June 17th - August 23rd

2019

*Students are introduced to new skills, challenges and friends in a fun and safe environment.

*Flexible weekly programs are available to students ranging from nursery through eighth grade.

Summer Camp

Come to our standard camp or add on an

exciting specialty camp:

KidzArt, Club Scientific, Academic Programs and more!

LiteracyLiProgramsThPPGathering, and more!

Phone: (518) 370-0366150 Corlaer Ave. Schenectady, NY 12304

Summer Camp Director-Amanda Keil specialprograms@brownschool.org

Brown School

Monday - Friday June 17th - August 23rd 8:00am - 6:00pm

Standard Summer Camp Options

Brown School Summer Camp runs from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Camps offer a variety of options that allow students to explore their interests, make new friends, learn new skills, play and have fun. Our camp is New York State certified, open to the general public, and offers a safe, engaging environment with a nurse on staff or on call. A lunch and two snacks are included, and early registration is encouraged!

Eaglet Program (N - PK)The Eaglet Program is open to students who are entering Nursery or Pre-K, but all students must be at least 3 years of age and toilet trained. The program is centered around age-appropriate activities for our youngest campers. Weekly themed activities encourage campers to socialize while engaging in fun learning adventures. Students also enjoy riding bikes, summer splash, music, arts and crafts, and movement activities.

Junior Program (K - 2)The Junior Program is open to students who are entering Kindergarten through Second Grade. The Junior program offers a variety of activities throughout the day. These activities include arts and crafts, sports, music, cooking, summer splash, bike riding, block room exploration, and Legos.

Senior Program (3 - 8)The Senior Program is open to students who are entering Third through Eighth grade. Senior program offers a variety of activities throughout the day. During elective time, students can choose from activities such as the Counselor in Training program, community service, art, or technology. Other activities include sports, music, cooking, STEM activities and time in the game room. The senior group will often be split into two sections grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.

A Typical Day at Summer Camp

Times Activities

8:00-8:45 Free Exploration

8:45-9:30 Themed Activity (art project, game, or cooking activity)

9:30-10:00 Morning Snack (provided by Brown School)

10:00-11:00 Outdoor Time- (playground)

11:00-12:00 Morning Special (music, gym, block room, technology, movement)

12:00-12:45 Lunch (provided by Brown School)

12:45-2:00 Summer Splash (water activities)

2:00-3:00 Rest Time for Eaglets/Free Exploration for Juniors/Elective Time for Seniors

3:00-4:00 Afternoon Special/Themed Activity

4:00-4:30 Afternoon Snack (provided by Brown School)

4:30-5:30 Outdoor Time/Biking

5:30-6:00 Free Exploration

Week Themes

1 Rainforest Adventure

2 Earth Week

3 America the Beautiful

4 Hawaiian Hullabaloo

5 Dinosaurs

6 Camping Week

7 Superheroes

8 Down on the Farm

9 Science Week

10 Rest and Relaxation

Weekly Themes

Specialty Camp Options

Campers are invited to stay at camp for the full day at no additional charge unless stated otherwise.

Club Scientific: Computer Game Creator-Coding (Week 1)

June 17 - June 21 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Ages: 6-12 Price: $ 365Meet Dash, Dot and Ozobot. Using robots campers will participate in maze challenges and obstacle courses. These educational robots walk students through coding and programming using fun interactive games where student build and test their skills in math and help them to think further to solve their interactive games. Students will learn how to code their robots to do different commands.

Summer Learning Program: Welcome Summer(Week 1)

June 17 - June 21 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Grades: Incoming K-2 Price: $ 340

Welcome summer with the first week of summer learning camp!  Campers will design a summer solstice lantern, build a maze, create a freeze pop holder and make homemade chalk.  Campers will read stories related to summer as well as begin an age appropriate summer journal. To end the week, children will make s’mores to bring home and enjoy.

Craft Club (Week 1)

June 17 - June 21 8:30 am - 11:00 am Ages: 6 - 11 Price: $ 340

Explore your creative and artistic side during our week of superfun crafts! Grades 2-6. Learn to make art and jewelry with found objects, create Sharpie tie-dye T-shirts, sparkling tumblers, a travel tic-tac-toe game, and more!! Be ready to get messy and create something fun!

