Summer Explorers at Gillispie 2024

Dear Gillispie Families,

Welcome to Gillispie Summer Explorers, where adventure and learning go hand in hand!

Offering an exciting Early Childhood Camp for students ages 2-5 and a diverse array of Elementary Camp classes for children in Grades K-6, we invite all Gillispie students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year to join us for a summer program filled with exploration and discovery.

At Gillispie Summer Explorers, we offer a wide range of activities and adventures including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, engineering, theater, and more! Our camp is designed to provide children with unique summer experiences that will allow them to explore, create, and learn new things in a safe and nurturing environment, keeping your children engaged and excited all summer long.

Gillispie Summer Explorers is a fun and educational experience that will create memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to exploring with your child this summer! To enroll, please visit our website, gillispie.org/summer!

Sincerely,

Erica Hurley, Summer Explorers Director summer@gillispie.org

2024 Summer Explorers Session Dates

Session 1: June 10 - June 21 (6/19 off )

Session 2: June 24 - July 3 (7/4 & 7/5 off )

Session 3: July 8 - July 19

Session 4: July 22 - August 2

General Information

Register at gillispie.org/summer or click on Programs on Gillispie’s main website!

Early Childhood and Elementary Camp Hours

Half-Day: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Drop-off: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Pick-up: 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Full-Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Drop-off: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Pick-up: 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Snacks and Lunch

All campers need to bring healthy snacks daily. Students enrolled in full-day camp need to pack a lunch daily.

Dress Code

Uniforms are not required. Socks and sneakers should be worn daily. Children can change into sandals or water shoes for water play and swim camp.

Refund Policy

Camps will run only if there is adequate enrollment. If the minimum class size is not met, a full refund will be given. A refund of 100% of the tuiVon for any class may be obtained for requests made prior to May 15, 2024, and a refund of 75% of the tuiVon for any class may be obtained for requests made 4 weeks prior to the class start date. AWer that Vme, no refunds will be issued. Refunds will be issued at a prorated rate for any cancellaVons deemed necessary by the School.

Fees will be prorated for holidays.

Sibling Discount: Families with three or more children enrolled in the same session will receive a 10% discount.

Grade Level and Conduct

All grade levels listed refer to the grade the student will be entering in August 2024. Conduct expectaVons are outlined on our website at gillispie.org/summer. Gillispie reserves the absolute right to disenroll a student at any Vme for any reason.

Early Childhood Camp

Welcome to Early Childhood Summer Explorers!

Our Early Childhood camp is designed to provide a fun and engaging environment for young children to construct their own understanding of the world around them. We believe that children are natural learners who thrive in an environment that allows them to explore and discover at their own pace.

Gillispie Explorers gives early childhood campers the summer version of our hands on learning program that happens during the school year. We will be outside a lot with plenty of provocations to keep the campers curious all summer long, including sensory play, dramatic play, creating art, and plenty of water play.

Camp staff are all current Gillispie teachers who continue to nurture the learning journey of each child. Our experienced and caring teachers are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive community where children feel valued and supported.

Parents can expect to receive a detailed welcome leRer before the start of each session. The following items will be requested: Swimsuit & towel, sunscreen, lunch & snacks, sheet or blanket, change of shoes & clothing

Early Childhood Ages 3-5

Session 1: June 10 - June 21 (6/19 off )

Half-Day 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $540

Full-Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $1,035

Session 2: June 24 - July 3 (7/4 & 7/5 off )

Half-Day 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $480

Full-Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $920

Session 3: July 8 - 19

Half-Day 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $600

Full-Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $1,150

Session 4: July 22 - August 2

Half-Day 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $600

Full-Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $1,150

Early Childhood Age 2

July 8 - August 2 (Four-week Camp)

Half-Day 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $1,200

Full-Day 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $2,300

Littles Summer Session

We are excited to invite you to our summer program for incoming Gillispie Li\les. This 4-week session will take place in the Li\les Co\age with Gillispie teachers. Students must be 2 years old by July 8, 2024 to parVcipate. The summer camp will follow a typical school day schedule, allowing children to adjust to the new school environment. This camp is best suited for children who have experienced regular drop-offs separaVng the child from the caregiver (such as a\ending daycare). Children with separaVon anxiety would be best suited to begin at the start of the school year when there is more support for transiVons.

PTEP Summer Session for Incoming Littles

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Session A: June 11, 18, 25 & July 2 $250

Session B: July 9, 16, 23, 30 $250

Summer Session of the Parent Toddler ExploraVon Program (PTEP) is a 4-week class held one morning a week in the Li\les Co\age, providing an opportunity for your child to become familiar with their new school environment. There will be space for every incoming student to parVcipate.

