1. Art and Diseño

2015
Summer Camp
Registration Procedures
All registration forms can be found at www.qopacademy.org. You may drop it off or mail it back to the Queen of Peace Catholic Academy, 10900 SW 24th Avenue, Gainesville, Fl 32607.
Payments need to be received at the time of registration (If your child is attending camp for more than one week, payment for the first week is due at registration). Please refer to the
“Frequently asked Questions,” and “Other Information” sections below for more payment information.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
First Day of Camp –
1. If you have already sent in your registration form and payment, please go to the sign in table. There is no need to stand in line. If you are registering or need to make a
payment, please go to the table labeled specifically to your need. There will be tables marked for registration, payment.
Arrival and Check in1. Arrival is located in the entrance of the Gym at 7:30am.
2. Check in on the attendance sheet for their class/grade.
3. Children put their lunch on the table/cart marked with their morning session.
4. Children then proceed to the gym.
Dismissal- Pick up at Gym
1. All children must be signed out by parents. If your child is being picked up by someone other than a parent, please write the names of these people on the registration form.
All adults picking up children must present a picture ID.
2. Children who are not picked-up on time (10 minutes past the pick-up time) will be put in aftercare and charged an additional fee.
3. Children staying for After-care will be dismissed from the gym until 6:00 pm. If you are late picking up your child, a fee of $10.00
for every 15 minutes will be charged.
If you have any questions please call 332-8808 and ask for Darlene Coogan
Beginning June 9th, please call 352-448-4557 to reach Summer Camp
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Other Information:
Balance due: A week of camp must be paid at time of registration. For additional payments, please send your payment or drop it off to the school office during the school semester
or at the gym before camp begins. You may pay weekly, but please pay before each camp starts. Please make all checks payable to Queen of Peace Catholic Academy.
Lunch, Snacks and Drinks: Please send lunch, snacks and drinks each day. Keep an eye out for our catered food lunch option at the beginning of Summer Camp.
Sunscreen and Clothing: Please be sure to have your child wear sunscreen and tennis shoes to all camps, including the academic classes. These classes sometimes take a recess.
Please send your child in play clothes. Sometimes the field may be muddy, and art projects get messy.
Art Projects: Children will be making art projects during Summer Camp. Please make sure all projects go home daily.
Yoga Classes: Kids should bring a yoga mat if they have one. We have a limited number of mats to share.
Lost and Found: We do have a lost and found at summer camp. It is located at the front of the gym. Queen of Peace is not responsible for lost items. All lost and found
items will be discarded on the last day of summer camp on August 1st.
Bringing Toys from Home: Toys will not be needed during any of the camps. Queen of Peace is not responsible for any items that are lost.
Misconduct: Any child who is not behaving will be directed to the director of camp for a time out. If the behavior continues, parents will be called. If the child continues to
misbehave on a regular basis, they will not be permitted to attend camp.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Does my child have to go all day to camp? No, your child may take any of the classes individually. Please refer to the registration form for times of all classes.
2. Can I register and pay for the class on the same day that camp begins? Some classes may be restricted in size, and space may not be available. Pre-registration is
recommended
3 Registration forms can be returned to either the School or Church office.
4 Will classes fill up quickly? Some classes, like Billy Ball, will fill up quickly and may need to be limited in number. To ensure that your child is placed in the
desired classes, registration should be turned in ASAP. All children will be placed in classes on a first come, first serve basis.
5 If my child is going to camp everyday of the summer, do I need to pay for the entire summer at the time of registration? No, you do not have to pay for the
entire summer. You may pay weekly but payment must be received before each week starts. Most families make a payment on a Friday for the next week.
6 My child has a friend whose family isn’t a registered parishioner at Queen of Peace, can they attend camp?
Yes, as a Catholic Community we welcome everyone!
Donations: We are gladly accepting donations of craft supplies for our Art Camp.
Most of us have left over art supplies that take up space in our closets and never get used.
We would love to make use of these items during camp. Art supplies include but are not limited to: glue, glue sticks, glue gun sticks, clay, foam sheets, foam shapes, yarn, poster
board, paint, colored paper, mixing bowls, pom-poms, measuring cups, and paint brushes. We would also appreciate new or gently used board games for all ages.
