Bee Best SUMMER CAMP 2016 INFORMATION

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1 Bee Best SUMMER CAMP 2016 INFORMATION Our objective at Bee Best Learning Center is for students to experience continued learning during the summer weeks while also having the opportunity to engage in fun and energetic activities. Bee Best Learning Center offers two different full-day summer camps which are available in separate oneweek sessions. We also offer several workshops throughout the summer on various topics. Your child may stay with us for one week or the whole summer! We have three fun options to choose from: Discovery Summer Camp which includes our academic curriculum in the mornings with enrichment classes and fun activities in the afternoons. The academic curriculum consists of mathematics, reading/grammar, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. The enrichment classes include creative writing, critical thinking, science projects, and American Sign Language (ASL). The fun activities include creative crafts, sports, food fun, building projects, games, drawing, and outdoor play. Every Friday is a fun theme day which includes special activities, crafts, and games as well as an afternoon movie. Most Friday themes include bringing in a professional entertainer or expert (such as a juggler, magician or reptile expert) or playing fun carnival games or bouncing in a jump house. Our Discovery Summer Camp is for students entering kindergarten through 8 th grades and is available full-day, mornings, afternoons, and 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Technology Summer Camp is a week-long camp where students learn about computer game design, robotics, movie production, animation, and more. Project levels are adjusted for age as well as ability to encourage students to embrace technology. Our Technology Summer Camp is for students entering 3 rd through 8 th grades and is only available for full-day weeks. Free before and after care is included. Summer Workshops includes chess camp which is lead by a highly ranked chess instructor. Other workshops will be added later. We also offer before and after care with our workshops so your child can join the Discovery Camp activities. In addition, we also offer private tutoring sessions during the summer. Summer Sessions Hours Our center is open from 7:00 am 6:30 pm Monday through Friday throughout the summer. 1) Discovery Summer Camp 9:30 am 5:00 pm Monday through Friday Free extended care is included 7:00 am 9:30 am and/or 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 2) Technology Summer Camp 9:00 am 4:00 pm Monday through Friday Free extended care is included 7:00 am 9:00 am and/or 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 3) Summer Workshops Please see workshop descriptions for specific dates/times Extended care available for a fee Before and/or after the chess workshops Entering Grades (in fall 2016) 1) Discovery Summer Camp Kindergarten through 8 th grade (5-14 years old) 2) Technology Summer Camp 3 rd through 8 th grade (7-14 years old) 3) Summer Workshops Please see workshop descriptions for grade/age details

2 Lunch & Snack Bring your own lunch or pre-order lunches from us for $4.00 per day. Lunch menu is available upon request. Light snacks, crackers, and/or fruit will be provided every morning and afternoon, or students are welcome to bring their own snacks. Due to the number of children with food allergies, Bee Best Learning Center is a peanut-free and tree-nut-free zone. Tuition All families must pay a one-time NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee of $35 per family. (Registration fee will be waived if registered by May 15, 2016 OR if initially registered for a total of 6 or more weeks.) 1) Discovery Summer Camp (academic curriculum, enrichment classes & fun activities) Offered each week of summer from June 20 August 19 5 DAYS 4 DAYS 3 DAYS Full day 9:30 am 5:00 pm $230/week $205/week $185/week Free full day extended care is included 7:00 am 9:30 am FREE FREE FREE 5:00 pm 6:30 pm FREE FREE FREE 5 DAYS 4 DAYS 3 DAYS Mornings only 9:30 am 12:30 pm $155/week $145/week $135/week Free morning extended care is included 7:00 am 9:30 am FREE FREE FREE 5 DAYS 4 DAYS 3 DAYS Afternoons only 12:30 pm 5:00 pm $170/week $160/week $150/week Free afternoon extended care is included 5:00 pm 6:30 pm FREE FREE FREE NOTE: BBLC is closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. 2) Technology Summer Camp Full day, 5 days Monday-Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pm $265/week Free full day extended care is included 7:00 am 9:00 am FREE 4:00 pm 6:30 pm FREE Full day, 4 days from July 5-8 only 9:00 am 4:00 pm $215/week 3) Summer Workshops Offered at times and weeks specified on registration form CHESS WORKSHOP SESSION LENGTH PRICE Chess full day week 1 July hour class for 4 days $300/workshop Chess half day week 1 July hour class for 4 days $170/workshop Chess full day week 2 July hour class for 5 days $350/workshop Chess half day week 2 July hour class for 5 days $200/workshop Extended care For full day camp $55/each week Extended care For half day camp $100/each week

3 4) Private Tutoring Private, one-on-one tutoring sessions are offered in general math, algebra, writing, and language arts. Each session is 55 minutes long. The fee is $40/session for elementary school students, $45/session for middle school students, and $50/session for high school students and adults. Dates and times are determined by the students family and tutor. Special Discounts Registration fee will be waived if registered by May 15, There is also an additional 5% discount if registered for a total of 6 or more summer weeks (5 full day program only). The entire amount must be fully paid by May 15, Siblings receive a 5% discount for the second child plus each additional child - applied to the lowest tuition. (This discount may not be combined with other discounts.) Cancellation and Refund Policy All cancellations will be subject to a $20 cancellation fee per week. Of the remaining tuition and fees, 100% will be refunded if the cancellation is made 14 days or more before the first day of the student s session, and 50% will be refunded within 3 to 13 days before the session. No refund will be made for cancellations made less than 3 days before the first day of the student s session. Session changes and substitutions will be accommodated on a space-available basis without additional charges. A 100% refund will be given for all programs, workshops, and tutoring if BBLC cancels the class.

