Community Connections
Elementary Summer Camps 2010
Children Entering Grades 1-6
June 21-August 13, 2010
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., extended care available.
All our camps integrate physical activity, reading, nutrition, arts, crafts, wellness, and local foods and gardens. We try to swim 2-3 times a week and offer frequent field trips to help kids learn more about our great state. Keep checking here for details.
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Middle/High Summer Camps 2010
Backpack the Long Trail
June 19-July 2 (2 weeks)
Incoming 9th-11th graders
Come explore the oldest footpath in America and travel along the backbone of the Green Mountains. Together we will journey into the wild and travel 4 to 10 miles a day over rugged alpine peaks, through Vermont’s majestic hardwood forests and along it’s mountain streams. Hiking will begin near Killington and will follow the Long Trail north, passing into the Green Mountain National Forest and the Breadloaf Wilderness. Participants will immediately take an active role in life on the trail, learning camp craft, wilderness travel, leave no trace, leadership, Wilderness Ethics, wilderness first aid and much more!
Fee: $400 (2 weeks)
Kayaking
June 21-25
Incoming 7th graders and up
Kayak on a local lake or river each day this week. We’ll provide the boats and you’ll learn all the skills to be confident in a boat enjoying the best waterways in the area. This week will include an overnight campout at Green River Reservoir.
Fee: $200
Kayaking
June 28-July 2
Incoming 5th graders and up
Kayak on a local lake or mild river each day. We’ll provide the boats and you’ll learn all the skills to be confident in a boat enjoying the best waterways in the area. This week will include an overnight campout at Green River Reservoir.
Fee: $200
High Ropes Adventure Camp
June 28-July 2
Incoming 7th - 9th graders
This week will involve team building activities, group initiatives and both low and high rope challenges. You'll experience individual and partner challenges on the low and high ropes course. Also daily climbing indoors and outdoors. High flying excitement.
Vermont Folk Furniture
June 28-July 2
Incoming 7th graders and up
Learn some basic woodworking skills including safety, and use of a number of basic power tools. Choose to make a small cupboard, a farm bench and/or a wooden toolbox.
Meets at Montpelier High School
Fee: $200
Dirt Divas
June 28-July 2
6th – 8th grade girls
Are you ready for some fun, friendship, and adventure this summer? You’ll learn everything you need to know to mountain bike and get to hang out with an awesome crew of girls. You’ll gain new confidence, new friends, and an “I can do it!” outlook. No experience needed! No bike needed! www.girlsmovemountains.org for info.
Instructor: Nadine Budbill
Location: U-32
Fee: $30-$395 sliding scale (Nobody will be turned away!)
Mt. Bike Skillbuilder Camp
July 6-9
Incoming 5th graders and up
Enjoy some great dirt riding and learn some tips to make your riding easier, safer & more fun. Be prepared for 4 hours of riding time daily at a comfortable pace. Take your riding to the next level! Quality mountain bikes available to borrow- contact us to learn more.
Fee: $200
Huck Finn Camp
July 6-9
Incoming 7th-10th graders
Have you ever fantasized about meandering down the mighty Mississippi River with Huck Finn? Well, spend a week with us bringing this classic tale to life. We’ll investigate buoyancy and density, design and build life-size rafts, and culminate with a day of fun on the water testing them out!
Fee: $150
Maine Canoeing & Backpacking
July 12-16
Incoming 8th -10th graders
We will begin backpacking the seldom-traveled Wild River Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. This area is home to alpine peaks and lush valleys protected under the wilderness act of 1960. Alongside moose and the elusive pine marten we will learn basic wilderness travel, camp craft and leave no trace ethics. After 4 days of backpacking we will shuttle to Lake Umbagog in Maine where we will spend the next three days traveling by canoe to remote campsites. On the water we will master our paddling and rescue skills, observe eagles and falcons and still find time for a good swim.
Fee: $250 (7 days)
Learn to Climb
July 19-23
Incoming 8th graders and up
Fee: $250
Advanced Mountain Biking
July 26-30
Incoming 8th graders and up
This will be an exciting week of trail-riding throughout the state. Locations include Stowe, East Montpelier, Waterbury and Kingdom Trails in East Burke. We’ll start each day with bike maintenance and ride about 4 to 6 hours each day. Helmets required. Quality mountain bikes available to borrow if you need one.
Fee: $200
High Ropes Adventure Camp
July 26-30
Incoming 7th - 9th graders
This week will involve team building activities, group initiatives and both low and high rope challenges. You'll experience individual and partner challenges on the low and high ropes course. Also daily climbing indoors and outdoors. High flying excitement.
U-32 Barn Tennis
July 26-30
Incoming 5th-8th graders
Comprehensive tennis instruction, organized play and games, arts & crafts and field games...2 Barn Tennis style!?
