Dates/Themes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 (June 12-16) Welcome Summer!

We will create with gears.

We will explore with Bubble Wands

The Kinderman Music Show 9:30

We will experiment with color changes.

We will create friendship bracelets.

Week 2 (June 19-23) Meteorology and Shadows

We will play a weather sound game.

We will create a cloud in a bottle.

We will create wind chimes.

John Henry Music Show 9:30

We will create fingerprint

constellations.

Week 3 (June 26-30) Zoology

Barnyard Petting Zoo 9:00

We will explore real bug specimens.

We will sequence different life cycles.

We will learn about animal attributes.

We will play an animal track memory game.

Week 4 (July 3-7) Gizmos, Gadgets, Goo

We will explore light and sound circuits.

SCHOOL CLOSED JULY 4TH

Kids Rock Duo Music Show 9:30

We will create engineering viewers.

We will experiment with quicksand goo.

Week 5 (July 10-14) Earth Science

Didgeridoo Down Under 9:30

We will learn about phases of the moon.

We will explore and sort the seasons.

We will create our own fossils.

We will learn about water flow.

Week 6 (July 17-21) Anatomy and Physiology

We will play a game about teeth.

We will play a scent sort match-up.

We will play, What Do You Hear?

Mad Science 9:30

We will complete skeleton puzzles.

Week 7 (July 24-28) Science Skills

We will experiment with color mixing art.

We will learn about measurement.

Mad Science Show 9:30

We will explore with balance scales and states

of matter.

We will do a baking soda and vinegar experiment.

Week 8 (July 31-Aug 4) Plant Life

We will create leaf art.

We will create with magnetic plant parts.

We will learn about the parts of a flower.

Peter McCory, The One-Man-Band 9:30

We will create flower sand art.

Week 9 (Aug 7-11) Bug Life

Critters and Conservation 9:30

We will create fingerprint caterpillars.

We will create Ladybug Rocks.

We will sort and match bugs.

We will create clothespin butterflies.

Week 10 (Aug 14-18) Paleontology

We will classify dinosaurs.

We will paint like a dinosaur.

Reptiles Alive! Show 9:15

We will go on a dinosaur scavenger hunt.

We will go on a Dinosaur Alphabet Stomp.

Week 11 (Aug 21 & 22 only) Blast Out of Summer

We will play planet parachute.

Sno Cones from Snowie Bus 3:30

SCHOOL CLOSED FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

DAY

New School Year BEGINS!

The Goddard School, East Gate 43655 Tall Cedars Pkwy. Chantilly, VA 20152

703-542-8474 www.goddardschool.com

2017

Activities subject to change.

Pre-Toddler

thru Pre-K

Key: =Special Visitor/Event =Splash Day =School Closed

Please see back for information about Splash Day and sunscreen.

See back for more information

Splash Day Splash Day is a fun, sensory experience! Children play in the sprinkler outside to enjoy water play.

Splash Day is every Tuesday and Friday morning, for Weeks 1 through 10.

Please send your child to school dressed in their Splash Day attire (bathing suits and closed-toe water shoes).

Your child must wear CLOSED-toed water shoes for Splash Day. Flip flops are not permitted.

Please send a towel.

Please send clothes for your child to change into for the remainder of the day, including closed-toe shoes.

Please send a bag for us to use to send home wet items.

Please remember to take home all items each night. Wet clothes should not stay in your childs cubby overnight.

Sunscreen Please apply sunscreen to your child each morning before dropping off at school.

If you wish for us to apply sunscreen before afternoon outdoor play, please stop by the office to obtain an

authorization form.

Sunscreen is provided by parents, labeled with childs first and last name. Siblings will each need their own

sunscreen; they cannot share.

Sunscreen must be non-aerosol; please provide a pump-style sunscreen or lotion.

If you have any questions, please call or stop by the office. Thank you!

Dates Themes Tech Lab The Arts Curious Minds Game On! In-House Events Field Trips

Week #1 Week of 6/12

Epic Exploration

-Layers of the Earth for Kids! -Just Science Planet Earth 3D -Whatamacology

D.I. Instant Challenge:

Alien Artifacts

-Volcano Art -Salt dough fossils -Sparkly Rocks

-Rock Candy Experiment -Create a Volcano -Layers of Earth Model

-Shark & Minnow Soccer -Baseball -Yogaroo -Parachute Play

MON: Reptiles Alive! 10:30 + Post-Show Reptile Meet & Greet THU: Sno Cones from Snowie Bus 3:30

Times listed below are when we promptly leave

school. *** = Waiver is required by the venue, signed by parent in advance

Week #2 Week of 6/19

We Rock!

-Rock Types and Rock Cycles -Digging for Gold Adventure -Finding Minerals

-Direct a Music Video -Choreograph a Dance Routine -Compose a Song

-Sound Experiment with Music Jars -Pop Rocks Viscosity Experiment -Musical Shakers

-Catch, Dont Catch Game -Mini Golf -Yogaroo -Zumba

THU: Dragons storytelling performance 10:30 by Sciencetellers

TUE: Kid Junction*** 9:45 (must wear socks) WED: Bach to Rock 9:45

Week #3 Week of 6/26

Secret Agent

-CIA and FBI video -Splats Mission -Agent Gumball -Spy Kids Hidden Objects

-Make a Magnifying Glass -Cipher Wheel -Invisible Ink Art

-Matching and Dusting for Finger Prints -Invisible Ink Messages

-Around the World Basketball Game -Spaghetti & Meatballs Game -Yogaroo

MON: Tricky Science Show from Little Einsteins 1:00

TUE: Monkey Joes*** 9:30 (must wear socks) WED: Sky Zone*** 12:45

Week #4 Week of 7/3

Code Academy

-Coding for Kids video -Code Spark Academy -Kodable -Lightbot Code Hour

-Binary Code Jewelry -Code a Lego Maze -Birthday Binary Code -Superhero Coding Game

