Summer Fun in the sun 2013
Yoga, music & movement, waterworks, games, performing arts camp and lots of cool summer fun!
TODDLERS PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
Special Guests and Assemblies Session
1
June 24 - June 28 Color: Blue July 1 - July 5 Color: Yellow
Session
2
July 8 - July 12 Color: Green July 15 - July 19 Color: Purple
Session
Aug 5 - Aug 9 Color: Red/Pink Aug 12 - Aug 16 Color: Sky Blue
Magician - Gerald Joseph Friday, July 5th, 10am
Games & Sports Folksingers for Children This week
Jump Tent
Friday, July 10, 10am
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July 22 - July 26 Color: Black July 29 - Aug 2 Color: Orange
Session
Magic & Science
Transportation Jeremy the Juggler/Unicyclist Wednesday, July 31, 10am
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Creative Arts Performing Arts Camp Week one - on campus Week two - at theater The Miracle Tree - Rehearsal 10:00am, Friday, August 16 open to families/kids The Miracle Tree - Performance 7:00pm, Friday, August 16 for families and public Storyteller - Michael Katz Monday, August 5th, 10am Puppet Show - Fratello Marionettes Wednesday, August 14th, 10am
Summer fun all summer long GLM is a year-round Montessori program that offers themed summer camps. With special summer activities within the Montessori program, we provide continuity for returning students and develop teacher/child/family relationships with new students.
Toddler Fun in the Sun (18 Months - 3 Years)
The summer is a great time for new toddlers to adjust to a day away from parents and other caregivers. The fundamentals of being “in school” are learned in a loving, fun environment. Toddlers attend age-appropriate assemblies and events and enjoy their own outdoor activities such as gardening and splashing in wading pools on warm days.
Summer Fun in the Sun (Pre-K thru Kindergarten)
In addition to the continuity of the Montessori classroom curriculum, there will be themed sessions in science, sports, creative arts and transportation. Other weekly activities include gardening, music/movement, yoga, art, cooking and water play.
Intro to the Performing Arts - Aug. 5 - Aug. 16 (For GLM 5 yr. olds only)
This program is optional for GLM 5 yr. olds enrolled in summer day camp. During Week 1 the children will be escorted daily for 1-1/2 hours, to the performing arts classroom (social hall) and will then be returned to their regular GLM classrooms for ongoing activities. Week 2, parents must drop children at the theater and staff will return them to GLM. They will learn dances and songs from specialists and will perform in groups as frogs and village children. Arts, crafts, scenery projects, movement classes and costumes are part of this introductory theatre program. Full 10-day attendance is required. Limited enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis.
Performing Arts Camp - August 5 - August 16 (Ages 6-12 yrs.)
In two short weeks, kids learn about theater, audition, casting, memorize roles and dances - and on Friday, August 16, put on an entire children’s opera. Working with theater professionals, this is an extraordinary opportunity for children who are interested in theater. This program is open to the general public. Full 10-day attendance is required. Limited enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss the Performing Arts Camp meeting for parents on April 11th, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, at GLM, where we can answer all your questions. PERFORMANCES The Miracle Tree - Rehearsal - 10:00am-August 16th Parents and children under 5 yrs old (free of charge). FILMING ALLOWED THIS PERFORMANCE ONLY. The Miracle Tree - Performance - 7:00pm-August 16th GLM families and open to the public (separate admission). NO VIDEOTAPING AND NO FLASH PHOTOS ALLOWED DURING THIS PERFORMANCE.
Session
WEEK ONE
1
COLOR of the week: BLUE Wear Blue clothing all week
Theme: MAGIC & SCIENCE
Monday
Tuesday
JUN 24
JUN 25
Montessori with
Montessori with
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
JUN 26
JUN 27
JUN 28
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Science Experiments - all week long
Bubble Magic with Mr. Bill this week
Making Volcanos
Session
1
WEEK TWO
COLOR of the week: YELLOW Wear Yellow clothing all week
Theme: MAGIC & SCIENCE
Monday
Tuesday
JUL 1
JUL 2
Montessori with
Montessori with
Wednesday
JUL 3
Thursday
JUL 4
Montessori with
Friday
JUL 5 Montessori with
Science Experiments - all week long SCHOOL
Launch water rockets with Mr. Bill this week
Pajamas to school today
CLOSED for Independence Day
Magician Gerald Joseph 10am
2
Session WEEK ONE
COLOR of the week: GREEN Wear Green clothing all week
Theme: GAMES & SPORTS
Monday
Tuesday
Montessori with
Montessori with
JUL 8
JUL 9
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
JUL 10
JUL 11
JUL 12
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Free Gymtastics, Games, Soccer, T-Ball - all week long
Folksingers for Children this week!
