Welsh Hills School

Summer Camp

2012

Summer Camp 2012

The Welsh Hills School Summer Camp provides hands-on experiences that foster creativity, a love of learning, and a connection with nature, all within a supportive community. Besides having some of our campers old favorites such as swimming, Culinary Masters, Kidstown and more, we also have several new Traditional and Specialty camps that will be offered. New Traditional Camps include Fun and Fitness, Camp Carnival, Art and Music as well as Animal Planet. New Specialty Camps include Beginner Horsemanship at Hope Farm Granville, Earth Explorers, Advanced Earth Adventures, Simply in Season, and Experience Ancient Ohio Day Camp. This summer we even have two programs for adults: Beginner Horsemanship at Hope Farm Granville and Simply in Season for Adults! Now you can join in the fun too! Check out our blog at http://campwhs.shutterfly.com/ for updates and pictures from last summers fun.

Registration Space is available on a rst come, rst serve basis. All registrations and deposits for Traditional Camp are due by 3 p.m. on May 25 for the rst 5 weeks of camp and June 29 for the last 3 weeks of summer camp. Registration is not complete until the non-refundable deposit of $35 and completed registration is received. The remaining balance is due one week before you childs camp begins. If registrations are received after the deadline, a fee of 10% of the total will be assessed. There will be no refunds after 9 a.m. on the Monday of each week for changes made to your campers schedule for that week of camp. To receive the Early Bird Discount, registration must include payment in full and is due by 3 p.m. on April 27. The $35 non-refundable deposit does not apply to the Early Bird Discount. The camp fee for Traditional Camp includes snacks and a t-shirt. Welsh Hills School reserves the right to cancel programs that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. Please note, the registration deadlines for Traditional Camps are dierent than those for Specialty Camps. Specialty Camp registration deadlines are listed in their descriptions.

Early Bird Discount (The Early Bird Discount only applies to Traditional Camp and not to Specialty Camps.) If you turn in your camp registration and payment in full by April 27, no later than 3 p.m., you will receive the following reduced prices for Traditional Camp. Early Bird Prices Before Camp Care: $30/wk Half-Day Camp: $95/wk Full-Day Camp: $160/wk Afternoons: $80/wk After Camp Care: $70/wk Week of July 2-6 only Before Camp Care: $25/wk Half-Day Camp: $75/wk Full-Day Camp: $130/wk Afternoons: $65/wk After Camp Care: $55/wk

Please note the dates and prices on the registration form for the week of July 2-6. Camp will not be held on Wednesday, July 4 and therefore prices are adjusted accordingly.

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Age Groups: 4 to 6-year-olds and 7 to 13-year-olds All camps are held at Welsh Hills unless otherwise specified. All campers must be potty-trained to attend camp. *If you enroll 3 or more children in the same week of Traditional Camp, you will receive a 20% discount.* Traditional Camp Pricing and Registration Deadlines: May 25 for the rst 5 weeks of camp June 29 for the last 3 weeks of camp Before Camp Care (BCC) ($35/wk) 8:30-9 a.m. Campers meet for Before Camp Care in the Country Kitchen. They create a weekly menu and cook a yummy breakfast with the opportunity to use our garden each morning. Come hungry! Half-Day Camp ($100/wk) 9 a.m.-Noon Campers engage in fun activities based on the week-long theme. They cook, craft, explore, imagine, play, sing, dance and create friendships. Full-Day Camp ($165/wk) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers enjoy theme-based activities with camp friends and teachers each morning. After lunch and outside play, fresh new activities are explored. Afternoons ($85/wk) Noon-3 p.m. The Afternoon option is ONLY for campers who have signed up for a Half-Day Specialty Camp, but need Full-Day Care. After Camp Care (ACC) ($75/wk) 3 - 5:30 p.m. Fees for the Week of July 2-6: Please note the dates and prices on the registration form for the week of July 2-6. We will not have camp on Wednesday, July 4. Prices are adjused accordingly. Before Camp Care: $30 Half-Day Camp: $80 Full-Day Camp: $135 Afternoons: $70 After Camp Care: $60

. Full-Day Campers Need:

