Summer Camp 2010

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Backyard Garden Week (1) July 6-9
We will explore the life cycle of plants using the Scientific Method, (question, research, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, record.) Our specific focus will be edible plants and, how important they are to our daily lives. Through experiments, we will compare the ways that seeds germinate and chart their growth from seedling to consumption. The children will attend a workshop on planting, at Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Backyard Garden is a summer long project.

Pre-Historic Animals Week (2) July 12-16
We will explore the time line of various dinosaurs and the period in which they roamed the earth. It will be fun charting our favorite dinosaur and discovering whether they are carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore. We will conclude our study by constructing a scaled model of a dinosaur.

Sea Creatures Week (3) July 19-23
We will visit the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. This summer, we will focus on sharks! The children will learn about the different types, where they are found in the world, their characteristics, and their habits. We will discuss oceanography, and learn about a few of the plants and other animals, which inhabit the sea.

Rainforest Animals Week (4) July 26-30
Children will explore the rainforest habitat within the Bronx Zoo. We will discuss the various types of rainforests, as well as the four layers of a rainforest. We will learn where rainforests are found in the world. Children will be introduced to the flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life) of rainforests.

Space Planetarium Week (5) August 2-6
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! We will take a field trip to the Hayden Planetarium, at the Museum of Natural History. We will explore the Universe. Stars! Meteors! Planets! Children will focus on Planet Earth and the preservation of it. We will work in small groups to create a Solar System.

Theatre/Fairy Tales Week (6) August 9-13
Curtain Call! Goldilocks, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and Little Red Riding Hood will all be a source of enjoyment as children re-enact these popular fairytales. Art projects will include bookmaking and puppetry.

Around the World Week (7) August 16-20
Children and teachers will be encouraged to bring in costumes as we enter an adventure around the world. Cultures will be explored including traditions, food, dress, stories, music, and dance.