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Summer Camp 2016 North Hills Campus Ages 3 - Grade 5
Winchester Thurston Summer Camp 2016 GRADE LEVEL
WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Teddy Bear Camp: Colors
Into the Woods Adventure
Kaboom Chemistry
Reptile Science Jr.
Batman Jr.
$ Incredible Edible No Bake Kitchen
All Pro Football Camp
Let’s Go! Cheerleading Camp
PolyClay Studio
Tech Time
12
pm Great Outdoors Primer
1 Gnome and Fairy Adventure
pm
Curious George: Curious About Art
Magic Treehouse: Dolphins at Daybreak
Sports Around the World
Art Attack Studio
Wild Kratts Science
$ Space Wars Robotics
Jewelry Workshop
Batman Sr.
OlymPICNICS Challenge
4
pm Reptile Science Sr.
9
am Saddle Club Jr.
4 Saddle Club Sr.
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK TWO: JUNE 20-24 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Teddy Bear: Move and Groove
Curious George: Curious About Science
Fox’s Forest Friends
Tennis Clinic Jr.
Caribbean Cruise
DIY Magic Workshop Jr.
$
World Art Studio
Songwriting 101
Marionette Workshop
Jedi Knight Training
12
pm Penn’s Woods Discovery
1
pm
Once Upon a Slime
Angelina Ballerina Caper
Who Dunnit? Mystery Camp
Globetrotters: Passport Adventures
Clay Creations Studio
American Girl: Addy
$ SnAPP Video Game Design
Venture Outdoors @WT
Tennis Clinic Sr.
STOMP Percussion
4 DIY Magic Workshop Sr.
pm
9
am
4 Farm Camp
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK THREE: JUNE 27-JULY 1 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9 Teddy Bear Camp: Seasons
am
MAKE…Believe Lab
Angelina Ballerina Caper
Rainbow Kaleidoscope
Bucket Band Workshop
$ Super Hero Academy
For the Birds! Science Lab
Balloon Art Studio
Venture Outdoors @WT
Jedi Knight Training
Duct Tape Studio
Fencing Clinic Sr.
12
pm Pets and Vets II
1
pm
If You Give a Camper a Canteen…Camp!
Kaboom Chemistry Jr.
Space Adventures
Pets and Vets I
$ Cookie Monster Kitchen
Soccer and Futsal Clinic
Fencing Clinic Jr.
The Art of Cooking – Italian Kitchen
Mosaic Studio
Cross-Country Circuit
Crochet Away!
Advanced Balloon Art Studio
4 Cartooning Workshop
pm
9 Saddle Club Jr.
am
4 Saddle Club Sr.
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK FOUR: JULY 5-8 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9 Red White & Blue Adventure: Team Red
am
Red White & Blue Adventure: Team White
4 Red White & Blue Adventure: Team Blue
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK FIVE: JULY 11-15 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Teddy Bear Camp: Under the Sea
Curious George: Curious About Music
Fancy Nancy Extravaganza
Pets and Vets 1
Lego Inventors Club with Snapology
$ Floor Hockey Clinic
Sticks and Stones Art Studio
Wild Kratts Science
Culinary Road Trip Sr.
WT Glee!
Magicians Through History
12
pm Guitar Jam Workshop
1
pm
Seuss on the Loose
Magic Treehouse Adventure
Culinary Road Trip Jr.
World Art Studio
For the Birds! Science Lab
$ Awesome Adventures Robotics
Tennis Clinic
Percy Jackson – Olympians
Cross-Country Circuit
Needle Felting Workshop
Tech Time
ARTchitecture Studio
4
pm Pets & Vets II
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK SIX: JULY 18-22 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Teddy Bear: Animal Friends
Jr. Engineers with Snapology
Princess Camp
Jr. All-Stars Sports Camp
Who Dunnit? Mystery Camp
DIY Magic Workshop Jr.
$
STOMP Percussion
MAKE! Art Studio
International Kitchen Sr.
Cross-Country Circuit
Page to Stage Acting Workshop
12
pm
Tips to Toes Fashion Art Studio
1
pm
Music Around the World
Super Why!
Play Date on Stage with Gemini Theater
International Kitchen Jr.
Elementary Engineers
$ Clay Studio
American Girl: Julie
Sticks and Stones Sports Clinic
WT Glee!
Jedi Knight Training
Sew What!
4
pm DIY Magic Workshop Sr.
9
am
4 Saddle Club
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK SEVEN: JULY 25-29 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Dinosaur Dig!
The Very Amazing Camp inspired by Eric Carle
Fencing Clinic Jr.
Reptile Mania Jr.
Ninja Hero Training
$ Jr. Geologists
Ready…Set…Dine Clay Workshop
Caribbean Cruise Sr.
Beading Workshop
Harry Potter Academy
Twisted Fairy Tale Science Lab
12
pm Egyptian Encounter
1
pm
Super Why!
Jr. Engineers with Lego Snapology
AuthorPalooza! An Adventure with Books
Caribbean Cruise
Mosaic Workshop
Ecosystem Science Lab
$
Lego Animation Studio with Snapology
Fencing Clinic Sr.
MYTHBusters
Jedi Knight Training
Puppetry Workshop
Reptile Mania Sr.
4
pm Blacksmith Workshop
9
am
Write, Light, Roll Media Production
4
pm
GRADE LEVEL
WEEK EIGHT: AUGUST 1-5 Threes PK K 1 2 3 4 5
9
am
Super Why!
Frozen!
Magic Treehouse: Pirates Past Noon
AuthorPalooza! An Adventure with Books
Space Lab
Soccer & Futsal Clinic
$
Camp Make! Art Studio
Ukulele Workshop
Unroll the Scroll
Girl Power! Martial Arts & Self Defense Clinic
Magicians Through History
12
pm Venture Outdoors @WT
1
pm
Art Attack!
Music Around the World
Seuss on the Loose!
