 - 7.29 8.1 - 8.5

Where friendships flourish all summer along!


There are whispers that this is the 10th year of the Kent Gardens PTA Camp!

Possibly more! Whatever the exact number of years, our continued success can be

attributed to a number of factors: our instructors, our leadership and our community.

At Kent Gardens PTA Camp, we are extremely fortunate to offer a unique trait other local

camps cannot offer: our instructors. They are the magnet that pulls the students back summer

after summer. What is unique about our instructors? We pride ourselves in offering classes

taught almost exclusively by Fairfax County Public School teachers. The remaining non-

FCPS teachers are either actively teaching in surrounding counties or have had several years of

experience in education. These are instructors who want to be with your child, they spend 10

months out of the year with students and just cannot get enough!

A big thank you to our former camp director, Dr. Camille Galanes-O’Neil, better known as Dr.

G-O, for laying such a great foundation and dedicating many summers to this camp. Her

efforts and shared experiences have been indispensable to the PTA and the current camp

director. We continue to constantly self-assess and look for improvements in order to provide

your child with the most positive camp experience possible. Countless hours are spent during

the non-summer months to ensure that our camp offerings and activities are well thought out

and properly developed. The PTA and our camp director, like our instructors, hope your child

will not only make new friends, but create lasting memories of a fun and enriching summer.

Finally, none of this would be possible without the continued support from our Kent Gardens

community and our neighboring communities as well. We appreciate the choice you make

when you entrust us with your child. To our new families, welcome to the community

and we hope to see you summer after summer!


Most instructors are FCPS teachers and all have extensive experience in the care

and nurturing of elementary-school aged children.

Positive adult role models

Low ratios of staff to children

Monitored sign-in & sign-out only by an authorized adult

Well-maintained, secure and familiar FCPS facility

Multitude of kid-friendly outdoor activities offered to each camper daily

Special events on the last day of each weekly session

All camps include multicultural, group activities

Multiple STEM-based camps offerings with hands-on science and environmental

experiences

You will receive camp session highlight sheet with activity schedules and special reminders

Camp Director is available by email or in person to answer your questions and concerns

See our day-to-day via the camp Twitter page @KGPTACamp

We conduct evaluations after the camp season for feedback


At Kent Gardens we continuously strive to demonstrate our KGPRIDE. Showing our KGPRIDE means we are:

Patient... with others, technology and ourselves, especially during times of great challenges.

Respectul... of our environment, others and ourselves.

Inclusive... of everyone, so all may have a fun time.

Doing our best... to be the best version of ourselves.

Excited to learn... about each other and all the camp’s offerings.


Grades listed are for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. If your child just completed first grade, they are considered a rising second grader. Children younger than 6 years old will be permitted to attend camp ONLY if they will be attending Kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year and have attended the Kindergarten Prep class. Please refer to each camp for more specific grade requirements.

We offer five one-week classes from July 5— August 5, 2016, Monday to Friday. Morning classes are from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Afternoon classes are from 1:00-4:00PM. Additionally, we offer an Early Drop Off option from 8:00-9:00AM, a Lunch Bunch option from 12:15-1:00PM, and an After Care option from 4:00-5:00pm. Full day campers, campers registered for morning AND afternoon classes in the same week, will automatically be enrolled in the Lunch Bunch option at no additional cost.

*All full-day campers and campers enrolled in Lunch Brunch must bring their own nut-free lunch and drink as well as all utensils needed to eat their lunch. The school cafeteria will be closed during the summer

All classes will adhere to the following schedule: one hour instruction, one hour of activity period and one more hour of instruction. Weather permitting, all students are required to be outside for at least 15 minutes everyday during their activity hour. During the activity hour the campers will enjoy drama, arts & crafts, tie-dye, reading, board games, along with a myriad of outdoor activities. Activities may vary from week to week and campers are free to choose different activities every day. We recommend that every child bring a healthy snack to eat regardless of being registered in a morning or afternoon class. All campers will receive a free camp t-shirt to tie dye as one of the activities.

Children are not allowed to carry any kind of over-the-counter or prescribed medications during camp hours. If your child is currently taking medication, we encourage parents to administer medicines before or after class. All students’ Emergency Authorization forms are due on the FIRST day of camp. Please turn them in to the camp director. Also, to best serve your child, please inform our staff of any allergies or special health conditions that may exist.

Campers who have inhalers and/or an epi-pen must complete the FCPS authorization form in its entirety, includ-ing a physician’s signature. Epi-pens and/or inhalers must be delivered to the camp director prior to the first day of camp. Children are not allowed to carry inhalers or epi-pens during camp hours.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the KGPTA camps! There is no additional fee if your child attends another school or another county.