Head Instructor: Paul Dayton
Fee: $200
Saco River Canoeing
July 26-30
Incoming 7th-10th graders
Come for a summer adventure on the river! Learn how to tent camp and canoe at U-32 on Tuesday, then spend 3 days and 2 nights on the crystal clear Saco River in Maine. The water is very flat and flows slowly. There are many beautiful places to stop and swim or even cast a line!
Instructors: JB Hilferty & Leigh Garrity
Beginning Backpacking
August 1-5
Incoming 6th-7th graders
Step outside and step into the Pemigewasset, one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the United States. Together we will unlock the mysteries of natural world while learning to live and travel with only what you can carry on your back. We will travel 4-8 miles a day through diverse forests and over remote peaks. You will learn how to pack your pack, camp craft, wilderness travel, Leave No Trace camping, leadership and have a lot of fun!
Fee: $200
Farm Fresh Camp
August 2-6
Incoming 7th graders and up
Fee: $150
Steeps & Deeps
August 9-13
Incoming 7th graders and up
Come explore various hikes around the state with adventures to some secret and not-so-secret swimming holes. Plan on hiking 3-4 hours per day, with afternoon swimming time.
Meet at Montpelier High School
Fee: $150
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Bolton Ski and Ride After School
Pricing: Lift Ticket (total for Session 1) $80
Lesson each week (optional) $50
Ski or Snowboard Rental $50
Transportation (mandatory fee) $40
Session 2: Feb. 4, 11, March 4, 11, 18. Make-up is March 25. Thursdays
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Children's Programs
SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010:
Berlin Community Connections - camps only
There will NOT be daily afterschool Community Connections activities at Berlin Elementary this year. Students will still have the option of participating in vacation and inservice programs that Community Connections holds. For more information on these programs, call 223-3456.
Calais Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Jennifer Wiater, 454-7777, ext. 348, jrbdickinson@aol.com
All of our programs for 2009-2010 will be licensed child care programs. Subsidies are available for those who apply and qualify. We will never turn a child away!
Trimester 1 Aug. 27-Nov. 24
Before Care
Monday – Friday 7:30– 8:45 a.m.
With Monie Hudson
Come read, play and begin the day with a smile. A great program for families that need to get to work early.
After Pre-School Program
Monday—Friday 11:00-3:30
With With Fran Weston
This program offers kids a creative, fun environment following 1/2 day kindergarten or preschool.
K-2 Program
Monday – Friday 3:30– 5:30
With Jennifer Wiater
Kids from kindergarten through second grade will have the opportunity to play outside, be creative, interact with children their own age, unwind and enjoy the afternoon.
Homework & Enrichment Club
Monday – Friday 3:30– 5:30
With Jean Peterson and Jennifer Wiater!
Homework Club offers academic support to kids in grades 3-5. The program provides assistance and a quiet, well-equipped environment to accomplish their work, including reading, math, spelling, social studies and more. On Fridays, kids enjoy enrichment activities.
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Doty Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Kim Bolduc, 223-5656, ext. 134, kbolduc@u32.org
Mondays
Model Magic
October 19th to December 14th (9 weeks, one time materials fee* of $6 applies)
Tuesdays
Great Games
Join us for some good old fun. Days: October 27 to December 15th (8 weeks)
Wednesdays
Archery – basic to intermediate
Days: October 21, 28 and November 4 (3 weeks)
Magical Materials Box
We have a magic box of material holding glitter, jell light scraps from local theater groups, magnets strips, glue guns, stickers and more. Your imagination and box searching skills are your only limit.
Days: November 4 & 18; December 2, 9, & 16 (5 weeks, one time materials fee* of $6 applies)
Thursdays
Story Starters – (K-2)
We will read a story and let our imaginations run wild. Days: October 15 & 29; November 5, 12 & 19 (5 weeks)
Pizza & Salad Days
Kids will have fun making a medium to large pizza to take home and bake, plus we’ll pre-pare a salad to throw in a bowl to go with it (dressing not included).
Days: December 3, 10 & 17 (3 weeks, weekly materials fee* of $8 applies)
Fridays
Dramatically Doty
Christa Lang, one of Worcester’s very own drama queens, will work with students grades 3-6 to create a production. The first session kids will work together to choose a play and have fun playing theatre games.
Days: Fridays, October 16, November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 (7 weeks to start)
(small materials fee* may apply)
Face Painting
Experiment or practice for Halloween, Come have fun on one or both days, play with your friends and have your face painted!
October 27 & 28
COST: $8-10 per class per week (The $8-$10 is a sliding scale; please pay what you can honestly afford), plus any extra materials fee*
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East Montpelier Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Guy Viens, 223-7936, ext. 305, gviens@u32.org
All of our programs for 2009-2010 will be licensed child care programs. Subsidies are available for those who apply and qualify. We will never turn a child away!