Magic Treehouse: Monday with a Mad Genius
Olympic Sports Camp
$ Clay Intensive
Harry Potter Academy
Eco Engineering
String Art Studio
Percy Jackson – Olympians
Minute to Win It Challenge
4
pm Trail Blazers
9 Saddle Club Jr.
am
4 Saddle Club Sr.
pm
WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17
MORNING SESSIONS NEW! All Pro Football Camp
The All Pro Football Camp will teach campers the basic funda-
NEW! Teddy Bear Camp: Colors mentals of football in an atmosphere that emphasizes sportsman-
ship, teamwork, and the joy of sports. This pro-
A WT summer camp tradition for our youngest campers is back gram is ideal for children who have never
with a new twist! This week of Teddy Bear Camp will explore played organized football, as well as those
COLOR. We will take time to play in the out- who have played youth football for sev-
doors and to explore all of the amazing eral years. In addition to learning fun-
summer colors in plants, people, animals, damentals, techniques, and strategies
and our environment! Warning: Camp- of the sport, campers will participate
ers will be so busy enjoying water play, in flag football games every day as well
games, stories, sand play, songs, and as fun games and contests such as “Punt,
crafts that there will be no time for your Pass, and Kick” and “NFL Fast Football.”
little bear to hibernate! Campers will also
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
enjoy the chance to create their own color
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
bear that we hope will be a life-long friend to Lead Instructor: JumpStart Sports, WT Camp Faculty
help them remember their time at Teddy Bear Camp 2016!
Grades: Age 3 and PK
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NEW! Let’s Go! Cheerleading Camp
Lead Instructor: Sally Loevner ’10, WT Camp Faculty
Campers will learn a variety of cheers, jumps, kicks, and move-
ments. We’ll also play fun cheerleading games and decorate crazy
Into the Woods Adventure uniforms to wear at an exhibition on the last
day of camp. Cheerleading camp provides
Spend the week exploring the natural beauty of WT’s North- children a highly active endeavor in a
bound Trails. This nature immersion camp is designed to foster non-competitive environment that fos-
physical, emotional, and mental balance through an authentic ters fun and friendship.
connection with the natural world. Activities may include plant
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and animal awareness, nature games and crafts, creating secret
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
hideouts in the forest, making forest decorations, nature jour- Lead Instructor: JumpStart Sports, WT Camp Faculty
naling, and storytelling. This camp is held completely outdoors.
Bring your wellies and your raincoat if it looks like the weather
will be wet. We also ask that campers bring an extra set of clothes NEW! PolyClay Studio
– just in case!
Let’s Clay! Creative campers will learn how to craft unique figures
Grades: PK, K from basic shapes using easy polymer clay techniques and tools.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Projects will be inspired by examples of miniature animals, plants,
Lead Instructor: Marie Forst, WT Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
furniture, and food that have been created by professional and
amateur clay artists. We will use our artistic vision and imagina-
Kaboom Chemistry Jr. tions to create miniature cookies, bread, ice cream cones, cup-
cakes, emojis, cartoon characters, unicorns, pizzas, puppies, and
Young scientists, put on your lab coats and get ready to experi- more! We will explore popular techniques such as stamping, can-
ment! Campers will make bouncy balls, oobleck, lemon suds soap, ing, painting, baking, and the Skinner Blend. Campers will be en-
elephant toothpaste, and scratch and sniff wa- couraged to use basic jewelry techniques that they will learn in
tercolors. Each morning we will experiment camp to transform their polymer clay masterpieces into wearable
with physical and chemical change in this works of art. We will equip all campers with the clay, tools, and
fun, hands-on chemistry camp. accessories that they will need to create, create, and create more!
Grades: PK, K, 1 Grades: 3, 4, 5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney, Lead Instructor: Stephanie Flati, WT Middle School Art Teacher
WT Kindergarten Teacher
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 6
WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17
Tech Time Great Outdoors Primer
This camp experience is packed with technology! Daily themes Learn skills that will help you to enjoy the great outdoors! We
will focus on 3D printing projects, robotics challenges, intro to will fish, practice archery, pitch tents, create our own campfire,
code, animation creation, and a Sphero Chal- track and trap wildlife, and hike. The major-
lenge that is like no other! Campers need ity of our time will be spent in the woods
to arrive with a hunger to learn and ex- on WT’s campus as well as at Hartwood
plore – we will provide the resources and Acres. Campers will leave this week
instruction to satisfy that hunger. Don’t with skills that will travel with them
miss out on some summer tech time! beyond summer 2016.
Grades: 3, 4, 5 Grades: 4, 5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: David Piemme, Instructor: Brian Swauger, WT Fifth Grade Teacher
WT Computer Science Teacher
Reptile Science Jr.
NEW! Batman Jr.
This “hands on” science camp offers campers the opportunity
Holy Camp, Batman! This camp experience will be filled with age to get up close and personal with bearded dragons, snakes (from
appropriate teasers, villains, plots, cliffhangers, and trickery! We smallest to the largest!), blue tongue skinks,
will solve puzzles and riddles, conquer physi- alligators, African bullfrogs, crested geckos,
cal challenges, and celebrate the wonderful tarantulas, turtles, and more! Each day
world of Batman through graphic nov- will introduce new feature “visitors” to
els. We will explore super heroes while our camp and topics linked to the amaz-
making super new friends. Each camper ing and unique creatures that we share
will leave with keepsakes and memories space with on this earth. This is a camp
from their time exploring Gotham City! that you do not want to missssssssss!
Grades: 1, 2 Grades: K, 1, 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner Lead Instructor: Thomas Kelly, WT Program Partner
Incredible Edible No Bake Kitchen
This fun, interactive camp will allow for younger campers to ex-
plore cooking basics by creating no bake, healthy snacks that they
can enjoy and share with others. Food is not
just for cooking…during this program, it is
also okay to “play with your food!” Stu-
dents will create macaroni masterpieces
and monster marshmallows as they ma-
nipulate food to produce magnificent
works of edible art. Don’t worry…we
will capture snapshots of the masterpiec-
es before they “disappear!”
Grades: 1, 2, 3
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox, WT Third Grade Teacher
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 7
WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17
AFTERNOON SESSIONS Sports Around the World Clinic
Calling all active and inquisitive young athletes! Have a blast playing
Gnome and Fairy Adventure and learning about sports played all over the world. Sports will
include rugby, team handball, cricket, World
Join us for a magical discovery of the gnomes and fairies who live Cup soccer, and ultimate frisbee. Learn
in the wild sections of WT’s Nature Playground. We will look for about the history and culture of these
clues of their existence and try our hand at sports while having fun playing them!
creating fairy and gnome houses to entice Other games will be played and activi-
their visits. This week of joyful fantasy ties held throughout the week.
will include many gnome and fairy tales
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
as well as crafts, games, and dramatic
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
play. Campers will spend most of their Lead Instructor: JumpStart Sports, WT Camp Faculty
time outdoors, so please pack your hik-
ing shoes and be ready for a magical time!