A packed lunch Monday-Thursday. Please remember that we are a nut and soda FREE camp. Friday is Pizza Day! Pizza lunch includes a drink, fruit and vegetables. Labeled sunscreen and closed-toed shoes. For safety reasons, please do not wear Crocs. An extra change of clothes. Please be sure to label them. 4 year-olds staying for Full-Day Camp will have the option to take a nap in the afternoon. Please send a comfort item, pillow and blanket that can stay at camp. They will not participate in Pool Days. Off-Site Specialty Camps Our Specialty Camps: Beginner Horsemanship, Earth Explorers and Earth Adventure will be held at locations other than Welsh Hills School. Even though these camps are morning camps, you still have the option for full-day care if Traditional Camp is being oered. We will transport your camper to Welsh Hills School for the afternoon block of activities. Otherwise, pick up is at the location of that Specialty Camp. If your child is staying for Full-Day Camp, and if based on state standards, your child needs to use a car seat, please leave their car seat at camp every day. Pool Days Every Monday & Thursday afternoon
Campers ages 5 & up, staying for Full-Day Camp on Pool Days, must be picked up at the Advantage Club North at 3 p.m. unless registered for After Camp Care.

Advantage Club North* 140 Derby Downs Rd. Newark, Ohio *Pool Days and site are subject to change with minimum of one week advance notice. If based on state standards, your child needs to use a car seat, please leave their car seat at camp every Monday and Thursday morning. Leaders in Training Program (LIT) The LIT program is a character building program for campers ages 10-13. Each week, participants will focus on one characteristic of a positive citizen including trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.The students will partake in a variety of activities that exemplify and demonstrate each characteristic.Some of these activities include: managing the garden, taking part in a service learning project and participating in team building exercises.By the end of the program, campers will discover a sense of self as they become positive mentors for all of the campers and leaders at Welsh Hills Summer Camp.It is suggested that campers in our LIT program be registered for at least 3 weeks of full day camp to get as much out of the program as possible, but 3 weeks of attendance is not required. There is no extra cost for the LIT Program.

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All camps are held at Welsh Hills unless otherwise specified.

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4-6 year olds Fun and Fitness NEW! Want to get out, run and play with your friends? Each day, we will explore dierent tness activities such as yoga, obstacle courses and fun games that get you moving! We will also have a morning totally dedicated to riding your bike! Along with tness, we will prepare and eat healthy snacks as well as explore our garden to see what healthy foods are growing. Come release some endorphins, make new friends, and have fun! 7-13 year olds Detectives Get your magnifying glasses ready! Join us as we solve mysteries all week using observation and problem solving skills, and explore the mysteries our natural world has to oer through tracking, art and books. This week is a great way to start o the summer by becoming a detective while making new friends! New last year, this camp has already become a camper favorite! 4-6 year olds Art and Nature Bring art to life by letting nature inspire you! This week campers will explore and form an appreciation for nature as they create art with an environmental and conservation theme. Campers will use nature in their art, observe nature, as well as learn about recycling and composting, play games, and make crafts. Come connect to nature through art! Note: Please collect recycled materials to bring in to use this week such as cans, plastic bottles, cereal boxes, egg cartons and cardboard. 7-13 year olds Eco Art Learn about the environment and how we can help protect our Earth while making art inspired by nature. Campers will spend time observing nature, allowing the beauty to inspire their creations. Along with all of this artwork, campers will learn the importance of recycling, composting, and conservation. Come let your creative juices ow with us! Note: Please collect recycled materials to bring in to use this week such as cans, plastic bottles, cereal boxes, glass jars, and cardboard. 4-6 year olds Buggin Out They can y. They can jump. Some can even glow at night. They live in amazing habitats. We nd them in tall grass prairies, the forest, and the garden. What are we talking about? Why bees, butteries, lightning bugs, roly polys, grasshoppers, ants, and ladybugs of course! We will do activities, crafts, and games to learn all about these creatures that we see outside everyday in the summer. Get buggy with us! 7-13 year olds Lions, Tigers and InsectsOh My! Do you love all animals and insects, including the wacky, wild and creepy crawlers? Join us as we explore our natural world by stepping into these animals and insects livesvisit their habitats, investigate what they eat, and how they survive. Come explore the world through the eyes of animals and insects!

4-6 year olds Welsh Hills Camp Fair NEW! Note: This is a 4-day week. No camp on Wednesday, July 4th. Granvilles Fourth of July Street Fair will be in full swing, so why not create our own fair at camp?! Lets celebrate this time of year by creating our own masks, learning magic tricks, playing carnival games put on by the 7-13 year olds, and more!