2015
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Summer Camp Times and Fees
Morning Drop off 7:30 am - 9:00 am
$40/week
$8/day
Morning Session 9:00 am –10:30
$30/week
$6/day
Morning Session 10:30-12:00
$30/week
$6/day
Lunch hour: 12:00 to 1:00 Bag lunch only
Afternoon Session 1:00 to 2:30
$30/week
$6/day
$30/week
$6/day
$30/week
$6/day
Extended Day Pick-up 4:00 to 6:00 pm
$40/week
$8/day
All Day 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (this includes lunch
hour)
Art Materials Fee (one-time only fee)
$230/week
$46/day
Afternoon Session 2:30 to 4:00
Crafty Creations (one-time only fee)
$15.00
$10.00
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QPCA Summer Camp
A la cARTe Menu
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Soccer Shots
This class is the leader in youth soccer development for children grades Prek-1 . With over 160 locations across North America, Soccer Shots is focused on positively impacting children’s lives and
communities they serve. They are changing the lives of young people forever by teaching principles and life skills like confidence, respect, honesty, and teamwork. They are a national organization
of caring individuals positively impacting children through soccer. Cost per week is 9:00am-10:30am = $115.00
Mind Lab
Mind Lab is a unique and innovative methodology for the development of cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical skills for life through strategy games. This program is being integrated into
schools’ curricula with lessons delivered through this class.
Cost per week is as follows:
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Pk-1 : 9:00am-10:00am = $105.00
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2 -5 : 11:00am-12:00pm = $105.00
Fencing
Fencing is like “Physical Chess” and is the solution for individuals looking to take the boredom out of exercise. A total mind body connection is developed where rhythm, timing, and intelligence are
rewarded over brute strength and speed. The physical demands of fencing are easy on the body and promote a lifetime opportunity for fitness. Cost per week is 9:00am-10:30am = $120.00
Billy Ball
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th
Join the one and only Billy Donovan Jr. of the University of Florida Gator Basketball Team is back to share his expertise and love of basketball. Available for all students from 2 to 5 grade.
Cost per week is as follows:
9:00am-10:30am = $60.00
9:00am-12:00pm = $120.00
9:00am-2:30pm = $210.00
En Plein Air Painting
Ever wanted to paint like the French in the 1800’s? This class captures the time and culture as we experience painting the way the French did during the Impressionism, En Plein Air (which mean “in
the open air”). Kids will take their canvas, brushes, and paints to the outdoors to capture the true essence of nature. As we paint we will also learn about artists that were great advocates to en
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plein air such as, Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir. Available for all students from 2 to 5 grade. Cost per week is 9:00am-10:30am = $60.00
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Diocese of St. Augustine
Parent/Guardian Medical Release
Child’s Name:
Grade:
Child’s Name:
Grade:
Child’s Name:
Grade:
Child’s Name:
Grade:
Home Phone:
Cell (mom):
Cell (dad):
As of 9/1/15
Work Phone (mom):
Work Phone (dad):
Parent/ Guardian Name:
Parent/ Guardian Name:
Home Address:
Zip:
E-mail:
Other person(s) allowed to pick up child:
Name:
Phone:
Name:
Phone:
Name of Diocesan Entity:
Medical Matters: I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of m y child. (Of the following statements pertaining to medical matters, sign
only in accordance with your wishes.) Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to the above Diocesan entity’s employees, volunteers, or representatives to seek medical
treatment for my child above named. IN the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the above named Diocesan entity’s representatives or volunteers to
hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injections and/or anesthesia and/or surgery for my child above named.
In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above number, contact:
Name and Relationship:
Phone:
Family Doctor:
Phone:
Family Health Plan Carrier:
Phone:
Policy Number:
I make the following exceptions:
My Child’s Medications/ Dosages:
Medication:
Dosage:
Doctor:
Medical Problem or Conditions (allergies, diabetes):
Condition:
Symptoms:
Physical Disabilities:
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Other Medical Treatment: In the event it comes to the attention of the above names Diocesan entity’s volunteers or representatives that my child becomes ill with symptoms such as headache, vomiting, sore throat,
fever, or diarrhea, I hereby give permission for over-the-counter medication to be administered to my child according to directions.