4 Daily Schedules DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP (includes academic curriculum, enrichment classes, & fun activities) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00 am 9:30 am Free Extended Care indoor games, outdoor play, & computer 9:30 am 10:00 am Snack & Introductions THEME DAY 10:00 am 11:00 am Academic Curriculum: 11:00 am 12:00 pm English, Chinese/Spanish, & Math 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch, outdoor play, & inside games 1:30 pm 2:15 pm Critical Thinking 2:15 pm 3:00 pm Craft Time Sign Language Fun with Food Creative Writing Building Activity Science Project Drawing Fun Activities (project, games, & park) THEME DAY Fun Demonstration 3:00 pm 3:45 pm Snack 3:45 pm 4:15 pm Snack & outdoor play Watch family friendly movie 4:15 pm 5:00 pm Act It Out Trivia Game Show Board Games Share a Talent 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Free Extended Care Indoor games, outdoor play, & computer TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP Monday through Friday: 7:00 am 9:00 am Free Extended Care indoor games & outdoor play 8:50 am 9:00 am Arrival 9:00 am 10:30 am Technology lab 1 10:30 am 10:45 am Break & snack 10: 45 am 12:00 pm Technology lab 2 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch & outdoor play 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Technology lab 3 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Clean up, wrap up, snack, & pick up 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Free Extended Care join Discovery Camp students for fun activities 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Free Extended Care indoor games & outdoor play Monday mornings begin with introductory activities. We will play a game to get to know each other, give students a tour of the space and equipment, and discuss ground rules. Students then pick a project and begin to plan their first task. During the rest of the day, students will work on their projects with help from the counselor-led group lessons and one-on-one support. For the rest of the week, students go through several stages in their projects, from planning to scripting, building, programming, shooting video, and/or final production with the continuous support from the camp counselor. All individual projects are finished by the end of Friday! Friday is a special day of final project completion, games, and a group project. Free extended care is included before and after the camp where students join Discovery Camp students for fun activities. These are samples of our daily schedules. Note: Daily schedules are subject to change.

5 DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP All of the academic curriculum, enrichment classes, and fun activities listed below are included in our Discovery Summer Camp tuition. Our objective at Bee Best Learning Center is for students to experience continued learning during the summer weeks while also having the opportunity to engage in fun and energetic activities. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM The following academic subjects are included in our Discovery Summer Camp. These classes are held four mornings each week on Mondays through Thursdays. Your child will study math, English, and either Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. Mathematics Through Accelerated Math s technology, we create individualized practice assignments tailored at each child s level. The personalized worksheets will keep every child motivated and challenged. Your children will tackle new objectives and dramatically improve their math skills. Each week we provide ongoing feedback on your child s daily practice skills. English (reading/grammar) This program enhances and expands language arts concepts taught during the school year. We primarily use grade appropriate language worksheets from well-known publishers. This will help your child meet the state standards and challenge them to achieve higher levels. Parents may choose one of the following language classes: Mandarin Chinese We teach simplified Mandarin Chinese. Our goal for this program is to provide a lively and interesting Chinese learning environment for children and to stimulate their interest in learning Chinese. We are using the standard Zhong Wen Chinese textbook. Spanish Students learn basic Spanish vocabulary and sentences through fun group activities, worksheets, songs, and oral practice. There will also be opportunities for children to learn more about Spanish culture and holidays. ENRICHMENT CLASSES The following enrichment classes are taught in the afternoons Monday through Thursday each week and included in our Discovery Summer Camp. Critical Thinking Through fun worksheets, group games, and activities (analogies, deductive guessing games, group strategy activities, mystery stories), students will boost their reasoning and problem solving skills and strategies. American Sign Language Students will learn fingerspelling and basic vocabulary in American Sign Language (ASL) through signing letters, numbers, words, and songs. An introduction to different aspects of deaf culture will also be discussed. Creative Writing Students will write sentences or paragraphs focusing on proper word usage, grammar, and punctuation. They will practice designing their own short stories, descriptions, and dialogue.

