On Campus Day Camp
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Pre-Kindergarten 3/4
| Class A | Snack | Class B | Lunch | Water Play | Snack |
This is the break down of how the day will look like for Pre-Kindergarten students throughout each day. Below are the classes that are offered within each session.
Session 1: June 13 - 17, 2022
KinderGARDEN
KinderGARDEN aims to teach students about the wonders of growing plants. Students will begin by learning the different stages of plant growth, before getting the opportunity to plant their very own specimens in the SFS gardens. After planting their own specimens, students will return each day to learn the ins and outs of taking care of their plants, such as watering, weeding, and harvesting.
Story Inventory
In Story Inventory, students will explore a new book each day and engage in different activities relating to each book. Students will explore works from authors such as Eric Carle and Mo Willems. Activities may include acting and art, determined by the instructor and their book of choice for each class. This course is intended to strengthen students’ reading and comprehension skills.
Session 2: June 20 - 24, 2022
Explore Your World
Explore Your World is designed to teach students about the world around them through geography. Students will learn about different countries and their cultures, basic understanding of the four main compass directions, and use a globe to locate different places in the world. Through this, students will develop a better understanding of our world.
Spectacular Adventure
Spectacular Adventure aims to stimulate students’ problem solving and teamwork skills through a series of scavenger hunts. In groups, students will have to identify and solve the riddles or clues in order to figure out the next location in the scavenger hunt. This activity will lead students on a fun-filled journey across campus.
Session 3: June 27 - July 1, 2022
Break it Down
Break it Down is a dance course where students will learn several different choreographies and perform them at the end of the session. This class aims to engage students physically and mentally, while listening to the rhythm of the beat.
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Dr. Seuss on the Loose is a literature course focused on the works of Dr. Seuss and his unique style of writing. Students will explore a variety of different works by Dr. Seuss and complete various activities that all pertain to the specific book. Reading, writing, and drawing are just a few of the skills that students will be exposed to in this class.
Session 5: July 11 - 15, 2022
Artist a Day
Artist a Day is a course designed to introduce different art techniques and styles to students. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through introductions to diverse artists and their expression styles. Students will be encouraged to recognize their own style and apply it to a work of their own.
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible will test students against a series of obstacle courses. Students will be challenged to solve the puzzles along a course as fast as they can. Through various iterations, students will enhance their balance and hand eye coordination, as well as develop their problem solving skills.
Session 6: July 18 - 22, 2022
Fun Messy Science
This science course is designed to introduce students to a plethora of scientific concepts. Through fun and messy experiments, students will conduct a new and exciting experiment each day, exploring the laws that govern our world. Among the concepts that students will get hands-on with include non-Newtonian fluids, gas compression reactions, and many more fun and engaging experiments.
Masterminds
Masterminds is a problem solving course which will challenge and develop students’ lateral thinking skills. Through a series of puzzles, riddles, and games, students will exercise their observational and critical thinking abilities while coming up with solutions to different challenges. Teamwork will be a major component for student learning in this class, as the instructor will facilitate good teamwork habits.
Session 7: July 25 - 29, 2022
ARTimals
ARTimals is an art course in which students will create various art pieces based on animals. Students will have the opportunity to explore different artistic methods, as they are given the opportunity to observe and create different types of mammals and creatures. Artworks may include painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
Drop The Beat
Drop the beat is a dance course designed to help students build stamina and hand-eye coordination through choreography and movement. Students will learn several different dances throughout the week and perform them for their peers and counselors by the end of the session.
Kindergarten - Grade 1
| Class A | Snack | Class B | Lunch | Class C | Water Play | Snack |
This is the break down of how the day will look like for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students throughout each day. Below are the classes that are offered within each session.
Session 1: June 13 - 19, 2022
Fun Messy Science: Food
The Fun Messy Science: Food course is designed to introduce students to basic scientific concepts and principles related to cooking. Concepts such as emulsification will be identified and explained through fun and edible experiments which aim to engage students' senses. Students will conduct a new experiment each day, exploring the exciting possibilities where food meets science. To ensure the safety of all those participating in this class, strict COVID-19 requirements and guidelines will be followed.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lights, Camera, Action! is a class focused on building students’ self confidence and developing self expression. This course will see students participating in different drama games and activities each day, learning to use their bodies and voices to express themselves.