Registration will be online, www.kentgardenspta.com, unless otherwise noted and available during the following periods: Early Registration, online only — February 29 - April 1, 2016. Regular Registration, online only — April 7 - May 7, 2016, all classes increase by $15 In Person Registration— July 5 — July 8, 2016, all classes increase an additional $15

Registration payment options: Online registration — by Paypal during the Early Registration and Regular Registration period. No checks will be accepted during these two registration periods. In Person registration — by check only, payable to Kent Gardens PTA or KGPTA


Campers must be accompanied into the building by a parent/guardian or authorized adult over the age of 18. Campers are to be signed in and out every day by an adult. Campers are to be dropped off, at the earliest, 10 minutes before class starts (Morning: 8:50 - 9AM, Afternoon: 12:50-1PM) or subject to an early drop off fee.

In the event that we need to cancel a class due to low enrollment, you will be able to switch your child to any available class in any session or we will provide you a full refund for the canceled class. Notifications will be sent at least a month prior to the first camp session.

You can switch classes among sessions and weeks based on availability. The switch must be requested through email no later than ONE week before the class starts. You must direct your request to [email protected], including the name of your child as well as the titles and weeks of the clas-ses your child would like to switch. No in-person requests will be permitted.

You must submit a refund request on or before May 7, 2015. Refunds will be granted until May 7th with a cancel-lation fee of $25 per class. No refunds will be given after May 7th but you will have the option of switching to any other available class.

We do not prorate our classes. If you are unsatisfied with a class please contact the camp director so a solution may be reached.

There are times when our camp must dismiss a child due to challenges that preclude the child from participating safely or effectively in a group. Dismissal will take effect only after consultation among the parents, camper, and the camp director. If a camper is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, there will be NO REFUND for the unused camp days and the camper will not be permitted to return the following year.

Drop off times are between 8:50—9AM for the morning session, and 12:50-1PM for the afternoon session. Drop-ping off prior to these times is subject to an early drop off fee. Pick up times are as followed: 12pPM for the morn-ing session and 4PM for the afternoon session. After a 10 minute window, late fees will begin to be applied, at 12:11PM and 4:11PM respectively. Fees are as followed:

Minutes for early drop off/late pickup Fee

10 minutes early/late $20 plus $1 per each additional minute beyond



60 minutes early/late $100 plus $25 per each additional 15minutes beyond

All summer camp questions should be submitted to [email protected]. The Kent Gardens PTA website is www.kentgardenspta.com


We take great pride in the quality of our camp staff. Enthusiasm, knowledge, responsibility, and genuine love for children are all prerequisites for our camp staff. Great care is taken to ensure that our programs are of the highest quality and that each child receives the individual attention they deserve. All classes are taught by FCPS employees, teachers from nearby counties or other staff with extensive experience in educating young minds. We also have camp counselors assisting the teachers who are former KG students and/or are pursuing a degree in education.

Ms. Beauchesne joined Kent Gardens Elementary this school year. This summer she will be teaching DIY Beauty 101 and Sewing, Knitting and Needlepoint Essentials.

Mr. Brock is a KG teacher who has shared his various interests and talents with us for a number of summers. He will be teaching Bridge Building and Digital Photography.

Ms. Kocotas is a former KG teacher, who has returned to us to share some of her wonderful passions. This summer she will be teaching Singing Sight Words and Little Yogis.

Ms. Nicholson is a KG teacher who loves outdoor activities. This summer she will be sharing her math talents: NASA and Calculator Robotics and LEGO Robotics.

Mr. Pashong, a former KG teacher, has spent the past year at Luther Jackson Middle. He is eager to teach: Math Workshop-What's Next?! and LEGO Digital Designer.

Ms. Radcliffe, a former KG teacher, comes to us from Annandale Terrace Elementary. This summer she will teach: Experimental Design and Acting and Improvisation.

Ms. Sisson has finished up another year as a KG first grade teacher. This summer she will return to teach Abracadabra: Science or Magic? and Around the World in 5 Days.

Ms. Suh is a KG teacher who enjoys laughing with her students. This summer she will be teaching Cooking with Class and Bridge Building.

Ms. Smith is a music teacher at DCPS. While her main instrument is the clarinet, this summer she will be teaching Body and Bucket Percussion.