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
2015 Class Registration
Parents: Please fill out one class registration per camper and please be as specific as possible with classes. This will help us develop the attendance for each
class. For Morning Care, Lunch, and Extended Day, please check the box if your child(ren) will be attended those time periods. By having the classes listed that
your child(ren) will be attending will help us with preparing supplies, worksheets, and space. Please turn this form in filled out. The light grey wording is an
example of how to fill this form out, you may write on top of it. Thank you.
Week 1
Classes
Camper’s
Name:
John Doe
Camper’s
Grade:
4th Grade
Week 2
Classes
Morning Care
√
9-10:30a
Art
Art
10:30-12p
Dance Class
Dance Class
Lunch
√
√
1-2:30p
The Power of
Science
2:30-4p
Sports
Extravaganza
Extended
Day
√
Week 3
Classes
Week 4
Classes
Week 5
Classes
Week 6
Classes
Week 7
Classes
Week 8
Classes
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Prekindergarten – 1st Grade
Hours
Session 1:: Weeks 1 and 2
June 8-19
7:30am – 9:00am
9:00am – 10:00am
Soccer Shots**
OR
Reading Aloud Rocks
10:00am – 10:30am
10:30am – 12:00pm
Session 4:: Weeks 7 and 8
July 20-31
Week 7
Fun and
Fitness
OR
Week 8
VBS
Cross Your T’s
and Dot Your
I’s:
Letters and
Handwriting
Snack
Week 1
Art
$15 addition
Week 2
Readiness
Safari
12:00pm – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Week 3
Readiness
Legos
Week 3
Super Hero Academy
2:30pm – 4:00pm
The Great Outdoors
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Session 2:: Weeks 3 and 4
Session 3:: Weeks 5 and 6
June 22-July 3
July 6-17
Morning Movie
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Care of
Fun Math
Magical
Museum Road
(Kindergarten
st
Creatures &
Trip
Silly Yoga
& 1 Grade
Mythical
only)
Beasts
OR
OR
OR
Celebrating
Seasons
Mind Lab**
Minute To
Win It
Week 3
Adventures
with Curious
George
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Readiness
Readiness
Readiness
Dr. Seuss
Space
Beach
Lunch
Week 4
Creepy Crawlies
All Over
In It Together
Week 4
Moovin’ and
Groovin’
Week 5
Week 6
Be Green
GO, GO, GO
Extended Day
**See A la Carte menu for special pricing.
Week 7
Let’s Dance
Week 8
VBS
Fun-N- Games
OR
Lego Construction
Magic School Bus
Investigates
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2nd – 5th Grade
Hours
Session 1:: Weeks 1 and 2
June 8-19
Session 2:: Weeks 3 and 4
June 22-July 3
7:30am – 9:00am
Week 1
9:00am – 2:30pm
9:00am – 10:30am
Art
$15 addition
Week 2
Week 3
Billy Ball**
Being a Part
The Power
of Florida’s
of Science
Wildlife
OR
Project Earth
Morning Movie
Week 4
Week 5
Fencing**
OR
CSI
10:30am – 11:00am
11:00am – 12:00pm
So You Think You Can
Dance?
OR
Museum Movement
Mind Lab**
OR
From Page to Stage
12:00pm – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Session 3:: Weeks 5 and 6
July 6-17
En Plein Air
Painting**
OR
Sports
Extravaganza
Snack
Week 5
Write Now!:
Creative Writing
OR
MATHEMATICAL
Session 4:: Weeks 7 and 8
July 20-31
Week 6
Week 7
Yoga and
Zumba
Imaginarium
Week 6
Week 7
Crafty
Creations
$10 addition
Game Show
Challenge
VBS
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Week 8
VBS
Lunch
Girl Power (Girls Only)
OR
Boy Benders (Boys Only)
Daring and Immature
The Science of Star Wars
OR
Hogwarts Express
Queen of Peace Publishing Co
Lego Construction
Time Warp
OR
Space Invaders
Week 7
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Week 8
Around the World in 10
Days
Survivor
Extended Day
**See A la Carte menu for special pricing.
Week 8
Quick and
Easy
Cooking
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Class Descriptions
Morning Movie and Extended Day
Pk-5
Start your morning off by watching one of the most recent Disney or DreamWorks movies! Each morning we’ll start the day will a totally fun movie adventure in the Moring Movie! Every movie is
rated G or PG and has been previously viewed to makes sure it’s appropriate. Please ask if you wish to see the list of the daily movies. End the day in Extended Day where we’ll play fun group
games such as dodgeball, kick ball, basketball, etc. We’ll build team spirit and have a great time once camp classes end!
