Summer Day Camp 2020: 3rd-5th Grade
Rising 3rd, 4th and 5th grade campers will experience the outdoors daily, learn through nature exploration, STEM, music, dance, art, sports, story time, swimming, field trips, and carefully conceived, self-directed play. They get to choose several of their activities, and take a unique field trip each week.
The activities of each week are tied to a unique, exciting theme, are led by qualified teachers, and are assisted by energetic, young interns. A portion of the day will include whole group activities, while other times will allow students to choose between several great activity options. In addition to the full group and choice activities, each week’s program will include an afternoon visit to the pool. On pool days, there will also be an alternate activity for non-swimmers.
Before and After Care available at registration.
Weeks 1-3: Space
The Sun
Week 1
(June 8-12)
The Planets
Week 2
(June 15-19)
Exploring Outer Space
Week 3
(June 22-26)
Weeks 4-7: The Classical Elements
Dirt (Earth)
Week 4
(June 29-July 2)
Water
Week 5
(July 6-10)
Fire
Week 6
(July 13-17)
Wind
Week 7
(July 20-23)
Weeks 8-10: How Animals Move
Animals that Fly
Week 8
(July 27-31)
Animals that Move on Land
Week 9
(August 3-7)
Animals that Live in Water
Week 10
(August 10-14)
Typical Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Arrival, gather, play in outdoor classroom |
| 10:00am | Gathering time, get ready for the day. |
| 10:30am | Group activity/lesson |
| 11:30am | Lunch, quiet time |
| 1:00pm | Specialist activities/Field trip/Swim |
| 2:00pm | Choice activities/Field trip/Swim |
| 3:30pm | Dismiss |
Explore the outdoor classroom
Waterford is excited to share the Outdoor Classroom, a Certified Nature Explore Classroom, which fosters highly effective, nature-based outdoor learning, and has been nationally recognized by Dimensions Educational Research Foundation.
