The Bridges. Summer Program. The adventures are endless! Programs for Ages 3-14 years old.

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1 The Bridges A C A D E M Y CHARACTER CONFIDENCE KNOWLEDGE Summer Program Come explore, learn and have tons of fun at The Bridges Academy this summer! The adventures are endless! Programs for Ages 3-14 years old. Marine Biology, Space, Robotics, Dinosaurs, Foreign Languages, Theatre, Ecology, Math, Reading, Fine Arts, Lacrosse, Soccer and much more! Visit for more information. Contact or info@thebridgesacademy.net 339 SNEDECOR AVENUE, WEST ISLIP, NY

2 Program Title: Academics, Arts and Athletics Cost: $425 per session. Ages: 3-4 and 5-6 (two classrooms) Session(s): Will be offered to both age groups in all 3 sessions. Program Description: The Bridges experience for our youngest campers! Our counselors are dedicated to the happiness and safety of their young campers. Arts and crafts, creative writing, music and science will be offered, plus a full array of athletics geared toward this special age group. Through various games and crafts, our goal is to develop the children s ability to explore, think, read and write, in an environment ideal for friendship and socialization. Program Title: Under the Sea (Marine Biology) per session. Grades: 1-3, 4-6, 7-8 Program Description: In this two-week program, campers explore various marine organisms, such as algae, seaweeds, cnidarians, mollusks, porifera, echinoderms, osteichthyes, chondrichthyes, and cetaceans. Campers will create and maintain a saltwater aquarium, learn about various marine environments, and explore different types of organisms. This program will have a special focus on Long Island marine ecosystems and the Great South Bay. Hands-on interactions and guest speakers diversify this program and inspire campers to delve into marine biology. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Real China per session Grades: 1-3, 4-6, 7-8 Program Description: These exciting sessions offer campers an opportunity to socialize and engage in Chinese culture as they learn Mandarin through a variety of activities, such as Taichi, calligraphy, paper cutting, paper folding, Chinese songs and dance, led by our experienced teacher. We group campers by age and language experience, so each child feels comfortable and maximizes all possibilities for learning and fun. No prior Chinese knowledge needed. Grades 1-3: Campers acquire Chinese language skills and Chinese cultural knowledge through fun activities. These include singing, Chinese story time, Chinese dance, arts and crafts, games and exercise (students stretch and dance to Chinese music). Children come away knowing simple conversations. Grades 4-6: Campers acquire Mandarin language skills and Chinese cultural knowledge through fun activities. These include singing, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese dance, arts and crafts, drama, Chinese brush painting, and cooking. Advanced campers are challenged to interact with teachers and with each other to feel more comfortable speaking Mandarin outside the classroom. Grades 7-8: In addition to the Chinese language component, campers will also acquire Chinese cultural knowledge through a lot of fun activities, which include singing, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese dance, arts and crafts, drama, Chinese brush painting, cooking and Taichi. Advanced campers are challenged to interact with teachers and with each other to feel more comfortable speaking Mandarin outside the classroom. Program Title: Criminal Justice Grades: 7-8 Session(s): Session 3 Program Description: In this general introduction to the criminal justice system, campers will be exposed to the basics of law, the U.S. Constitution, police procedure and the agencies involved. Students will receive an introduction to forensics and how to read a crime scene mostly focusing on fingerprinting: how to take them, how to lift them off objects, and how to read them. The program will also focus on how trials are held and how evidence found at crime scenes is used in court with campers participating in a mock trial. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Fundamental Sports Grades: 1-3, 4-6 Program Description: Campers have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills for the sports they love to play and watch. Campers build a solid foundation for future participation and success through our focus on fun, sportsmanship, friendship, and self-esteem building, rather than on competition and winning. Fundamental Sports includes team-building sports such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and touch football. In addition to learning sports, our campers will learn fitness training, including warm-up exercises, stretching, push-ups, sit-ups and cardiovascular activities. Program Title: To the Stage Bridges Music Revue! Cost: $525 Grades: 1-4, 5-8 Session(s): One, 2 week session for each age group - See Session Calendar Program Description: A music revue, campers choose songs/pieces based on the campers and how they might best break up into solos or small group performances. The campers will work with their teacher to create a story line to tie all of the pieces together and write a dialogue to appear in between the musical numbers. The group will also rehearse at least one song to perform together. Each day will include theatrical and musical warm-ups, exercises and games. The campers in the 5-8 grade session will create much of their own story and make the majority of the decisions, with guidance. They will work to have a script written and songs finalized by the end of the first week (as well as ideas for set, props and costumes), and utilize the second week for rehearsing and putting all pieces together. For the campers in the 1-4 grade session, our instructor will have story lines pre-planned, although there will be room for some song choice by the campers, as well as for them to make decisions within the narrative. Program Title: Cross Country Cost: $250 Grades: 5-8 Session(s): Session 3 Program Description: Skills developed include endurance, pacing, hydration and nutrition. The activity culminates in the participation in the Babylon Dirty Sock 10K on August 16th. The Bridges Academy Summer Program 2014 Page 1