Prk-1 Grade Readiness Camps
Pk-1
These camps will run a week long and include fun and exciting themes such as Dr. Seuss, Safari Fun, and Dinosaurs! Students will learn skills they need before entering their new grade in 2014!
Prekindergarten students will work with camp counselors to practice their numbers, colors, and alphabet along with many other skills they’ll develop at their new school. Kindergarten students will
practice writing complete sentences, basic math skills, and work on sight words. First graders will be introduced to higher math problems, forming paragraphs, and start basic reading skills! This is
just the jump start your kids can use!
Session 1: Weeks 1 and 2
Soccer Shots
Pk-1
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This class is the leader in youth soccer development for children grades Prek-1 . With over 160 locations across North America, Soccer Shots is focused on positively impacting children’s lives and
communities they serve. They are changing the lives of young people forever by teaching principles and life skills like confidence, respect, honesty, and teamwork. They are a national organization
of caring individuals positively impacting children through soccer. See a la carte menu for pricing.
Reading Aloud Rocks
Pk-1
In this class we’ll be reading award winning books that bring to life new characters, adventures, and inspirations! We’ll bring these books to life through crafts, drama and stories, puppets and play!
We'll enjoy stories that come from different countries and different eras, explore how they are alike and how they are different and even make up some of our own. Join us as we take on a whole
new adventure in reading!
Art
Pk-1
Join Mrs. Vicky for another year of fun! Take this time to relax as you enjoy a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques as well as other kid favorite art activities from this teacher’s
bag of tricks. You will use a variety of material and create many amazing pieces of art as you discover your own path to your inner artist! There is an additional one-time fee of $15.00 for this class.
Super Hero Academy
Pk-1
Here we come to save the day – the QoP Superhero Academy graduating class! It's no easy feat to become heroic! In addition to learning about the super heroes who came before us, our training
will involve fun (and funny) physical and mental challenges to help us become super strong, agile, fast and flexible. As the week goes on, we'll develop our own super powers and superhero name
and even design costumes and theme songs! After graduation, we'll be full-fledged super heroes, ready to go on missions and join the fight when there is a wrong to right!
The Great Outdoors
Pk-1
Lace up your boots, load up your pack, fill your canteen, and don’t forget to bring your binoculars and a hat. We are headed on an adventure to learn all about the great outdoors. Our home base
will be our indoor campsite complete with a tent and all the supplies we need for a week’s worth of fun, but we will spend plenty of time exploring the outdoors as well. Learning about forest
animals, going on scavenger hunts for outdoor items, creating some amazing nature art, eating campfire treats, and making trail mix are all part of this class. What could be s’more fun?
Billy Ball 2-5
nd
th
Join the one and only Billy Donovan Jr. of the University of Florida Gator Basketball Team is back to share his expertise and love of basketball. Available for all students from 2 to 5 grade. See a
la carte menu for pricing.
Art
2-5
Join Mrs. Vicky for another year of fun! Take this time to relax as you enjoy a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques as well as other kid favorite art activities from this teacher’s
bag of tricks. You will use a variety of material and create many amazing pieces of art as you discover your own path to your inner artist! There is an additional one-time fee of $15.00 for this class.
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The Power of Science
2-5
Come join in the weird and wacky science fun in our Science Mad Lab! Science and imagination join forces to explore weird solutions, explosive forces, freaky reactions, and wild physics. Join us as
we perform lots of exciting experiments with stuff you can find around the house. Become a super scientist who is always looking to discover the science lurking behind every door!
So You Think You Can Dance 2-5
So you think you can dance?! Come find out in this class where we will challenge you to learn fun dances such as Thriller, Gangnum Style, The Electric Slide and many more. By the end of the week
you’ll be so good you’ll be able to perform for everyone at lunch! So come join us in this EXTREMELY fun class!
Museum Movement
2-5
It’s time to take an imaginary road trip across North America to visit some of the top museums! We’ll be traveling to a new museum every day where we’ll take a virtual tour; talk about what
awesome things they have and see if anyone has been there yet. Each day we’ll do crafts inspired by the artwork or science in the museums. We’ll be visiting the Field Museum in Chicago, the
Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, and The Denver Art Museum in Denver, just to name a few. Join us as this class takes off to learn culture, science, and history through the journeys in museums!