Mrs. Waysome has dedicated many years to Kent Gardens and our kindergarteners. She will be sharing her expertise with the class: Radiant Readers

Ms. Woler is one of our KG Kindergarten teachers. She is excited to teach Kindergarten Prep and Disney Camp/Academic Disney I & II.

Ms. Wullschleger comes from Poe Middle ready to share her favorite hobbies. This sum-mer she will be teaching Soccer and Dance.

Mrs. Gebereegziabher is a very active and hardworking member of the KG community.

She hopes to share such esteemed attributes through Isshinryu Karate.

Brock

Kocotas

Nicholson

Pashong

Radcliffe

Sisson

Suh

Smith

Waysome

Woler

Beauchesne

Wullschleger

Gebereegziabher


Abracadabra! Science or Magic? Grade: 1—4

Your child will astound friends and family with magic tricks (but shhh… they are actually science!) Your child

will create an exploding volcano, invisible ink, silly goop, make sand and much more. Learn the safety rules of

science and become a scientist this summer reading literature that goes along with science and understanding

science in new ways. Each child will receive their own science googles to keep!

Sisson, Ashlee 1-2 W2AM $165

Suh, Ellen 3-4 W3PM $165

1. - The name of the class being offered. Below it is the description of what the class entails and

possible activities to be included.

2. - The grade your child will be attending during the 2016– 2017 school year. Exceptions

may be made for rising Kindergarten on a case by case basis and if they have attended the Kindergarten Prep class. Be sure to check the specific grade restriction per week as some classes may be offered multiple time but for different grade ranges.

3. - The name of the instructor to teach the class. In some cases, two teachers will be

offering the same class but in different weeks or on the same week if classes need to be split into smaller sizes.

4. - The information lists the week and time the class is being offered.

Example: W2AM —> Week 2: 7.11—7.15 AM: 9AM - Noon CAMP DATES CAMP HOURS Week 1: 7.5 - 7.8 AM: 9AM - Noon Week 2: 7.11 - 7.15 PM: 1PM - 4PM Week 3: 7.18 - 7.22 Early Drop off: 8AM - 9AM Week 4: 7.25 - 7.29 After Care: 4PM - 5PM Week 5: 8.1 - 8.5 Lunch Bunch: Noon - 1PM

5. - The price of the class per student per week. Price listed is valid from

February 29 —April 1. Afterwards, the fee will increase an additional $15 (total of $180) from April 7 - May 7. The final registration window, July 5—July 8, will incur an additional $15 fee, where each class fee will be $195. **Week 1 classes are $145, valid from February 29—April 10. Same fees apply afterwards.

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Abracadabra! Science or Magic? Grade: K—3

Astound your friends and family with magic tricks (but shhh…they are actually science)! Create an exploding

volcano, invisible ink, silly goop, make sand and much more. Learn the safety rules of science and become a

scientist this summer. Each child will receive their own science goggles to keep.

Sisson, Ashlee W4AM $165

Acting and Improvisation Grade: 4—7

Is your 4th to 7th grader funny, creative, or active? This class teaches students about the basics of theater

from body movement and control to voice projection. Students will participate in a variety of theater games

and learn about different aspects of theater and putting on a show. This class integrates some writing and

history of the theater as well as has many hands on activities. A great class for students thinking about middle

school electives or trying something new.

Radcliffe, Suzie W1AM* & W2AM $165

Around the World in 5 Days! Grade: K—3

Have you ever wanted to explore the world to learn about different cultures, eat the wonderful different foods,

and learn about the languages? Well now you can. In "Around the World in 5 Days," we will explore 5 different

countries and learn how to speak the language, learn about some of the food (and try it- yum!), and complete

different activities for each place! We will create a "passport" for each country. What are you waiting for? Let's

go explore!

Sisson, Ashlee W4PM $165

Body and Bucket Percussion Grade: 4—7

Love performing and music? Come join the fun and make music using body percussion and buckets! This

class is going to get loud, so be prepared to have fun and make loud music!

Smith, Ashlee W1PM*, W3PM, W4AM & W5AM $165

Artsy & Crafty Grade: K—3

Creativity abounds! In this class, kids will be able to create one-of-a-kind projects using various types of

media. At the end of the week, the campers will have many individually crafted items that they will be ale to

keep and treasure forever.

Lupacchino, Christina W4PM $165


Cooking with Class Grade: 1—3

Cooking with Class will teach you an enduring life skill that can be artistic, creative, and sometimes quite

surprising! Each class will add a scoop of etiquette, kitchen safety, menu planning, and laughter! Sharpen (or

start!) your culinary skills in an entertaining and relaxed environment.

