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Slithering into Summer
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Scott, Catherine; Matthews, Catherine – Science and Children, 2012
The summer provides a unique opportunity for children to further their interests in science, especially science in the out-of-doors. Once school is out for the summer, there is seemingly unlimited time, with no strict curriculum guidelines to follow. For students with a passion for the out-of-doors, summer science camps and school-based summer…
Descriptors: Guides, Zoology, Summer Science Programs, Science Instruction
Allons Enfants.
Tomlinson, Elizabeth H.; Eastwick, Juliette F. – Independent School, 1980
Describes Bryn Mawr School's elementary French program, which uses language-experience approach to teach French language, history, and cultural studies. Creative abilities and language proficiency are integrated with formal study of texts in classroom and outside activities. (JD)
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Catalogue of Programs and Personnel in Outdoor Education in Ontario. Revised.
Davis, J. G.; Casselman, A. M. – 1979
Written with the hope of improving communications within the outdoor/environmental education network, this catalogue lists 158 school boards or organizations and 40 camps in Ontario. It is organized by region and contains the following information for each group: Type of program (organized, incidental, residential, school based, elementary,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Conservation Education, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
A Magic Place: A Profile of the Charlestown Play School.
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Hurst, Sandy – Paths of Learning: Options for Families & Communities, 2000
Since 1936, this Phoenixville (Pennsylvania) school, summer day camp, and day care center for children aged 2-7 has implemented the philosophy that children learn best through play, in a nurturing environment where loving people attend to their physical and emotional needs and their intellectual and artistic growth. Contains a resource list of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Day Camp Programs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Camp Invention Connects to Classrooms.
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Krebs, Danute V.; Clark, Barbara D. – Gifted Child Today, 2000
This article describes Camp Invention, a national creativity day camp that integrates science, math, social studies, and the arts. The one week camp for children entering grades 2-6 attracts many academically gifted children because of its hands-on curriculum. The camp's curriculum and activities are discussed. (Contains two references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Day Camp Programs
Camp HELP: Serving the Multihandicapped through Play.
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Roswal, Glenn M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
Camp HELP (Handicapped Experiential Learning Program) at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) offers educational, psychological, and behavioral therapeutic play services, through university students of physical and special education, to multihandicapped children from the community. Activities, facilities, and staffing for the summer day camp…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Day Camp Programs, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
Gifted and Talented Students: The Show Must Go On.
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Steinmiller, Robert; And Others – 1989
This paper offers an overview of the Academic Enrichment for Gifted in Summer (AEGIS) programs, an in-depth view of one AEGIS program, and a description of the creation and production of a historic play. In 1984, Arkansas sponsored its first 5 summer AEGIS programs, involving 275 students. In 1988, programs served 1,300 students. Day-programs…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cooperative Learning, Day Camp Programs, Elementary Secondary Education