Summer Youth Camp 2017 Brochure

Learn English while having fun in an international environment

Session 1 June 19 - 30 Session 2 July 3 - 7

Introduction ACS Athens is proud to once again present the Summer Youth Camp – a well established tradition in our city. Throughout the years, activities and programs have been offered so that fun and learning were the focus of everyone involved. This concept is the heart of our plans and direction for the present as well as the future; we are once again introducing creative and innovative activities that will cater to children with various interests and needs, while at the same time we strive to improve on past activity choices and best practices for our delivery methodology.

The children are always the center of our focus and in order to achieve this we work towards providing a “best fit” environment for all ages with emphasis on the English language instruction as well as age-appropriate activities: a plethora of classroom activities as well as indoor and outdoor sports activities are available.

Our programs are designed around specific age groups. For the Early Childhood and Primary Programs the daily schedule consists of predetermined activities; for the remaining programs (Kiddos, Juniors and Teens) participants will be able to choose among a variety of activities thus making up their own daily schedule.

Our staff consists of experienced instructors, each in their specific areas of expertise, and they are assisted by High School student volunteers. All of them promise to provide a fun learning experience for all the children!

The following programs are available: Early Childhood Program: 4-5 yrs old (children starting Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten in September) Primary Programs: a. Lower Primary 6 years old (children entering 1st grade in September) b. Upper Primary 7 years old (children entering 2nd grade in September) Kiddos’ Program: 8-9 years old (children entering 3rd & 4th grades in September) Juniors’ Program: 10-11 years old (children entering 5th& 6th grade in September) Teens’ Program: 12-14 years old (children entering 7th & 8th grade in September)

Duration and Cost of the program

1 child

€ 495

(2 weeks)*

2 children

€ 945

Session 2: July 3-7

3 children

€ 1290

Session 1: June 19-30

Session 1:

(1 week)

Session 2:

TOTAL OF 3 weeks

* Certain activities may not take place if minimum participation numbers are not met

9:00 – 15:30

10 % discount incentive if registration and payment in full is made before May 26th Alumni Discount available -

contact the office

For more information

Cost of transportation is additional (if needed)

1 child

€ 275

2 children

€ 525

3 children

€ 720

Session 1 & 2: 1 child

€ 695

2 children

€ 1330

3 children

€ 1825

Early Childhood Program

(4 and 5 years - children starting Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten in September)ld

Fixed Daily program 09.00 - 09.10

Classroom Attendance

09.15 - 10.00

Swimming (M-W-F)

09.15 - 10.00

Rhythmic Activities (Tue & Thu)

10.10 - 11.00

Snack / Classroom and Outdoor Activities

11.00 - 11.30

Tennis (M-W-F)

11.00 - 11.30

Motor skills (Tue & Thu)

11.30 - 12.00

Recess

12.10 - 12.30

Lunch

12.30 - 14.30

Whole group and center time (Story read- ing and related activities at the centers) Classroom and Outdoor Activities

14.30 - 15.15

Free exploration (playtime, waterplay, painting)

15.15 - 15.30

Clean-up / dismissal

*Order of activities is subject to change * Children must come to camp wearing their swim suits on the days they have swimming

Lower Primary Program

(children entering 1st grade in September)

Mon & Wed

Tue & Thu

09.05-09.55

Soccer (B)/ Dance (G)

Archery

10.00-10.15

Snack

Snack

10.20-11.05

Water Fun

Rhythm Kinetics

11.10-11.55

Tennis

Athletics NEW!

12.00-12.30

Lunch

Lunch

12.35-13.10

Recess

Recess

13.20-14.10

English

English

14.20-15.20

Art

Art

15.30

Departure

Departure

NEW!

On Fridays, between 09.00 - 12.00 a "Fun Olympics" activity will take place. After 12.00 the activities will resume according to Mon & Wed schedule.

Upper Primary Program Mon & Wed

(children entering 2nd grade in September)

Tue & Thu

09.05-09.55

Basketball(B) Cheerleading (G)

Art

10.00-10.50

Athletics NEW!

Soccer (B) Dance (G)

10.55-11.10

Snack

Snack

11.15-12.00

Water Fun

Tennis

12.05-12.45

English

English

12.50-13.30

Lunch / Recess

Lunch / Recess

13.35-14.25

Archery

Mad Science

14.30-15.20

Rhythm Kinetics

Robotics

15.30

Departure

Departure

NEW!

On Fridays, between 09.00 - 12.00, "Fun Olympics" activity will take place. After 12.00 the activities will resume according to the Mon & Wed schedule.

Kiddos’ Program Juniors’ Program Teens’ Program Fixed Daily program

(children entering 3rd & 4th grade in September) (children entering 5th & 6th grade in September) (children entering 7th & 8th grade in September)

Activity Selection

09.00 - 09.10

Welcome - Attendance

Academic Activities

Action Activities

09.10 - 10.00

1st Activity

English

Swimming

Tennis

10.10 - 11.00

2nd Activity

11.00 - 11.10

Snack*

Chinese NEW!