Elementary Summer Explorers

Campers must register for a morning camp to be eligible for an aZernoon add-on camp.

Session 1: June 10 - 21 (6/19 off)

Half-Day (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Barbie for Kids Performance Camp with Ms. Fillers, Grades 1-6, Theater, $540

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Leard & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20, $540

MinecraZ Camp with Mr. Inigo, Grades 3-6, Room 15, $540

Pokémon Camp with Mr. Lewis, Grades K-6, Music Room, $540

Wonderful World of Words with Ms. Traut, Grades 1-2, Room 10, $540

AZernoon Add-on (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Fun in the Sun Camp with Mr. Inigo, Grades K-6, Room 18, $540

Super Swimmers with Ms. Leard & Ms. Traut, Grades K-6, $585

Session 2: June 24 - July 3 (7/4 & 7/5 off)

Half-Day (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Clay Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $480

Field Games Galore with Mr. Inigo, Grades 1-6, Field, $480

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Leard, Ms. Young & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20, $480

It’s Showeme Performance Camp with Ms. Fillers, Grades 1-6, Theater, $480

Wonderful World of Words with Ms. Traut, Grades 1-2, Room 10, $480

Pokémon Party with Mr. Lewis, Grades K-6, Music Room, $480

AZernoon Add-on (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Young & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, Room 20, $480

Super Swimmers with Ms. Leard, Mr. Inigo & Ms. Traut, Grades K-6, $520

Half-Day (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Session 3: July 8 - 19

Aceon All-Star Camp with Mr. Whelan, Grades 1-6, Field, $600

Cinderella Hears The Sound of Music Performance Camp with Ms. Fillers, Grades 1-6, Theater $600

Clay Workshop with Ms. Walters, Grades K-2, Art Bungalow, $600

Cooks with Books Camp with Ms. Tamayo, Grades 3-6, Gillispie Library & Teaching Kitchen, $600

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Collins & Ms. Wigley, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-19, $600

AZernoon Add-on (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Wigley, Grades K-6, Room 18, $600

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Mr. Whelan & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, $650

Thinking Eye Art Workshop with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $600

*Instructors may change without noece.

Session 4

To accommodate the one-week grade level readiness camps offered in Session 4, register for each week separately.

Session 4, WEEK ONE: July 22 - July 26

Half-Day (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Cruise into Kindergarten Week One Group with Ms. Leard, Room 20, $300

Gillispie Explorer Camp, Ms. Collins, Ms. Fillers & Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-19, $300

Hands-on, Brains-on Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab, $300

Field Fun with Ms. Luyees, Grades 1-6, Field, $300

Thinking Eye Art Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $300

AZernoon Add-on (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Art in the Garden with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $300

Design and Do Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab, $300

Fun in the Sun with Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Room 18, $300

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Ms. Leard & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6, $325

Session 4, WEEK TWO: July 29 - August 2

Half-Day (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Cruise into Kindergarten Week Two Group with Ms. Leard, Room 20, $300

Field Fun with Ms. Luyees, Grades 1-6, Field, $300

Fly into First Grade Morning Group with Ms. Wigley, Room 11 $300

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Collins, Ms. Young & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6, Room 18, $300

Hands-on, Brains-on Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab, $300

Soar into Second Grade with Ms. Stolzenbach, Room 8, $300

Thinking Eye Art Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $300

AZernoon Add-on (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Art in the Garden with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow, $300

Design and Do Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab, $300

Fly into First Grade AZernoon Group with Ms. Wigley, Room 11, $300

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Room 18, $300

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Ms. Leard & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6, $325

*Instructors may change without noece.

Session 1: June 10 - June 21

Half-Day

Barbie for Kids Performance Camp with Ms. Fillers, Theater, Grades 1-6

This play is a wi\y, empowering story of successful Barbies who love their lives and work together to save their community when it is threatened. As well as a great story, there are journeys of self-discovery, empathy for others, and songs so catchy, they’re hard to forget! Students will develop confidence and acVng skills to step into these larger-than-life characters, sing their songs, and work together as a team. Showcasing the hard work and dedicaVon of our talented young performers, the final show will take place on the last day of class, Friday, June 21.