Session 2: June 20 - 24, 2022
Botany 101
This class aims to teach students about the basic biology of plants. Basic concepts such as the importance of water and sunlight as well as the role of insects and worms will be explained. Aimed at teaching students about plant growth, this course will give students the opportunity to plant their own specimens in the SFS gardens. Students will track the progress of their plants throughout the session and note any changes. Furthermore, students will be in charge of caring for their plants every day.
Programming Prodigies
Programming Prodigies is designed to teach students about fundamental coding programs and languages. Students will be given challenges and projects that allow them to explore and grow from their foundational knowledge in coding, as they are given the opportunities to share their projects with their peers.
Session 3: June 27 - July 1, 2022
Comic Strips
In this course, students will learn about and create their own comic strips. Students will be instructed on the finer details of storytelling and be exposed to concepts such as character, setting, and plot to their own creation. Completed comics will feature a fully realized story with accompanying illustrations.
Explore Your World
Explore Your World is designed to teach students about the world around them through geography. Students will get to learn about different countries and their cultures, basic understanding of the four main compass directions, and use a globe to locate different places in the world. Through this, students will develop a better understanding of our world.
Session 5: July 11 - 15, 2022
Session 5: July 11 - 15, 2022
Fun Messy Science: Physics
The Fun Messy Science: Physics course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts and principles of physics such as gravity, magnetism, and motion. Students will run through fun and messy experiments which aim to give them hands-on experiences that will provide a better understanding of the concepts.
Story Inventory
In Story Inventory, students will explore a new book each day and engage in different activities relating to each book. Students will explore works from authors such as Eric Carle and Mo Willems. Activities may include acting and art, determined by the instructor and their book of choice for each class. This course is intended to strengthen students’ reading and comprehension skills.
Session 6: July 18 - 22, 2022
Artist a Day
Artist a Day is a course designed to introduce different art techniques and styles to students. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through introductions to diverse artists and their expression styles. Students will be encouraged to recognize their own style and apply it to a work of their own.
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible will test students against a series of obstacle courses. Students will be challenged to solve the puzzles along a course as fast as they can. Through various iterations, students will enhance their balance and hand eye coordination, as well as develop their problem solving skills.
Session 7: July 25 - 29, 2022
Session 7: July 25 - 29, 2022
Ballerz
Ballerz is a fitness class that will introduce students to the basics of different ball sports and get them moving. Students will have the opportunity to learn the rules and practice the skills to play sports such as soccer, basketball, and dodgeball with friendly game opportunities against their peers within the class.
Master Pieces
In this Master Pieces class, students will learn to collaborate with their peers and contribute to a large piece of collective art. Throughout the week the instructor will give students multiple opportunities to create their own works of art which will ultimately be combined into one masterpiece.
Grade 2 - 3
| Class A | Snack | Class B | Class C | Lunch | Water Play | Snack |
This is the break down of how the day will look like for Grade 2 and 3 students throughout each day. Below are the classes that are offered within each session.
Session 1: June 13 - 19, 2022
Engineering Workshop
Engineering Workshop is a hands-on course with the goal of developing conceptual design thinking and practical building skills. Instructors will provide engineering knowledge and introduce appropriate skills so that students can be responsible for the planning, designing, and manufacturing of their projects. Students will learn and execute proper safety procedures while operating necessary equipment.
The Great Debate
This course is designed to help students develop debating skills such as tone, volume, and clarity. Students will be given topics to research each day and will be expected to defend or argue against different viewpoints in a controlled setting with their peers. Students may be challenged to argue for or against topics that they may not personally agree with. The instructor will act as a mediator between the two sides and facilitate debates.
Session 2: June 20 - 24, 2022
Fun Messy Science: Chemistry
The Fun Messy Science: Chemistry course is designed to introduce students to basic chemistry concepts and principles such as reactions and thermodynamics, through fun and messy experiments which aim to get students hands-on with the concepts. Students will conduct exciting experiments, exploring how mixtures interact and combine, reactions occur, and new substances are made. Students will be educated on proper laboratory safety procedures and habits.