Grades: PK, K
Art Attack Studio
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Campers – get ready to paint, bend, mold, cut, glue, and create!
Lead Instructor: Marie Forst, WT Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
This program will include amazing art projects with a special focus
on outdoor art forms and favorite projects like
Curious George: Curious About Art pottery, clay, paper masks, t-shirt painting,
mosaics, garden art, bird houses, and
This camp is more than just monkey business! Your camper will more. Your thirst to explore and cre-
paint, draw, build, cut, paste, glue, and explore art, Curious George ate will definitely be quenched by this
style! Each day will link to new themes from camp experience!
the PBS show, Curious George, as campers
Grades: 1, 2, 3
create art projects and explore the world
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
around them. Projects will include Lead Instructor: Stephanie Skelly ’14, WT Camp Faculty
“Junky Monkey” recycled art, pup-
pet making, sand paintings, and more.
Wearing yellow: optional! Wild Kratts Science
Grades: PK, K, 1 Is your Creature Power suit ready? Young scientists will study an-
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. imals, habitats, and the special ways that your favorite creatures
Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney, WT Kindergarten Teacher
have adapted to survive. This camp is linked
to the adventures of the Kratt Brothers on
NEW! Magic Treehouse: the PBS show, Wild Kratts, and combines
science education with fun and adven-
Dolphins at Daybreak ture. Students will explore animal hab-
itats around the globe. Through exper-
Jack…Annie…and YOU! Campers will experience magic, myth,
iments, activities, and games, campers
history, and mystery every day! This camp experience will take
will learn important ecological concepts
us deep into the sea, where we will meet up
while having fun! This amazing camp
with dolphins, sharks, octopi, and other sea
adventure includes a virtual exploration of
creatures while searching for the answer
iQZoo.org, created by WQED, and other innovative Wild Kratts
to an ancient riddle. Each day will in-
games. One thing is for certain – we are going to have a wild time!
volve unique projects, challenges, and
clues as we work to help Jack and Annie Grades: 2, 3
navigate the wonderful and mysterious 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
underwater world! Lead Instructor: Sarah Weiskopf ’09, WT Camp Faculty
Grades: K, 1, 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox, WT Third Grade Teacher
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 8
WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17
NEW! Space Wars Robotics OlymPICNICS Challenge
This exciting and challenging program combines bricks, technol- A new twist on summer picnic games — the afternoon will be
ogy, and science fiction. Each day, campers will explore builds and filled with physical and mental challenges for your energetic, ad-
robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space venturous camper. Games will include: croquet,
travel! Come on an adventure building sack races, tug of war, ladder ball, badminton,
and programming functional robots us- SPUD, horse shoes, water balloon toss,
ing LEGO® bricks in this super-fun and so much more. One lucky team will
camp. Build different robots each day, be honored with the title Champions of
and make new friends along the way! WT's Summer 2016 OlymPICNICS, and
all Olympiads will leave camp feeling like
Grades: 2, 3, 4 winners with new ideas for outdoor, phys-
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ical fun to share with family and friends.
Lead Instructor: Snapology Faculty,
WT Program Partner
Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Brian Swauger, WT Fifth Grade Teacher
NEW! Jewelry Workshop
The workshop sessions will focus on beginner stringing, seed
beading, wire wrapping, braiding, polymer clay, metal stamping,
Reptile Science Sr.
and more. Participants will be able to pick from This “hands on” science camp offers campers the opportunity
materials of all shapes, sizes, and colors as to get up close and personal with bearded dragons, snakes (from
they create unique works of art using new smallest to the largest!), blue tongue skinks,
techniques learned in the class. We will alligators, African bullfrogs, crested geckos,
host a celebration and showcase in our tarantulas, turtles, and more! Each day
jewelry gallery on the last day of camp. will introduce new feature “visitors” to
our camp and topics linked to the amaz-
Grades: 3, 4, 5
ing and unique creatures that we share
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Lead Instructor: Stephanie Flati, space with on this earth. This is a camp
WT Middle School Art Teacher that you do not want to missssssssss!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Batman Sr. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Thomas Kelly, WT Program Partner
Holy Camp, Batman! This camp experience will be filled with age
appropriate teasers, villains, plots, cliffhangers and trickery! We
will solve puzzles and riddles, conquer physical
challenges, and celebrate the wonderful
world of Batman through graphic novels.
We will explore super heroes while mak-
ing super new friends. Each camper will
leave with keepsakes and memories from
their time exploring Gotham City!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 9WEEK ONE: JUNE 13-17 WEEK TWO: JUNE 20-24
FULL DAY SESSIONS MORNING SESSIONS
Saddle Club Jr. and Sr. NEW! Teddy Bear Camp:
Giddy up! Campers should be ready for a full day of horse-loving Move and Groove
fun! Half of the day will be spent at the Cedar Run Farms (only a A WT summer camp tradition for our youngest campers is back
five minute van ride from WT’s campus) and the for Week 2 with a new twist! This week of Teddy Bear Camp will
other half will be spent on campus working explore music and movement. We will take time
on projects, learning about horses, and to learn, play, and dance in our music studio
enjoying games and activities linked to as well as to play outdoors as we explore
our love of horses! We will research and sound, rhythms, beats, movement, in-
study the characteristics of different struments, and more! Campers will also
breeds of horses, prepare special snacks enjoy the chance to create their own
for horses, paint horseshoes, meet a far- “beat bear” that we hope will be a life-
rier, play games, and explore additional long friend to help them remember their
horse-themed activities and projects. While time at Teddy Bear Camp 2016!
at the barn, the teacher/counselor/horse to camper ratio will be
1:3. Under the watchful eye of knowledgeable instructors and Grades: Age 3 and PK
counselors, campers will enjoy a 45-minute horseback riding les- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
son on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and campers will Lead Instructors: Kassandra Humberson ’08, WT Dance Teacher
practice the constant respect and understanding for safety when and Janna Lettan, WT Music Teacher
working with horses. Wednesdays will be our pool day at the barn.
