St. George's International School Nano Camp Handbook 2024

NANO AND MEGA SUMMER CAMP HANDBOOK

A VERY WARM WELCOME

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Greetings to all of you! My name is Esti, and I'm happy to be returning as the Head of Nano Camp for the summer of 2024. I eagerly anticipate the adventures and discoveries that await us in the beautiful St George's International School

With a background in Early Childhood Education, my career has taken me across various countries, including Belgium, Finland, Poland, and Switzerland, where I've had the privilege of shaping young minds in diverse cultural settings. I am fluent in Spanish, English, and French, I also try my best in Italian and Finnish. Beyond the classroom, I am passionate about music, cooking, basketball, and outdoor adventures such as skiing and hiking.

Collaborating with the Nano team, my goal is to craft an unforgettable summer camp experience for your child. See you very soon!

Esti Bujedo Head of Nano Camp

AN EXAMPLE DAY AT NANO CAMP

Each day is different, unique and varied. Below is a sample day in the Nano Camp to give an idea

8 45 - 9 00

9.00 - 10.00

Welcome and free choices under adult supervision

Session I: Arts and crafts, group games

10.00 - 11.00 Snack time and outdoor learning

11 00 - 12 00

Session II: Cooking session

12.00 - 13.30 Lunch time and quiet activities

13.30 - 15.00

Session III: STEAM session with the STEAM team

15.00 - 15.30 Snack time

15.30 - 16.30

Session IV: Multisports and tennis

16 30 - 16 45 Departure

WEEKLY PLAN

Nano and Mega groups follow a weekly schedule with a mix of indoor activities, excursions, outdoor learning, and many more. We based our programme on exciting weekly themes for the children, which begin with the Entry Point and finish with the Exit Point

This year, our topics are focused on learning about nature and caring for our planet, while we learn about caring for ourselves and others. Find them here!

In addition, our programme collaborates with different professionals who deliver specific sessions during our camp (i e tennis, STEAM, etc )

Here is a glance of the programme for Nano and Mega groups:

Please note this is a preliminary schedule The programme is subject to changes due to staff decisions or weather conditions.

EXCURSIONS

Field trips and off-campus activities are planned throughout the weeks depending on the topic and weather conditions.

Please, make sure your child wears...

Usual backpack with no unnecessary items

Clothes adapted to the activity and weather

School T-shirt

School bracelet

Take a look at the different excursions!

Please note this is a preliminary schedule. The programme is subject to changes due to staff decisions or weather conditions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LUNCH AND SNACKS

Lunch is provided at our canteen at 12pm while healthy snacks are also provided throughout the day. Both snacks and lunch will be packed by the school for excursions. Food from home is not needed!

PERSONAL ITEMS

We kindly request that children do not bring their own toys to camp. We have lots of toys at school and backpacks will get very heavy to be carried!

*The school is not responsible for any loss or damage to the items.

MEDICATION AND HEALTHCARE

Inform the staff in advance of any special care or medication so everything can be carefully provided to your child. If there is any medication to be given, please, pack it in a zipbag with the name of your child and instructions of dosage on it

PARENTS' AFTERNOON

Parents or guardians are invited to join the last Friday of each session to share and enjoy the work done during the camp with your child. Doors will be open from 4pm to 5pm at the theatre of the main building.

*If you have another child joining the Juniors and Senior ceremony, we kindly ask you to leave the building and enjoy the outdoor premises with your child until the next ceremony begins

WHAT TO BRING IN THE BACKPACK

Here is a checklist to make along with your child! Please make sure all the items and clothes are labelled with your child's name.

Personal products in case of allergies (please, inform the staff of any medication or special care)

Cap and sunglasses

Soft /comfort toy (if needed)

Water bottle with name labelled

Extra clothing in case of accident or weather changes

Rain jacket

Swimming suit and towel (only swimming pool/lake days)

OUR CAMPUS

We recommend everyone to use the North side of the school since there is parking space available to all parents. Drop-off and pick up of children will take place in "the Chalet" – number 4 on the map- The Nano Camp is based in this building although we will freely use other spaces.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address:

St. George's International School Chem de Saint-Georges 19, 1815 Montreux

Reception:

+41 21 964 34 11 - 9am - 4 30pm

Email:

General director: summerdirector@stgeorges ch

Nano director: nanodirector@stgeorges ch Administration: summeraccount@stgeorges.ch