Suh, Ellen W1PM*, W2AM, W3PM $165

Digital Photography Grade: 4—7

Learn or improve on the basics of photography composition while taking photos of people, wildlife, and the great outdoors! Campers will learn or improve techniques for taking better pictures, as well as have an opportunity to practice their skills. They will learn the basics of cloud storage in order to store and share photos online using Microsoft OneDrive. Weather-permitting, this class will spend most of the time taking pictures outdoors. Ideally, each child should bring their own digital camera to learn how to use it properly. An email address is necessary for online storage.

Brock, Mark W1AM* & W2AM $165

Disney Camp /Academic Disney Grade: 1—3

Come join in some Disney-themed fun as we do crafts, read stories together, and do some creative writing!

We will focus on the positive messages taught through the movies and how we can relate them to our own

lives. I can't wait to see you there!

Woler, Brittany W2PM, W3PM, W4AM $165

Disney Camp Part II Grade: 1—3

Come join in some Disney-themed fun as we do crafts, read stories together, and do some creative writing!

We will focus on the positive messages taught through the movies and how we can relate them to our own

lives. This class will focus on different movies than those discussed in the first Disney Camp. I can't wait to see

you there!

Woler, Brittany W4PM & W5PM $165

Dance Grade: 2—4

Have you ever seen the shows "So You Think You Can Dance" or "Dancing with the Stars"? This class will

introduce you to some basic dance moves and give you a chance to use your boogie shoes. We will explore

dances throughout different cultures as well. No special gear needed, just come ready to dance!

Wullshleger, Dawn W1PM* & W2PM $165

DIY Beauty 101 Grade: 4—7

We will learn how to make our own beauty products instead of buying them from the store! From lip balm to

bath bombs and more, we will have fun and have some products to take home.

Beauchesne, Stephanie W1PM*, W3AM, W4PM, & W5PM $165


Isshinryu Karate I Grade: K—7

Isshinryu Karate is a fun-filled, skill-building camp. Allow your child to grow both mentally and physically

while having a blast this summer where physical fitness, personal safety, focus/discipline, confidence,

self-esteem, self-defense, and self-control are a part of everyday fun! A free summer camp T-Shirt and free

Martial Art uniform are provided to the students. Your child will also learn basic self-defense skills, traditional

karate forms known as Kata, tumbling skills/agility, a variety of Martial Arts activities & exciting/fun games,

leadership training, board breaking, performance & awards!!!

Gebereegziabher, Mami 2-4 W2PM, $165

Gebereegziabher, Mami K-3 W3PM, W5AM, W5PM $165

Gebereegziabher, Mami 3-7 W4AM $165

Hands-On Science: Bridge Building Grade: 1—4

Campers will learn some fun facts and basics of bridge construction. Using a variety of materials including

(but not limited to) Popsicle sticks, campers will design and build a bridge in this STEAM related activity. By

participating in the Bridge Building Competition campers can get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer,

designing structures with the specified materials, and then seeing them perform their function. In addition,

the artistry and individuality of each camper will be encouraged! Other activities may include balloon rockets

and paper airplane races. It'll be hands-on, fun, and interactive!

Brock, Mark W1PM* & W2PM $165

Suh, Ellen W3AM $165

Experimental Design Grade: 4—7

Students will be exposed to scientific experimental design by participating in various science experiments

throughout the week. They will be taught terms important to understanding scientific design and in small

groups will come up with different ways to solve real life problems using scientific method. Students will use a

variety of materials to become critical scientific thinkers aligned to support their understanding for science

SOLs.

Radcliffe, Suzie W1PM * & W2PM $165

iMake and iMovie Grade: 4—7

In this interactive, tech-based class, students will develop, direct, act in, and produce their own short film

using the iMovie software. Hollywood has nothing on our budding stars!

Lupacchino, Christina W4AM $165


Kindergarten Prep Grade: K

Incoming kindergartners, please join us for a week of fun in the summer before school starts! We will have

circle and calendar time, read some great stories together, make some fun crafts, and much more. You will

also be taking walks around the school to learn about Kent Gardens before your year in kindergarten begins!

Woler, Brittany W2AM, W3AM, W5AM $165

LEGO Digital Designer Grade: 4—7

Come and explore the world of engineering through Lego Robotics and Designing! Students will use the

combination of WeDo LEGO kits and the LEGO Digital Designer to engineer their own LEGO creations. You

will physically build LEGO's first and then use a virtual platform of LEGO bricks through a computer-aided

design program. This class requires imagination and creativity. What will you build?

