SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM & THEMES

For ABS West Campus & ABS Mountain Campus

“BIENVENUE AU 2024 CAMP AU BEAU SEJOUR”

Our fun and exciting camp helps children who are new to our program become familiar with our school, returning students practice French during the summer, and children of the community to gain unique exposure to language immersion.

ABS Summer Camp is Open for ABS Students AND Non-ABS Students age from 2 to 6 year olds.

Your child’s day will be filled with lots of exciting activities (water play, painting, sculpting with clay, building, 3D art projects, free play, sports, etc. No lunches for you to prepare! Your child will eat healthy snacks, and a delicious lunch. The menu will be posted each week. We will post how much your child ate, and if your child slept or not. It is not mandatory for children to sleep, however there is a rest time necessary for them.

IMPORTANT PICK UP POLICY: To our new families, please note our pick- up policy: If the person picking up your child(ren) is not known to us we will ask for an ID. Write down all names of people who can pick up, otherwise we will not allow child(ren) to leave with them. A phone call from you will not suffice. We need a written a written document.

CAMP HOURS 8:30 - 3:30 FOR DAY CAMPERS. 8:00 - 5:00 FOR CAMPERS ENROLLED IN EXTENDED CARE.

JULY-AUGUST 2023: SUMMER CAMP (optional Program)

July 1 Lundi-Monday au / August through 9 Vendredi - Friday: Camp d'été – Summer camp

* 4 jeudi - Thursday: Independence Day Camp fermé/No Camp

ABS TYPICAL DAILY SUMMER SCHEDULE:

ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEME OF THE WEEK

(campers are assigned age appropriate groups.)

8:00-8:30 AM: DAYCARE

8:30-9:00 AM: DROP OFF /FREE CHOICE

9:00 -9:30 AM: CIRCLE TIME

9:30-10:00 AM: BATHROOM/BREAKFAST

10:00-12:00 AM: THEME RELATED INSIDE/OUTSIDE GAMES, ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A RECESS TIME (see below for types of activities)

12:00-12:40 PM: BATHROOM/LUNCH

12:40-1:00 PM: BATHROOM/YOGA/STORY

1:00-3:00 PM: NAP /QUIET TIME

2:30-3:30 PM: THEME RELATED INSIDE/OUTSIDE GAME, ACTIVITY

3:30-3:45 PM: PICK UP TIME/DAYCARE CHILDREN GATHERER

3:45- 4:00 PM: SNACK

4:00-4:45 PM: RECESS / OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES (students have free time to play games, create crafts, read, etc.)

4:45-5:00 PM: CHILDREN PREPARE FOR PICK UP TIME

Please note that ABS Summer Camp closes doors promptly at 5:00 pm!

2. SUMMER CAMP 2024 THEMES:

Week 1 Les créatures magiques / Magical creatures July 1 - 5

Let’s step into a magical first week of summer camp! Nothing sparks the imagination quite like fantasy play and imaginary creatures. From fairies, mermaids, to dragons and unicorns, our campers will express their imagination and reinforce their creativity skills through crafts, sensory activities, and magical stories.

Week 2 Le Camping / Camping: July 8 - 12

This week, we will go camping without leaving our beautiful school environment! Camping is a wonderful way to introduce our students to the wonders of nature and foster a sense of curiosity and exploration. We will spend lots of time outside, learning about nature, building tents, and important tools for camping such as flashlights, binoculars, and more. We will also listen to campfire stories around our pretend fire. At the end of the week, we will organize a lunch picnic in our backyard!

Week 3 Les Sciences / Sciences: July 15 - 19

Engaging in hands-on activities and experiments allows children to think outside the box, come up with unique solutions, and express their ideas creatively. Our campers will be little scientists for a week and will experiment through their 5 senses, including sight, sound, touch, smell, and sometimes even taste! Our campers will also develop their observation and classification skills through fun and engaging activities.

Week 4 La Côte Californienne / By the California Coast: July 22- 26

During this week, our campers will take a trip and dive in the California Coast life! They will learn about the Mediterania-like weather of California, with warm and dry summers, and mild, wet winters. Our sandbox area will be transformed into a sandy and rocky Californian beach. Our campers will also learn about animals who live on the California Coast such as seals, sea lions, whales, and dolphins!

Week 5 Les Reptiles / Reptiles: July 29 - August 2

During this week, our campers will learn about different kinds of reptiles, their characteristics, and their behaviors. The reptiles are known to be air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. Our campers will even have the opportunity to have a visit from a reptile zoo mobile who will bring a few reptiles to the school!

Week 6 Les Jeux Olympiques / Olympic Games: August 5 - 9

Let the Olympic games begin! This week, we will celebrate the Olympic Games that will take place from July 26th to August 11th 2024 in Paris.This is the biggest event ever organized in France and Paris will be the center of the world! Our campers will learn about the symbols of the olympic games and its meaning, as well as discover many countries through their different flags. Our campers will try out some sports with obstacle courses, relay races, bean bag throwing, and more!

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