Each camper will assume shared responsibility for “their horse”
for the week, handling the daily stable chores for grooming, feed-
Curious George: Curious About Science
ing, tacking, mucking, untacking, and riding. Amid the daily horse Curious about science? So is George! Each day, campers will ex-
activities, riding instructors maintain the camp spirit of fun, new plore themes from the popular PBS show, Curious George, and will
friendships, and the discovery and celebration of new abilities. focus on building, constructing, and investigating earth sciences.
Guided by knowledgeable, passionate Cedar Run Riding Instruc- Fun, hands-on activities will include designing and making your
tors, riding lessons will be adapted to meet rider comfort-level, own kite, constructing bridges, and designing bird feeders.
experience, and ability. One thing is for certain, this camp will
create memories that will last a lifetime! Grades: PK, K, 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saddle Club Jr. Grades: 1, 2 Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney,
Saddle Club Sr. Grades: 3, 4, 5 WT Kindergarten Teacher
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: WT Camp Faculty and Cedar Run Farms Instructors and Trainers
Fox’s Forest Friends
Calling all explorers: this camp experience was created for YOU!
Each day will explore the “woodland forest” of WT. Our games,
activities, projects, crafts, and challenges will
all take a turn for the “wild side” as we be-
come forest animals while exploring our
habitat. We will take a day “camping trip”
and will make treats that will satisfy our
forest appetites. Lots of learning and ex-
ploring will take place as we experience
and embrace the sights and sounds of the
animals that live in our own backyards!
Grades: K, 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox, WT First Grade Teacher
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 10WEEK TWO: JUNE 20-24
Tennis Clinic Jr. NEW! World Art Studio
Let’s make a racquet! Come join Coach Mark Haffner as you have Young artists will explore art, craft, and culture during this week
fun learning to serve, volley, and overhead. This high energy camp of art and “travel” around the world! We will explore art and proj-
will focus on the importance of sportsmanship, ects linked to Japan, China, India, Ghana,
agility, movement, and the strength that is and beyond! Projects may include (but not
involved in the game of tennis. Campers be limited to): dreamcatchers, origami,
are welcome to bring their own racquet dot paintings, lanterns, mandalas, wo-
to camp. Equipment will be provided for ven and dyed fabrics, and more. Your
all campers who do not BYOR. international artist will create quite a
portfolio of work to share with family
Grades: K, 1, 2 and friends at the end of this weeklong
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. artistic adventure!
Lead Instructor: Mark Haffner, Certified Teaching Pro
and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Grades: 2, 3, 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Sarah Weiskopf ’09, WT Camp Faculty
NEW! Caribbean Cruise
The sun may be shining in Pittsburgh but we would still love a
week in the Caribbean. Come experience the wonders of Puerto
NEW! Songwriting 101
Rico, Cuba, and Haiti while we dive into island culture. As world Aspiring song-writers and performers will learn steps and strategies
travelers, campers will ignite all their senses as they sing, dance, on how to write a song. We will experiment with different genres
drum, absorb, play, and taste the wonders of Caribbean culture. and forms of songs, and share our favorites
Each day campers will learn about the roots of the music, culture, with fellow campers. As we work to un-
and geography through hands on experience. We will practice derstand music and to create our own
songs and dances in native languages while learning the English songs, campers will learn about how
meanings. Campers will discover the connection of music, danc- rhythms, beats, and melodies work
ing, and language as they groove to Bomba, Salsa, and Plena mu- and how to set the tone and mood for
sic. The week will end with a performance in traditional costumes our listeners. We will use the power
for their summer camp peers – but not to worry! Everyone will go of our words to inspire and entertain
home with a recorded version of this special performance to share one another as we work to connect our
with the whole family. words with music. This is not all work – we
will also play! We will challenge one another to create new lyrics
Grades: K, 1, 2
that fit within popular existing songs that we all know and love
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Maria Eugenia Nieves Escoriaza, WT Camp Faculty and will write lyrics that celebrate the sights, sounds, and the fab-
ulous mood of summer!
DIY Magic Workshop Jr. Grades: 2, 3, 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Lisa Marcellus, WT Camp Faculty
Take advantage of this opportunity to add some magic to your life!
Campers will work closely with Weird Eric, a professional magi-
cian and educator from the Pittsburgh area, to learn the skills and
knowledge necessary to perform basic small illusion magic tricks.
NEW! Marionette Workshop
This camp will combine instructor presentation, step-by-step Campers will create a unique marionette puppet! We will design,
explanation, hands-on instruction, group practice sessions, and draw, create patterns, cut, saw, drill, paint, decoupage, glue, sew,
individual performance. Campers will assume a stage name and felt, and detail to bring our puppets to life! After the creation of
will have the chance to dazzle an audience at the end-of-program our new puppet friends we will learn to move and manipulate
magic performance! Upon successfully completing the camp, your them and to bring them to life! By the end of the week, we will
young magician will have the necessary tools to not only perform perform monologues and skits that will introduce our characters
small illusion magic tricks, but also to personalize them with his/ and showcase our new-found puppetry skills!
her own performance style and flair!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Grades: 1, 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lead Instructor: Trish Morris, WT Camp Faculty
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 11WEEK TWO: JUNE 20-24
Jedi Knight Training AFTERNOON SESSIONS
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the Jedi Knights were
the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy. Padawan ap-
prentices are campers who are in training to
Once Upon a Slime
become Jedi Knights. In our training camp Once Upon a Time there was an amazing summer camp program
the young Padawans will participate in with Ms. Blaney…a program where we share stories and create
problem solving challenges that support new inquiry based adventures every day of the
the Jedi Code toward a peaceful and co- week! Based on Steve Spangler Science,
operative galactic society. Based on the this program explores amazing hands-on
Star Wars® movies, the activities will science and literature connections with
be physical in nature, and will include young learners. Each session will start
character role playing, light saber fencing with a short, interactive story that leads
drills, movie trivia, and related discussions. into a fun, exploratory (and sometimes
Will the Jedi Counsel find you fit to become a Jedi? Time will pre- messy!) science experiment. Join us as we
dict if, succeed, you will. Yeesssssss. listen, create, explore, build, and investigate!