Before Care
Monday – Friday 7:15– 8:45 a.m.
With Guy Viens, Mandy Powers-Campbell and Sarah Kinter
Come read, play and begin the day with a smile. A great program for families that need to get to work early.
Pre-School Aftercare Program (PAC)
Monday and Wednesday 11:45-3:35
Friday 8:45-3:35
With Kim Brown
This program offers kids a creative, fun environment following 1/2 day of preschool. Full day program on Fridays.
March 3-April 16: After-School Program, Session #3
Monday – Friday 3:35– 5:30
With Guy Viens and staff
MONDAYS
Playdough, Clay & Goop
(Mon K-6) with Guy Viens
Do you like to get your hands dirty? Then you’ll love this class! We’ll play with Playdough, modeling clay, earth clay, and even make our own versions of playdough and other goopy stuff. What a great way to relax and spend the afternoon.
Latin American Cooking
(Mon K-6) with Beth Stafford
Join us as we explore cooking from many different Latin American countries- we'll enjoy everything from rice and beans to tamales to yummy desserts. We'll learn a bit of Spanish as we go along and come away speaking and eating like real travelers!
TUESDAYS
Krafty Kids
(Tue K-6) with Guy Viens
If you like to make things, then come join us for a fun after-noon of projects. We’ll try our hand at things like stenciling, decorating t-shirts, making cards, making a mosaic gift for a certain special mom, and more. Come show your creative side!
Drama by Design
(Tue 4-6) with Beth Stafford
Do you like to be on stage? Are you dramatic? Are you a ham? Then come join us as we spend 6 weeks pulling together a play. We’ll pick a short story to stage, rehearse, make simple sets and costumes, and then do a short performance on the last day of class or at a Monday Morning Meeting.
WEDNESDAYS
It’s All Fun & Games
(Wed K-6) with Guy Viens
Wouldn’t it be nice if life was all fun and games? Well, in this class it will be! Each week we’ll do one of these activities: Yahtzee with teams and giant dice, Twister, Legos, Charades, jump ropes and hula hoops, obstacle courses, and more. If you have any suggestions you can bring them along too!
Fun with Laura Ingalls Wilder
(Wed K-6) with Beth Stafford
If you've ever read Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, you’ll know how much fun she and her family had. In this program, we'll read passages from the books and do a project just like one that they used to do- cooking, sewing, grinding wheat, making butter, candles, and soap, and maybe even some line dancing. We'll experience a little bit of what life was like for kids back in the pioneer days!
THURSDAYS
Theater Games & Puppets
(Thu K-3) with Guy Viens
If you like to act things out, make funny voices, create characters, make believe, and be silly, then come join us for some fun. We’ll do warm-up exercises, try our hand at improv, and even put on some spontaneous puppet shows.
Sewing Your Own Winter Gear
(Thu 2-6) with Beth Stafford
Have you ever wanted to make a hat to fit just you, or fun mittens of your own design? This program is for you- come and make hat, mittens, scarf, neck warmer or other fun fleece delights as we learn how to sew by hand and make our own patterns.
Babysitter Training
(Thu 5-6) with Lise Couture
If you plan on paying your way through college with your babysitting money, then you’ll need to learn how to do it the right way- so come find out how! Lise will teach you all the basics you’ll need to know- how to change diapers, keep kids occupied and happy, how to make healthy snacks, etc. You’ll come away with a handy binder of ideas and resources to use on your first job!
FRIDAYS
Sugaring with the Barstows
(Fri K-6) with Guy Viens, Beth Stafford, & the Barstows
Once again this year, we’ll join Rick & Betsy Barstow at their home to witness and participate in all aspects of the maple sugaring process. We’ll help tap trees, and as long as the weather cooperates, we’ll also gather sap, see them boil, and best of all, get to taste some of their delicious Vermont Gold! This has been a lot of fun in the past, but also hard work- so come prepared to help!
~ Parent drivers needed ~
Hip Hop Dance
(Fri K-6) with Joni Calcagni ~ FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, YOUNG AND OLD ~
Joni, owner of Joni’s School of Dance in Barre, has been running a popular Hip Hop dance group at Rumney’s afterschool program, and now she’s coming to us! (And yes, she uses age appropriate music and makes it work for all ages.) Students will learn technique, rhythmic skills, and dance steps. Come gain great coordination and condition-ing. The class will focus on team building, creating choreography, creativity, and lots of fun! On the final day, students will demonstrate what they’ve learned by putting on a performance for Community Connections, parents and friends, and hopefully share at a Monday Moring Meeting. Please bring socks, sneakers, a water bottle and loose comfortable clothing.
| SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR | ||
| August 27-October 2 | “KidCare” | |
Session #1 |
October 5-December 18 | 10-week session of afterschool programs |
| October 22, 23 | Inservice Day Camps with all CC sites | |
| November 11 | Inservice Day Camp with all CC sites | |
| November 25-27 | Thanksgiving – no CC | |
| December 21-22 | “KidCare” only | |
| December 23- January 1 | Winter break - no CC | |
| Session #2 | January 4-February 19 | 7-week session of after-school programs |
| January 18, 19 | MLK Day - Inservice Day Camps with all CC sites | |
| February 22-March 1 | February/March Vacation Camps with all CC sites | |
| Session #3 | March 4-April 16 | 7-week session of afterschool programs |
| April 9 | Inservice Day - Full Day Camp | |
| April 19-23 | April Vacation Camps with all CC sites | |
| Session #4 | April 26-June 11 | 7-week session of afterschool programs |
| May 31 | Memorial Day - no CC | |
| JUNE | June 14-last day | “KidCare” |
Main Street Middle School Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Drew McNaughton, 225-8678, drewm@mpsvt.org
Bolton Ski and Ride After School
MONDAYS
UNICYCLING
Mondays: November 30, December 7, 14, 21 January 4, 11, 25 February 1, 8, 15
We’ll be learning the art of the single wheel, building our skills. Open to first-timers, experts, and anyone in between.
Special Guest instructor: Bill Merrylees
Meets: in the Cafeteria. 3-5 pm
COOKING:
MISH’S DELICIOUS DISHES
Mondays: November 30, December 7, 14, 21 January 4, 11, 25 February 1, 8, 15
Join up for a student-led culinary adventure. Try Regional favorites, international cuisine. All the healthy local ingredients we can fit into 10 weeks!
Meets: in the FACS room. 3-5 pm
Cost for the 9 week program is on a sliding scale: $5-$15, pay what you can!
Space will be limited to 10 students
TUESDAYS
PROJECT VENTURE
Tuesdays: December 1, 8, 15, 22 January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16
This outing group will focus on team-building through outdoor adventures including Mad River Rocketing, snow shelter building, and more! Participants must commit to Project Venture for the entire winter season. Contact Drew for more PV info.
Meets: In Room 15 3-5pm (some later nights dependent on activity)
WEDNESDAYS
LEGO ROBOTICS
Wednesdays: December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17
Build skills as well as Robotic Lego monstrosities. Challenging and fun, this hands-on offering will give all students the ability to learn basic to intermediate programming as well as offering the chance to just play with legos.
Led by Mr Scott
Meets: In Room 19 from 3-5pm
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Wednesdays: December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17
Co-Led by Mish and Drew, we’ll be doing everything from T-shirt screen-printing to jewelry to painting to clay sculptures. Students will be taking projects home and we will display student work throughout the 10 week session.
Meets: In the Art Room. 3-5pm
Cost for the 10 week program is on a sliding scale: $5-$15, pay what you can!
THURSDAYS
VIDEO EDITING
Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18
Taking our footage and putting it together is a lot of work, learn editing skills in a group and then take what you’ve learned to make stunning imovies on your own!
Meets: In the Computer Lab
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
TIMES DEPENDENT ON ADEQUATE SNOWFALL
Thursdays: Beginning at season opening, ending at close of season! Join Ms. Owen for an exciting season of Cross Country skiing at Morse Farm and occasionally at U-32. Transportation is provided, as well as supervision and basic instruction.
We’ll ski from 3-5pm each week, depending on weather.
Meets: In front of the MSMS Library
Cost for the 9 week program is on a sliding scale: $5-$15, pay what you can!
KNITTING/CROCHETING CLUB
Thursdays: December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18
This class/club will spend every week on various knitting and crocheting projects. We will decide as a group what kinds of projects and activities to do based on the levels and interests of the participants. ALL levels are welcome (even if you’ve never tried before).
Meets: in the Art Room. 3-5pm
Cost for the 10 week program is on a sliding scale: $5-$15, pay what you can!
FRIDAYS
SLED HEADS
Fridays: December 4, 11, 18 January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19 Each week we’ll be rocketing a new destination. Hubbard park, North Street, The Zone, U-32; the options are endless. We’ll be capturing video of our more stunning stunts and posting them online. Meets: in front of the library. 3-5pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDITING
Check out our blog! www.msmsccdigiphoto.blogspot.com
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Community Connections at Montpelier High School
Site Coordinator: Dave Bennett, 225-8070, davidb@mpsvt.org
MONDAYS
Project Represent!
