S ummer Session 2015 Academic Courses Skill Development Courses Transition Courses Activity & Enrichment Programs Program Byte Camp (starts June 29) Sites Armstrong 8757 Armstrong Avenue Aubrey 1075 Stratford Avenue Cameron 9540 Erickson Drive Capitol Hill 350 S. Holdom Avenue Cascade Heights 4343 Smith Avenue Chaffey-Burke 4404 Sardis Street Clinton 5858 Clinton Street Douglas Road 4861 Canada Way Edmonds 7651 18th Avenue Inman 3963 Brandon Street Kitchener 1351 S. Gilmore Avenue Marlborough 6060 Marlborough Avenue Maywood 4567 Imperial Street Morley 7355 Morley Street Seaforth 7881 Government Road Taylor Park 7590 Mission Avenue Twelfth Avenue 7622 12th Avenue Windsor 6166 Imperial Street Secondary Sites Burnaby Mountain 8800 Eastlake Drive Burnaby North 751 Hammarskjold Drive Byrne Creek 7777 18th Street Moscrop 4433 Moscrop Street Courses and Programs Start July 7 See inside to find out if your child is eligible for a tuition-free academic course this summer.* Register at www.burnabycce.ca or 604-296-6902
3 Online www.burnabycce.ca April 7 - July 3 By Phone 604-296-6902 April 13 - June 30: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 4pm July 2-3: Thurs & Fri 9am - 3pm In Person Administration Office 5325 Kincaid Street (International & Continuing Education Building) April 20-23: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm & 5pm - 7pm April 24 - June 26: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm June 29-30: 9am - 3pm & 5pm - 7pm July 2-3: 9am - 3pm IMPORTANT: To take an academic course tuition-free, students must meet the criteria below* and provide their Personal Education Number (PEN) when registering. Those not eligible or those signing up for courses requiring fees must pay by cash, money order or Visa or Mastercard. Are you eligible A limited number of academic courses are funded by the BC Ministry of Education making them tuition-free for eligible students who meet the following criteria. Your child: 1 is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or convention refugee and 2 attends a BC school in the 2014-15 school year and ordinarily resides in BC with parent/guardian 3 has a BC Personal Education Number (PEN) IMPORTANT: ONE academic course tuition-free per eligible student. Full attendance is required. 2 Transfers A $35 fee will be charged for all requested transfers unless recommended by the Burnaby School District. Refunds for courses requiring a fee A $35 registration fee will be retained for all requested refunds for courses requiring fees. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and include original receipt. July 10 is the final day for transfers and refunds. Course Locations & Cancellations Courses and their locations cannot be guaranteed. Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrolment and may be moved or cancelled prior to the course commencing. For updated information visit www.burnabycce.ca Learning Support Students If your child has an IEP or an IEP/Fraser Health Care plan and is currently receiving additional learning support from an Educational Assistant at school, you must register by May 15 and indicate this at the time of registration. First priority for students requiring additional learning support will be given to Burnaby School District (SD41) regular session students. Learning Support Services will contact you to ensure that the Summer Session course meets your child s specific learning needs. Due to vacation schedules, placements and support cannot be guaranteed. Non-Burnaby School District students must register in person and bring all documentation required for registration and a copy of their child s IEP. Non-Burnaby School District Students Students who do not attend a Burnaby School District (SD41) school must register in person. A BC Personal Education Number (PEN) number is required to take a tuition-free course. The following documents are also required: 1. Proof of residence (2 required) Completed Agreement of Purchase; or Residential Tenancy Agreement; or Property tax notice; or Hydro/utility bill; or BC Driver s License; or Documentation from a government agency or financial institution AND 2. Proof of citizenship (1 required) Canadian Birth Certificate; or Citizenship card with photo ID; or Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) documentation AND 3. Copy of the student s most recent school marks Student s most recent report card; or Transcript of academic record