-Snap Circuits -Decode Mystery Words -Coding a Lego Maze

-Simon Says Tournament -Kickball -Obstacle Course -Hot Potato

THU: Peter McCory, The One-Man-Band Music Show @ 10:30

SCHOOL CLOSED TUESDAY 7/4

WED: Curiosity Zone On-Site Field Trip

Week #5 Week of 7/10

Paint, Draw, Sculpt

-3D Modeling Software -Kubikio 3D Puzzles -Works of Ahhhh

-Thiebaud-inspired clay cupcakes -Mixed-media Winter Tree Landscape -James Rizzi Birds

-Skittles Experiment -Color-Changing Milk Experiment -Vinegar Ice and Baking Soda

-Color Wheel Sprints -Velcro Mitts Catch Game -Water Games

THU: Clay Caf for ceramics painting 9:00

TUE: Clay Caf Canvas Painting 9:30 WED: Rebounderz*** 10:00 (must wear socks)

2017

The Goddard School, East Gate 43655 Tall Cedars Pkwy Chantilly, VA 703-542-8474 CAMP PROGRAM DATES: Monday 6/12 to Tuesday 8/23

Activities are subject to

change.

Dates Themes Tech Lab The Arts Curious Minds Game On! In-House Events

Field Trips *** = Waiver is required by the venue; signed by parent in advance

Week #6 Week of 7/17

Road Trip USA

-Traveling using Maps vs. GPS -Mapquest -Destination Imagination

-Cherry Blossoms Painting -Liberty Bell Project -Popsicle Stick Golden Gate Bridge

-Fireworks in a Jar -Paper Airplanes: Test and Compare -Create an Avalanche

-Scooter Obstacle Course -Triangle Tag -Square Dancing

MON: Critters and Conservation Live Animal Presentation 10:30

TUE: AMF Bowling 9:30 (must wear socks) WED: Kid Junction*** 9:45 (must wear socks)

Week #7 Week of 7/24

Authors in Training

-Who Invented the Book? video -Scribble Press -StoryBuddy 2 Lite

-Pen-Pal Letters -Bio Poetry Reading -Scavenger Story Bag -If I Were President

-Complete the Picture -Storytelling Game -Ancient Egyptian Writing

-Cone Knock-over Game -Four Corners -Basketball -Mother, May I?

THU: Pirates storytelling performance 10:30 by Sciencetellers

TUE: Billy Beez 9:15 WED: Pump it Up*** 9:15 (must wear socks)

Week #8 Week of 7/31

Animal Adventures

-Zoologist video and activity -Zoology Knowledge -Animals Quiz

D.I. Instant Challenge:

Animal Masks -Folding Paper Animals -Toucan Craft

-Bird Beak Exploration -Oil Spills and our Environment -Hatch Dinosaur Eggs

-Crab Relay Races -Animal Yoga -Duck, Duck, Goose -Water Games

MON: The Reptile Guy Reptile Presentation 10:30 + Post-Show Meet and Greet

TUE: Frying Pan Farm 9:30 (wear sunglasses or hat) WED: Roers Zoofari 9:15 (wear sunglasses or hat)

Week #9 Week of 8/7

Out of this World

-Adventures in Outer Space Math -Our Solar System for Kids -Tasty Little Star

-Build a Rocket -Solar System Hats -Textured Moon Art -Moon Rocks

-Create Slime -Earth Models -Snow Storm in a Jar -Alien Sludge Bag

-Meteor Bowling -Moon Landing Vines -Parachute Games

THU: Out of this World Workshop with Little Einsteins @ 1:00

TUE: Sky Zone*** 12:45 WED: Air & Space Museum 9:30

Week #10 Week of 8/14

Star Performers

-Where Did the Music Come From? -Kaliver Music Educ. -Perfect Piano and Music Learning

D.I. Instant Challenge:

Dish Duty

-Talent Show (prepare, plan, perform) -Improv Exercises

-Recreate Constellations -Soda Super Nova -Walking Water Experiment

-Bean Bag Star Toss -Scavenger Hut -Musical Yoga -Zumba

THU: Music Show by The Kinderman 9:30

TUE: Chuck E. Cheeses 10:00 WED: Monkey Joes*** 9:45 (must wear socks)

Week #11 Mon 8/21 & Tue 8/22 ONLY

Thats a Wrap!

-Crazy Helium Booth -Brief History of Photography

-Photo Booth Emotion Selfies -Summer Camp Acrostic Poem

-Making Mummies Contest -Create Bubble Dough

-Roll the Dice -Parachute Games -Yogaroo

MON: Expedition to Egypt Workshop 1:00 TUE: Sno Cones from Snowie Bus 3:30

SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY 8/23

2017

Activities are subject to change.

SCHOOL-AGE CAMP

Powered by STEAM.

Fueled by FUN!

2017 Summer Dates

Mon. June 12th Tue. August 22nd

Each camper will have a homeroom,

staffed by his or her homeroom

teacher, and will rotate through the

other focused programs daily. In

addition to program activities,

campers will enjoy in-house events

and field trips.

4 Focused Programs THE ARTS

Art Crafts

Drama Music

Destination Imagination Instant

Challenges

TECH LAB

Learning Apps

Smart Board

Tech Games

CURIOUS MINDS

Science Math

Exploration

Experiments

Hands-On Activities

GAME ON!

Sports

Games

Fun Fitness

Water Play