Girl Power (Girls Only)
2-5
Okay, girls! Join us for 2 weeks filled with just your kind of fun! We’ll spend our days on everything from pajama parties and karaoke to exciting game challenges and unique crafts. We’ll enjoy a
relaxing day at our own spa making and using all kinds of skin care products. We’ll explore our active side as we enjoy the fun of playing sports with just girls. We’ll bring out our inner rock star, as
we sing and dance the day away. If you’re looking for a guaranteed good time, this is one party you are not going to want to miss!
Boy Benders (Boys Only)
2-5
That right, boys! This one’s just for you, and no girls are going to intrude on your fun these 2weeks! In this girl-free environment, boys will be boys while playing games, doing projects, and
investigating all kids of messy and slightly mischievous ideas. We work in an electronics-free environment and practice playing and creating games using our own wits and collective skills. Whether
you are building giant block structures, creating forts out of blankets and chairs, even making instruments and being a noisy garage band or making experiments with paper airplanes and rockets
there is something in this class from you!
Around the World in 10 Days 2-5
Grab your passport and pack your bag, it’s time for an all-global adventure for 2015! Join us as we travel to faraway places. Each day a new country will be on the itinerary, and each destination will
bring opportunities to learn and explore some of the things that make that place special, whether it’s the food, culture, landmarks, animals, weather, art, or music. Games and crafts will also be
part of the fun! It will be a whirlwind trip, but one well worth taking! Don’t worry, no special vaccines are needed, just an adventurous spirit.
Session 2: Weeks 3 and 4
Mind Lab
Pk-1
Mind Lab is a unique and innovative methodology for the development of cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical skills for life through strategy games. This program is being integrated into
schools’ curricula with lessons delivered through this class. See a la carte menu for pricing.
Care of Magical Creatures & Mythical Beast Pk-1
Majestic unicorns, malicious dragons, mischievous elves, these beasts and creatures color the myths and stories that we love. Meet mermaids and centaurs, harpies and goblins, trolls and fairies,
Cyclopes and giants. Get to know these legendary creatures and unearth their secrets. We’ll sculpt them, build their habitats, let them interact, and weave them into original stories in this week of
mystical beings!
Museum Road Trip Pk-1
It’s time to take an imaginary road trip across North America to visit some of the top museums! We’ll be traveling to a new museum every day where we’ll take a virtual tour; talk about what
awesome things they have and see if anyone has been there yet. Each day we’ll do crafts inspired by the artwork or science in the museums. We’ll be visiting the Field Museum in Chicago, the
Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, and The Denver Art Museum in Denver, just to name a few. Join us as this class takes off to learn culture, science, and history through the journeys in museums!
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Minute to Win It Pk-1
How many cookies can you balance on your forehead? Can you drop a Mento into a soda bottle....while standing on a desk? Or pick up a tortilla with swim flippers on your hands? Challenge your
body and brain with these quick – but not easy – games and sports! Compete against yourself to beat your record at rubber band shooting, pencil bouncing, block stacking and more.
In It Together
Pk-1
As a group, teams must get out of sticky situations. Going through obstacle courses that rely heavy on teamwork, teams must try to cross imaginary swamps, rivers, and mountains. It’s going to
take more than one brain and 2 arms to get through these tasks. Promoting Teamwork, Friendship, and Leadership you’ll be In It Together!
Adventures with Curious George
Pk-1
Calling all curious monkeys! Margret and H.A. Rey's popular books will be our springboard to themed crafts, games, food projects and loads of fun. We will construct yellow hats, do some puzzles
(we will be very careful NOT to swallow any pieces!), ride “go-karts” through the hall, perform a puppet show using all four of our monkey limbs, and if we are sneaky enough, we may even PAINT
THE WALLS! There is no end to the places our curiosity can take us in this class, but don’t worry we won’t get into trouble – at least not too much!
Movin’ and Groovin’ Musical Games Pk-1
Can’t sit still when the music starts? Then get up and dance! Join us for Movin’ and Groovin’ Musical Games. Every day we’ll find different ways to play games to music. This might include a freeze
dance, Limbo, and musical chairs, but you can defiantly expect tons of other silly music inspired games to get our bodies groovin’.