Grades: 3, 4, 5 Grades: PK, K, 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Steve Cooper, WT P.E. Teacher, School Nurse, and Jedi Master Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney, WT Kindergarten Teacher
Program Assistant: Grand Master, Ellis James, Class of 2018
Angelina Ballerina Caper
Penn’s Woods Discovery
Inspired by the PBS show, this camp is absolutely, positively won-
This camp is all about exploring and discovering nature! Campers derful! We will spend each afternoon exploring dance and life
will hike, climb, dig, and observe as they learn about the plants, with Angelina Ballerina! Imaginative, clever,
animals, habitats, trails, and nature on WT’s determined, and feisty, spirited campers will
sprawling wooded campus. Campers will plié, pirouette and jeté with WT’s dance
create plastic castes of animal prints, fish instructor and specialist, Ms. Humber-
with hand lines, and experience the “un- son. We will enjoy story time, games,
derworld” like never before. If you like crafts, and dance challenges. Campers
the outdoors and you crave for adven- will need to arrive at camp each day in
ture, then this is the camp for you! flexible fun clothing. Let’s Dance!
Grades: 3, 4, 5 Grades: PK, K, 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Brian Swauger, WT Fifth Grade Teacher Lead Instructor: Kassandra Humberson,
WT Lower and Middle School Dance Teacher
NEW! Who Dunnit? Mystery Camp
Have you ever wanted to know how to write secret messages,
break codes, or conduct investigations? Who Dunnit? Mystery
Camp will provide on-the-job training to future investigators, clue
sleuths and code crackers! Each day will offer a new story, new
challenge, and new puzzles and clues that can only be solved with
surveillance skills, puzzle solving, thoughtful clue gathering, and
interrogation techniques! Trench coats not required.
Grades: K, 1, 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Emily Marcellus, WT Camp Faculty
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NEW! Globetrotters: Passport Adventures NEW! SnAPP Video Game Design
All Aboard! Each day, we will grab our passports and embark on Technology, Engineering, and Imagination UNITE! Campers will
an exciting journey to a far-away land! We will explore a new create their own video game in this awesome Snapology camp
country and culture every day. WT world trav- program. Camp instructors will teach and guide
elers will learn about the geography, history, campers to design their very own online game
and culture of our unique destinations that can be shared and played at home
by listening to stories, creating artwork, with family and friends. Don’t miss out!
sampling food, listening to the language,
playing games, and more! No extra fee Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
for first-class travel reservations! Lead Instructor: Snapology Faculty
Grades: K, 1, 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox, WT First Grade Teacher Venture Outdoors @WT
Calling all outdoor adventure enthusiasts! Campers will practice
NEW! Clay Creations Studio casting and fishing, learn about mapping and geocaching, go hik-
ing, climb rocks, and kayak on our pond. Out-
Create clay masterpieces! Campers will make their own unique door fun abounds in this exciting camp.
pottery projects, and will learn hand building and design tech- Put on your boots, grab your hiking stick,
niques. Young artists will leave camp on Friday and enjoy the fresh air!
with at least three hand-crafted works of
art to display at home or to serve as gifts Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
for extra special friends and family! Lead Instructor: Venture Outdoors Naturalists
and Educators
Grades: K, 1, 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Stephanie Skelly ’14,
WT Camp Faculty Tennis Clinic Sr.
Let’s make a racquet! Come join Coach Mark Haffner as you have
NEW! American Girl: Addy fun learning to serve, volley, and overhead. This high energy camp
will focus on the importance of sportsmanship,
Calling All American Girls: This is a camp that has been cre- agility, movement, and the strength that is
ated just for you! We will take a step back in time to the 1860s. involved in the game of tennis. Campers
Campers will explore the life of a courageous, are welcome to bring their own racquet
smart, and strong American Girl, growing to camp. Equipment will be provided
up during the Civil War. Each day will for all campers who do not BYOR.
bring different stories, games, activities,
and projects that appeal to all Ameri- Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
can Girls! Together we will solve puz- Lead Instructor: Mark Haffner, Certified Teaching Pro
zles, play games, complete unique proj- and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
ects, and take a peek into Addy’s world.
Campers will focus on individual, special
talents and gifts, and we will be resourceful
and brave – just like Addy!
Grades: 2, 3, 4
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Elizabeth Lamitina, WT Language Arts Teacher
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STOMP Percussion FULL DAY SESSIONS
Stomp into summer as campers create original music with just
their bodies and everyday items that exist in our world. Campers Farm Camp
will name and brand their group, create band
t-shirts and posters, explore sounds and Get ready to plant, pull, pick, milk, pet, ride and play at WT
rhythms with brooms, sticks, buckets, Farm Scene! We will celebrate air, dirt, sun, animals, and water
cans, utensils, pots and pans, and much, while exploring local Western Pennsylvania
much more. Performances will be taped farms. Don’t miss out on this opportunity
and shared with family and friends. Get to learn from real farmers and to meet
Ready to Make Some Music! chickens, cows, goats, and bees. Camp-
ers will pick seasonal fruits and vegeta-
Grades: 3, 4, 5 bles. We’ll learn that farms come in all
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. sizes in many different locations and we
Lead Instructor: Janna Lettan, WT Music Teacher
will even visit several farms for unique,
hands-on experiences! Farm Campers will
develop environmental literacy through ex-
DIY Magic Workshop Sr. ploration, experience, and play.
Take advantage of this opportunity to add some magic to your
Grades: 3, 4, 5
life! Campers will work closely with Weird Eric, a professional 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
magician and educator from the Pittsburgh Lead Instructor: Sally Loevner ’10, WT Camp Faculty
area, to learn the skills and knowledge
necessary to perform basic small illusion
magic tricks. This camp will combine
instructor presentation, step-by-step
explanation, hands-on instruction,
group practice sessions, and individu-
al performance. Campers will assume a
stage name and will have the chance to
dazzle an audience at the end-of-program
magic performance! Upon successfully completing the camp, your
young magician will have the necessary tools to not only perform
small illusion magic tricks, but also to personalize them with his/
her own performance style and flair!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner
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MORNING SESSIONS Angelina Ballerina Caper
Inspired by the PBS show, this camp is absolutely, positively won-
Teddy Bear Camp: Seasons derful! We will spend each afternoon exploring dance and life
with Angelina Ballerina! Imaginative, clever,
A WT summer camp tradition for our youngest campers is back determined, and feisty spirited campers
with a new twist! This week of Teddy Bear Camp will explore will plié, pirouette, and jeté with WT’s
SEASONS. We will take time to play in the dance instructor and specialist, Ms.
outdoors and to celebrate all of the amazing Humberson! We will enjoy story time,
colors, flavors, games, and past times of games, crafts, and challenges, and even
winter, fall, spring, and summer! Warn- create our own dance video to share
ing: Campers will be so busy enjoying with family and friends! Campers will
water play, games, stories, songs, and need to arrive at camp each day wearing
crafts that there will be no time for flexible fun clothing. Let’s Dance!
your little bear to hibernate! Campers
Grades: PK, K, 1
will also enjoy the chance to create their
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
own season bear that we hope will be a life- Lead Instructor: Kassandra Humberson,
long friend to help them remember their time at WT Lower and Middle School Dance Teacher
Teddy Bear Camp 2016!
