Summer Day Camp, Grades K-6
June 23 - August 15, 2008
Camps are based at U-32, Berlin, Doty Memorial, East Montpelier, Rumney Memorial and Union Elementary Schools, with excursions to local swimming areas and great field trips!
Every week of summer, there will be camp! Camps will divide into age groups for activities when appropriate. We will begin our days with morning meeting and group games. We will travel to local swimming areas, like Wrightsville Beach and Elmore State Park, to swim and canoe. Along with core camp activities, each camp will have its own special theme, with games, projects, crafts, and field trips. (Schedule may be subject to slight changes.)
Click here for the flyer (pdf)
Week #1 June 23—27 |
Waterways The Winooski River is ours as we tube, kayak, canoe, swim, and study the river. I Love a Parade! It’s the 4th of July! Floats, stilts, masks and costumes. On Thursday, we’ll stay for dinner and be in the Montpelier parade! Good Old Summertime Summer camp classic! Archery, ice cream, games, arts and crafts, swimming, songs, canoes. Memories! Dance Dance Live dance, Dance Dance Revolution, it’s all about dance! Get your body moving! Gooey & Gross Weird science. We’ll mix up some fun and fascinating concoctions, learn about strange facts, experiment! Nature Adventures Explore the natural world—plants, animals, water. Hike, swim, be outdoors! Walls & Water Check out some of the great new climbing walls in our schools! When you’re not climbing, play in the water! Gymnastics U-32 Coach Tammy Joslyn will teach you all the basics of this wonderful sport. No experience necessary. Daring and Dangerous Want to make a bow and arrow? Juggle? Jump double Dutch? Cool activities from the popular books The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls. Discover Montpelier Museums, theaters, playgrounds, paths and parks—a behind-the-scenes view of our capital city! Wet & Wild It’s hot! Let’s get in the water to swim, play, float, boat, spray, squirt, and stay cool! |
Ages: Open to all students in grades K-6 during the 2007-2008 school year. Activities and group breakouts will vary to meet the needs and interests of different ages & abilities.
Time: 8:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m. , extended care available
Campers should arrive at camp by 8:30 a.m.
Cost: Sliding scale of $130-$175 per camper, per week.
(See brochure for payment information.)
Forms: We need a signed 2008-2009 medical form.
Click here for a sign-up form
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cc. teen Summer Camp for Middle/High School Students
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Children's Programs
SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2007-2008:
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August 29-September 28 |
“KidCare” only |
Session #1 |
October 1-December 21 |
10-week session of after-school programs |
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October 17, 18, 19 |
Inservice Day Camps |
Session #2 |
January 2-February 22 |
8-week session of after-school programs |
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January 21, 22 |
Inservice Day Camps |
February 25-March 3 |
February/March Vacation Camps |
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Session #3 |
March 5-April 18 |
6-week session of after-school programs |
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March 13 (half day) and 14 |
Inservice Day Camps |
April 21-25 |
April Vacation Camps |
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| Session #4 | April 28-June 6 | 6-week session of after-school programs |
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June 9 to end of school year |
“KidCare” only |
Berlin Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Donna Barr, 223-4088 ext. 345
Cell Phone: 224-6575
Email: mdjrbarr@comcast.net
Special Interest Clubs: Days: Monday-Friday Times: 3:35-5:00 p.m.
Extended Care 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per club, per day (Extended Care $2 per day)
Berlin Community Connections March 17 – April 18
Monday: Household Science: Did you enjoy the science part of winter carnival? Household Science will teach you more things you can experiment with using products found in most homes.
Sew Fun: Jennie loves to sew, do you? In this club you will work with Jennie doing sewing projects. Some of the projects planned are needlepoint, quilting, and making a handbag.
Tuesday: Unicycling! Do you know how to Unicycle or would you like to learn? Join us for laughs and more learning this fun sport.
Wednesday: Open Crafts: Each week we will bring down different craft supplies and see what wonderful creations we can make.
Thursday: Cars! Join Julie to make different types of cars using wood, plastic, Legos and more. We will also spend some time playing with our cars, of course! Students will be able to keep most of their car creations with some exceptions such as the Lego vehicles.
