MRU Kids Camps 2014

Where U Come to Learn and play!

Summer 2014

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To register go to the MRU Kids website at mtroyal.ca/mrukids or phone 403.440.3833.

Registration confirmation and waivers must be brought in on the first day of the program.

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To group campers together, call 403.440.6001 at least one week in advance.

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Lunch programs must be purchased through registration (403.440.3833) 3 days in advance

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Camps hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Free Before and After Care starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. ($5 fee charged for every 15 minutes after 5:30 p.m. or portion thereof).

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Daily checklist: • hats • sunscreen • bug spray • water bottle • snacks ** No peanut products.

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Please do not send valuables (jewelry, video games, iPods, cameras, cell phones, etc.. MRU Kids and Mount Royal University are not responsible for lost; stolen or damaged personal belongings.

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Open Houses and Showcases are held at the end of each program. Invitations will be sent home with campers regarding the date and the time

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Have fun!

CANCELLATION POLICY: If your course is cancelled, you may either transfer to another course or receive a refund.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: To be eligible for a refund, written withdrawal from a course/seminar must be received no later than four working days before the start date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays). Written withdrawal received less than four days is not eligible for a refund. Withdrawals may be submitted by: e-mail: ceregservices@mtroyal.ca; fax: 403.440.6743; mail or in person: Registration Services, Room A101, Kerby Hall, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 6K6. Please quote: student ID number, CRN (Course Reference Number), course name, course start/end dates, full legal name, date of birth, address and phone number. All withdrawal refunds are subject to an administration fee of 10% of course tuition (max. $50).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Elementary Programs (Ages 5 — 9) CATS............................................................................................................................4 Magical Adventures......................................................................................................4 Movers and Shaker.......................................................................................................5 Rising Stars Junior.........................................................................................................5

Junior Programs (Ages 9 — 14) Academie Artiste ..........................................................................................................6 Canadian Natural Junior Innovators .............................................................................6 Junior Leaders ..............................................................................................................7 Tech Academy...............................................................................................................7 Reel-2-Reel Film School ...............................................................................................8 Rising Stars Triple Threat ..............................................................................................8

Sports & Adventure Programs Multi-Sport...................................................................................................................9 Golf..............................................................................................................................9 Outdoor Adventures ...................................................................................................10 Sports Highlights .......................................................................................................10 Cougars Gym Highlights ............................................................................................11

Youth Programs (Ages 13 — 17) ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy.......................................................................12

Lunch Program One & Two Week Lunch Program................................................................................13 MRU Kids Lunch Menu...............................................................................................14

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Elementary Programs For children 5-9 years of age Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

CATS New Themed Curriculum Every Week!

Let your imagination run wild as you create colourful collages, papier mâché creations and much more in the art studio. Develop original skits, plays and puppet shows based on the week’s themes. Experience creative computer crafts. Make multi-coloured slime, build edible volcanoes and experiment with science.

Dates Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29 * No camp August 4 , 2014

Themes Audacious Animal Week Ocean Commotion Week Global Generation Week Fairy Tale Fantasy Week Silly Circus Week Radical Robots Week Dynamic Dinosaur Week Super Sleuth Week

CRN Price 70096 70143 70010 70011 70012 70088 70013 70014

$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Magical Adventures Design cloaks, hats and wands. Create magical trading cards and your own papier mâché owls. Concoct bubbling potions that can even be eaten by those who dare. Use spells to create invisible ink. Develop skits and plays based on your favourite magical characters. Create mysterious masks and puppets. Design and post Wizardly WebPages on the Internet.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29 * No camp August 4, 2014

70105 70106 70107 70108 70144 70109 70110 70111

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$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Movers and Shakers Create, design, build, move and learn! Discover basic ball handling techniques and games. Design buildings and forts out of recycled materials. Experiment with chemical reactions and build a toothpick bridge.