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4-6 year olds Wild Experiments Looking for scientists! We will be launching a rocket, writing secret letters in invisible ink, playing in a tub of Oobleck, performing water experiments, and much more! Campers will have the opportunity this week to learn some fun facts and explore the science behind many amazing (and seemingly magical) activities. Be ready to be amazed and get messy! 4-6 year olds When I Grow Up Have you ever thought about what you want to be when you grow up? This week is your chance to get a taste of many dierent professions, such as what it is like to be a reghter, farmer, veterinarian, and more. With each profession we will do dierent crafts and activities as well as invite local professionals to come in and share their experiences. Come explore all the possibilities of what you want to be when you grow up. 4-6 year olds Animal Planet NEW! Ever wonder what it might be like to be a sh, a shark, a whale, or a dolphin? What about a kangaroo, bear, monkey, or girae? Join us as we journey to the bottom of the sea, to far o exotic lands, as well as to our own backyard to learn more about animals that call this planet home. 7-13 year olds Culinary Masters Do you love to cook and be creative in the kitchen? We will learn some of the basics of cooking and utilize our bountiful garden as well as all the fresh produce July has to oer. Each day campers will cook and sample their yummy creations. By the end of the week your friends and family will be the ones saying, Whats for dinner?

7-13 year olds Camp Carnival NEW! Note: This is a 4-day week. No camp on Wednesday, July 4th. Lets celebrate the Fourth of July by putting on our own Carnival! We will create our own fun house, put on a talent show, learn about other independence celebrations around the world, and will host carnival games for the 4-6 year olds. Celebrate this wonderful time of year with us!

7-13 year olds Mad Scientists As Mad Scientists, campers will be conducting numerous scientic experiments and getting messy. We will be performing hands-on science experiments such as making soda explode, baking an apple pie with no apples, and much more. There will even be a whole day devoted to water experiments. For this week of camp, expect to have fun with science, get wet, and make a splash!

4-6 year olds Art and Music NEW! Let music inspire us as we create art! We will be painting, sculpting, and drawing as well as dancing as we let music guide us in our creations. We will also get the chance to try our hand at playing dierent musical instruments such as a key board and metal drums. Campers are invited to bring in their favorite music for everyone to listen to. Come let the rhythm ow as we jam out and make art. 7-13 year olds Lights, Camera, Action! Do you have a passion for the theater? Campers will put together their very own theatrical production. From writing the script, designing the set and costumes to acting, directing, and staring in their own performance, the campers will be in charge. On Friday, friends and family are invited to the production where campers will show o their hard work and fun they had during the week. Come experience the thrill of the stage!

7-13 year olds Kidstown Have you ever wished you could grow up faster? This week campers will create their own town and choose their own profession that will help the town function as a community. To help the campers decide on a profession, local professionals will visit campers to share their experiences about their own chosen careers. This week is a favorite among campers. Come build your own business as well as friendships while creating your very own Kidstown.