Billy Ball 2-5
nd
th
Join the one and only Billy Donovan Jr. of the University of Florida Gator Basketball Team is back to share his expertise and love of basketball. Available for all students from 2 to 5 grade. See a
la carte menu for pricing.
Being a Part of Florida’s Wildlife
2-5
Have you ever pet an alligator? Or see Florida bugs up close and personal? Come learn about being a part of Florida’s Wildlife and how we can live in harmony with the nature that surrounds us
daily!
Project Earth
2-5
Our big, beautiful planet needs your help! Together we will explore ways to save the Earth and the environment both at school and home. We'll learn new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in our
daily lives and learn about sustainability! We can give everyday trash and recyclables new life as we make them into usable items and great works of art! We'll even recycle paper using a blender!
Make a difference this summer, and join Project Earth as you do your part toward saving the environment.
Fencing
2-5
Not your average camp activity, but when in Rome… join us for a fun and safe fencing camp taught by professionals. All equipment will be provided. See a la carte menu for pricing.
CSI
2-5
OH NO! Someone took your last can of soda, ate your candy and destroyed the classroom. Fortunately, you will learn how to analyze the crime scene – fingerprints, chromatography, footprint
identification, teeth and hair analysis, splatter patterns and much more. Nobody leaves the scene of a crime without leaving evidence, and it is up to you to find it and figure out whodunit.
Time Warp
2-5
Use your imagination to journey back in time and explore the amazing civilizations of Egypt and Greece. Visit the Egyptian pyramids, write in hieroglyphics and learn about mummification. Get to
know the Gods and Goddesses of Mt. Olympus and recreate some of the most popular Greek Art. Learn to dance in the 1920’s. Learn about traditional customs, food and clothing as well as many
other interesting facts from each time period!
Mind Lab
2-5
Mind Lab is a unique and innovative methodology for the development of cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical skills for life through strategy games. This program is being integrated into
schools’ curricula with lessons delivered through this class. See a la carte menu for pricing.
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From Page to Stage
2-5
Calling all young actors and comedians! Come and explore the exciting world of theater and improv. Work on stage presence, sharpen your ability to think on your feet and build confidence
through a variety of acting games and exercises. Participate in unrehearsed scenes as well as short, scripted vignettes and show off some of your work in a short presentation on the last day of
camp. Places, everyone…the curtain is about to go up!
Daring and Immature
2-5
You're wacky, you’re zany, and you aren't afraid to try something slightly ridiculous! Then you are just the kind of kid we're looking for as we let loose and get dirty, make mischief and act like
goofballs! In the style of books like The Encyclopedia of Immaturity, The Daring Book for Girls and The Dangerous Book for Boys, we'll make the ordinary extraordinary as we try kooky stunts, learn
to juggle, try out funny camera tricks, and play with our food. Who knows where our imaginations will take us as we seek out ways to be as undignified and outlandish as possible!
Queen of Peace Publishing Co. 2-5
Have you ever thought that it would be exciting to work for your favorite magazine? You’ll be able to find out what it’s like at QPA Publishing Company! We’ll write articles, poetry, and short
stories, learning to conduct surveys and interviews, and incorporate pictures and clip art into our work. At the end of the “job”, each child will leave the company with knowledge of the inner
workings of a magazine as well as a final copy of the magazine we have created!
Session 3: Week 5 and 6
Silly Yoga
PK-1
Come join us for some bending, stretching, twisting, turning, balancing, strengthening, deep breathing, and silly yoga! We will listen to silly music and learn all the silly moves in Yoga. We’ll learn
moves like the Woodchopper Pose, Happy Baby Pose, and Ragdoll pose, just to name a few. Get ready to laugh through silly yoga sequence stories like Frank the Frog, Babs the Beaver, and Mike
the Cosmic Space Monkey as we go on a journey through a video class with Cosmic Kids!
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Fun Math
Kindergarten and 1 only
Math can be confusing but Fun Math is just plain fun! Join us as we play games with dice, counting, and money to learn new ways to do math. You won’t even know we’re using math!