Salad Bar: Join Donna in the kitchen making different kinds of salads. Not all salads are made with lettuce, would you like to learn different salads to surprise your family with?
Friday: Bowling At Twin City Lanes: We will travel by car and bowl in groups of three so we can get our two games in by 5:15. There are a limited number of spots so sign up early. Pick up is between 5:15 & 5:30 p.m. at Twin City Lanes.
2007-2008 CALENDAR FOR K-6 PROGRAM
Session a) Aug 28-Sept 7: 2 weeks
Session b) Sept 10- Oct 16: (17-19 no school) 5 weeks
Session c) Oct 23-Nov 20: (21-23 no school) 5 weeks
Session d) Nov 26- Dec 21: 5 weeks
Session e) Jan 2-Feb 22: 7 weeks
Session f) March 5- March 12: 1 week
Session g) March 17- April 18: 5 weeks
Session h) April 28- May 23: 4weeks
Session I) May 27-June 13: 3 weeks
Calais Community Connections
Calais Community Connections has many great afterschool programs for kids of all ages!
All of our programs are licensed child care programs.
Subsidies are available for those who apply and qualify.
We will never turn a child away!
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
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.
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—Thursday
11:00-3:30
With Beth Downing
This program offers kids a creative, fun environment following 1/2 day kindergarten or preschool.
Doty Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Kim Bolduc, 223-5656, ext. 134, kbolduc@u32.org
New classes:
Clay & Creative Arts Space
Rockets and the Great Beyond
Tremendous Test Tube Experiments & More
All classes are $6-$8 a classes unless there is a materials fee or state differently, this is a sliding scale, please pay what you can honestly afford!
Hunter Safety Education Class
There are 3 classes: April 3, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., April 10, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. & April 17, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday: Digital Video
Daniel Hollister is coming back to do a 6-8 week session of the most popular offering in Doty Community Connections history! Participants in this class will put together short segments on special interests of their own, friends or family. Then they will learn how to video edit, add special effects and finalize their projects. Grades 4-6 starting April 7th
Extra Materials fee: $5.00
Wednesday: Dance, Dance Revolution
The dance craze that is sweeping the USA has come to Doty! This fun new way to learn dance moves is Dance, Dance Revolution. Please join Kate and Kim on Wednesdays for lots of fun.
All Grades - Starts March 19th for 10 weeks.
Kids can start any week with prior notice.
Friday: Swimming
We are traveling to First in Fitness to enjoy an hour of pool time, which we will share with our neighbors from Rumney Memorial School. We will leave after school and arrive back between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m.
Extra Transportation fee: $10.00 per participant
All Grades - Starts March 21.
Friday: Unicycling
Come try this unique and zany activity, taught on Fridays for 5-6 weeks by accomplished unicycler Bill Merrylees. We will provide the unicycles and pads; bring your bike helmet.
Grades 2-6 starting May 2.
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East Montpelier Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Guy Viens, 223-7936, ext. 305, gviens@u32.org
STARTING OFF: In an effort to better coordinate with the soccer program, we will again delay the start of our first session of after-school programs until Monday, October 1st. This will allow you to be certain of your child’s soccer schedule and/or other commitments that impact his or her participation in Community Connections.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER: We realize, however, that many families rely on EMCC for their after-school care. Therefore, for August and September, we will be offering “KidCare” for K-6 Monday thru Friday, starting on August 29th at a cost of $6.00-$12.00/day. A healthy snack will be served each afternoon, we’ll have a recess break, and “KidCare” will consist of various games, cooking, art and other activities to provide your children with a fun and enriching afternoon.
COST: Our fees will remain the same this year. Our sliding fee scale is from $6-12/day. The higher end allows us to take full advantage of state subsidies. We ask that each family pay what they are comfortably able to afford within this range. If even the low end of the scale is too much, please talk to us about reduced rates. A limited number of scholarships and alternative funding options will be available, but, as we now have more limited federal grant funding, we will need to be more stringent in awarding these scholarships. We are also a licensed child-care program, so if your family qualifies, you are able to access the state subsidy program, which may assist in paying for your child to participate in our after school programs. If you are unable to pay, your first step will be to apply for these state subsidies. It is not a difficult process, and we have several families taking advantage of these subsidies. We will be glad to help you through that process when the time comes. If you do not qualify for the subsidy program, then we can look at our reduced rates and scholarship options. We want to make sure everyone who wants to participate is able, and we will work with you as much as possible to make it happen.