Pashong, Brian W3PM & W4PM $165

LEGO Robotics Junior Grade: 1—3

Come and explore the world of LEGOs and LEGO Robotics. Campers will use WeDo LEGO Robotics Kits

designed to guide students through step-by-step projects and build their own Lego creations while working as

a team. As they build each robot they will learn to become problem solvers and use teamwork skills! Lastly,

they will connect the robot how to program it to be put into motion! New and experienced users of this

program are welcome!

Nicholson, Ellen 1-3 W1PM* & W3PM $165

Nicholson, Ellen 2-3 W2PM $165

Isshinryu Karate II Grade: 2—7

Already know a bit of Isshinryu Karate ? Ready for more? Come improve your basic self-defense skills,

traditional karate forms known as Kata, tumbling skills/agility, and more through a variety of Martial Arts

activities & exciting/fun games! Be ready to show off even more skills by the end of the week!

Gebereegziabher, Mami 2-4 W3AM $165

Gebereegziabher, Mami 3-7 W4PM $165


Math Workshop — What’s Next?! Grade: 4—7

Have you ever wondered "Where will I use this math?" Do you want to be prepared for middle school with

new knowledge and strategies? This class will focus on interactive exploration to prepare you for sixth,

seventh, and eight grade level math content. You will learn by means of peer discovery and collaboration

through technology and interactive activities. Be ready to discover the world of math around you - motivation,

creativity, and the desire to ask questions is a must!

Pashong, Brian W2PM $165

NASA and Calculator Robotics Grade: 4—7

Students will take part in two different activities! The first half of the week will be spent exploring the many

types and uses of rockets in the real world. Students will then build their own model rocket to be tested at the

end of the week. While rockets are finalized for take-off, students will be introduced to Graphing Calculator

Controlled Robots. This set of activities is designed to engage students in hands-on inquiry based missions.

Based off of NASA mathematics and science discovery, students will become immersed in several mini

missions to program, run, and maneuver a calculator robot!

Nicholson, Ellen W1AM*, W2AM, W3AM $165

Radiant Readers Grade: 1—2

Reading is a fundamental skill to a successful academic career. If your child loves to read or wants to improve

their reading skills, sign up for this class! Students enrolled will explore a variety of genres and will learn how

to be a critical reader. They will leave this class as radiant readers!

Waysome, Cheryl W1AM* & W1PM $165

Little Yogis Grade: K—4

Whether this is your first or your hundredth yoga class, you will love learning how to calm your mind and

move your body to fun, energizing music! Learn basic yoga poses and breathing techniques through games

and activities. Later, we'll put them together to create a yoga flow that you can do anytime, anywhere! Poses

and sequences will vary between age groups.

Kocotas, Jaqueline K-3 W3AM, W4AM $165

Kocotas, Jaqueline 1-3 W1AM*, W2AM, $165

Kocotas, Jaqueline 2-4 W5PM $165


Sewing, Knitting and Needlepoint Essentials Grade: 2—7

Students will practice basic sewing skills. We will learn basic knitting crafts with hand and needle techniques.

We will also have fun with needlepoint using different plastic and canvas designs to make and take home! On

top of that, we will have gimp and friendship bracelets to make!

Beauchesne, Stephanie 2-3 W1AM* & W4AM $165

Beauchesne, Stephanie 4-7 W3PM $165

Beauchesne, Stephanie 2-4 W5AM $165

Singing Sight Words Grade: 1—2

Get up to speed with sight word recognition so that reading will be a breeze come fall! We will read and sing

along to songs that help children learn to quickly recognize the most common sight words in the English lan-

guage. Words like the, to, and, play, there, he, she, gave, from, and many more will no longer be reading road

blocks!

Kocotas, Jacqueline W2PM, W3PM, W4PM, W5AM $165

Soccer Grade: 2—4

Calling all soccer fans and others who enjoy playing soccer. This will be an active class where you can practice

your skills. We will be playing small sided games along with other soccer related activities. Never played

soccer before? Come on out and give it a try. Either way it will be fun!

Wullshleger, Dawn 2-3 W1AM $145

Wullshleger, Dawn 2-4 W2AM $165

ADDITIONAL CAMP OPTIONS *Classes marked are $145, price valid from February 29—April 1.

Week 1: Early Drop Off $35 Lunch Bunch $30 After Care Only $35

After Care + Early Drop Off $70

After Care with Lunch Bunch $70

Week 2 - 5: Early Drop Off $45 Lunch Bunch $35 After Care Only $45

After Care + Early Drop Off $80

After Care with Lunch Bunch $80

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