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Leard & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20

Calling all arVsts, engineers, and athletes! IgniVng the explorer in every child, this camp combines exciVng games, engaging craWs, and the beauty of the great Gillispie outdoors. Each day will bring new adventures in projects and play. This hands-on, acVon-packed camp is designed for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

MinecraZ Camp with Mr. Inigo, Grades 3-6, Room 15

Campers will explore creaVvity and enhance problemsolving skills in the vast, virtual world of MinecraW! Students will try to overcome environmental challenges, look for resources, build effecVve tools, discover sources of food, and build structures that provide shelter. Through innovaVve soluVon-finding, students will complete tasks, analyze results, and make improvements. Daily challenges and themes will provide inspiraVon to create castles, dream homes, famous landmarks, ciVes, amusement parks, and pirate ships!

Pokémon Camp with Mr. Lewis, Grades K-6, Music Room Campers will explore the wonderful world of Pokémon! Discovering the different regions and learning about every Pokémon, students will play various games and learn the rules of the Pokémon card game! ParVcipants will get their own cards and folders and join fluid groups determined by age, ability, and interest. This is a journey not to miss.

*Instructors may change without noece.

Elementary Camp Session 1

Wonderful World of Words with Ms. Traut, Grades 1-2, Room 10

Welcome to the world of words, wonder, and whimsy! Students will grow their love of reading and wriVng through nature, art, games, and read-alouds. This literary voyage is filled with imaginaVon, exploraVon, and the joy of reading, where every page is a new adventure waiVng to be discovered! Children will immerse in the magical world of books, igniVng a love for storytelling and making reading an exciVng journey for young children of all reading levels.

Add on to make it a full day!

Fun in the Sun Camp with Mr. Inigo, Grades K-6, Room 18

Campers will pack lunch and stay for the day! The fun conVnues with craWs, field games, water play, and more! All Fun in the Sun campers should bring bathing suits, towels, sandals or water shoes, and sunscreen.

Super Swimmers with Ms. Leard, Mr. Whelan & Ms. Traut, Grades K-6

Campers will pack a lunch and stay for the day! ParVcipants will walk to the pool at The Coggan Family AquaVc Complex with their Gillispie teachers. The Coggan’s swim instructors will teach swimming lessons to kids grouped by ability. AWer the lessons, campers will have free swim Vme under the supervision of cerVfied lifeguards and Gillispie teachers. Students and their teachers will then walk back to Gillispie for pickup. Swimmers should consider wearing their swimsuits to camp and are required to bring sunscreen, towels, sandals or water shoes, and labeled goggles.

Session 2: June 24 - July 3

Half-Day

Clay Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow Young arVsts will strengthen their creaVve thinking and problem-solving skills using the 3D medium of clay! They’ll develop the techniques used to pinch, coil, and roll slabs to make pots. Other projects might include sculpVng imaginary pets, dream homes, and mugs. AWer applying colorful, shining glazes, their one-of-a-kind creaVons will be fired in the kiln!

Field Games Galore with Mr. Inigo, Grades 1-6, Field Students will play a mixture of popular sports and fun field games in this acVon-packed camp! From soccer to crazy tag games, students will enjoy parVcipaVng in many different Gillispie field acVviVes. ParVcipants should bring their bathing suits and towels on Fridays for wet and wild water fun! Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Leard, Ms. Young & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20

Calling all arVsts, engineers, and athletes! IgniVng the explorer in every child, this camp combines exciVng games, engaging craWs, and the beauty of the great Gillispie outdoors. Each day will bring new adventures in projects and play. This hands-on, acVon-packed camp is designed for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

It’s Showeme with Ms. Fillers, Grades 1-6, Theater

In this musical, a group of friends come together to create the show of a lifeVme. Campers can choose singing, dancing, gymnasVcs, solo, duet, or ensemble, and they’ll also help choose their musical numbers! Developing confidence and performance skills, the talented young performers will showcase their hard work and dedicaVon in the final show on July 3, 11:15 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Elementary Camp Session 2

Wonderful World of Words with Ms. Traut, Grades 1-2, Room 10

Welcome to the world of words, wonder, and whimsy! Students will grow their love of reading and wriVng through nature, art, games, and read-alouds. This literary voyage is filled with imaginaVon, exploraVon, and the joy of reading, where every page is a new adventure waiVng to be discovered! Children will immerse in the magical world of books, igniVng a love for storytelling and making reading an exciVng journey for young children of all reading levels.

