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NHCS Summer Program
This summer, NHCS is offering the Summer Academic Institute in literacy and mathematics to eligible NHCS students. CHAMPIONS USA, which runs the NHCS After School Program, is also offering CHAMPIONS Super Summer Camp.
CHAMPIONS Super Summer Camp provides an action packed fun filled time with supervised activities that utilize innovative programming. Your child will experience an unforgettable adventure this summer. Our enthusiastic experienced staff have created a unique and educational curriculum that integrates the sciences, arts and humanities into hands-on educational opportunities that serve up good ol' summer time fun! Activities and field trips are centered around weekly themes.
Summer Camp Location: Neighborhood House Charter School
Summer Camp Fees: $180/week (some discounts may apply); $320 for Final Trip Week
Camp Dates: Monday, July 7th - Friday, August 22nd
Daily Schedule:
- 8:00-8:30 Extended Care
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8:30-11:30 NHCS Academic Institute; Theme activities for students only enrolled in Summer Camp (arts & crafts, games, projects, hands on learning, sports)
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch/Free Play
- 12:45-2:45 Electives to include: Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Sports, Cooking etc.
- 2:45-3:15 Snack
- 3:15-5:00 Group Time
- 5:00-6:00 Extended Care/Supervised Play
Camp Themes:
- Week 1 - Treasure Island - Pirates, buccaneers, the deep blue sea and all its wonders! On Friday afternoon a trip to George's Island.
- Week 2 - Play Ball! - Sports can be fun for everyone; learn the rules, pick up some skills and score! Everyone's a winner this week! On Friday afternoon a tour of Fenway.
- Week 3 - Mad Mad Science - Fizzing potions, forensics, solving mysteries. On Friday afternoon a trip to the MIT Science Museum.
- Week 4 - Wings and Wheels - Planes, trains and automobiles. On Friday afternoon a trip to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
- Week 5 - Way Out West - Cowboys, cattle drives and rodeos. On Friday afternoon a trip to Houghton's Pond.
- Week 6 - Giants - Giants come in many forms, from fairy tale giants to dinosaurs to tall buildings to mountains. On Friday afternoon a trip to the Franklin Park Zoo.
- Week 7 - Hurray for Hollywood - Everyone's a superstar this week as we produce our own commercials. On Friday afternoon a trip to the cinema.
- Week 8 - Final Fling ($320 for week) - Finish summer with a BANG! Beach party, bingo, volleyball and more! Five days of off-site adventure.
Twice a week we'll be going swimming at Dorchester House Swimming pool.
Summer Camp Teams:
- Kindergarten-1st Grade: Rising Stars
- 2nd-3rd Grade: Super Stars
- 4th-5th Grade: Super Novas
Children entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in Fall 2008 must be at least 5 yrs old by 12/1/08. Proof of age by birth certificate is required at time of registration.
Registration: Complete registration form and call CHAMPIONS to register - (617)833-8677 |