3 Program Title: Outer Space Robots Grades: 3-4; 5-6; 7-8 Program Description: With an overall space theme, campers learn the fundamental engineering and technical principles of building and programming robots to move and function. Campers work in small teams, (2-4 campers), which will require sharing and cooperation to accomplish various tasks. Through the use of sound, light, and touch sensors campers will be able to program their robots to see, hear, and perceive their surroundings. Using these capabilities, campers will put their newly acquired skills to work in exciting challenges such as obstacle courses, races, and contests of moving objects. In addition, we will explore the role robotics play in space exploration with a focus on the Mars Rover and International Space Station. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Fine/Fun Arts and Crafts Grades: 1-3, 4-6, 7-8 Marketing Promo: The Fine/Fun Arts specialty offers small-group as well as individual instruction through which the creative art process is developed. Dedicated andtalented instructors provide a unique art experience. Camper groups are formulated based on the child s age and/or grade.several areas of art are explored to help the camper improve technique and style including painting, clay, and pottery, drawing and cartooning, among other techniques. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Spanish Language and Culture Levels: Introduction; Intermediate; Advanced Program Description: Whether your camper has never spoken a word of Spanish, or is conversational and looking to brush up prior to the new school year, we have the program for you! Offering an introductory, intermediate and advanced session, our campers will gain valuable experience with the Spanish language geared to toward their ability level. In addition, this program will focus on Spanish and Latin culture and history as a means to become fully immersed in the Spanish language. Program Title: Medical Camp Cost: $525 Grades: 5-8 Session(s): Session 2 Program Description: Thinking about becoming a doctor, nurse, EMT or scientist? Find out what it really takes to make it in a medical profession during this exciting program. Campers will explore many career opportunities available in the medical field, conduct in-depth experiments in a state-of-the-art laboratory and engage in science and thought-provoking discussions. Campers will learn biotechnology as they perform labs to test their blood type, examine DNA, dissect real hearts and brains, create bacterial slides to examine under real microscopes and learn how to do a real doctor s physical exam, and much, much more. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Ecology and Farming Grades: 4-6 Session(s): Session 1 Program Description: Campers will design and conduct scientific experiments in ecology. They will learn the scientific method by doing it, from experimental design and hypothesis, data gathering and analysis, to reporting results and conclusions. Campers will not only learn about the connections between living things and their environments in an exciting way, but also have the opportunityto view these relationships first hand with a particular focus on the Long Island ecosystem. Campers also examine recycling and environmental conservation in an interesting way, with hands-on lab activities and discussions revolving around these topics. Utilizing a number of Bridge s resources such as its state-of-the-art science lab and greenhouse, campers are introduced to a variety of thrilling features in nature. In addition, students will learn basic farming principals and will have opportunity to work in the Bridges farm. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: Dinosaurs and Other Creatures that go Roar!! Grades: 1-3 Session(s): Session 3 Program Description: This program will introduce our younger campers to the fun of science through their love of dinosaurs and other creatures that go roar! Campers will participate in hands-on interactive experiments, adventures, and entertainment all designed to enhance their understanding of dinosaurs and the pre-historic world. This program will be presented in a nurturing, encouraging environment where students build self-esteem while learning. An optional field trip specific to this session s subject will be offered. Details and costs will follow shortly. Program Title: French Language and Culture Levels: Introduction; Intermediate; Advanced Program Description: Whether your camper has never spoken a word of French, or is conversational and looking to brush up prior to the new school year, we have the program for you! Offering an introductory, intermediate and advanced session, our campers will gain valuable experience with the French language geared to toward their ability level. In addition, this program will focus on French culture and history as a means to become fully immersed in the French language. Program Title: Small Group Tutoring Cost: $30/hour Grades: K-8 Program Description: Does your camper need to sharpen their skills in reading, creative writing, math, pre-algebra, science or prep for the coop test? Our tutorial program will offer campers the opportunity to be tutored in a small group by grade specific subjects with a certified instructor. One hour sessions will be scheduled once or twice a week. There is a minimum of 3 students per tutorial session. Please contact Patty Blackler at patty.blackler@thebridgesacademy.net to discuss your tutoring needs. The Bridges Academy Summer Program 2014 Page 2

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