After School Metal Class
Monday and Tuesday 3:00-4:45pm
November 2nd- to Dec 22nd
Represent empowers students through the collaboration of mind and metal! · Students will design their own coat of arms and construct their own shield · Collaborate on the creation of an interactive sculpture · Learn to work with Sheet Metal, Oxyacetylene torch, MIG Welder, Grinders, Hand Tools, Finishes and much more……. · Through new-found skills learn to develop inquiry, teamwork, leadership, problem solving techniques and have a lot of fun…
Meets: MHS Shop
TUESDAYS
Project Represent! After School Metal Class
Monday and Tuesday 3:00-4:45pm
November 2nd- to Dec 22nd (See Monday for dertails)
Evolve
Come on a journey with Bill and Dave to take your mental and physical strength to the next level. Through the use of a very unique workout you will learn to work as a team, improve your physical strength and have a ton of fun. There are no fitness requirements for this course other than a drive to feel good!
This course will meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks. There is limited space so please sign up early!
Dates: Dec. 1,2,8,9,15,16,22 Jan 5,6, 12,13,20,26,27 Feb. 2,3,9,10,16,17
WEDNESDAYS
Yoga For Everyone!
Come get your stretch on! Dates: Dec. 2,9,16 Jan. 6,13,20,27 Feb. 3,10,17
Meets: 3:05pm in room 211
PING PONG
Bring your “A” Game to this afterschool explosion of speed and agility. We’ll work on technique, put our skills up against other schools, and have a whole lot of fun!
Dates: Dec. 2,9,16 Jan. 6,13,20,27 Feb. 3,10,17
Meets: 3pm in the Cafateria
Bake!
Learn from one another how to create the best of pies, breads, cookies, pastries and so much more. We will meet once a week taking turns sharing secret family recipies and fine-tuning our kitchen skills. After we have sampled our creations we will work with local soup kitchens and other organizations to donate all that we have created. We will work together to help keep our neighbors’ bellies full and spirits high over the winter months…
Dates: Dec. 2 ,9,16 Jan. 6,13,20,27 Feb. 3,10,17
Meets: 3pm room 207
Evolve (See Tuesday for details)
THURSDAYS
Bolton Ski and Ride
COME SCHRED SOME POW!
FRIDAYS
Friday Freestyle
After school, day-long, and overnight expeditions designed to give students the skills to explore and travel safely in wild places. Together we will step into an outdoor classroom and begin to learn new and amazing ways to test our boundaries, solve problems and work together. Over the late fall and winter session we will grow as a team and work towards becoming comfortable with wilderness travel in various conditions while learning skills such as; winter travel, winter camp craft, introduction to back-country skiing and snowboarding, wilderness first aide, teamwork and leadership. This is an introductory course, no previous skill is necessary!
Dates: Dec. 4,11,18 Jan. 8,15,22,29 Feb. 4,11,18
Meets: Fridays at 3pm
Do you have an idea for an afterschool activity? Talk to Dave
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Rumney Community Connections
Site Coordinator, Julia Chafets, 223-5429, ext. 322, jchafets@rumney.org
Morning program is 7:00-8:40.
After school program runs 3:30-5:30 pm. Pick-up time is 5:30pm, and parents must come to the library to pick up children and sign them out with initials and the time on the clipboard. Please be prompt, remember to sign out and send a note if you have arranged for someone else to pick them up. There is no need to send a note each day. However, once they are signed up, we will keep them after school UNLESS we have a written note of new plans. Looking forward to a great year!
MONDAYS
Oct. 12-December 14
Friendship Circle
(Gr. K-3) With Julia Chafets
What does it mean to be a good friend? How should friends treat you? How can you show that you care? We will do arts and crafts, group activities, and play games that build the skills you need to make new friends and make sure your old friends know that you appreciate them!
Get Real!
(Gr. 4-6) With Amy Herrick and Stephen MacArthur
Want to work toward a better Rumney? A better world? Or maybe just personal relationships that feel better for you and the people you care about? Through literature, role-playing, group discussion, music, and art, in this class you will examine aspects of healthy relationships; learn ways to maintain healthy relationships in your life; and brainstorm ways to create a bully-free environment in your community. Participants will collaborate on a group project that highlights the topics we discuss.
Story Time
(Gr. K-6) With Theresa Hait
This class will provide you with a relaxing, quiet atmosphere where you can dig into your favorite books on your own or listen to a read-aloud. Bring your own book or choose from a variety of books from our very own Rumney Library. All participants will be expected to read quietly or participate in the story.
TUESDAYS
Oct. 13 – Dec. 15
Felting
(Gr.2-6) With Kimberly Hagen
Participants will work through the process of taking raw wool to a finished product, with a little bit of Vermont sheep history along the way. We’ll start with learning how to pick and wash the wool, followed by carding, dyeing, planning for a felted item, and then making a felted item such as a coaster, a small purse or a felted “painting”.