Celebrating Seasons
Pk-1
Spring, summer, winter, fall – which is your favorite season of all? Is it snowball fights, snowflakes and hot chocolate of winter or the water fun, popsicles, picnics and flip flops of summer? Is it the
colorful falling leaves, apple picking, and apple cider of all or the rain, wind, flowers, and new life in spring? No need to pick just one. This week, we’ll take an entertaining journey though all four
seasons and celebrate the very best holidays in each of them!
Creepy Crawlies All Over
Pk-1
Come to this class to learn all about BUGS! Rare bugs, ugly bugs, creepy bugs and crawly bugs!
Be Green Pk-1
The planet needs YOU! There is no better time to start learning about our beautiful blue Earth than at a young age. Join the Green Crew and learn how to recycle, garden, and reuse and renew our
natural resources! At the end of the class you’ll be a Green Graduate!
GO, GO, GO
Pk-1
Ready! Set! Go! Go! Go! We will start the week learning all about the things that get us moving along on our way: planes, trains and automobiles! Our super science skills will help us make sense of
these wonderful means of transportation. Make and race your own race car and create a magnetic train car and use magnets to see how fast you can make it move. Explore hot air balloons that
soar high and airplanes that can fly. How do they do that? We'll find out! We'll learn about what makes things sink or float as well as we build boats from paper and foil. Let's get moving on a week
of fast-paced fun and investigation! Go! Go! Go!
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En Plein Air Painting
2-5
Ever wanted to paint like the French in the 1800’s? This class captures the time and culture as we experience painting the way the French did during the Impressionism, En Plein Air (which mean “in
the open air”). Kids will take their canvas, brushes, and paints to the outdoors to capture the true essence of nature. As we paint we will also learn about artists that were great advocates to en
plein air such as, Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir. See a la carte menu for pricing.
Sports Extravaganza
2-5
So you’re amazing at all the sports? You love to play basketball, football, tennis, hockey, and volleyball? Well here in Sports Extravaganza we like to mix things up… literally. Try your hand at Baskey
(Basketball and Hockey) or Vollienness (Volleyball and Tennis) how about Baseketball (Baseball and Basketball). The games are endless and we leave the rule making up to the kids!
Yoga and Zumba 2-5
Come join us for some bending, stretching, twisting, dancing, balancing, strengthening, deep breathing and relaxing! We will listen to music; learn many yoga poses and zumba dances. We will
learn how to put them together. We will discuss using yoga and zumba as a way to get to know our bodies, to help regulate our emotions, to express ourselves and to build self-esteem. A little
anatomy, a bit of nutrition and a few tidbits about sleep will help us round out this class of learning how to help our bodies be the best they can be.
Write Now!: Creative Writing
2-5
Thinkers, dreamers and wonderers of all kinds, join us for a week that encourages all of those "what if" and "why not" ideas that conjure up all kinds of inventive pictures! Our limitless imaginations
hold a wealth of creative ideas ripe to explore through writing. Delve deep into your mind's eye with thought-provoking projects that will inspire you to write in an inventive and personal way.
Using art and photography along with plenty of brain-tickling discussion, we will produce poetry, prose and comic strips that rely on our imagination.
MATHEMATICAL 2-5
As Finn and Jake would say this class is going to be “Totally Math!” We’ll be playing games daily to heighten our math skills in way fun and silly ways. We’ll play dice games, learn about Roman
Numerals, and have game show like competitions! You could be the next Mathlete!
Game Show Challenge
2-5
Have you ever wanted to be on a Game Show? Or how about be a Game Show host! Now’s your chance in the QoP Game Show Challenge! Have a chance to win cool prizes by being a part of game
shows such as Family Feud, Double Dare, Let’s Make a Deal, and MANY MORE!
The Science of Star Wars
2-5
Welcome to a place where good battles evil, the Force flows through every living thing, and the destiny of the universe hangs in the balance. We’ll unravel the mystery behind the science of Star
Wars. We’ve pulled together an assortment of experiments and activities that examine the science of Star Wars. Some of the experiments are inspired by the planets, creatures, droids, and
technology from the films, and some go a step further to answer related scientific questions. May the Force be with you!