SCHOOLS OFFERING MORNING & AFTERNOON COURSES Students should bring their lunch if staying for the morning and afternoon. Supervision is provided. Aubrey 1075 Stratford Avenue IMPORTANT One tuition-free academic course per eligible student. Full attendance is required. Marlborough 6060 Marlborough Avenue U700 U750 U800 U850 French Immersion U805 French Immersion U860 Essay & Report Writing Intermediate U680 Math Workshop Primary U600 U650 U610 U660 Fun in the Sun with Reading Primary U640 ACTIVITY PROGRAMS Required Tuition: $280 International students: $600 12:45-4pm Enrichment & Recreation Going into grades 2-4 Enrichment & Recreation Going into grades 5-7 U004 U005 M500 M700 M750 M800 M850 French Immersion M805 French Immersion M860 Essay & Report Writing Intermediate M680 Math Workshop Primary M600 M650 M610 M660 Fun in the Sun with Reading Primary M640 French Introduction & Enrichment Intermediate M685 Odyssey of the Mind Intermediate M675 12:45-4pm Odyssey of the Mind Intermediate M875 ACTIVITY PROGRAMS Required Tuition: $280 International students: $600 12:45-4pm SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9 Drama/Musical Theatre Going into grades 2-7 Enrichment & Recreation Going into Grades 2-4 Enrichment & Recreation Going into Grades 5-7 M002 M000 M001 3
SCHOOLS OFFERING MORNING ONLY COURSES Armstrong 8757 Armstrong Avenue Capitol Hill 350 South Holdom Avenue Essay & Report Writing Intermediate Math Workshop - Primary Imagination Quest - Intermediate P500 P700 P800 P850 P680 P600 P610 P660 P630 P670 P674 Sports & Rec - Intermediate A700 A800 A850 A660 A630 A670 A975 Cascade Heights 4343 Smith Avenue Cameron 9540 Erickson Drive Essay & Report Writing Intermediate Fun in the Sun with Reading Primary Sports & Rec - Intermediate Art: Inspired by Nature - Primary C500 C700 C800 C850 C680 C650 C610 C660 C640 C630 C670 C975 C675 H700 H750 H800 H850 - French Immersion H855 H610 H660 H630 H670 Manga Mania & the Graphic Novel Intermediate H675 IMPORTANT One tuition-free academic course per eligible student. Full attendance is required. SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9 4
Chaffey-Burke 4404 Sardis Street Essay and Report Writing Intermediate Improv for Kids Primary Brain Gymnastics Intermediate Clinton 5858 Clinton Street Essay and Report Writing Intermediate Fun in the Sun with Reading - Primary F500 F700 F800 F850 F680 F650 F610 F660 F630 F670 F674 F675 L700 L750 L800 L850 L680 L650 L660 L630 L670 L640 Douglas Road 4861 Canada Way Sports & Rec Intermediate Edmonds Community 7651 18 Avenue Sports & Rec - Intermediate D900 D910 D960 D975 E500 E700 E750 E800 E850 E975 SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9 IMPORTANT One tuition-free academic course per eligible student. Full attendance is required. 5
IMPORTANT One tuition-free academic course per eligible student. Full attendance is required. Maywood Community 4567 Imperial Street Inman 3963 Brandon Street Course B700 B750 B800 B850 French Immersion B805 Essay and Report Writing Intermediate B680 B630 Drama: Developing Skills Through Play Intermediate B645 Morley 7355 Morley Street Y500 Y700 Y750 Y800 Y850 Y610 Y630 Y670 Kitchener 1351 S. Gilmore Avenue O500 O700 O800 O850 Essay and Report Writing Intermediate O680 O630 O670 Drama: Developing Skills Through Play Intermediate O675 Modern Music - Intermediate O674 Math Workshop Primary Fun in the Sun with Reading Primary K700 K750 K800 K850 K600 K610 K660 K640 K630 K670 Seaforth 7881 Government Road SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9 6 S700 S800 S850 French Immersion S825 French Immersion S875 Essay and Report Writing Intermediate S680 S630 S670 Performing Arts Workshop Intermediate S650
Taylor Park 7590 Mission Avenue Windsor 6166 Imperial Street W500 W700 W750 W800 W850 Ready! Set! Go! Going Into Grade 1 Ready! Set! Go! Going Into Grade 4 Essay & Report Writing Intermediate Fun in the Sun with Reading Primary Drama: Developing Skills through Play - Intermediate Sports & Rec - Intermediate Twelfth Avenue 7622 12th Avenue R700 R750 R800 R850 R680 R650 R640 R630 R670 R675 R975 Grade 7/8 Transition ACADEMIC COURSE Are you on your way to secondary school in September? Designed to assist with the transition from Grade 7 to Grade 8, this course will prepare you for some of the classwork and expose you to life at the secondary school level. An introduction to the Math 8 and English 8 curriculums with an emphasis on research and study skills will be included. Students will gain an understanding of the expectations and behaviours required for success in Grade 8. Fee paying students: $800 July 2-24 8:10am - 12:00pm Burnaby Mountain 8800 Eastlake Drive 8013 Burnaby North 751 Hammarskjold Drive 8014 Byrne Creek 7777 18th Street 8015 Moscrop 4433 Moscrop Street 8016 T900 T910 T960 SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 8 & 9 IMPORTANT One tuition-free academic course per eligible student. Full attendance is required. 7
ACADEMIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS One Tuition-free academic course per eligible student Art: Inspired by Nature (Primary) Designed to nurture your child s creativity this course takes full advantage of nature and the outdoors in art making activities. Students will be introduced to natural materials to show them how they can work with Mother Nature to create original works of art. Brain Gymnastics (Intermediate) Give your brain a fun workout every day! Learn strategies to see fascinating puzzles from different perspectives and find creative solutions to interesting challenges. This course will help students improve their skills in creative problem-solving and critical thinking such as observing, comparing, analyzing, evaluating and drawing conclusions. Drama - Developing Skills Through Play (Intermediate) This class will provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice several drama skills. Activities will include: drama games, Story Theatre improvisation, character building, script work and physical and vocal warm-ups. English Language Learners These classes are designed to provide opportunities for elementary students to improve their English language skills in an interactive and social environment. The focus is on listening, speaking, reading and writing along with increased vocabulary development. Grade 7 students may register for either the Program or Secondary Program. Essay and Report Writing (Intermediate) Learn an easy to follow formula to help communicate ideas and focus thoughts while adding style and meaning to your writing. Students will practice fundamental skills of paragraph organization, topic development, effective conclusions, and revision/editing skills. French Introduction and Enrichment (Intermediate) Looking to maintain or improve your child s French during the summer? Thinking about Late French Immersion? This activity- centred and communicative-based course will keep students moving and having fun in French. Open to beginners and novice students. Fun in the Sun With Reading (Primary) Develop an appreciation for the enjoyment of literature, increase confidence with the printed word and get a jumpstart for September. The development of literacy, critical thinking and higher level thinking skills will be stressed while participating in a variety of literary experiences. Grade 7/8 Transition This course is for students that have successfully completed grade 7 and would like exposure to life at the secondary level. An introduction to Mathematics 8, English 8 and expectations and behaviours required for success in grade 8. Imagination Quest (Intermediate) Your imagination can take you anywhere! An ipad can help you in that journey too. In this creative, imaginative course students will learn critical thinking, spontaneous problem solving skills, and the power of group work while building spaceships! Children will document their exploration via ipads and explore their ability to problem solve in critical and creative ways. Improv for Kids (Primary) Would you like to improve your confidence and communication skills while moving your body and having tons of fun? If the answer is yes come join us for Improv for Kids and let your imagination come to life! Manga Mania and the Graphic Novel (Intermediate) Bring Manga characters to life by exploring drawing, rendering and painting techniques. Develop your own story full of adventure and delight. Your imagination and love of drawing are all you need. Math Workshop (Primary and Intermediate) Students will be involved in activities that review and further develop their numeracy skills in the Number, Patterns and Relationships, and Shape and Space strands of the curriculum. Students will be exploring concepts concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. Modern Music (Intermediate) Students will expand existing skills and develop new ones in a fun, interactive environment featuring their favorite contemporary songs and rock classics. We ll work on songwriting, composition, instrumental skill/vocal skills and on stage performance techniques and incorporate technology (ipads) into music creation. Students will gain greater mastery of improvisation, both as soloists and in groups/combos. Odyssey of the Mind (Intermediate) Do you like working with hammers and saws? Do you enjoy crafting? Are you interested in how to make a vehicle move by itself? Design it! Build it! Make it go! We ll think, act and make our way through creative problems that include construction, vehicles, drama and art. Learn new ways of thinking about everyday problems. Join us on an Odyssey of the Mind! Performing Arts Workshop (Intermediate) This performing arts course will help to further develop and expand students knowledge of performance, composition and the rehearsal process of music and drama art forms. This course will focus on the composition of simple musical compositions, choral singing, African drumming and dramatic performances. Students who have successfully completed Kindergarten can participate in this hands-on course which is designed to stimulate minds in playful ways through engaging activities in a social setting. (French Immersion) Students who have successfully completed French Immersion Kindergarten can participate in this hands-on course which is designed to stimulate minds in playful ways through engaging activities in a social setting. For students who have successfully completed Grade 3. Grade 4 can be a challenging year for some students. Grade 4 organizational skills and behavioural expectations will be explored. Basic reading, writing and math skills will be covered in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Join the fun. 8