Jump Tent 10am
Session
2
WEEK TWO
COLOR of the week: PURPLE Wear Purple clothing all week
Theme: GAMES & SPORTS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
JUL 17
JUL 18
JULY 19
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
JUL 15
JUL 16
Thursday
Friday
Free Gymtastics, Games, Soccer, T-Ball - all week long
Inflatable Games on the yard
Inside-Out Clothing Day
Obstacle Course
Session WEEK ONE
3
COLOR of the week: BLACK Wear Black clothing all week
Theme: TRANSPORTATION
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
JUL 22
JUL 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Constructing Models - All week long Train Day
Train Day Jacaranda and Juniper kids bring Wheeled Toys and Helmets
Train Day
Train Day
Making Paper Airplanes
FIG and Live Oak kids bring Wheeled Toys and Helmets
Ginkgo and Magnolia kids bring Wheeled Toys and Helmets
Train Day
3
Session WEEK TWO
COLOR of the week: ORANGE Wear Orange clothing all week
Theme: TRANSPORTATION
Monday
JUL 29 Montessori with
Tuesday
JUL 30 Montessori with
Wednesday
Jul 31
Montessori with
Thursday
AUG 1
Montessori with
Friday
AUG 2 Montessori with
Constructing Models - All week long Car and Truck Day
Car and Truck Day
Car and Truck Day and Car Wash
Jeremy the Juggler/Unicyclist 10am
Car and Truck Day
Car and Truck Day
Session
4
WEEK ONE
COLOR of the week: RED/PINK Wear Red/Pink clothing all week
Theme: CREATIVE ARTS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AUG 5
AUG 6
AUG 7
AUG 8
AUG 9
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
M ak ing Ha ts & P uppets and De s i g n a puppe t the a te r - all w eek long
Storyteller Michael Katz 10am
Parents may share info about careers & hobbies all week
Session
4
WEEK TWO
COLOR of the week: SKY BLUE Wear Sky Blue clothing all week
Theme: CREATIVE ARTS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AUG 12
AUG 13
AUG 14
AUG 15
AUG 16
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
Montessori with
M ak i ng Ha ts & P uppe ts and De s i g n a p u ppe t the a te r - all week long
Jump Tent 10am
Crazy Hair Day
Puppet ShowFratello Marionettes 10am
The Miracle Tree - 7pm at 27th & Broadway (sep. admission)
10:00 Dress Rehearsal free for 1-5 yr.olds & parents
Performing Arts Camp August 5th - August 16th, 2013 Grades 1-6 (open to the general public)
In two short weeks your child will have the performing experience of a lifetime. Whether he or she is cast in a supporting role or a lead, they’ll never forget this wonderful experience of total immersion in theater with professional instruction. Scenes from last year’s production of Harlequin.
Our Team of Theater Professionals Director & Choreographer
WILLIAM BOKHOUT, Operatic baritone, has been the resident Baritone with Opera Grand Rapids for 25 seasons, performing as many as 35 different roles. In 2003, Mr. Bokhout founded The 2nd Act Opera Company, a professional touring group dedicated to promoting Opera as an art form to young people, performing in many of the schools in the area as well as touring with his wife Hollis, presenting Children’s Opera Workshops in elementary schools across the country. HOLLIS BOKHOUT received her undergraduate degree in Theater from Bowling Green State University and her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Marshall University. Mrs. Bokhout has been a frequent featured performer, displaying her versatility in opera, musical theater, and jazz. She is also a classically trained dancer having performed with the Toledo Ballet Company, and maintains an active teaching studio in the Grand Rapids area.
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Performing Arts
Week One is held entirely on the Grand Lake Week Two is held at the theater at 27th & Broad Childcare available 3:30-6:00, Monday, August 5th
Monday
Tuesday
AUG 5
AUG 6
Wednesday
AUG 7
Thur
AUG
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3
Casting, learn choruses, tell the opera story, new games, work on sets, props and costumes.
Work in groups: Rotating dance, art, movement, singing games, team-building, work on choruses, outdoor play.
Finish learning of choruses, movement and dance games, team-building.
Rehearsa
AUG 12
AUG 13
AUG 14
AUG
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
8:30am-3
Rehearsals move to church theater. Full time attendance mandatory!
Warm-ups, staging, acting classes, choreography classes, costume fittings.
Vocal warm-ups, staging complete, acting classes, choreography classes. Costume fittings.
Start run throughs by-scene, games, a costume
Camp Calendar
TODDLERS PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
Montessori Campus (GLM) 466 Chetwood. dway (behind the First Presbyterian Church). to Thursday, August 15th, at the GLM Campus.
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Friday
AUG 9
3:30pm
8:30am-3:30pm
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Meet director and choreographer.
AUG 10
Sunday
AUG 11
Root Beer Floats 3:00-5:00pm.
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AUG 16
3:30pm
10:00 DRESS REHEARSAL 7:00 PERFORMANCE - BOTH ARE MANDATORY Kids need to rest between performances. Camp ends at 3:30pm.
nscenee, singing art, final fittings.
Saturday
AUG 17 9:00 am12:00noon Brunch, strike sets, put opera costumes into storage.
AUG 18
The Story of:
“THE MIRACLE TREE” A Children’s Opera Based on the Book - The Wisdom Tree by Lynne Cherry Our Story takes place in the beautiful, dense Amazon Rainforest. We are introduced to Gaia, goddess of the Earth, who sings of the beautiful sights and sounds of the rainforest and its creatures and speaks to the delicate balance of its ecosystem. One by one, we meet the creatures who inhabit the Understory and Canopy layers, as well as the tribal villagers who also call the rainforest home. All over the world, woodsmen are chopping down trees and clearing large areas of the rain forests. A trio of birds, the Macaw, the Toucan, and the Parrot witness the effects of man’s intervention in the rain forests and fly back to share what they have seen with Gaia and the other creatures. They listen in horror as the birds recount the felling of great trees and the clearing of whole swaths of the world’s rain forests. Woodsmen enter the Amazon rainforest and set about the task of chopping the trees. A single woodsman is assigned the task of chopping a great Kapok tree. Hot and weary from his labor, he lies down to rest at the foot of the tree and falls asleep. Gaia leads the creatures to the place where he sleeps and the creatures , in turn, beg him not to destroy their home. They tell him that every tree is important to the tenuous balance of the web of life, not only for the rainforest, but also for our planet. The man awakes with a start and all around him he sees the creatures and villagers of the rainforest and the beauty of this tropical world. Their whispers echo in his ears. When his superior returns in dismay to see the job incomplete, the woodsman looks with new eyes on all he sees and makes his decision.