Myths & Heroes
Myth & Heroes is a course created to teach students about the ancient stories and pantheon of characters in Greek mythology. From Zeus to the harpies, students will go on a journey to explore the world of the mythological figures. During class, students will become Greek heroes, create works of art, and read stories around Greek mythology.
Session 3: June 27 - July 1, 2022
Junior Investigator
Junior Investigator is a problem solving and critical thinking course that challenges students to consider the information that they are given and use it to think outside the box. Students will take part in a variety of activities such as escape rooms, crime scene investigations, and treasure hunts. Instructors will lay a challenging set of clues for a specific task to test student ability for original thinking and collaborative teamwork.
Speak Your Mind
Speak Your Mind was created with the purpose of increasing student confidence in public speaking. Instructors will present students with discussion topics whilst showing them tips and tricks to speaking more eloquently. By starting in smaller groups and working their way up to individual speeches, students will gain confidence in their ability to speak in front of a crowd.
Session 5: July 11 - 15, 2022
Ballerz
Ballerz is a fitness class that will introduce students to the basics of different ball sports and get them moving. Students will have the opportunity to learn the rules and practice the skills to play sports such as soccer, basketball, and dodgeball with friendly game opportunities against their peers within the class. Students will learn the importance of warming up before activity and will be required to work within a team.
Programming Prodigies
Programming Prodigies is designed to teach students about fundamental coding programs and languages. Students will be given challenges and projects that allow them to explore and grow from their foundational knowledge in coding, as they are given the opportunities to share their projects with their peers.
Session 6: July 18 - 22, 2022
Comic Strips
In this course, students will learn about and create their own comic strips. Students will use online programs as well as pencil and paper to create characters and designs for their comic strips. Students will be instructed on the finer details of storytelling and be exposed to concepts such as character, setting, and plot to their own creation. Completed comics will feature a fully realized story with accompanying illustrations.
Fun Messy Science: Biology
Fun Messy Science: Biology introduces students to basic biology concepts, such as the cell, the habitats, and the human body, through fun and messy experiments which aim to get students hands-on with the concepts. Students will conduct exciting experiments each day, exploring the elements that govern our natural world. Students will be educated on proper laboratory safety procedures and habits.
Session 7: July 25 - 29, 2022
Artist a Day
Artist a Day is a course designed to introduce different art techniques and styles to students. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through introductions to diverse artists and their expression styles. Students will be encouraged to recognize their own style and apply it to a work of their own.
Vex IQ
The VEX IQ course is aimed at teaching students how to apply computer programming to robotics through the VEX program. This course contains activities that are structured around engineering design processes, real-world applications, and opportunities to build teamwork skills. VEX IQ provides students with hands-on, minds-on engagement that encourages them to design creative solutions and innovate through experimentation. VEX IQ is fitted for students of all levels of experience of robotics.
Grade 4 - 5
| Snack | Water Play | Class A-1 | Snack | Class B | Lunch | Class C | Class A-2 |
This is the break down of how the day will look like for Grade 4 and 5 students throughout each day. Below are the classes that are offered within each session.
Session 1: June 13 - 19, 2022
Engineering Workshop
Engineering Workshop is a hands-on course with the goal of developing conceptual design thinking and practical building skills. Instructors will provide engineering knowledge and introduce appropriate skills so that students can be responsible for the planning, designing, and manufacturing of their projects. Students will learn and execute proper safety procedures while operating necessary equipment.
The Great Debate
This course is designed to help students develop debating skills such as tone, volume, and clarity. Students will be given topics to research each day and will be expected to defend or argue against different viewpoints in a controlled setting with their peers. Students may be challenged to argue for or against topics that they may not personally agree with. The instructor will act as a mediator between the two sides and facilitate debates.
Session 2: June 20 - 24, 2022
Fun Messy Science: Chemistry
The Fun Messy Science: Chemistry course is designed to introduce students to basic chemistry concepts and principles such as reactions and thermodynamics, through fun and messy experiments which aim to get students hands-on with the concepts. Students will conduct exciting experiments, exploring how mixtures interact and combine, reactions occur, and new substances are made. Students will be educated on proper laboratory safety procedures and habits.