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Beginning Horsemanship at Hope Farm Granville Come join the fun in the barn! Meet the sheep, horses, cats, chickens, bunny and emu. Spend time getting to know each horse. Learn to care for horses and riding equipment as well as learn the basics of English and Western styles of horseback riding. Join us for an exciting week on the farm! Monday-Thursday June 11-14 Ages: 4 years to Adult 9 a.m. - noon Cost: $250 Minimum: 1 camper Maximum: 4 campers Location: Hope Farm Granville 3738 Granview Rd. Granville, Ohio 43023 Registration Deadline: 3 p.m. on Friday, May 25 Instructor Susan Ginise 740-321-1387 Cell 740-398-1712 Susan@Hopefarmgranville.com Susan has taught horseback riding for 15 years and has taught equine assisted therapy lessons for 2 years. She has also taught elementary school for 10 years and is a certied Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (P.A.T.H.) Instructor for Equine Assisted Therapy. P.A.T.H is an international group which oversees the excellence in therapeutic horsemanship through ongoing education, certications and upholding standards of quality. Earth Explorers Join us for a week of adventure at the Spring Valley Nature Preserve where we will explore the forest, a tall grass prairie, and a meandering stream. We will also build forts using only natural materials, get wet in the stream as we follow animal tracks, and use nature to create art. Come use all of your senses to connect with this beautiful natural area and discover a deeper sense of place. Monday-Friday June 18-22 Ages: 6-8 years 9 a.m. - noon Cost: $105 Minimum: 7 campers Maximum: 12 campers Location: Spring Valley Nature Preserve in Granville Registration Deadline: 3 p.m. on Friday, June 15 Instructor Grace Gordon 740.504.3398 ggordon4781@hotmail.com Earth Adventure Experience the Spring Valley Nature Preserve in a new way as we immerse ourselves in the wilderness. With the introduction of primitive living skills, together we will learn how to create a shelter that will protect us from the elements just like squirrels, blend in with the forest by camouaging our bodies with mud and debris, and learn how to see and hear like native people around the world. Discover a real sense of adventure while exploring creeks and climbing hillsides! Monday-Friday July 9-13 Ages: 9-14 years 9 a.m.- Noon Cost: $105 Minimum: 7 campers Maximum: 15 campers Location: Spring Valley Nature Preserve in Granville Registration Deadline: 3 p.m. on Friday, July 6 Instructor Grace Gordon 740.504.3398 ggordon4781@hotmail.com Advanced Earth Adventure Skills learned in Earth Adventure will be taken to the next level as we confront new and exciting challenges. Get ready to get wet and muddy and allow your connection to the land and animals to grow. Through games, re making, sit spots, art, and fun sensory activities we will explore our creative side as we learn more about the Spring Valley Nature Preserve, foster a deeper level of connection with the land, and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves. Prerequisite: Earth Adventure Monday-Friday July 23-27 Ages: 9-14 years 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cost: $175 Minimum: 6 campers Maximum: 12 campers Location: Spring Valley Nature Preserve in Granville Registration Deadline: 3 p.m. on Friday, July 20 Instructor Grace Gordon 740.504.3398 ggordon4781@hotmail.com

Grace Gordon graduated from Miami University in 2004 with a degree in Geography and Environmental Science and has been teaching for six years. She has taught students in kindergarten through 8th grade in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, as well as Alum Creek State Park. She is certied by the National Park Service in presenting eective educational programs, completed a 9-month instructor training program through Coyote Trails School of Nature where she was trained in wilderness awareness and survival skills, and holds CPR and Wilderness First Aid certications.

Simply in Season for Kids Connect with food, friends, and become family as we cook, preserve and eat together during Simply in Season. Campers will learn how to prepare and preserve foods at their tastiest and ripest. They will use vegetables, fruits, and herbs from the school garden, the instructors garden, and farmers markets that will last well into winter with canning and freezing. Campers will can or preserve, depending on the harvest: pickles, sauerkraut, raspberry jam, green beans, applesauce, peaches, and tomato sauce using traditional methods of lactic fermentation, salt brines, and little sugar. We will also freeze green beans, corn, tomatoes, peaches, and applesauce. Campers will take home a jar of each food or freezer package prepared during camp. Each afternoon we will also make a nutritious snack from the garden produce. Lets enjoy the fruits of the season together! Monday-Friday July 16-20 6-8 years old Noon - 3 p.m. Maximum: 6 Monday-Friday July 30-August 3 9-13 years old Noon - 3 p.m. Maximum: 8

Simply in Season for Adults Connect with food and friends as we preserve and eat together during Simply in Season for adults. Adults will learn to prepare and preserve foods extending their families food choices. We will use vegetables, fruits, and herbs from the school garden, the instructors garden and farmers markets. Classes will can, freeze, or preserve, depending on the harvest: pickles, jams, green beans, applesauce, peaches, pesto and tomato sauce using traditional methods of lactic fermentation salt brines and little sugar. Adults will take home a jar or freezer package of each food prepared during class Tuesdays July 17, July 24, July 31 15 years old and up 7:30 - 9 p.m. Cost: $75 Minimum: There is no minimum for this program Maximum: 8 Location: Welsh Hills School Country Kitchen Registration Deadline: 3 p.m., Friday, July 13 Instructor Teddy Todd 740-334-3951 toddgene2@gmail.com