Dates

CRN

Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29 * No camp August 4, 2014

70183 70184 70185 70186 70187 70188 70189 70190

$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Rising Stars Junior Mime, character study, performance creation and auditioning techniques provide you with an excellent start towards becoming a Rising Star. Learn how breath, posture, pitch and performance come into play as you belt out your favourite tune. Dance your way across the floor and put together a routine for the Rising Stars Junior showcase.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29 * No camp August 4, 2014

70097 70098 70099 70100 70101 70102 70103 70104

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$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Junior Programs For children and youth 9-14 years of age (or 8 entering grade 4) Groups divided according to age Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

Academie Artiste Follow in the footsteps of the art masters in our Academie Artiste Camp. In three studio classes – drawing, painting and sculpture – learn the six major elements essential for creating your own masterpiece. In art history, learn about the movers and shakers of the art world. Finish the program by showcasing your art pieces in the Academie Artiste art show.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 5 – Aug. 15* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 29

70124 70125 70126 70127

$499.00 $499.00 $459.00 $499.00

*No camp August 4, 2014

Canadian natural Junior Innovators Develop creative ways to solve community-based problems using technology innovation and entrepreneurship skills. Design and create a machine that can roll a ball through at least six items in the Invention Area. Crack codes and learn creative ways to solve problems in Decipher Club. Invent new animals or aliens to survive in specific conditions in Creation Zone. Help solve a community-based problem using creative solutions and technology, blog about your progress in Community-Me. Present your projects in an end-of-camp showcase.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July14 – July 18 Session 2: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 4: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29

70213 70214 70215 70284

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$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Junior Leaders Learn about responsible decision-making, goal setting and peer mentoring. Explore the topics of bullying and peer pressure through a variety of fun skill-building activities such as Survivor group challenges, interactive problem solving, and team trust-building exercises. Participate in a group-directed art project to encourage leadership in the community. Projects will be presented in an end-of-camp showcase to parents and MRU community members.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 21 – July 25 Session 3: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70197 70198 70199 70200

$269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00

Tech Academy Tech Academy A Build a Lego robot and develop a video game using backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects. Take photos and draft your own e-journal. Design your own website in one of our state-of-the-art computer labs.

Tech Academy B Build a Lego Mindstorms Robot. Learn how to display a sequence of images using different animation techniques. Develop a video game using backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects. Explore the wonderful world of science as you create glowing jello, test rocks for their calcium content, perform a dissection, find out how much vitamin C, iron and sugar there is in your favorite cereal, and build volcanoes.

Tech A Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1

70152 70153

Tech B Dates

$499.00 $499.00

CRN Price

Session 1: Aug. 5 – Aug. 15* Session 2: Aug. 18 – Aug. 29 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70154 70155

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$459.00 $499.00

Reel-2-Reel Film School Work as part of a film crew to plan, shoot and edit footage as you create your very own mini motion picture. Learn the elements of filmmaking, including storyboards, scripting, editing, auditioning, casting and screening, as well as the do’s and don’ts of directing.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 4 – Aug. 15* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 29 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70112 70113 70114 70115

$499.00 $499.00 $459.00 $499.00

Rising Stars Triple Threat Become a triple threat while acting, singing and dancing your way to the top! From country to classical, be exposed to all types of music, dance and performance. Develop new skills while increasing your current performing abilities. Combining three elements allows rising stars to build the skills necessary to compete and perform at a more professional level.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 5 – Aug. 15* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 29 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70116 70117 70118 70119

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$499.00 $499.00 $459.00 $499.00

Sports and adventure Programs Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

Multi-Sport Ages 5-9 NOW OPEN IN CALGARY our brand new building is a patriotic showcase for Canada’s greatest sport moments and a place of honour for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s 520 inducted sport legends and the 60 sports they represent.

Sign up for a camp and access behind-the-scenes artefacts, tour all 12 galleries and try out our hands-on interactives, from simulated ski jumping to wheelchair racing against Chantal Petitclerc’s world record.

Visit us and experience Canada’s preserved sport history, celebrate the contribution of sport to our community, and be inspired by our nation’s sport heroes to dream big!

Refine your batting, catching and throwing techniques on the T-ball/softball diamond. Climb your way to the top of Mount Royal University’s rock climbing wall. Get out on the soccer field and practise ball handling, shooting and passing. Learn to serve, rally and develop your forehand and backhand on the tennis court.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70021 70022 70053 70023 70054 70078 70079 70080

$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

Golf Ages 9-14 Spend most of each day on Calgary driving ranges and courses practising the swing, grip, driving, chipping and putting skills you’ve learned in group lessons. Don’t forget the rules of the game, safety, etiquette and golf trivia. Instruction is provided by Canadian Professional Golfing Association (CPGA) professional instructors.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29

70009 70015 70016 70017 70018 70145 70019 70020

*No camp August 4, 2014.