Many Cooks in the Kitchen
(Gr.K-6) With Theresa Hait
Try your hand at making healthy and delicious snacks that you can also make at home! Each week we’ll make something different, and by the end of the session you’ll have your very own repertoire of recipes to wow your family and friends!
WEDNESDAYS
Oct. 14-December 16
Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story
(Gr. 3-6) With Margaret Blanchard
Do you have a story to tell but you’re not sure where to start? Want to share your thoughts with the world? This class will help you tap into your voice. Participate in this mix of writing and art activities, and you might just be surprised by how strong and clear your voice can be!
Team Building Games
(Gr. K-6) With Julia Chafets
Do you have what it takes to be a leader? How about a trustworthy team player? Practice true teamwork and leadership skills playing games where your only opponents are the clock and miscommunication! Work with the other members of the group to solve sticky problems and difficult dilemmas, and experience the satisfaction of winning every time!
THURSDAYS
Oct. 15 - Dec. 17
Beat Makers, Rhythm Shakers
(Gr. 2-4) With Janet Jaffe
Do you like to make noise? Feel the rhythm? Arts and crafts? Then this class is for you! You will have the opportunity to make and play various percussion instruments, like drums, maracas, tambourines and more!
Outdoor Skills
(Gr. 4-6) With David Jacobs
The great outdoors! Fresh air…beautiful trees...creatures large and small…but do you really know what you’re dealing with? Take this class to learn more about your natural surroundings, conquer outdoor challenges, and perhaps leave a lasting legacy at Rumney to share your knowledge with others! Art By You (Gr. K-6) With Theresa Hait Each week we’ll do a different art project that you can take home! Projects might include painting, drawing, mask-making, printing, and much more!
FRIDAYS
Oct. 16 – Dec. 18
Fall Nature Detectives
(Gr. K-3) With North Branch Nature Center Staff
The North Branch Nature Center returns to share stories, lessons, outdoor exploration, hands-on learning, and even live animals! A fun time for indoor and outdoor nature activities.
Ins & Outs of Film Animation
(Gr. 4-6) With Bill Morancy
In this class you will have the chance to watch and learn about the various techniques used by animators from all over the world, including painted gels, line drawing, scratched emulsion, sand painting, clay figures, found objects and others. Each week we’ll see a new technique by watching samples and mini-features, including several award-winning films. Fun for movie lovers and art enthusiasts alike!
Yoga for You
(Gr. K-6) With Julia Chafets
Learn basic yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques while challenging your mind and your body. Each week we’ll play games and do fun activities that teach us the physical and philosophical principles of this ancient practice.
IN ADDITION…. Homework Club (3-6)
Get organized, manage your time, and get the help you need. Do you have practice or a game tonight, leaving little time to complete your math, reading, or book project? Miss Pryce (5/6) and Ms. Theresa and Julia (3/4) are here to help you understand the assignment. Computer access and a quiet space are available.
Grades 5/6: 9 Mondays, Oct. 19 - Dec.14
10 Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – Dec. 15
8 Wednesdays, Oct. 14-December 16
Grades 3/4: 10 Tuesdays, Oct. 14 – Dec. 15
8 Wednesdays, Oct. 14-December 16
SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR: Morning program runs every school day August 27 through June
| August 27-October 2 | Morning. Afternoon “KidCare”, Homework Club | |
| FALL Session | October 5-December 18 | 9-week session of afterschool programs |
| October 22, 23 | Inservice Day Camps | |
| November 11 | Inservice Day Camp | |
| November 25-27 | Thanksgiving – no CC | |
| December 21-22 | “KidCare” only | |
| WINTER Session | January 4-February 19 | 7-week session of after-school programs |
| January 18, 19 | Inservice Day Camps | |
| February 22-March 1 | February/March Vacation Camps | |
| SPRING Sessions | Session 1: March 3-April 16 | 7-week session of afterschool programs |
| March 19 | Inservice Day Camp | |
| April 9 | Inservice Day Camp | |
| April 19-23 | April Vacation Camps | |
| Session 2: April 26-June 4 | 6-week session of afterschool programs | |
| JUNE | June 7 to end of school year | Morning and “KidCare” only |
Community Connections at Union Elementary
Site Coordinator: Ellen Bloom, 225-8259, ellenbloom54@yahoo.com
Community Connections has run afterschool programs at UES since 2001 and will continue to do so, in an expanded format to provide the coverage that many families need. We will provide programs Monday through Friday for extended hours daily, and will have additional staff to serve greater numbers of kids. Ellen Bloom will remain as site coordinator.