Pokémon Party with Mr. Lewis, Grades K-6, Music Room Campers will explore the wonderful world of Pokémon! Discovering the different regions and learning about every Pokémon, students will play various games and learn the rules of the Pokémon card game! ParVcipants will get their own cards and folders and join fluid groups determined by age, ability, and interest. This is a journey not to miss. This camp will be somewhat different from the Session 1 Pokémon camp.

Add on to make it a full day!

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Young & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6, room 20

Campers will pack lunch and stay for the day! The fun conVnues with craWs, field games, water play, and more! All Fun in the Sun campers should bring bathing suits, towels, sandals or water shoes, and sunscreen.

Super Swimmers with Ms. Leard, Mr. Inigo & Ms. Traut, Grades K-6

Campers will pack a lunch and stay for the day!

*Instructors may change without noece.

ParVcipants will walk to the pool at The Coggan Family AquaVc Complex with their Gillispie teachers. The Coggan’s swim instructors will teach swimming lessons to kids grouped by ability. AWer the lessons, campers will have free swim Vme under the supervision of cerVfied lifeguards and Gillispie teachers. Students and their teachers will then walk back to Gillispie for pickup. Swimmers should consider wearing their swimsuits to camp and are required to bring sunscreen, towels, sandals or water shoes, and labeled goggles.

Elementary Camp Session 3

Session 3: July 8 - July 19

Half-Day

Aceon All-Star Camp with Mr. Whelan, Grades 1-6, Field

This camp will include popular sports like soccer, football, street hockey, basketball, and lacrosse! Fundamentals, posiVons, skills, drills, and strategies will be discussed and pracVced. Campers should bring bathing suits and towels on Fridays for wet and wild water fun! Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, teamwork, and FUN! The best way to learn how to play a game is to PLAY it!

Cinderella Hears The Sound of Music Performance Camp with Ms. Fillers, Grades 1-6, Theater

A tornado blows Maria into Oklahoma and Cinderella into The Sound of Music! Young actors will experience the fun that ensues as they act as these beloved characters. Developing confidence and performance skills, the talented performers will work as a team to showcase their effort and dedicaVon in the final show on Friday, July 19, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Clay Workshop with Ms. Walters, Grades K-2, Art Bungalow

Young arVsts will strengthen their creaVve thinking and problem-solving skills using the 3D medium of clay! They’ll develop the techniques used to pinch, coil, and roll slabs to make pots. Other projects might include sculpVng imaginary pets, dream homes, and mugs. AWer applying colorful, shining glazes, their one-of-a-kind creaVons will be fired in the kiln!

Cooks with Books Camp with Ms. Tamayo, Grades 3-6, Gillispie Library & Teaching Kitchen

Embark on a delectable journey where the pages of beloved stories come to life through the art of cooking! This camp blends the magic of literature with the joy of culinary creaVon, offering a feast for students’ imaginaVons and taste buds. From Willy Wonka's Whipple-ScrumpVous Fudgemallow Delight to Harry Po\er's Pumpkin PasVes, every dish is a culinary adventure inspired by the enchanVng realms of literature.

*Instructors may change without noece.

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Collins & Ms. Wigley, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-19

Calling all arVsts, engineers, and athletes! IgniVng the explorer in every child, this camp combines exciVng games, engaging craWs, and the beauty of the great Gillispie outdoors. Each day will bring new adventures in projects and play. This hands-on, acVon-packed camp is designed for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

Add on to make it a full day!

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Wigley, Grades K-6, Room 18

Campers will pack lunch and stay for the day! The fun conVnues with craWs, field games, water play, and more! All Fun in the Sun campers should bring bathing suits, towels, sandals or water shoes, and sunscreen.

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Mr. Whelan & Ms. Tamayo, Grades K-6

Campers will pack a lunch and stay for the day! ParVcipants will walk to the pool at The Coggan Family AquaVc Complex with their Gillispie teachers. The Coggan’s swim instructors will teach swimming lessons to kids grouped by ability. AWer the lessons, campers will have free swim Vme under the supervision of cerVfied lifeguards and Gillispie teachers. Students and their teachers will then walk back to Gillispie for pickup. Swimmers should consider wearing their swimsuits to camp and are required to bring sunscreen, towels, sandals or water shoes, and labeled goggles.

Thinking Eye Art Workshop with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow

Young arVsts will explore drawing, painVng, collage, sculpture, and mixed media using their Thinking Eye! CreaVng with pencils, paint, ink, brushes, clay, scissors, and more, students will develop their arVsVc skills and powers of expression. InspiraVon will spring from the world around us, well-known arVsts, imaginaVon, and the beauty of the Art Bungalow and garden.

