Week 1: Summer Fun

“School’s out for the summer!!!”

Join us for some fun in the sun while we splash in the water and play outside, in nature. This week will have a variety of special activities to get into summer mode. ***open to current students only

Week 2: Grace and Courtesy

Children will be introduced to Montessori ground rules and the peace curriculum. They will learn and practice conflict resolution, listening to others, knowing the inner self, and meditation.

Week 3: Practical Life

Children will practice paying attention to detail by doing exercises that will gradually lengthen the time in which they can focus their attention on a specific activity. They will use activities including scooping, squeezing, twisting, pouring, pounding, rolling, and folding to name a few.

Week 4: Sensorial

The children will distinguish, categorize, and relate to new information in their world by using all their senses.

Week 5: Science

Children will explore zoology and some physical science experiments to see how some things in our world are living and non-living and how some objects sink and float. Children will classify animals by looking at reptiles, mammals, and amphibians

Week 6: Geography

Children will get an overview of the Montessori Geography works using the land & water, and continents globes. Children will explore and travel to the different continents on the globe by using the animals on the different continents. Children will learn about the ocean and life under the sea.

Week 7: Music

Music week will introduce the different types of musical instruments children see, hear, and are curious about. Children will be introduced to an overview of musical genres around the world. We will touch, feel, listen and be able to use many of these instruments and enjoy them during musical dance parties.

Week 8: Art and Art Appreciation

Children will learn about how we are all artists. Children will learn about original art vs reproductions and the different styles of art.

Week 2-3: Around the World and Multi-Sports

Join us as we “travel” to different cultures from around the world with international games, stories, painting, movement activities and other crafts.

(Full/Extended Day only) Viking Sports coaches will lead a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, and many other gym games. Our goal for every camper is to make sure they have the most fun ever in a safe environment. No screens. Just lots of sports, games, running around, and tons of fun!

Week 4: Mindful Madness and Floor Hockey

Test your mental mettle with Chess, brain games, riddles, logic puzzles, building blocks and more! Also, learn strategies to relax and focus, so you can be more ready to face the day with a teachable spirit!

(Full/Extended Day only) Viking Sports coaches will lead a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, and many other gym games. Our goal for every camper is to make sure they have the most fun ever in a safe environment. No screens. Just lots of sports, games, running around, and tons of fun!

Week 5-6: Water World and Basketball

(Full/Extended Day only) Dive into some outdoor fun with water balloons, water games, and some aquatic engineering. Submerge yourself in activities that celebrate water through science, sculpture, and music.

(Full/Extended Day only) Viking Sports coaches will teach both basic and advanced techniques that are important on both sides of the ball. The skills include, but are not limited to, dribbling, shooting, passing, defensive positioning, and more! The coaches will also teach the campers different plays and defensive strategies.

Week 7-8: Music Inspires and Golf

Explore different music from different cultures and different genres. Learn and play percussion instruments, and melodic instruments in a group setting. Create art that’s inspired by music, and play different music games.

(Full/Extended Day only) Viking adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) program to teach new golfers how to play this enjoyable lifelong sport. Our coaches understand the importance of fundamentals of form in teaching swinging, putting, and body positioning.

**********

Week 4 (July 5-8) CLOSED MONDAY  7/5