Dr. Seuss Literacy Program (Week 2) FULL

June 24 - June 28 9:00 am - 11:00 am Grades: Entering PK & K Price: $ 340

For one week only, sign up now! The Dr. Seuss Literacy Camp is sure to wow! We’ll read lots of books. We’ll create tons of crafts. We might even cook, and share a few laughs. So sign up quick, no need to shriek. Your child is guaranteed to have a fantastic week!

Club Scientific: Lego Builders-Lego City (Week 2)

June 24 - June 28 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: 6 - 9 Price: $ 365

Campers will build a Lego city with moving parts, imagination and guided directions. By using the themes of construction and travel, campers will learn about machines, gears and pulleys. Campers will receive lots of suggestions for ideas but are encouraged to use their own creativity and imagination. In addition to building our city, we will break each day for a special project including Lego mazes and zip lines. Summer Learning Program: STEM (Week 2)

June 24 - June 28 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K-2 Price: $340

Do you want to create, imagine, discover, and explore? Then this camp is for you! Enjoy a week of STEM-based activities where you will design, plan, and test your engineering skills! Apply math, reading, and writing skills while you take on a variety of challenges, including building a Pool Noodle Roller Coaster. We can't wait to see what creative ideas you come up with during this fun-filled STEM program!

Club Scientific: Brainiacs Physics and Brain Teasers (Week 4)

July 8 - July 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: 6 - 10 Price: $ 365

Rolling, bouncing, racing, zipping, squishing, and more! Like all sciences, physics is all about solving problems and figuring out why things do what they do. In this hands-on, minds-on camp, we will study physics and how it can be used to analyze and solve real-world problems. Campers will be encouraged to make predictions, discuss observations, test and solve near impossible challenges and re-test their ideas if they do not get the desired result on the first try. Hogwarts (Week 4)

July 8 - July 12 8:30 am - 11:00 am Ages: 6 - 13 Price: $ 340 Hogwarts only from 8:30-11:00 $125

Join us for this super fun camp dedicated to all things Harry Potter! During this fun-filled week, students will attend classes in Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, Herbology, Divination, and more. We will search for the sorcerer's stone, make our own wands, defeat dementors, whomp willows, and more! This camp will concentrate on the first book only. Pre-reading of the books is not necessary (although it does increase students’ enjoyment), and only fun excerpts will be shared. We will be cooking up various edible concoctions (including everyone’s favorite Lemon Fizz!), so please let us know if your child has any food restrictions. On the last day, we will have our end-of-term feast.

Pete the Cat (Week 1)

June 17 - June 21 9:00 am - 11:00 am Ages: 3 - 5 Price: $ 340

It’s all good with Pete the Cat or should I say Pete the Kitty.  During this camp, children will listen to a new Pete the Cat or Pete the Kitty story. Campers will participate in all new movement and interactive letter and number games. They will also engage in a daily art project including a clay Pete the Kitty and a craft stick Pete the Cat. We will end the week baking Pete the Cat button cookies to enjoy at home. 

Club Scientific: Chemistry (Week 3)

July 1 - July 5 (No July 4th) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: 4 - 6 Price: $ 290

Did you know that bubbly, explosive concoctions are all just chemical reactions? We will explore the chemical elements as we have fun creating our own reactions. Using the scientific method, students will explore experiments in chemistry including elephant toothpaste, solubility and mixing acids and bases. So, put on those safety goggles and let’s start mixing!Up, Up and Away (Week 3)

July 1 - July 5 (No July 4th) 8:30 am - 10:30 am Ages: 5 - 7 Price: $ 270

Join Mrs. Youmans for an adventure in the sky! Using a variety of literacy, science, math and art skills, campers will learn about things in the sky such as rainbows, clouds, and stars! We will be making our own cloud dough, learning about space and exploring various types of weather. You won’t believe all there is to know!

Summer Learning Program: Human Body (Week 4)

July 8 - July 12 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $340

Take a journey through your body and have fun exploring the brain and your senses, investigate what makes your heart beat, build a skeleton and discover how muscles make you move and learn what happens to the food you eat! Do you like science experiments, reading, cooking, math, and writing? If you like the sound of these activities, you'll enjoy "Journey Through the Body".

Club Scientific: Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Options (Week 5)

July 15 - July 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00

Ages: 7 - 10 Price: $ 365

With Legos, the possibilities are endless. This camp is filled with ideas to spark your child’s imagination. Young engineers will learn to build and code robots. Campers will build and customize their new personal robot friend, code its behavior and complete fun activities. Their robot will interact with them. In addition, campers will code their robots using scratch.