Grades: Age 3 and PK NEW! Rainbow Kaleidoscope
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Sally Loevner ’10, WT Camp Faculty This is one COLORFUL camp experience that you will not for-
get! We will explore COLOR through games, activities, projects,
challenges, art adventures, scavenger hunts,
NEW! MAKE…Believe Lab and more. We will study the color wheel
Once upon a time, there was a magical camp that was created and investigate how different colors make
just for problem-solving campers who were entering Pre-Kinder- us feel. Projects and fun will abound! All
garten, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 in the Fall. aboard the color train with Ms. Fox!
These campers were challenged to engi- Grades: K, 1, 2
neer endings to their favorite fairy tales. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Campers participated in STEM activi- Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox,
ties centered around some of their most WT First Grade Teacher
beloved childhood stories. Many chil-
dren joined us for an enchanted week of
camp hosted by the magical Fairy Queen Bucket Band Workshop
Blaney to help solve familiar problems of
And the beat goes on! Campers will study rhythm, songs, and cre-
our favorite characters. Children worked to-
ate their own bucket band! This interactive, high-energy camp
gether to conquer the unexpected challenges that occurred with-
will allow campers to explore music and to per-
in the stories told by the Fairy Queen each day. Campers used
form original music with new friends. Stu-
their imaginations and scientific minds to help design a house that
dents will name their band, take home a
couldn’t be blown down, build a chair that was just right for Gold-
bucket full of surprises, and design their
ilocks, construct a bridge that helped to protect three billy goats
very own band t-shirt. This WT Camp
from one old, angry troll, and so much more! The campers used
really does rock…and roll!
their magical powers to problem solve, design, and create solu-
tions that SAVED THE DAY! ...And they lived happily ever after. Grades: K, 1, 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: PK, K, 1 Lead Instructor: Lisa Marcellus, WT Camp Faculty
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney, WT Kindergarten Teacher
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Super Hero Academy Camp Venture Outdoors @WT
Calling all Super Campers! This camp will be filled with amaz- Calling all outdoor adventure enthusiasts! Campers will practice
ing stories, games, challenges, puzzles, and adventures linked to casting and fishing, learn about mapping and geocaching, go hik-
Super Heroes! We will explore some of the ing, climb rocks, and kayak on our pond. Out-
most memorable Marvel Comics charac- door fun abounds in this exciting camp. Put
ters and engrossing stories on the planet. on your boots, grab your hiking stick, and
We will learn about the characteristics enjoy the fresh air!
of some of the most popular characters
including Wolverine, Captain America, Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Spider Man, Iron Man, and Thor. Ac- Lead Instructor: Venture Outdoors Naturalists
tivities will be both physical and mental and Educators
as we battle mutants, aliens, armor-clad su-
per-geniuses, thunder gods, super-soldier and
more! One thing is for certain – this camp will be MARVELous! Jedi Knight Training
Grades: K, 1, 2 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the Jedi Knights were
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy. Padawan ap-
Lead Instructor: Benjamin Tritsch, WT Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
prentices are campers who are in training to
become Jedi Knights. In our training camp
the young Padawans will participate in
NEW! For the Birds! Science Lab problem solving challenges that support
This week of camp will be science and feather-filled! We will ob- the Jedi Code toward a peaceful and co-
serve, study, and learn about birds that are indigenous to Pennsyl- operative galactic society. Based on the
vania, as well as others that have been transplanted to our region Star Wars® movies, the activities will be
and now serve as household pets. We will explore the care of birds physical in nature, and will include char-
and will host special guests to our bird lab. Campers will become acter role playing, light saber fencing drills,
expert bird watchers and we will learn to identify the unique char- movie trivia, and related discussions. Will the
acteristics of the birds that we see in our backyards as well as on Jedi Counsel find you fit to become a Jedi? Time will predict if, suc-
campus. If we are lucky, we will spot our resident WT hawk as he ceed, you will. Yeesssssss.
soars through the sky about our campus! All activities, games, and
Grades: 3, 4, 5
projects will be bird-centered and are designed to inspire the inner 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
scientist and animal lover in your camper. Lead Instructor: Steve Cooper, WT P.E. Teacher, School Nurse, and Jedi Master
Program Assistant: Grand Master, Ellis James, Class of 2018
Grades: 1, 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Kristen Hannan, WT Science Teacher
Duct Tape Studio
It’s true – you can fix just about anything with duct tape, and you
Balloon Art Studio can make anything, too! Campers will explore the many uses of
This program will focus on, and practice, practice, practice the duct tape and will create an amazing line-up of
skills required to create balloon art creatures and accessories. functional and wearable items to share with
Each session, we will learn new tricks and designs and then prac- the camper community in a Friday Show-
tice them with our peers. Campers will leave this camp experience case! Projects will include (but not be
with an inflated sense of self and tools and skills that will serve limited to): wallets, bags, gifts, frames,
them well. In addition we will enjoy the art of Kendama, juggling, hats, belts, ties, handbags, skirts, shirts,
spinning plates, yo-yos and more! Every camper will leave the and so much more! One thing is for cer-
week with an “amazing bag of tricks” and new talent to share with tain, these campers – and their projects
family and friends! – will stick together!