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$399.00 $399.00 $399.00 $399.00 $359.00 $399.00 $399.00 $399.00

Outdoor Adventures Ages 9-14 Put your safety and survival skills to the test while hiking in Kananaskis and Fish Creek Park. Experience the waters of Glenmore reservoir by canoe, kayak or dragon boat, and get some valuable paddling tips from certified instructors at the Calgary Canoe Club. Tackle hills, bumps, dirt and puddles on your mountain bike day trips. *For your child to participate in this program they must have an intermediate skill level on a bicycle. If you are unsure of your child’s biking level, please contact our office at 403.440.6001 and we would be happy to administer a short test to determine your child’s skill level. This requirement is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our campers.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 11 Session 2: July 14 – July 18 Session 3: July 21 – July 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29

70146 70041 70147 70148 70149 70202 70042 70150

$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

*No camp August 4, 2014.

Sports Highlights Ages 9-14 Hone your dribbling, passing and shooting skills in soccer and go for the goal on tournament day. Gear up for some moderate to challenging mountain bike rides around the city using on- and off-road trails. Climb farther than you’ve climbed before on Mount Royal University’s state-of-the-art climbing wall. Develop a better volley and serve as you learn game strategy on our tennis courts. *For your child to participate in this program they must have an intermediate skill level on a bicycle. If you are unsure of your child’s biking level, please contact our office at 403.440.6001 and we would be happy to administer a short test to determine your child’s skill level. This requirement is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our campers.

Dates

CRN

Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 14 Session 2: July 21 – July 25 Session 3: Aug. 5 – Aug. 8* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 22 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70217 70291 70290 70289

$269.00 $269.00 $229.00 $269.00

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Cougars Gym Highlights Ages 9-14 Learn and practise your skills in badminton, volleyball, squash and basketball. A skill-focused camp for young athletes, with quality coaching and instruction.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 14 – July 18 Session 2: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 11 – Aug. 15 Session 4: Aug. 25 – Aug. 29

70288 70287 70286 70285

$269.00 $269.00 $269.00 $269.00

MRU Kids is proud to be partnering with Mount Royal’s Cougar Sport Camps in our Gym Highlights program. If you are interested in other quality sports camps for your young athletes aged 14-17, please visit mtroyal.ca/cougars/camps

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Youth Programs For youths 13-17 years of age Notes on Program Descriptions: Please note that program descriptions represent programming possibilities only. In order to facilitate the best instruction possible, instructors are given the opportunity to alter programs to suit their groups. Therefore, the following descriptions present only a sample of the potential activities offered. Not all activities described will necessarily be offered in each session.

ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy All ConocoPhillips Youth Science Academy participants receive a $100 scholarship towards the cost of the program. In order to take advantage of this offer please register by telephone rather than online. Call 403.440.3833 or toll-free 1.877.287.8001.

Gain exposure to post-secondary topics in astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. Expand your knowledge of these subjects in a creative, exploratory environment. Projects may include designing a roller coaster, building a bridge, combusting gummy bears and extracting caffeine from tea.

Dates

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – July 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 5 – Aug. 15* Session 4: Aug. 18 – Aug. 29 *No camp August 4, 2014.

70201 70138 70139 70140

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$523.95 $523.95 $481.95 $523.95

Lunch Program MRU Kids is pleased to provide a hearty and healthy lunch provided by Chartwell. Please see our weekly menu options on mtroyal.ca/mrukids.

Lunch programs must be ordered 3 business days prior to the program start date. Campers registered in a two-week program may register in the two-week program, but will not be able to join the lunch program in the second week of the program if they did not register for the first week.

Still keeping lunchtime fun!

One-week lunch plan Date

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – 11 Session 2: July 14 – 18 Session 3: July 21 – 25 Session 4: July 28 – Aug. 1 Session 5: Aug. 5 – 8* Session 6: Aug. 11 – 15 Session 7: Aug. 18 – 22 Session 8: Aug. 25 – 29

70024 70026 70028 70030 70032 70034 70036 70038

$40.00+GST $40.00+GST $40.00+GST $40.00+GST $32.00+GST $40.00+GST $40.00+GST $40.00+GST

*Shortened week due to the August long weekend.

Two-week lunch plan Date

CRN Price

Session 1: July 7 – 18 Session 2: July 21 – Aug. 1 Session 3: Aug. 5 – 15* Session 4: Aug. 18 – 29 *Shortened week due to the August long weekend.

70128 70130 70132 70134

Box lunches will be provided for off campus camps and field trips.

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$80.00+GST $80.00+GST $72.00+GST $80.00+GST