Hogwarts Express 2-5
ALL ABORD! Join the Hogwarts team as we’re off to tour all the classes at the best school for witches and wizards. We’ll leave the muggle world behind as we embark on this journey of whimsical
enchantment with Harry Potter and friends. Imagine the adventures we will have as we are sorted into houses and transported into the magical world! We’ll explore house elves, cauldrons,
invisibility cloaks, floo networks, marauders maps, and the elusive golden snitch! Each day we’ll go to a new class at Hogwarts and learn divinations, charms, and transfiguration!
Lego Construction
2-5
Spend some time being an architect or engineer in this Lego Construction class. Every day will be a new theme and challenge given. You’ll have about an hour to complete each build then display
your piece for the class. Everyone votes and the top three will win a price daily!
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VBS
Pk-5
This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is Science Lab! At the amazing SonSpark Labs, children will explore God’s life-changing plan as they find out the answers to life’s most important questions.
They will discover that God loves them and that through Jesus they can be members of God’s family and personally experience God’s plan for each of us!
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Fun and Fitness
Pk-1
This class combines learning skills and playing popular American and international sports as well as traditional playground, field day and P.E. games!Either way, you are in for an action-packed good
time as we work on improving our motor skills, stamina and fitness level. We will stress teamwork, sportsmanship and, of course, fun!
Cross Your T’s and Dot Your I’s: Letters and Handwriting Pk-1
One of the hardest parts of school is mastering the art of handwriting. Pre-kindergarteners will focus on learning, tracing, and writing letters of the alphabet and their name. We will use the font
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D’Nealian which is what they use here at QPA. Kindergarteners and 1 Graders will practice their handwriting by coming up with silly sentences, creative stories, and fun games. This class will be a
great refresher on how to write the D’Nealian alphabet!
Let’s Dance
Pk-1
It’s time to get up and dance! We’ll have a blast as we warm up, learn new steps, and help to choreograph our toe-tapping dance numbers! Movement techniques drawn from a variety of forms of
dance will have you moving and grooving the day away.
Fun-N-Games
Pk-1
Join us in Fun-N-Games as we play tried-and-true favorites and discover new ones too. There will be board games, game show games, sports and active games, card games, mind games, minute to
win it style reflex games and so much more. Each day will be filled with strategic thinking, active movement, exciting challenges, and pure fun.
Lego Construction Pk-1
Spend some time being an architect or engineer in this Lego Construction class. Every day will be a new theme and challenge given. You’ll have about an hour to complete each build then display
your piece for the class. Everyone votes and the top three will win a price daily!
Magic School Bus Investigates
Pk-1
Seatbelts, everyone! It will be a whirlwind trip as we head out to explore some amazing science concepts such as ant life, the ocean floor, our five senses, wild weather and more. All aboard for a
great combination of interactive learning experiments and fun!
Imaginarium
2-5
We will explore serendipitous moments in invention history and learn about the iconic innovations and amazing accidents that have resulted in inventions that have changed our lives. We’ll take a
look at the lives of famous inventors and at the links between inventions. We’ll also work on daily challenges, brainstorming, collaborating and designing as we practice thinking like inventors!
Crafty Creations 2-5
Tie-dye an item of your choice, design your own placemat, paint a picture frame and string beads to design a keychain or bracelet. Play with Shadow Silhouettes, make marble paper, and design
your own bird feeders! If these traditional arts and crafts are up your alley, then this is the class for you! Each day will be packed with colorful, fun-filled activities. We will make it and you can take
it! There is an additional one-time fee of $10.00 for this class.
Space Invaders
2-5
Houston, we have a problem! There is space mission that needs to be carried out. Think you are the astronaut that can handle the job? Then this is the class for you! Our quest will take us from the
sun all the way to the outer stretches of the solar system. We will discover comets, black holes, constellations and more as we search for clues to help us complete our mission!
Survivor 2-5
Have you got what it takes? In this exciting class, campers will take on whatever physical and mental challenges come their way. From the ceremony initiating campers into tribes and the
construction of each tribe's shelter, we will build on your sense of team as we compete all week long in exciting challenges. Find a way to get your team across an imaginary river using only one
boat, decipher a code to find the hidden treasure, complete in food challenges, try balance and stamina tasks and more. Come push the limits of your mind and body to the max.
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Quick and Easy Cooking 2-5
MMMMmmmm… something smells good! In this class the kids will learn quick and easy ways to cook appetizers, lunches, and delicious desserts! Come join the fun in the most scrumptious class at
Summer Camp!