Grades: 2, 3, 4 Grades: 3, 4, 5
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner Lead Instructor: Stephanie Flati, WT Middle School Art Teacher
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Fencing Clinic Sr. AFTERNOON SESSIONS
En garde! This basic level camp will introduce students to the
sport of fencing. Each day, we will engage in warm-up exercises
and stretching, basic footwork and blade work
NEW! If You Give a Camper a Canteen
exercises, and essential tactics and strat- …Camp!
egies. Young athletes will learn to fence
Our camp adventures will be inspired by Laura Joffe Numeroff’s
and develop an understanding of fenc-
best-selling book series If You Give a….titles involving a mouse, a
ing’s strategy, rules, and conduct related
pig, a dog, a moose, and a cat! We will take a journey each day as we
to the history of swordsmanship. Skills
follow the adventures of the story characters. As a special bonus,
will be reinforced through practice and
we will make homemade pancakes, donuts, muffins, and cookies!
drills. Access to all equipment and pro-
Campers will also work as a team to create a unique, whimsical,
tective gear is provided. Campers simply
and brave story about the journey of a camper when you give him/
need to arrive for a desire to learn the art and
her a canteen. We will illustrate and write our own story to create
sport of fencing!
our literary Rube Goldberg Machine and each camper will leave
Grades: 3, 4, 5 the camp experience with a keepsake book!
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Three Rivers Fencing Center, WT Program Partner Grades: PK, K, 1
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Theresa Fox, WT Third Grade Teacher
Pets and Vets II
Ferrets and birds and skunks – Oh my! Have you ever wanted to Kaboom Chemistry Jr.
learn how to train an animal or how to do first aid on your pet? In
Young scientists, put on your lab coats and get ready to experi-
this class, we will learn about furry, feathery, and
ment! Campers will make bouncy balls, oobleck, lemon suds soap,
scaly pets! We will make pet treats, enjoy
elephant toothpaste, and scratch and sniff
visits from animals (“guests” may include
watercolors. Each morning we will experi-
a ferret, skunk, bearded dragon, guinea
ment with physical and chemical change
pig, hermit crab, chicken, goat, dog, cat,
in this fun, hands-on chemistry camp.
snake, and bird), meet a veterinarian,
make animal related crafts, and more! Grades: PK, K, 1
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grades: 3, 4, 5 Lead Instructor: Kimberly Blaney,
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WT Kindergarten Teacher
Lead Instructor: Tracy Valenty, WT Science Teacher
NEW! Space Adventures
3…2…1…Blast Off! Campers will don their space suits every af-
ternoon, learn about the shooting stars, comets, black holes, and
more! We will build our own solar system mo-
biles and snow globes, create galaxy slime
and constellation flashlights, concoct
nebula in a jar, and beyond! Each day
will include hands-on activities and
games that focus on investigation of our
solar system and galaxy. This experience
will be out of this world!
Grades: K, 1
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Sarah Weiskopf ’09, WT Camp Faculty
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Pets and Vets I Fencing Clinic Jr.
Ferrets and birds and skunks – Oh my! Have you ever wanted to En garde! This basic level camp will introduce students to the
learn how to train an animal or how to do first aid on your pet? sport of fencing. Each day, we will engage in warm-up exercises
In this class, we will learn about furry, feath- and stretching, basic footwork and blade work exercises, and es-
ery, and scaly pets! We will make pet treats, sential tactics and strategies. Young athletes will learn to fence
enjoy visits from animals (“guests” may and develop an understanding of fencing’s strategy, rules, and
include a ferret, skunk, bearded dragon, conduct related to the history of swordsmanship. Skills will be re-
guinea pig, hermit crab, chicken, goat, inforced through practice and drills. Access to all equipment and
dog, cat, and birds) meet a veterinarian, protective gear is provided. Campers simply need to arrive with a
make animal related crafts, and more! desire to learn the art and sport of fencing!
Grades: K, 1, 2 Grades: 1, 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Tracy Valenty, WT Science Teacher Lead Instructor: Three Rivers Fencing Center, WT Program Partner
Cookie Monster Kitchen The Art of Cooking – Italian Kitchen
C is for Camp AND C is for Cookie! We will explore several Buongiorno! This unique and fun camp will explore the art and
recipes each day and will mix, roll, cut, fill and decorate cookies, science of Italian cooking. Each day will be filled with the color,
cookies, and more cookies. We will sample texture, smells, and tastes of Italy! We will work in the studio and
our creations, but rest assured…the ma- kitchen to create personal art keepsakes that will last a lifetime
jority of the fruits of our labor will make and edible Italian Art that will disappear in minutes.
their way home in our cookie bags each Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
day! This camp will also host a Pitts- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
burgh-tradition “cookie table” at the Lead Instructor: Stephanie Flati, WT Middle School Art Teacher
Friday lunch session!
Grades: 1, 2, 3 NEW! Mosaic Studio
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Emily Marcellus, WT Camp Faculty Aspiring mosaic artists will have the opportunity to design and
create unique works of art with tiles and grout this week at WT!
We will explore designs and color and will cut and piece together
NEW! Soccer and Futsal Clinic colorful glass pieces for unique, themed glass mosaic projects rang-
ing from picture frames to flowerpots.
Calling all soccer and futsal players: It is time to take your game
to the next level! Campers will have the opportunity to work with Grades: 2, 3, 4
soccer enthusiast and early childhood special- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ist, Coach Tritsch. This will be a fun ap- Lead Instructor: Stephanie Skelly ’14, WT Camp Faculty
propriately-paced, high-energy camp. We
will focus on the rules of the game and Cross-Country Circuit
offensive and defensive strategies and
skills for young players. We will practice, This camp program is designed to offer fun and fitness for campers
drill, and play to improve our physical as well as an introduction to the lifelong sport of running and
and mental game. Each day will include cross-country. Each day, we will involve a focus on “going the
unique and challenging warm-up exercises distance” with race and training strategies, as well as games to
and activities linked to footwork, dribbling, keep things challenging and fun! Our goal will be to log a half
passing, shooting, attacking, and defending. This co-ed camp for marathon by the end of the week (13.1 miles)! In addition, we
young players is designed to challenge, inspire, and entertain! will learn about proper nutrition, hydration, and training tips and
will learn from experts about the correct equipment so that you
Grades: 1, 2, 3 can maximize your performance. All campers must arrive at camp
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. each morning with running shoes and a water bottle.