Basketball

Soccer

11.10 - 12.00

3rd Actiivity

Robotics - Let’s Go Stem

Cheerleading

12.10 - 13.00

4th Activity

Dance/Hip Hop

13.00 - 13.30

Lunch

Art

Archery

Acro-Yoga*

13.30 - 14.20

5th Activity

Mad Science

Aikido

14.30 - 15.20

6th Activity

Wall Climbing

15.30

Dismissal

Body Choir NEW!

Racket Sports

Track - Athletics NEW!

Greek (for non-native speakers NEW!

Volleyball - (Mini Volleyball)

*Snack time may change depending on Swimming Activity (if chosen)

*Acro-Yoga is offered only to Juniors & Teens

English Options • Kiddos’ Program

Interactive English: Participants will usually focus on one topic at a time, exploring it with activities that go beyond writing to cover reading out loud, engaging in argumentative conversation, and listening comprehension activities; some grammar instruction will be provided.

NEW! Creative English (for more advanced learners):

Participants will interact with each other and their environment in order to experience English through activity-based learning. These may take the form of a final written report, a newspaper or magazine article, a short filmed segment introducing or commenting on a subject of their choice, or a proposed project confirmed with their instructors.

Vocabulary, grammar, and subject-specific content activities will support the final product.

• Juniors’ Program Interactive English:

Participants will usually focus on one topic at a time, exploring it with activities that go beyond writing to cover reading out loud, engaging in argumentative conversation, and listening comprehension activities; some grammar instruction will be provided.

NEW! Creative English (for more advanced learners):

Participants will interact with each other and their environment in order to experience English through activity-based learning. These may take the form of a final written report, a newspaper or magazine article, a short filmed segment introducing or commenting on a subject of their choice,

or a proposed project confirmed with their instructors.

Vocabulary, grammar, and subject-specific content activities will support the final product.

NEW! English on Your Feet (for more advanced

learners): Participants will work with texts and impromptu situations, putting together short skits and plays based on given scenaria: students will explore expressions, vocabulary, and movement through the English language, with emphasis on pronunciation and listening comprehension, with practice in speaking and confidence being key to success.

• Teens’ Program NEW! Copy-Room English (for more advanced

learners): Participants will interact with each other and their environment in order to experience English activity-based learning.

Each class section will work on creating a newspaper or magazine-style editorial piece on the Summer Camp and its activities! Complete with interviews, research, writing, and final presentation, participants will engage with the English language through investigative journalism! Vocabulary, grammar, and subject-specific content activities will support the final product.

NEW! English on Your Feet (for more advanced

learners): Participants will work with texts and impromptu situations, putting together short skits and plays based on given scenaria: students will explore expressions, vocabulary, and movement through the English language, with emphasis on pronunciation and listening comprehension, with practice in speaking and confidence being key to success.

Important Information • Pre-registration needed by June 2nd with a 100 € deposit -activity selection will be honored by registration priority; when making deposit, please state name of child • Pre-registration is submitted online (www.acs.gr) • Parents must submit any special dietary/medical/learning differences/needs in writing • Participants will receive camp memorabilia (t-shirt, camp bag) • Activities program may change if needed (i.e heat wave) • Certain activities may be cancelled if there are not enough participants registered • Parents must confirm their child’s participation and provide final camp payment during the weeks of June 5th – 16th. Parents must come by the school to receive final information package with activity schedule and other camp materials • Snacks and lunch are provided during the day

Refund Policy:

• The pre-registration fee deposit is a non-refundable fee • Once payment for the program is made, a full refund will be issued only if notice of cancellation is

given by phone or in person 3 days prior to the start of the program. After this deadline, 50% of the camp fee will be deducted if cancellation occurs.

• No refund after the start of the program • Refunds based on medical conditions will be made only when accompanied by a letter from a physician

For questions and other information please call: 210-6070-294 / 210 6070 289 (office hours: 8.30 – 16.00)

Or email summeryouthcamp@acs.gr paterakig@acs.gr

Transportation

Area transportation is provided and the exact routes are determined by the actual needs of the participants as well as the numbers of participants.

Below you will find BASIC & TENTATIVE itineraries (subject to change); other areas may be added.

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BUS 1: Platia Glifadas,“Sweet home” – Faliro, Singrou Avenue, Stadium, Hilton,AB Psychico, Ethnikis Antistaseos – Halandri, Papanikoli Street.

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BUS 2: Ethniki Amina, Kyprou – Post Office, Perikleous – Holargos, Mesoghion Street

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BUS 3: Pentelis Street, Melissia, Leof. Harilaos Trikoupi, Plateia Politias, Nea Erithrea

For more information (exact routes and cost) you may contact the Transportation office: Tel: 2106070-239, email: transportationoffice@acs.gr Route itineraries will also be based on the actual demand

ACS Athens 129 Ag. Paraskevis & Kazantzaki Street Halandri 15234

www.acs.gr