Elementary

Camp Session 4, Week One

Session 4, WEEK ONE: July 22 - July 26

Half-Day

To accommodate the one-week grade level readiness camps offered in Session 4, register for each week separately.

Cruise Into Kindergarten Week One Class with Ms. Leard, Room 20 (Do not select this if registered for the Week Two class.) On your MARK, Get SET, GILLISPIE! This kindergarten camp is a fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure designed to help our youngest elementary students transiVon into the rouVnes and expectaVons of the new grade level. Campers will also get acquainted with kindergarten teachers and space, indoors and out!

Field Fun with Ms. Luyees, Grades 1-6, Field Students will play a mixture of popular sports and fun field games in this acVon-packed camp! From capture the flag to crazy tag games, students will enjoy parVcipaVng in many different Gillispie field acVviVes. ParVcipants should bring their bathing suits and towels on Fridays for wet and wild water fun! Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Collins, Ms. Fillers & Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20

Calling all arVsts, engineers, and athletes! IgniVng the explorer in every child, this camp combines exciVng games, engaging craWs, and the beauty of the great Gillispie outdoors. Each day will bring new adventures in projects and play. This hands-on, acVon-packed camp is designed for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

Hands-on, Brains-on Makers’ Camp With Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab

How can an object be liWed from the floor to the table using only the energy of breath? Students will need their hands and brains to build answers to quesVons like that in this makers’ class! ParVcipants will learn safe and effecVve techniques for creaVng their own designs from paper, foil, cardboard, string, wire, tape, glue, and other things. Some projects will be sent home, and others are meant as design challenges and will only last long enough to be tested in class.

*Instructors may change without noece.

Thinking Eye Art Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow

Young arVsts will explore drawing, painVng, collage, sculpture, and mixed media using their Thinking Eye! CreaVng with pencils, paint, ink, brushes, clay, scissors, and more, students will develop their arVsVc skills and powers of expression. InspiraVon will spring from the world around us, well-known arVsts, imaginaVon, and the beauty of the Art Bungalow and garden.

Add on to make it a full day!

Art in the Garden with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6

Young arVsts will take creaVve advantage of the lovely garden spaces around Gillispie’s Art Bungalow. Plein air easel painVng, nature sculpture, ceramic gnomes and birdhouses, rock painVng, and botanical drawings are just a few of the outdoor projects students will work on as they soak in the fresh air and enjoy making art in the studio under the summer sky.

Design and Do Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab

How could back-and-forth moVon change into up-anddown moVon? Students will need their hands and brains to build answers to quesVons like that in this makers’ class! Learning safe and effecVve techniques, they’ll create their own designs from paper, foil, cardboard, string, wire, tape, glue, and other things. Some projects will come home, and others are meant as design challenges and will only last long enough to be tested in class. Specific acVviVes will depend on student interest and experience level.

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Room 18

Campers will pack lunch and stay for the day! The fun conVnues with craWs, field games, water play, and more! All Fun in the Sun campers should bring bathing suits, towels, sandals or water shoes, and sunscreen.

Session 4, Week One Continued:

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Ms. Leard & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6

Campers will pack a lunch and stay for the day!

ParVcipants will walk to the pool at The Coggan Family AquaVc Complex with their Gillispie teachers. The Coggan’s swim instructors will teach swimming lessons to kids grouped by ability. AWer the lessons, campers will have free swim Vme under the supervision of cerVfied lifeguards and Gillispie teachers. Students and their teachers will then walk back to Gillispie for pickup. Swimmers should consider wearing their swimsuits to camp and are required to bring sunscreen, towels, sandals or water shoes, and labeled goggles.

Session 4, WEEK TWO: July 29 - August 2

Half-Day

Cruise Into Kindergarten Week Two Class with Ms. Leard, Room 20 (Do not select this if registered for the Week One class.)

On your MARK, Get SET, GILLISPIE! This kindergarten camp is a fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure designed to help our youngest elementary students transiVon into the rouVnes and expectaVons of the new grade level. Kinder campers will also get acquainted with kindergarten teachers and space, indoors and out!

Field Fun with Ms. Luyees, Grades 1-6, Field Students will play a mixture of popular sports and fun field games in this acVon-packed camp! From capture the flag to crazy tag games, students will enjoy parVcipaVng in many different Gillispie field acVviVes. ParVcipants should bring their bathing suits and towels on Fridays for wet and wild water fun! Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship and teamwork.