Community Connections has provided afterschool programs in elementary, middle and high schools in Montpelier Public Schools and Washington Central Supervisory Union schools (Calais, East Montpelier, Rumney, Doty and U-32) for 8 years. We are an enrichment-based afterschool program, offering a choice of activities for multi-week sessions. For example, participants sign up for a 6-10 week theme activity class, which will meet on the same day of the week for the entire session. They may choose a different course each day to cover all or part of a week.
A typical daily schedule includes snack, recess, theme activity, and down-time – games, art projects, etc. Community Connections will coordinate with UES homework club.
Community Connections is in the process of licensing the UES program with the Child Development Division so state childcare subsidies will apply.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions. For the month of September, we will have a daily sampler of activities. Regular schedules with theme activities will begin September 28 and there will be regular kid care until then.
All programs meet in the cafeteria directly after school. Pick up is in the cafeteria.
MONDAYS
March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12
Art
This session we will make various arts and crafts using many different techniques. All grades. Ellen leads.
TUESDAYS
March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13
Cooking Our Way Through the Alphabet
Grades 2-5
We will begin with an ingredient that starts with an “A” and continue through the alphabet until the end of the year. We probably will not get to uglyfruit. Each class we will cook and make a project! Ellen leads.
Group Fun: Leader’s Choice For the Day
All ages invited. Katie and Jeremy will lead.
WEDNESDAYS
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April7, 14
Cooking Our Way Through the Alphabet
Grades K-1
Same content as cooking on Tuesdays, younger grades! Ellen leads.
Games of All Kinds
Katie and Jeremy will lead indoor, outdoor, active, board and more types of games. All grades invited.
Grades 2-5
THURSDAYS
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
Yoga Movement
Grades 3-5
Danielle Murphy will lead a yoga/movement class for the older group. Limit of 10 students.
Legends
All grades invited to discover interesting facts about famous people. What makes a person a legend? All leaders present several legends.
FRIDAYS
March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
Hodge Podge
The fun of this program is that one never knows what the topic of the day will be ! Every one on staff will represent. All grades.
U-32 Community Connections
Bolton Ski and Ride After School
Paul Dayton returns as Site Coordinator for Community Connections Afterschool Program at U-32 this year. He brings a strong history of working with children and organizing fun and enriching activities. Contact him at 229-0321, ext. 2242.
Community Connections is once again up and running at U‐32! We have a number of programs going and many more planned. We want more kids to get involved! Students (and parents) should know that there is always something enriching, fun and supervised to do after school. Please feel free to contact us with questions, concerns and ideas.
How to find out about what is being offered or sponsored by Community Connections:
- BULLETIN BOARDS: check the CC bulletin board outside of our U‐32 office, top of the atrium stairs; the Middle School CC bulletin board; and bulletin boards around the school.
- ONLINE CALENDAR: Check the U‐32 on‐line calendars; go to the Community Connections link.
- U‐32 WEBSITE: Click on the “Resources” tab at the top of the U‐32 home page, then click on Community Connections. (You're already there!)
- STOP BY our office.
- WEEKLY EMAIL: Sign up for our weekly email direct from Paul’s U‐32 office.
- CALL us at 229‐0321, ext. 2242
Most of our activities are free and on‐site at U‐32. Sometimes, we go off‐campus (mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, skiing, etc.); this requires a CC permission slip and a Community Connections Registration form. Registration is a once‐a‐year thing and is good for all of our off‐campus activities. Forms can be downloaded at www.communityconnections.us.
This is what’s happening right now and real soon at U‐32 Community Connections (September 14-November 20):
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
R.O.L.E. (Raider Outdoor Leadership Experience) A team that will work on leadership and group skill building in an outdoor, adventure-based program. The 10-week session will include hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, camping skills and a culminating overnight camping trip. Limit of 12 participants. Must commit to 10 week session and fill out appropriate CC paperwork. Monday & Wednesday.
Open Gym: Thursdays.
2:45-4:30 p.m. with Brendan. Hoops and more if you want.
Homework Club: Tuesday and Thursday in room 32 with Leigh Garrity.Get help with whatever you need. 2:45-4:30 p.m.
Chillax: a safe, legal place for 7th-9th graders. Tables for homework, hanging with friends, board games, ping pong, foosball and pool.
M‐F each week in room 104, 2:45-4:30 p.m.
Muscles, Movement and Music with Gillian Thomas
Tuesdays,
3-4:30 in the Shapiro Building unless otherwise noted. Moving to music, stretching and yoga, fitness, getting toned, getting loose, and FUN!
Middle School Tennis Clinics and Play
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at the U-32 courts with Paul Dayton. Any ability level. Start getting ready to play HS tennis now! No fee. Must have appropriate shoes; bring a racquet if you have one. Check in with Paul in the CC office.
Photoshop/Digital Art with Brendan Eaton.
