BCNS Summer Camp 2018
Books are Terrific!
Dear Parents,
Even before the first signs of spring appear, it is time to start making plans for BCNS Summer Camp. This year our theme will be books and authors. During the six weeks of Summer Camp the lead teacher of each week will present information through books, pictures, projects and food related to her chosen author.
Summer Camp takes place primarily on the playground from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Part week options are available. Indoor space is available during inclement weather. Lunch and end of the day story may take place in an air conditioned room. Each session will include art, crafts, stories, songs and lots of water play. A snack is provided each morning, often theme related, but campers must bring a bag lunch and drink. Please provide an ice pack in the lunch bag. Each session will be staffed by BCNS teachers. There is no cooping at camp.
To register, please fill out the attached registration form and send it back along with a $35 non-refundable registration fee. The remaining balance will be on the May invoice. The BCNS summer camp is also open to past students, incoming students and the general public, so please keep this is in mind. We had a very full camp last summer and hope to do so again this year.
Week Dates Author
Week 1 June 11 – 15 Patricia Polacco
Week 2 June 18 – 22 Laura Numeroff
Week 3 June 25 – 29 Eric Carle
Week 4 July 2-6 (no camp on July 4) Lois Ehlert
Week 5 July 9-13 Dr. Seuss
Week 6 July 16-20 Jim Arnosky
BCNSSummer Camp 2018
Books are Terrific!
BCNS5033 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Registration Form
Child’s Name ______
Age ______Date of Birth ______
Address ______
Parent 1 ______
Cell______Email ______
Parent 2 ______Cell ______Email
Two Emergency Contacts
Name ______Phone ______
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Please check which session(s) you would like your child to attend.
Week 1 - June 11-15
Mon-Fri ______$190
Mon, Wed, Fri______$120
Tues, Thurs ______$80
Week 2 - June 18– 22
Mon-Fri ______$190
Mon, Wed, Fri ______$120
Tues, Thurs ______$80
Week 3 - June 25 – June 29
Mon-Fri ______$190
Mon, Wed, Fri ______$120
Tues, Thurs ______$80
Week 4 – July 2,3 ,5,6
M, W, Th ,F______$150
3 days ______$120
2 days ______$80
Week 5 - July 9-13
Mon.-Fri ______$190
Mon, Wed, Fri ______$120
Tues, Thurs ______$80
Week 6 - July 16-20
Mon-Fri ______$190
Mon, Wed, Fri ______$120
Tues, Thurs ______$80
A non-refundable one-time registration fee of $35 per family. The balance of your total camp cost will be included on your May invoice. For families not enrolled at BCNS the total will be due by the first day of camp. There will be a charge of $40 to add a single day onto any week.
BCNS Summer Camp, 2018
Books are Terrific !
Week 1: June 11-15 Patricia Palacco
This week campers will learn about Patricia Palacco's great characters from her stories, such as; Babushka's Doll, Rechenka's Eggs and Thunder Cake. They will work on projects using different materials such as paper, foam, and flannel.
Week 2: June 18-22 Laura Numeroff
Laura Numeroffis known for her If you give a ______a_____books.
In camp at BCNS the children will make puppets, learn what the animals eat, and expand their vocabulary by learning new words, such as, "personification". Of course a week of learning about Laura Numeroff is not complete without a party! After reading If You Give aPig a Party, the children will make their own party hats and decorations. This week of camp will stress using your imagination and having fun while reading.
Week 3: June 25-June 29 Eric Carle During this week of camp the children will be introduced to the amazing world of Eric Carle-one of the most famous American illustrators and writers. Campers will have fun listening to stories such as Rooster's Off to See the World, Pancakes, Pancakes, Little Cloud, The Tiny Seed and The Very Grouchy Ladybug. Projects to go alongwith these books will include; collages, painting and making pancakes.
Week 4: July 2– July 6 (no camp on July 4) Lois Ehlert
During this week of camp we will focus on the writings of Lois Ehlert. Some of the books will include: Feathers for Lunch, Oodles of Noodles, learn to identify local animals and make cherry pie.
Week 5: July 9-13 Dr. Seuss
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.
Children will have lots of fun reading about the funny things Dr. Seuss has said. During this week of camp the children will consider new foods alongside Sam from Green Eggs and Ham, read Dr. Seuss's ABC with a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, and, best of all, make hats like the Cat in the Hat.
Week 6: July 16-20 Jim Arnosky
This session of camp will focus on the wildlife books of Jim Arnosky. Come OutMuskrat, Raccoons and Wild Corn, One Day with Wild Ponies and Wild Tracks will be some of the focus books. Campers will learn about many kinds of wildlife and how to identify them by making a wildlife identification book. They will create a collage, make binoculars and learn some of Jim Arnosky’s animal songs.