Fly Into First Grade Morning Group with Ms. Wigley, Room 11 (Do not select this if registered for the aWernoon class.) On your MARK, Get SET, GILLISPIE! This first grade camp is a fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure for former kindergarteners transiVoning into first grade. This prep class is a fantasVc way for young students to transiVon into the rouVnes, expectaVons, and seqng of the new grade level, helping to eliminate the start-of-the-year ji\ers and introducing each child to the life of a first-grader!

Elementary Camp

Session 4, Week Two

Gillispie Explorer Camp with Ms. Collins, Ms. Young & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6, Rooms 18-20

Calling all arVsts, engineers, and athletes! IgniVng the explorer in every child, this camp combines exciVng games, engaging craWs, and the beauty of the great Gillispie outdoors. Each day will bring new adventures in projects and play. This hands-on, acVon-packed camp is designed for curious minds and adventurous spirits.

Hands-on, Brains-on Makers’ Camp With Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab

How can an object be liWed from the floor to the table using only the energy of breath? Students will need their hands and brains to build answers to quesVons like that in this makers’ class! ParVcipants will learn safe and effecVve techniques for creaVng their own designs from paper, foil, cardboard, string, wire, tape, glue, and other things. Some projects will be sent home, and others are meant as design challenges and will only last long enough to be tested in class.

Soar into Second Grade with Ms. Stolzenbach, Room 8

On your MARK, Get SET, GILLISPIE! This second-grade camp is a fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure for former first-graders transiVoning into second grade. Campers will enjoy hands-on math acVviVes, reading, wriVng, storyVme, games, and much more! This prep class is a fantasVc way for young students to transiVon into the rouVnes, expectaVons, and seqng of the new grade level, helping to eliminate the start-of-the-year ji\ers and introducing each child to the life of a secondgrader!

Thinking Eye Art Studio with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6, Art Bungalow

Young arVsts will explore drawing, painVng, collage, sculpture, and mixed media using their Thinking Eye! CreaVng with pencils, paint, ink, brushes, clay, scissors, and more, students will develop their arVsVc skills and powers of expression. InspiraVon will spring from the world around us, well-known arVsts, imaginaVon, and the beauty of the Art Bungalow and garden.

*Instructors may change without noece.

Elementary Camp Session 4, Week Two

Add on to make it a full day!

Art in the Garden with Ms. Walters, Grades 1-6 Young arVsts will take creaVve advantage of the lovely garden spaces around Gillispie’s Art Bungalow. Plein air easel painVng, nature sculpture, ceramic gnomes and birdhouses, rock painVng, and botanical drawings are just a few of the outdoor projects students will work on as they soak in the fresh air and enjoy making art in the studio under the summer sky.

Design and Do Makers’ Camp with Mr. Edwards, Grades 2-6, Science-Design Lab

How could back-and-forth moVon change into up-anddown moVon? Students will need their hands and brains to build answers to quesVons like that in this makers’ class! Learning safe and effecVve techniques, they’ll create their own designs from paper, foil, cardboard, string, wire, tape, glue, and other things. Some projects will come home, and others are meant as design challenges and will only last long enough to be tested in class. Specific acVviVes will depend on student interest and experience level.

Fly Into First Grade AZernoon Group with Ms. Wigley, Room 11 (Do not select this if registered for the morning class.) On your MARK, Get SET, GILLISPIE! This first-grade camp is a fun-filled, hands-on learning adventure for

former kindergarteners transiVoning into first grade. This prep class is a fantasVc way for young students to transiVon into the rouVnes, expectaVons, and seqng of the new grade level, helping to eliminate the start-ofthe-year ji\ers and introducing each child to the life of a first-grader!

Fun in the Sun Camp with Ms. Young, Grades K-6, Room 18

Campers will pack lunch and stay for the day! The fun conVnues with craWs, field games, water play, and more! All Fun in the Sun campers should bring bathing suits, towels, sandals or water shoes, and sunscreen.

Super Swimmers with Ms. Collins, Ms. Leard & Ms. Fillers, Grades K-6

Campers will pack a lunch and stay for the day! ParVcipants will walk to the pool at The Coggan Family AquaVc Complex with their Gillispie teachers. The Coggan’s swim instructors will teach swimming lessons to kids grouped by ability. AWer the lessons, campers will have free swim Vme under the supervision of cerVfied lifeguards and Gillispie teachers. Students and their teachers will then walk back to Gillispie for pickup. Swimmers should consider wearing their swimsuits to camp and are required to bring sunscreen, towels, sandals or water shoes, and labeled goggles.