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Westport Continuing Education westportcontinuinged.com summer 2021 Kids | Teens arts | creativity culinary arts discovery camp sports stem theater 1 REGISTER online phone questions? email westportcontinuinged.coml westportcontinuinged.com | 203-341-1209 l 203.341.1209 | l [email protected] [email protected] Table of Contents No programs on Mon, July 5 All grades are entering fall 2021 Kids & Teens Summer Programs Calendar ............................................................................................ inside pages Arts | Creativity ............................................................................................................6–7 Babysitters Certification with American Red Cross ................................... 7 Culinary Arts [entering grades 1–5]...................................................................... 7 Culinary Arts [entering grades 6–9]...................................................................... 8 Discovery Camp Morning .......................................................................................... 3 Discovery Camp Afternoon .................................................................................4–5 Filmmakers Ink .................................................................................................................. 8 Sara Holland Sports & Bike Camp [ages 2.5–5 years] ........................11 Sports | Fitness ......................................................................................................10–12 STEM | Chess ...........................................................................................................12–13 STEM Online .............................................................................................................13–14 Theater Arts ..................................................................................................................... 10 Westport Summer Teen Theater .......................................................................... 9 Staples Summer Academy: High School Academics | Credit Courses .................................................... 17 College Essay Prep ...................................................................................................... 16 Driver's Education ........................................................................................................ 18 High School ....................................................................................................................... 15 SAT & ACT Prep .............................................................................................................. 18 Important Information Locations & Registration Deadlines ......................................................................... 2 Cancellation, Refund & Other Policies ................................................................. 20 Registration Form ............................................................................................................ 19 REGISTER online phone questions? email 1 l westportcontinuinged.com l 203.341.1209 l [email protected] Registration I am thrilled to present our Summer 2021 programs for kids and teens! I missed seeing everyone in our summer programs last year. I look forward to meeting Information parents and students for a summer of fun, learning, and adventure. We've had to make many assumptions for planning. Luckily we've learned a lot Eligibility in the past year about keeping everyone safe during this pandemic. Please note, unless guidelines change, ALL staff and participants will be expected to: wear All are welcome to participate in masks, social distance 6', hand sanitize and wash hands frequently (some any of our programs. We provide restrictions may not apply to all programs). All of our instructors, counselors, and programs for kids, teens and staff will have health and safety training and will follow guidelines established by adults. state and local agencies. We are also offering some of our classes online. How to Register If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 203-341-1209 or email [email protected]. Online: Register online! You will receive an email confirmation and avoid Please make sure that you are on our email list to get the most recent information! a registration fee: You can join the Westport Continuing Education on our website at www.westportcontinuinged.com. www.westportcontinuinged.com or use your phone to click on the QR code. Sincerely, Mail: Fill out the registration form on Christine Jewell page 19 and mail to: WCE, 70 North Ave. Westport, CT 06880 Director Phone: Register by Westport Continuing Education is a division of Westport Public calling (203) 341-1209 Schools, whose mission is to prepare all students to reach their full during business hours. potential as life-long learners and socially responsible contributors to our global community. In-person: Currently not available except for Staples students Important Information registering for High School Academics. Deadlines / Late Fee Locations Greens Farms Elementary School [GFS] The deadline for registration is the 17 Morningside Dr. S. Thursday before the camp/program begins, Bedford Middle School [BMS] Payment unless noted otherwise. 88 North Ave. A $25 late fee will be incurred Staples High School [SHS] We accept MasterCard, VISA, after the deadline. or checks made payable to WCE. 70 North Ave. Wakeman Fields Payment in full must accompany your registration, and all registra- Entrance off Cross Highway tions must be made in advance. Westport Continuing Education Westport Public Schools Serving you for over 50 years Christine Jewell Thomas Scarice Superintendent c/o Staples High School Director Staff Board of Education 70 North Avenue, Room 1040 Joanne Samela Candice Savin, Chair Westport, Connecticut 06880 Jeannie Smith, Vice Chair Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Business Manager Elaine Whitney, Secretary Kristen Digilio Youn Su Chao Secretary Lee Goldstein Liz Heyer Karen Kleine REGISTER online phone questions? email 2 l westportcontinuinged.com l 203.341.1209 l [email protected] Discovery Camp [K–5] | Mornings 8:30am–12:30 pm Greens Farms Elementary School Westport, CT | Entering grades K–5 Discovery C A M P Create, explore, play, and discover! Discovery Camp at Greens Farms Elementary School offers weekly camps filled with engaging activities including arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, Greens STEM projects, and plenty of outdoor play! We also learn more about each Farms other and our community. Led by our talented and terrific teachers, age-ap- School propriate activities foster creativity, skills development, problem-solving, is the and teamwork. The daily schedule includes challenges and icebreakers that home of promote collaboration and building friendships. Patches the giraffe! We strive to support the Contributing Citizens initiative to prepare students to reach their full potential as Communicators, Critical Thinkers, Collaborators, and Creators! Discovery Camp Mornings 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Each Weekly Session: $245 #600a Week 1: June 28–July 2 #600b Week 2: July 6–9 [Tues-Fri $199] #600c Week 3: July 12–16 Snacks, Water & Lunch #600d Week 4: July 19–23 Bring water and a nut-free snack for mornings #600e Week 5: July 26–30 and / or afternoons. #600f Week 6: Aug 2–6 Time for lunch is included in morning camp; pack a nut-free lunch or order box lunches for delivery from Chartwells. See website for menus and order form or use the QR code. www.westportps.org/district/food-services REGISTER online phone questions? email 3 l westportcontinuinged.com l 203.341.1209 l [email protected] Discovery Camp [K–5] Afternoons 12:30–2:30 pm Discovery Camp Afternoons: 12:30 - 2:30 pm Afternoon camps provide a wide variety of activities for kids to explore their own interests or to try something new! We have afternoon programs for actors and artists, coders, builders, and movers! If your camper is joining us for the afternoon only, we’ll make sure they feel welcome. Full-day campers are safely delivered to afternoon camps by Discovery Camp staff. Below is our week-by week schedule; see below and page 5 for descriptions and fees. Sign up for any afternoon program multiple weeks; the activities change weekly! Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: June 28–July 2 July 6–9 July 12–16 July 19–23 July 26–30 August 2–6 [4 days] All the All the All the All the All the All the World’s a World’s a World’s a World’s a World’s a World’s a Stage! Stage! Stage! Stage! Stage! Stage! [K-5] $175 [K-5] $140 [K-5] $175 [K-5] $175 [K-5] $175 [K-5] $175 Art Art Art Exploration: Exploration: Exploration: Bricks 4 Kidz: Bricks 4 Kidz: Art Mix Up Wheels in Painting Mixed Media Painting Bat League [K-3] $200 [K-3] $185 [K-3] $150 [K-3] $185 Motion [K–3] $199 [K–3] $199 Game Time! Game Time! Game Time! Westport Game Time! Game Time! [K-5] $175 [K-5] $140 [K-5] $175 AllStars [K-5] $175 [K-5] $175 Basketball [2-5] $155 Citizen Citizen Invention: Invention: Video Game Video Game Design Design $200 [2-5] $200 [2-5] Art Exploration: Painting [entering K–3] Art Exploration: Mixed Media [entering K–3] Ready, set, paint! Brush, dabble, and splatter with tempera and A perfect program for budding artists who enjoy making beauti- watercolors across everything from canvas to rocks. Try your ful messes. Get ready to explore various art media and combine hand at creating with paint additives such as shaving cream, them in new and experimental ways. Cut, glue, sculpt, paint, and sand,