Tuesdays from 2:45-4:30 p.m. in the library computer lab. Basics of re-touching, composites, and other aspects of Adobe Photoshop will be covered. No fee. Limited enrollment.
Yoga with Heather Clark-Warner
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Soothing, meditative vinyasa (flow) yoga in an accepting surrounding. Also open to staff.
FIRST Robotics League/U-32 team
is looking to complete their team with two female team members, grade 7-9th.
Thursdays, 3-4:30. See Randy Brown if you are interested.
W.H.I.Z. (We Have Ideas Zooming!) with Gillian.
A written and visual art publication for middle school. Your chance to be heard and seen! Do you write, draw, paint, take pix, like comics, dream???
Thursdays, 2:45-4:30. Room 11.
Afterschool Jazz Band, grades 7-12.
Thursdays,
2:45-3:30. See Tom Cate.
Drawing for All!
With Kim Lipinski.
Do you love to draw? Here’s a class for you! Learn to draw whatever you want. Kim will help you learn to draw better than ever. Graphic novels, horses, cars, nature; you name it, you can draw it! Colored pencils and pastels will be available for you to explore your drawing interests in sketch books and on paper.
$10 materials fee, sliding scale.
Thursdays,
3:00-4:30. MS Art Room.
Horse Lovers’ Club
With Kim Lipinski.
Calling all horse lovers! This class will teach you everything you want to know about horses- breeds of the world, the many types of horse sports and may include a trip to a horse farm for riding. You will learn how to take care of a horse and understand how horses think. Horsey crafts and other horsey theme projects will be included.
$10 activity fee, sliding scale.
Fridays,
2:45-4:45. Meet in White Table Room.
HIGH SCHOOL
Chillax: A safe and legal place after school for 7th-9th graders. Tables for homework, hanging with friends, board games, ping pong, foosball and pool. Only 9th grade (and MS) …sorry!
Monday-Friday,
2:45-4:30. Room 104.
Yearbook
Mondays;
open to 9-12 graders with a limited # of students at 20. Must have Mondays free to join. We still have room for about 10 people. Can be taken for credit. See Pat Fair.
Muscles, Movement and Music with Gillian Thomas.
Moving to music, stretching and yoga, fitness, getting toned, getting loose, and FUN!
Tuesdays,
3:00 - 4:30. Meet in the Shapiro Building unless otherwise noted.
Photoshop/Digital Art with Brendan Eaton.
The basics of re-touching, composites, and other aspects of Adobe Photoshop. No fee. Limited enrollment.
Tuesdays,
2:45-4:30. Library computer lab.
Yoga with Heather Clark-Warner.
Soothing, meditative vinyasa (flow) yoga in an accepting surrounding. Also open to staff.
Wednesdays,
3:15-4:30. Meets in the Music Strings Room.
Drawing for All! With Kim Lipinski. Do you love to draw? Here’s a class for you! Learn to draw whatever you want. Kim will help you learn to draw better than ever. Graphic novels, horses, cars, nature; you name it, you can draw it! Colored pencils and pastels will be available for you to explore your drawing interests in sketch books and on paper.
$10 materials fee, sliding scale.
Thursdays,
3:00-4:30. MS Art Room.
HS Tennis Clinics and Play with Paul Dayton.
Any ability level. Start getting ready to play HS tennis now! Or, just get some free tips to help your game. No fee. Must have appropriate shoes; bring a racquet if you have one. Check in with Paul in the CC office.
Fridays,
3:00-4:30. Meet at the U-32 courts.
Horse Lovers’ Club: With Kim Lipinski.
Calling all horse lovers! This class will teach you everything you want to know about horses- breeds of the world, the many types of horse sports and may include a trip to a horse farm for riding. You will learn how to take care of a horse and understand how horses think. Horsey crafts and other horsey theme projects will be included. $10 activity fee, sliding scale.
Fridays,
2:45-4:45. Meet in White Table Room
Want to help? We are looking for interested parents and students to join our Community Connections Site Council. Council members help with advice and ideas about programming, staffing and implementing our programs. We would meet once a month, and occasionally via technology.
Adult Registration Form (pdf)
Yoga
with Julia Chafets
Come practice yoga to focus your mind, relax and strengthen your body. This yoga class will work on breath, movement and body alignment. All levels welcome.
At
Rumney School
Thursdays, 6-7:15 p.m. beginning October 22
Cost: $64 for 8 classes or $10/drop-in
Call 223-3456 to register
Yoga
with Martin Pincus
Tuesday nights — Sept. 29 - Dec., 5:30 – 7:00 pm
At U-32 High School in the Music Room
$80 for 10 classes
drop ins OK - $10/class
Call Martin at 223-6260 to register or for info
Programs and schedules are subject to change. Advance registration required.