Summer Learning Program: Human Body (Week 5)

July 15 - July 19 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $ 340

Take a journey through your body and have fun exploring the brain and your senses, investigate what makes your heart beat, build a skeleton and discover how muscles make you move and learn what happens to the food you eat! Do you like science experiments, reading, cooking, math, and writing? If you like the sound of these activities, you'll enjoy "Journey Through the Body".

KidzArt: Off the Wall- 3D Art (Week 6)

July 22 - July 26 8:30 am - 11:15 am Ages: 4 - 6 Price: $ 365

2D and 3D Modern Art. Lessons are designed to introduce students to new mediums and ideas, develop their self-confidence and help them find their own true artistic voice. Students will be encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of mediums, including three-dimensional sculpture, unique surfaces and more. If your child likes getting messy and loves art, this experience will be sure to delight!

Summer Learning Program: STEM (Week 6)

July 22 - July 26 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $ 340

Do you want to create, imagine, discover, and explore? Then this camp is for you! Enjoy a week of STEM-based activities where you will design, plan, and test your engineering skills! Apply math, reading, and writing skills while you take on a variety of challenges, including building a Pool Noodle Roller Coaster. We can't wait to see what creative ideas you come up with during this fun-filled STEM program!

Unicorns and Dragons (Week 4)

July 8 - July 12 8:30 am - 10:30 am Grades: Incoming PK/K Price: $ 340

Join Mrs. Youmans and explore the world of fantastical creatures! Campers will learn about unicorns, dragons, monsters, fairies and mermaids through a variety of literacy, math, sensory and motor activities.  All you need to bring is your imagination!

A is for Amigos: To Abuela's House We Go! (Week 5)

July 15 - July 19 8:30 am - 10:30 am Grades: Incoming N-K Price: $ 340

Join Señora Vincent, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and Abuela as we travel through the popular children's tale "Little Red Riding Hood" en español! Kids will learn Spanish vocabulary words from the story (family members, clothing, emotions and more) through songs, games and crafts, all while building their literacy skills!

Summer Learning Program: Animal Detectives (Week 7)

July 29 - August 2 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $ 340

Are you an animal lover or a budding detective? Solve a new mystery each day as we explore the animal kingdom and discover some of the most unusual creatures on Earth. You'll apply math, reading, and writing skills while deciphering animal clues and recording your findings. Join us for the week, and hone your zoological and problem-solving skills.

KidzArt: Off the Wall- 3D Art (Week 6)

July 22 - July 26 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 Price: $ 365

2D and 3D Modern Art. Lessons are designed to introduce students to new mediums and ideas, develop their self-confidence and help them find their own true artistic voice. Students will be encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of mediums, including three-dimensional sculpture, unique surfaces and more. If your child likes getting messy and loves art, this experience will be sure to delight!

Under the Sea (Week 7)

July 29 - August 2 9:00 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming PK/K Price: $ 340

Join Brown School counselor, Ms. Alexis, as we enjoy learning about the ocean through fun ocean themed activities, crafts and games. We will dive into reading and discover stories of life under the sea. Students will learn about sea turtles, sharks, crabs, fish and more!

Club Scientific: CSI - Forensic Science (Week 7)

July 29 - August 2 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Ages: 8 - 12 Price: $ 365

Campers will become crime scene investigators during actual crime scene setups! Campers will learn how law enforcement professionals collect evidence and solve crimes. We will discover how biology, chemistry and physics play major roles in investigation. Sample projects: blood analysis, handwriting, fingerprinting, and DNA analysis. Summer Learning Program: Animal Detectives (Week 8)

August 5 - August 9 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming 1 - 3 Price: $ 340

Are you an animal lover or a budding detective? Solve a new mystery each day as we explore the animal kingdom and discover some of the most unusual creatures on Earth. You'll apply math, reading, and writing skills while deciphering animal clues and recording your findings. Join us for the week, and hone your zoological and problem-solving skills.

Pete the Cat (Week 6)

July 22 - July 26 9:00 am - 11:00 am Ages: 3 - 5 Price: $ 340

It’s all good with Pete the Cat or should I say Pete the Kitty.  During this camp, children will listen to a new Pete the Cat or Pete the Kitty story. Campers will participate in all new movement and interactive letter and number games. They will also engage in a daily art project including a clay Pete the Kitty and a craft stick Pete the Cat. We will end the week baking Pete the Cat button cookies to enjoy at home. 