HOURS/LATE FEE: The after school program will run from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Pick-up time is 5:30pm, and this year we will again charge a late fee. Unless prior arrangements have been made, if you are more than 10 minutes late (5:40pm), a late fee will start accruing at a rate of $5.00 for every 15 minutes, due when you arrive to pick up your child.
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Main Street Middle School Community Connections
Site Coordinator: Drew McNaughton, 225-8678, drewm@mpsvt.org
Mondays
Open Gym or Field Days
Dodgeball, floor hockey, volleyball, mega vall. Good weather means we’re outside at Harrison Field, poor weather means we’re in the gym.
Homework Club
Mrs. Bubrouski
Library
3:00-4:00 pm
Free
Tuesdays
Mountain Bike Club
with Drew McNaughton and parent volunteers
We’re keeping local. Leaving from and returning to MSMS each day.
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Free
Homework Club
Mr. Scott
Library
3:00-4:00 pm
Free
Wednesdays
Cooking Club
Dana Woodruff
Students design and create menu.
3:00-5:00 pm
Free
Homework Club
Ms. Chabot
Library
3:00-4:00 pm
Free
Thursdays
Mountain Bike Club
with Drew McNaughton and Phil Beard
We head out to a variety of locations including Waterbury, Stowe, Millstone Hill and more.
Meets out front at MSMS
3:00-6:00 pm
$20 includes MAMBA membership
Homework Club
Mr. Scott
Library
3:00-4:00 pm
Free
Fridays
Variety Day
Arts, radio, writing.
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Community Connections at Montpelier High School
For daily activities click here
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Rumney Community Connections
Site Coordinator, Ann Gilbert, 223-5429, ext. 322, commconn@rumney.org
LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION... It's time to get the paperwork in. Call Heather or Ginny for any last minute information at 223-3456.
NEW for SUMMER 2008! Swim lessons just got easier for working parents and kids eager to learn to swim!
I am providing transportation to the MIDDLESEX SWIM LESSONS at First in Fitness this year for Session One: (July 7-11 and July 14-18, 2-week session) Students may enroll in Community Connections day camps for these same 2 weeks. Camp will be held at Berlin Elementary School with late-morning transportation to the pool provided for our Middlesex kids who have signed up for town swim lessons through Alisa Darmstadt. Swimmers will begin their day in camp, leave for lesson, return for lunch and afternoon camp activities related to the theme they choose. Some days we will bus to Wrightsville Beach for the afternoon. Campers could be picked up in Middlesex on those days instead of returning to Berlin, if this is more convenient. Check out the new yellow Summer Camp 2008 brochures as well the Middlesex Learn to Swim sign up sheet in your child's folder. Space is limited, sign up early. For financial aid, payment plans, alternative funding, contact Adam, Martha, Ann or call CC office 223-3456.
A FINAL THANK YOU and GOODBYE! It has been wonderful working with all your Rumney children over the past 5 years through afterschool programs like cooking and hip hop; vacation field trips to museums and pools; summer camp hikes and dips into rivers; and watching them grow up and move from the primary unit to the graduation stage. I am happy to be a part of this community that values our activities for our children and families. I am glad that our program can continue and the a new site coordinator has a great program to keep going. BACK TO SCHOOL in the FALL: As in the past, Morning Program and Afterschool KidCare WILL be available as of the first day of school starting at 7:00 a.m. school-day mornings in the Library with Sue Pryce and Robin Rattazzi.
Community Connections at Union Elementary
Site Coordinator: Drew McNaughton, 225-8678, drewm@mpsvt.org
Program Leader: Ellen Bloom
Summer Day Camp
Elementary
cc teen (middle/high)
Afterschool Programs
Berlin Elementary
Calais Elementary
Doty Elementary
East Montpelier Elem.
Main Street Middle
Montpelier High
Rumney Elementary
Union Elementary
Registration forms
registration form (pdf)
registration form (word)