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2013 Summer Camps
MANDATORY CONSENT FORMS FOR SUMMER CAMPERS
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These forms must be filled out and brought to the Gardens on the first day of Summer Camp. If you are unable to download and/or print, additional forms will be available at the Gardens on the mornings Summer Camps begin.
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AMERICAN GIRLS IN ALDRIDGE GARDENS
American Girls Camp June 3 through 7 has reached capacity. Please email your name and phone number to Audrey Ann Wilson at audreyannenved@gmail.com to be placed on our waiting list. Thank you!
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WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE: WIZARDS AND FAIRIESJune 3 through 7
Entering 2nd or 3rd gradesEnter a world of make-believe and excitement as we encounter fairies and wizards in the Gardens! Campers will enjoy reenacting the adventures of popular wizard characters. While donning wizard hats, capes, and wands, children will experiment with scientific potions and even create some magical goodies to taste. Campers will create fairy houses and wizard dwellings for the Gardens and will uncloak many secrets during scavenger hunts throughout the week. Don’t let this amazing opportunity vanish!
Instructor: Krista Fehler, M.A. Early Childhood, National Board Certified Teacher
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SUPER HEROES
June 10 through 14
Entering Kindergarten or 1st gradeLook up in the sky!
It's a bird! It's a mammal! It's a reptile! It's an amphibian... it's...it's... just what is it?!?!Join us as we meet the superheroes of nature. We'll explore the powers of nature's super heroes and how they fight their villains. Campers will learn about the powers of Superwoman and Superman (mammals), Batman (bats), Hawkman (birds and raptors), Spiderman (spiders) and Aquaman (lake creatures) to name a few.
Instructor: Stefanie Fort, B.A. Early Childhood, B.A. Elementary Education, M.A. Instructional Leadership, National Board Certified Teacher
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American Girls Camp June 10 through 14 has reached capacity. Please email your name and phone number to Audrey Ann Wilson at audreyannenved@gmail.com to be placed on our waiting list. Thank you!
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AMERICAN GIRLS IN ALDRIDGE GARDENSJune 10 through 14
Entering 2nd or 3rd gradesCampers will bring their American Girls for morning journeys throughout the Gardens. Together with our dolls, we will visit many different areas in the Gardens for daily arts, crafts, stories, songs, recipes and nature projects inspired by the lives of characters including Lanie, Kit, Molly and Julie.
Instructor: Kim Killgore, B.S. Elementary Education
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MISSION CONTROL: SPACE WEEK
June 10 through 14
Entering 2nd or 3rd gradesThe fun during Space Week will be out of this world!
Astro-campers will love the space-related experiments and crafts like building water rockets and spaceships. We'll make moon rock milkshakes, rock candy moon rocks, paper spaceships and UFOs. We'll decorate Frisbees with sparkling stars and glow-in-the-dark paint to launch into orbit! Campers will also make alien rock creatures and will enjoy “moon rock” hunts throughout the Gardens. One day will be reserved as a day to dress up like aliens or astronauts.Instructor: Krista Fehler, M.A. Early Childhood, National Board Certified Teacher
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AWESOME ART & CREATIVE CRAFTS
June 17 through 21
Entering 2nd or 3rd gradesThis week is designed for kids who just can’t get enough of delving into arts and crafts. Using children’s literature, music and nature in the Gardens for inspiration, we’ll paint, draw, mold, design, build and imagine with an enormous array of arts and crafts materials for producing exciting creations. Bring your imagination and creativity for a week of pure fun!
Instructor: Kim Killgore, B.S. Elementary Education
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SUPER HEROES
June 17 through 21
Entering Kindergarten or 1st gradeLook up in the sky!
It's a bird! It's a mammal! It's a reptile! It's an amphibian... it's...it's... just what is it?!?!Join us as we meet the superheroes of nature. We'll explore the powers of nature's super heroes and how they fight their villains. Campers will learn about the powers of Superwoman and Superman (mammals), Batman (bats), Hawkman (birds and raptors), Spiderman (spiders) and Aquaman (lake creatures) to name a few.
Instructor: Stefanie Fort, B.A. Early Childhood, B.A. Elementary Education, M.A. Instructional Leadership, National Board Certified Teacher
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ALDRIDGE AGENTSJune 24 through 28
Entering Kindergarten through 1st gradeCalling all curious kids! This camp is designed to provide playful, hands-on experiences with nature. Campers will use their senses and imagination to search for meat-eating plants, berries and plants that heal, as well as capture insects and have fun exploring with their natural curiosity. They'll learn through nature walks, crafts, stories and games. Parents, please read Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv. This week is based on his philosophy of connecting children with nature.
Instructor: Stefanie Fort, B.A. Early Childhood, B.A. Elementary Education,
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WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE: WIZARDS AND FAIRIES
June 24 through 28
Entering 2nd or 3rd gradesEnter a world of make-believe and excitement as we encounter fairies and wizards in the Gardens! Campers will enjoy reenacting the adventures of popular wizard characters. While donning wizard hats, capes, and wands, children will experiment with scientific potions and even create some magical goodies to taste. Campers will create fairy houses and wizard dwellings for the Gardens and will uncloak many secrets during scavenger hunts throughout the week. Don’t let this amazing opportunity vanish!
Instructor: Krista Fehler, M.A. Early Childhood, National Board Certified Teacher
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Camps run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Mid-morning snacks and juice will be provided.
Cost is $90 for members at Hydrangea-level and above.
Non-Member cost is $115
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Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be issued only if the session is filled or canceled by Aldridge Gardens. Transfers will require a $25 administrative fee. If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (minus a $25 handling fee) by providing a pediatrician’s note. Aldridge Gardens reserves the right to cancel a camp due to low enrollment, and you will receive a full refund.We are unable to refund for missed days of camp.