6 Science Projects Educational science experiments and activities will help students explore the world around us and identify how science applies to our everyday lives. Some topics will be friction, spring action, magnetism, and flight. FUN ACTIVITIES The following fun crafts, outdoor activities, and theme days are also included in Discovery Summer Camp. Crafts Students will enjoy a variety of creative and fun craft projects, such as pony beads designs, sand art, puzzle decorating, tote bag design, and more. Fun with Food Fun and easy food projects will be introduced as well as related nutrition or cultural facts. Students will have the opportunity to make mini tostadas, fruit smoothies, pudding parfaits, mini pizzas, and more. At the end of class, students can eat their edible creations or take them home. (Due to the number of children with food allergies, Bee Best Learning Center is a peanut-free and tree-nut-free zone.) Drawing Students will learn basic drawing techniques as they express themselves through sketching. They will learn to draw cartoon faces and figures, human and animal characters, and realistic shapes and settings. Building Activities In this class, students will explore various types of construction (such as building a basic bird house or butterfly box), and they will also create beautiful origami projects as they learn fundamental paper folds. Each day an organized sport or outdoor group activity will be introduced, such as basketball, relays, kickball, etc. Students will learn and practice good sportsmanship, game rules, drills, and then have plenty of opportunity to play. Indoor Group Games Students will play a variety of indoor group games including charades, board games, and trivia challenges as well as have a weekly opportunity to sing, dance, or share a talent. Outdoor Play Students can play outside in our gated and covered patio area in the morning, after lunch, and in the late afternoon. Friday Fun Days Each Friday will be a fun theme filled day. Students are invited to participate by dressing up or bringing an item to share. The day will include special activities, crafts, and games as well as a morning visit to the park across the street and a fun afternoon movie. Some planned themes include the following: Circus Tricks wear colorful clothing, make circus crafts, and watch a professional juggler do amazing tricks Pajama fun students wear pajamas, have fun jumping in a bounce house, and then watch the afternoon movie laying on their sleeping bags or blankets Jungle Time wear green and camouflage clothing, make animal crafts, then learn more about jungle creatures with a visit from a reptile or bird expert. Note: All listed activities and projects are subject to change.

7 TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP Computer game design, robotics, programming, movie production, and animation are some of the exciting possibilities for students participating in Bee Best Technology Summer Camp, where the fun and learning never stop. The curriculum encourages creative thinking through age-appropriate projects designed to maximize the fun with outdoor breaks and group games throughout the day to complement individual exploration. Bee Best Technology Summer Camp is offered during the summer for students entering grades 3-8. This is a full five day program from 9:00 am through 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. (Free extended care is available from 7:00-9:00 am and/or 4:00-6:30 pm) Each child will work on a laptop with counselor guidance to create a project of their choosing. Each session is limited to 10 students. Here is a quick review of the core competencies upon which your child s experience is built: Engineering & Robotics Engineering activities introduce students to mechanical and programming concepts. Students will learn about topics such as gear ratios, locomotion, and energy as they construct mechanisms using LEGOs. They will also write kid-friendly program code to bring these creations to life. Video Game Design Our game design activities teach students the fundamentals of programming and video game design. Students will create and develop a storyboard and bring characters to life in their own video games. Our strict non-violence policy encourages creative and unique story lines. Animation & Digital Video Production Our animation activities introduce students to stop motion, live action, and digital cell animation production. Students will learn about all aspects of production including writing, directing, and producing as they create their own short films and newscasts.

8 SUMMER WORKSHOPS & TUTORING Your child is invited to join us for any of our summer workshops or for private tutoring sessions. Workshops and private tutoring are not included in either of our summer camps but are available for additional fees. Chess Camp Dates & Times: July 5 July 8 week 1 with full-day and half-day options July 11 July 15 week 2 with full-day and half-day options Time: Full day 9:00 am 2:00 pm Half day 9:00 am 12:00 noon OR 11:00 am 2:00 pm Age: Students entering grades 1-9 in the fall 2016 Cost: week 1 is $300 for full-day session OR $170 for half-day session week 2 is $350 for full-day session OR $200 for half-day session Instructor: Andrew Strommen This fun and interactive chess workshop includes both popular and newly designed activities to keep young chess players entertained and informed all summer long no matter their skill level! Popular activities include individual tactical lessons, giant chess games, personalized opening and endgame tune-ups, custom-tailored opening strategies, and think and speak chess discussions. All students are encouraged to bring a personal water bottle and snack. Students should also have a chess set at home for take-home assignments and study. (Minimum 5 students/maximum 20 students) Private Tutoring Dates & Time: To be determined by student s family and tutor Age: Students entering grades 1 through high school in the fall Cost: $40 per 55 minute session for elementary school students $45 per 55 minute session for middle school students $50 per 55 minute session for high school students Instructor: Tutoring staff Students may participate in private one-on-one tutoring in a variety of subjects including: English writing, grammar, reading skills, and general math through algebra. This is a great way for students to review concepts and receive an academic boost for the following school year. Tutoring sessions can be scheduled at your convenience. For more information, please contact our office at