Summer Swim: Traveling Program (Week 6)

July 22 - July 26 11:45 pm - 3:15 pm Ages: 8 - 14 Price: $ 340

Brown School has partnered with the Glen Hill Club to provide this opportunity to our campers. Mrs. Gabree will escort these campers as they travel by car to the pool each day. While at the Glen Hill Club they will swim, play on the playground, and eat a bagged lunch which is provided by summer camp. Life guards are provided by the Glen Hill Club. Campers must be at Brown School by 11:30 each day so that they can be transported to the pool. The students will leave the pool at 3:00 and arrive back to Brown School at 3:15 each day. Limited spaces are available so sign up fast.

A for Amigos: Juan and the Magic Beans (Week 8)

August 5 - August 9 8:30 am - 10:30 am Grades: Incoming N-K Price: $ 340

Join Señora Vincent, the Giant, the Golden Goose and Juan as we travel through the popular children's tale "Jack and the Beanstalk" en español! Kids will learn Spanish vocabulary words from the story (colors, counting, parts of the house, and more) through songs, games and crafts, all while building their literacy skills!

KidzArt: Paint a Pallooza (Week 8)

August 5 - August 9 8:30 am - 11:15 am Ages: 4 - 6 Price: $ 365

Join KidzArt for a full week of painting.  Have a kid that loves to paint?  Want to build on your painting skills and explore new mediums?  This is the camp for you!  Throughout the week we will explore different mediums from acrylics and watercolor to water soluble graphite. Campers will learn a variety of techniques and build their painting skills as they create their own masterpieces.  All artist quality materials are provided in our guided lessons.  No experience needed!KidzArt: Paint a Pallooza (Week 8)

August 5 - August 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 Price: $ 365

Join KidzArt for a full week of painting.  Have a kid that loves to paint?  Want to build on your painting skills and explore new mediums?  This is the camp for you!  Throughout the week we will explore different mediums from acrylics and watercolor to water soluble graphite. Campers will learn a variety of techniques and build their painting skills as they create their own masterpieces.  All artist quality materials are provided in our guided lessons.  No experience needed!

Club Scientific: Jr. Doctor (Week 9)

August 12 - August 16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 Price: $ 365

Make no bones about it; this camp is for the aspiring “Young Physician.” Campers will learn that their bodies are miles of blood vessels, hundreds of muscles, many thousands of hairs, a furnace, a filter, and a fancy computer! Campers will really have a pulse on the human body with this program. Summer Learning Program: Castles and Creatures (Week 9)

August 12 - August 16 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $ 340

If building castles sound fun, this is a camp for you! Campers will build and learn about a variety of castles. Children will construct block, sand and cardboard castles with a catapult. Who will be living in your castle? Campers will have fun writing about dragons and unicorns.  They will create a flying dragon, a 3D paper unicorn and make an edible unicorn horn to take home and enjoy. Summer Learning Program: Back to School (Week 10)

August 19 - August 23 8:30 am - 11:00 am Grades: Incoming K - 2 Price: $ 340

Who is ready to go back to school? Join Mrs. Gabree as we get ready together creating a Back to School bag, setting goals for the new school year and writing letters to your future teacher.  Children will make calming lavender play dough and a special worry pet to name a few special crafts. Campers will end the week making breakfast bars to eat at home.Club Scientific: Chemistry (Week 10)

August 19 - August 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: 6 - 12 Price: $ 365

Did you know that bubbly, explosive concoctions are all just chemical reactions? We will explore the chemical elements as we have fun creating our own reactions. Using the scientific method, students will explore experiments in chemistry including elephant toothpaste, solubility and mixing acids and bases. So, put on those safety goggles and let’s start mixing!

Read Around the Ocean (Week 8)

August 5 - August 9 8:30 am - 10: 30 am Grades: Incoming N/PK Price: $ 340

Join Mrs. Youmans for a sea voyage! Using multi-sensory literacy activities, students will expand their reading and writing skills as they have fun learning about ocean animals, including sharks, whales and jellyfish! Grab a snorkel and come along!