Myths & Heroes
Myth & Heroes is a course created to teach students about the ancient stories and pantheon of characters in Greek mythology. From Zeus to the harpies, students will go on a journey to explore the world of the mythological figures. During class, students will become Greek heroes, create works of art, and read stories around Greek mythology.
Session 3: June 27 - July 1, 2022
Junior Investigator
Junior Investigator is a problem solving and critical thinking course that challenges students to consider the information that they are given and use it to think outside the box. Students will take part in a variety of activities such as escape rooms, crime scene investigations, and treasure hunts. Instructors will lay a challenging set of clues for a specific task to test student ability for original thinking and collaborative teamwork.
Speak Your Mind
Speak Your Mind was created with the purpose of increasing student confidence in public speaking. Instructors will present students with discussion topics whilst showing them tips and tricks to speaking more eloquently. By starting in smaller groups and working their way up to individual speeches, students will gain confidence in their ability to speak in front of a crowd.
Session 5: July 11 - 15, 2022
Ballerz
Ballerz is a fitness class that will introduce students to the basics of different ball sports and get them moving. Students will have the opportunity to learn the rules and practice the skills to play sports such as soccer, basketball, and dodgeball with friendly game opportunities against their peers within the class. Students will learn the importance of warming up before activity and will be required to work within a team.
Programming Prodigies
Programming Prodigies is designed to teach students about fundamental coding programs and languages. Students will be given challenges and projects that allow them to explore and grow from their foundational knowledge in coding, as they are given the opportunities to share their projects with their peers.
Session 6: July 18 - 22, 2022
Comic Strips
In this course, students will learn about and create their own comic strips. Students will use online programs as well as pencil and paper to create characters and designs for their comic strips. Students will be instructed on the finer details of storytelling and be exposed to concepts such as character, setting, and plot to their own creation. Completed comics will feature a fully realized story with accompanying illustrations.
Fun Messy Science: Biology
Fun Messy Science: Biology introduces students to basic biology concepts, such as the cell, the habitats, and the human body, through fun and messy experiments which aim to get students hands-on with the concepts. Students will conduct exciting experiments each day, exploring the elements that govern our natural world. Students will be educated on proper laboratory safety procedures and habits.
Session 7: July 25 - 29, 2022
Artist a Day
Artist a Day is a course designed to introduce different art techniques and styles to students. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of art through introductions to diverse artists and their expression styles. Students will be encouraged to recognize their own style and apply it to a work of their own.
Vex IQ
The VEX IQ course is aimed at teaching students how to apply computer programming to robotics through the VEX program. This course contains activities that are structured around engineering design processes, real-world applications, and opportunities to build teamwork skills. VEX IQ provides students with hands-on, minds-on engagement that encourages them to design creative solutions and innovate through experimentation. VEX IQ is fitted for students of all levels of experience of robotics.
STAFFING
Staffing
| Staff | Details |
|---|---|
| Director of Camp SFS | 1 |
| Admins of Camp SFS | 2 |
| Instructors | 4 |
| Managers | 1 |
| Counselors | 18 |
| Media Team | 3 |
| Emergency Medical Trainers (EMT) | 2 |
| Lifeguards | 2 |
Counselor to Student Ratio
Depending on a student's grade, the counselor to student ratio will vary to ensure the safety of all students. In-Class ratios are smaller with the addition of the instructor.
| Grade | Counselor to Student Ratio | In-Class Adult to Student Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten 3/4 | 1 : 5 | 1 : 3 - 4 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 1 | 1 : 7 | 1 : 5 |
| Grade 2-3 | 1 : 10 | 1 : 7 |
| Grade 4-5 | 1 : 10 | 1 : 7 |
TUITION
PACKING LIST
The items in the following list are required for students to experience camp to its fullest. Please note that if your child is missing items from the packing list below, it may affect their participation in activities. Please label all of your child's items with his/her name and Student ID number. Please do not bring shampoo, lotion, etc. as it an create a slipping hazard in the locker rooms.
- Hat
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Floatation Device (If necessary)
- Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Towel
- Close-Toed Water Shoes (Crocs allowed)
- 2 Sets of Extra Clothes (Including undergarments)
- 2 Extra Masks