Lead Instructor: Benjamin Tritsch, WT Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Lauren Altman, WT Camp Faculty
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Crochet Away! FULL DAY SESSIONS
Cast On! This beginner level program will start your young cro-
chet artist on a life-long journey with needles and yarn! We will
learn the basics skills of crocheting including
Saddle Club Jr. and Sr.
casting on, chain stitch, and binding off. Giddy up! Campers should be ready for a full-day of horse-loving
This camp will include a beginner “kit” fun! Half of the day will be spent at the Cedar Run Farms (only a
containing all the student’s supplies for 5 minute van ride from WT’s campus) and the
several beginner level projects. In ad- other half will be spent on campus working
dition to an individual project, we will on projects, learning about horses, and
work together to create a yarn bomb enjoying games and activities linked
installation on campus. We will learn to our love of horses! We will research
simple patterns for scarves, hair scrunch- and study the characteristics of differ-
ies, pencil toppers with various animal and ent breeds of horses, prepare special
human figures. Welcome to the world of crochet! snacks for horses, paint horseshoes, meet
Grades: 3, 4, 5 a farrier, play games and explore additional
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. horse-themed activities and projects. While
Lead Instructor: Shawn Alfonso Wells, WT Camp Faculty at the barn, the teacher/counselor/horse to camper ratio will be
1:3. Under the watchful eye of knowledgeable instructors and
counselors, campers will enjoy a 45-minute horseback riding les-
NEW! Advanced Balloon Art Studio son on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and campers will
practice the constant respect and understanding for safety when
This program will take balloon art to new heights! We will focus working with horses. Wednesdays will be our pool day at the barn!
on, and practice, practice, practice the advanced skills required Each camper will assume shared responsibility for “their horse”
to create complex balloon art creatures and for the week, handling the daily stable chores for grooming, feed-
accessories. Each session, we will learn ing, tacking, mucking, untacking, and riding. Amid the daily horse
new tricks and designs and then prac- activities, riding instructors maintain the camp spirit of fun, new
tice them with our peers. We will cre- friendships, and the discovery and celebration of new abilities.
ate crazy insane balloon dioramas that Guided by knowledgeable, passionate Cedar Run Riding Instruc-
will be WOW inducing! Campers will tors, riding lessons will be adapted to meet rider comfort-level,
leave this camp experience with an in- experience, and ability. One thing is for certain, this camp will
flated sense of self and tools and skills create memories that will last a lifetime!
that will serve them well.
Saddle Club Jr. Grades: 1, 2
Grades: 3, 4, 5 Saddle Club Sr. Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: “Weird Eric” Costello, WT Program Partner Lead Instructor: WT Camp Faculty and Cedar Run Farms Instructors and Trainers
Cartooning Workshop
3, 2, 1…draw! Campers will learn about different drawing tech-
niques that will help them create their own cartoon world. From
designing and sketching to drawing and color-
ing, the campers will work through every
facet of the creative process to make their
own characters and stories. Activities
will include, but not be limited to: cre-
ating posters, comic strips, children’s
books, and t-shirt design. Students will
finish the week with a complete portfolio
of work to share. That’s all folks!
Grades: 3, 4, 5
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Kevin Miller, WT Director of Athletics
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FULL DAY SESSIONS
NEW! RED WHITE & BLUE
Adventure Camp
This unique camp experience will combine art, sports, science,
adventure, and technology for a fun week of learning, exploring,
and growth. Campers will join “teams” based
on their age/grade level and will move
around campus to stations that are cre-
ated by camp faculty – stations that will
engage, challenge, and inspire. We will
play games, take hikes, bake, geocache,
build, produce artwork with Spero, 3D
print, play tug of war, create mosaics, and
more! Join us for of week of celebration of
our independence!
Team RED Grades: PK, K
Team WHITE Grades: 1, 2
Team BLUE Grades: 3, 4, 5
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: WT Camp Faculty
Register online: www.winchesterthurston.org/summercamp | Page 20WEEK FIVE: JULY 11-15
MORNING SESSIONS Pets & Vets I
Ferrets and birds and skunks – Oh my! Have you ever wanted to
learn how to train an animal or how to do first aid on your pet?
NEW! Teddy Bear Camp: Under the Sea In this class, we will learn about furry, feath-
ery, and scaly pets! We will make pet treats,
A WT summer camp tradition for our youngest campers is back enjoy visits from animals (“guests” may
with a new twist! This week of Teddy Bear Camp will explore include a ferret, skunk, bearded dragon,
UNDER THE SEA. We will take time to guinea pig, hermit crab, chicken, goat,
play in the outdoors and to celebrate all dog, cat, and birds) meet a veterinarian,
of the amazing creatures and colors that make animal related crafts, and more!
live and thrive in the ocean! Warning:
Campers will be so busy enjoying water Grades: K, 1, 2
play, games, stories, songs, and crafts 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Tracy Valenty, WT Science Teacher
that there will be no time for your little
bear to hibernate! Campers will also en-
joy the chance to create their own nautical NEW! LEGO Inventors Club
bear that we hope will be a life-long friend to
help them remember their time at Teddy Bear Camp 2016! with Snapology
Grades: Age 3 and PK Whoever said that you can’t solve the world’s problems with
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. LEGO® bricks? Campers will learn about the process that real in-
Lead Instructor: Paige Reichert, WT Pre-Kindergarten Assistant ventors go through while designing, building,
and programming robotic models to solve
problems. Learning will be enhanced
Curious George: Curious About Music through the use of laptops and tech-
nology. Let’s Build!
Curious about music? So is George! Each day, campers will explore
themes from the popular PBS show, Curious George, and will focus Grades: K, 1, 2
on creating instruments, exploring instruments 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
that are available in our summer music Lead Instructor: Snapology, WT Program Partner
studio, and learning about how music is
made – right along with George. Fun,
hands-on activities will include creat- Floor Hockey Clinic
ing a recycled band, custom designing
Learn the basics of hockey, stick handling, passing, shooting, and
mallets for the xylophone, making a
positioning. Campers will enjoy a great workout while making
conductor’s wand, and so much more.
new friends and playing floor hockey. We will
Grades: PK, K also focus on the importance of team work
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and good sportsmanship. All players
Lead Instructor: Lisa Marcellus, WT Camp Faculty must have their own helmet and mask.
Shoot to score!
Fancy Nancy Extravaganza Grades: 1, 2, 3
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ooo-la-la! This exquisite camp will delight fans of Fancy Nancy Lead Instructor: Mark Haffner, Certified Teaching
and campers who are simply ready to have an extravagant time! Pro and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Learn etiquette (that’s fancy for manners),
transform plain art projects into fancy ones
(all it takes is some glitter and sparkle),
host a tea party, play dress-up, explore
new words, and have loads of fun while
making fancy new friends!
Grades: PK, K, 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lead Instructor: Sally Loevner ’10, WT Camp Faculty
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