DESCRIPTIONS ~ Continued One Tuition-free academic course per eligible student (French Immersion) This course is for French Immersion students who have successfully completed grade 3. Students will be offered skill practice and strategies to be successful in Grade 4. Skill Development (Primary and Intermediate) These courses provide your elementary-aged child with the opportunity to practice and review Language Arts and Mathematics foundation skills in individual and group settings. Sports and Rec (Intermediate) Continue to develop your physical abilities through a variety of athletic activities. Skill development, game strategy, physical fitness and recreation opportunities will help you hone your athletic skills. Learn the health benefits of regular physical activity and how to access opportunities to be active in the school and community through this fun and informative course. Participants will learn to set goals, develop a plan, and work towards improving fitness levels and developing new physical activity skills. Surprising Science (Primary and Intermediate) Students in both the primary and intermediate programs will have fun while learning scientific principles and methods through active hands-on experimentation. Writer s Workshop (Primary and Intermediate) Do you have a burning desire to be an author? Primary students will work together to build ideas, frame their thinking and use writing to communicate their thinking in a powerful way. Intermediate students will be taken through the steps of the writing process in order to further develop their skills in drafting, editing, revising, and critiquing their writing. ACTIVITY & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS & CAMPS Requires tuition ~ See page 3 Drama/Musical Theatre (Going into grades 2-7) Are you interested in drama and improv? Are you interested in participating in a play or musical? Students will have an opportunity to build their own sets and props during art activities and perform in their own play or musical. Enrichment & Recreation (Going into grades 2-4) During this course students will be involved in leadership activities, sport and recreation activities, art workshops and a variety of fun activities to help them build character, explore their passions, and learn to be leaders through a variety of action based, enjoyable activities. Enrichment & Recreation (Going into grades 5-7) During this course students will be involved in leadership activities, sport and recreation activities, art workshops and a variety of fun activities to help them build character, explore their passions, and learn to be leaders through a variety of action based, enjoyable activities. 9
Byte Camps 2D VIDEO GAME DESIGN (Ages 11-14) Create your own wacky characters, cool game play and fun levels in your very own on-line game! Students will start the week making short animated films, and each day new programming skills will be taught to help them make the animations interactive. The final project is a video game built from scratch that will go online and is handed out on take-home USB sticks! Have a look at www.bytecamp.ca for hundreds of great games from previous years! Lots of time during the week is devoted to outdoor activities so that your child is fresh for new challenges. June 29 - July 3 9am - 3pm 8500 (No class Tuesday, July 1) Burnaby North Secondary $210 3D ANIMATION (Ages 11-14) Dreaming of a career with PIXAR? Ever wonder how those awesome 3D animated movies like Shrek, Toy Story and The Incredibles are made? Spend the week learning how by modeling, animating and telling your own stories in 3D. You ll use wonderful (& free!) 3D software to design characters that jump off the screen and then make them come alive by adding voices, soundtracks and completing your own animated short film. Final projects will be posted online and handed out on take-home USB sticks to show off to friends and family. July 6-10 9am - 3pm 8507 Burnaby North Secondary $250 CLAYMATION MOVIE PRODUCTION (Ages 9-12) Make your own clay characters come to life, just like Wallace and Gromit! Participants will get to build their own clay characters, sets and props; develop their own script; shoot their movie scenes; and then learn to edit and add sounds and special effects to complete the whole project. Completed projects are posted online at www.bytecamp.ca and handed out on take-home USB sticks. Don t worry parents, there will be plenty of time devoted to outdoor games and activities! July 27-31 9am - 3pm 8503 Burnaby North Secondary $250 3D GAME DESIGN (Ages 11-14) Create your very own 3D Video Game. Invent your own digital worlds, levels and quests using a great Free 3D Game Engine. Students will learn to customize terrain, program their gameplay, interactions and characters for their own one-of-a-kind game: RPG? Sidescroller? Platformer? Strategy?... Byte Camp s 3D Animation is a prerequisite. August 4-7 9am - 3pm 8505 Burnaby North Secondary $210 Updated May 27.15 www.burnabycce.ca