The Newark Earthworks Center at OSU-N presents Experience Ancient Ohio Day Camp Did you know that Native Americans lived in this area of Ohio 2000 years ago? This week we will learn how the Hopewell Culture survived by trying our hand at activities and skills they would have used. We will learn how to knap a point from int, throw a dart with an atlatl, make re by friction, taste Native American food, play games that connect us with the land, and more. Experience Ancient Ohio and expect to form a unique bond with the land and the Native Americans who called this beautiful part of Ohio home. Monday-Friday August 6-10 9 - 14 years old 9 a.m. - Noon Cost: $110 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15 Location: We will meet on Monday, Thursday and Friday at the Great Circle. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will meet at Flint Ridge. Great Circle 455 Hebron Road, State Rt. 79 Heath, Ohio 43056 Flint Ridge 15300 Flint Ridge Road Glenford, Ohio 43739 Registration Deadline: Friday, July 27 by 3 p.m. Instructor Mary Gordon and an assistant 740-504-0609 mgordon.earthworks@gmail.com Mary has been an educator for the Newark Earthworks Center since the spring of 2010. She graduated from Miami University in 2004, and taught eighth grade social studies for two years. In 2007, she worked as an educator for Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Southwest Colorado educating children from fourth grade to high school about local history and archaeology. Mary is also the Director of the Welsh Hills School Summer Camp.

Minimum number of campers: If not enough campers sign up for this camp, age groups will be combined into one week of camp from July 30 through August 3. Cost: $100 *Discount: If you register 2 or more children for this camp, you will receive a 20% discount. If you are registering one child for this camp, you will receive a 20% discount if they bring a friend. Location: Welsh Hills School Country Kitchen Registration Deadlines: Ages 6-8: 3 p.m., Friday, July 13 Ages 9-13: 3 p.m., Friday, July 27 Instructor Teddy Todd 740-334-3951 toddgene2@gmail.com

Teddy Todd learned food preservation through 4-H, and life experience with her grandmother and mother. She continued her education at The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science, Masters of Science in Curriculum and Vocational Administration, and ending with all doctoral course work completed in Educational Leadership at KSU. She is a retired educator of 35 years and has taught 3 year-olds to college level students. She served 12 years as an educational consultant with the Ohio Department of Education and ve years as an elementary principal. She and her husband own and operate the Rock Spring Farms, south of Granville, with her son. They raise beef cattle and grow and preserve their own food.

Important Info at a Glance For more information about Traditional Camp, or for general questions regarding Specialty Camps, contact Director Mary Gordon at whscamp@gmail.com, or at: 740.522.2020 ext. 18. For specic questions regarding Specialty Camps programming, please contact the instructor. All registrations and deposits are due by 3 p.m. on May 25 for the rst 5 weeks of camp and June 29 for the last 3 weeks of camp. Registration is not complete until the nonrefundable deposit of $35 and completed registration is received. The remaining balance is due one week before your childs camp begins. If registrations are received after the deadline, a fee of 10% of the total will be assessed. To receive the Early-Bird Discount, registration must include payment in full and is due by April 27 at 3 p.m. The $35 non-refundable deposit does not apply to the Early Bird Discount. Please note: the registration deadlines for Traditional Camps are dierent than those for Specialty Camps. Specialty Camp registration deadlines are listed in their descriptions.

Meet our Summer Camp Director Mary Gordon This is Marys fourth year as Summer Camp Director, but she has worked at the Welsh Hills Summer Camp o and on since 2006. She received her Bachelors of Science in Education from Miami University in 2004. Since then she has taught 8th grade Social Studies for two years, and now is a school group tour guide for the Newark Earthworks as well as a substitute teacher for Granville Schools and Welsh Hills School. If you cant nd her at camp she is probably out playing in the woods. Meet our Camp Counselors for Traditional Camp Grace Gordon Grace has been a Camp Counselor for Welsh Hills Summer Camp since 2008. She graduated from Miami University in 2004 with a degree in Geography and Environmental Science. Her passion is teaching children outside. Emily Contini Emily attends Washington and Jeerson College and is a Child Development and Education Major. This will be Emilys second summer as a Camp Counselor. She has worked with children of all ages through internships at college as well as traveled to Costa Rica to teach English to elementary-aged students. She enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family. Check out our blog at http://campwhs.shutterfly.com/ for updates and pictures from last summers fun. Please mail camp registration and check to: Welsh Hills School Attention: Summer Camp 2610 Newark-Granville Road Granville, Ohio 43023