Architecture (Week 10)

August 19 - August 23 8:30 am - 11:30 am Grades: Incoming 4 - 5 Price: $ 340

Architecture Camp gives curious kids an opportunity to dive into topics of interest and test out their own ideas. Each day we'll explore a different theme through building activities and design challenges.  Topics may include, but are not limited to: the Zoo, Miniatures, Hogwarts, and Moon Bases! In addition, we'll again be returning to the Mindful Garden for a special project that enhances the built environment. A small class size will allow the architects to present their designs to the class at the end of each day. 

2019 Brown School Summer Program Registration FormChild’s Name_______________________________________________Age_______Grade entering______

Parent’s Name(s)________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Mailing Address__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone__________________________________Cell______________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name and Number______________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature______________________________________________________________________

Week 1 June 17 - June 21

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Computer Game Creator (Ages 6 - 12)____ SLP Welcome Summer (Grades K - 2)

____ Craft Club (Ages 6 - 11)____ Pete the Cat (Grades N/PK/K)

Week 2 June 24 - June 28

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) _Full_ Dr. Seuss Literacy (Grades PK/K)____ Lego Builders - Lego City (Ages 6 - 9)

____ SLP STEM (Grades K - 2)

Standard Camp Program*Five days/week-$290.00Four days/week-$250.00Three days/week-$210.00

Five half-days-$225.00Four half-days-$200.00

Three half-days-$160.00Daily, drop-in-$75.00 per day

Half-day (any 5 hours), drop in-$55.00 per day*10% sibling discount applies to standard

camp rates for 5 full days/week only

Week 5 July 15 - July 19

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Lego Robotics Morning (Ages 7 - 10)____ Lego Robotics Afternoon (Ages 7 - 10)

____SLP Human Body (Grades K - 2)____A is for Amigos (Grades N - K)

Week 4 July 8 - 12

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Brainiacs (Ages 6 - 12)____ Hogwarts (Ages 6 - 13)

____ SLP Human Body (Grades K - 2)____Unicorns and Dragons (Grades PK/K)

Week 7 July 29 - August 2

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ CSI - Forensic Science (Ages 8 - 12)____ Under the Sea (Grades PK/K)

____ SLP Animal Detectives (Grades K - 2)

Week 6 July 22 - July 26

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Off the Wall - 3D Art (Ages 4 - 6)____ Off the Wall - 3D Art (Ages 6 - 12)

____ SLP STEM (Grades K - 2)____ Pete the Cat (Ages 3 - 5)____ Summer Swim (Ages 8 - 14)

2019 Brown School Summer Program Registration FormChild’s Name_______________________________________________

Week 3 July 1 - July 5 (No Camp on July 4)

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____Chemistry (Ages 4 - 6) ____Up, Up and Away (Ages 5 - 7)

Week 8 August 5 - August 9

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Paint a Palooza (Ages 4 - 6)____ Paint a Palooza (Ages 6 - 12)

____ SLP Animal Detectives (Grades 1 - 3)____ Read Around the Ocean (Grades N/PK)____A is for Amigos (Grades N - K)

Week 10 August 19 - August 23

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No Standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty program (if needed)_Full_ Chemistry (Ages 6 - 12)____ SLP Back to School (Grades K - 2)

Week 9 August 12 - August 16

Choose 1: ____ Full Day ____ Half Day ____ No standard Camp

Choose 1: ____ 3 days _____ 4 days ____ 5 days ____ Drop-In Only

Choose specialty programs (if needed) ____ Jr. Doctor (Ages 6 - 12)____ SLP Castles & Creatures (Grades K - 2)

*10% sibling discount applies to standard camp rates for 5 full days/week onlyThere will be a $50.00 administrative processing fee for withdrawing from a program within a week of the start date.

There will be an additional fee of $10.00 per 15 minutes for late pick-ups after 6 pm.

Please check to show you have returned the required paperwork. (These forms are available on our website)

Registration Form Health History Form

Sunscreen Form A copy of your child’s immunization records

Payment Options (Please Choose One)

Check payable to Brown School Credit Card Payment-Please call (518) 370-0366 to set up this payment.

____ Architecture (Grades 4 - 5)

During the course of our summer program, photographs and digital images will be used in communications within our community, including our memory wall, the Brown School website and social media accounts. Occasionally student images and recordings will be included in coverage of camp events by area news organizations. In almost all cases, student names are not included. If a name is needed, first names only are given. By initialing on the line, you are stating that we may not use these images and recordings in marketing materials that are expressly used to recruit new campers. _________