Moravian Academy's Mission Statement
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Moravian Academy’s Mission Statement Moravian Academy is a church-related school whose Moravian tradition affirms that young people best realize their potential in an atmosphere of love and understanding. We seek to promote the child's full development in mind, body, and spirit. Since 1742 our tradition has encouraged sound innovations to meet contemporary challenges while recognizing the permanence of basic human values. Moravian Academy seeks to fulfill its mission by pursuing these goals: • Provide a strong academic foundation in preparation for college work. • Help students develop self-respect, dignity, and a concern and respect for others. • Promote creativity and an appreciation of aesthetic values. • Help students to develop their physical skills and encourage positive attitudes about health and fitness. • Engage students in experiences that will develop maturity, independence, adaptability, integrity, and love of learning. • Help students to become aware of the spiritual dimension of life and further their understanding of the Judeo-Christian tradition. • Encourage students and their parents to recognize their responsibilities in the educational process and demonstrate their commitment to the purposes and goals of Moravian Academy. 3 Calendar of Camps and Workshops All programs will be held on the Merle-Smith Campus at Green Pond June 11-15 A Week in Japan students entering grades 3-5 Cartography students entering grades 6-9 Ceramics Camp students entering grades 6-8 Day-to-Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 Field Hockey students entering grades 4-8 K’NEX STEM Challenge students entering grades 4-6 Spanish Immersion Session I students entering grades K-6 *Write Music [the Right Way]! (morning session) students entering grades 6-9 *Write Music [the Right Way]! (afternoon session) students entering grades 6-9 *Please note: You can only sign up for one session of Write Music [the Right Way]! June 18-22 A Week on the Farm students entering grades 2-4 Art Camp! Volume 1 students entering grades 2-5 Ceramics Camp students entering grades 6-8 Goal Keepers Camp (June 19-21) students ages 11 and older Green Pond Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 Junior Environmentalists students entering grades 2-4 Spanish Immersion Session II students entering grades K-6 Soccer Academy Session I (Beginners) students ages 5-10 Summer Jazz at the Academy students entering grades 7-12 The Magic of Writing students entering grades 6-9 Writers Workshop students entering grades 3-5 June 25-29 Basketball Camp students entering grades 5-9 Building Math Skills Through Games students entering grades 4-6 Game On! students entering grades 4-6 Goal Keepers Camp (June 26-28) students ages 11 and older Green Pond Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 Scratch Programming Adventure students entering grades 4-6 Simply Complex Machines students entering grades 4-6 Soccer Academy Session II (All Skill Levels) students ages 5-14 Spanish Immersion Session III students entering grades K-6 The Magic of Writing students entering grades 6-9 Writers Workshop students entering grades 3-5 July 2-6 (no camp on July 4) Around the World in a Week students entering grades 2-4 Green Pond Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 Graphical Paper Crafts and More! students entering grades 5-6 Make It! Print It! students entering grades 4-6 The Magic of Writing students entering grades 6-9 Remember When? students entering grades 4-6 4 July 9-13 Animation Camp students entering grades 3-6 Crazy Concoctions and Marvelous Materials students entering grades 3-5 Green Pond Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 STK! (Shark Tank for Kids!) students entering grades 3-5 Tennis Academy students entering grades 6-10 July 16-20 Green Pond Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 FIRST Lego League Jr. Robotics Boot Camp students entering grades 2-4 Puppet Party students entering grades 2-5 Soccer for Middle Schoolers Session I students entering grades 6-8 Spanish Refresher Session I students entering grades 7-8 July 23-27 Day-to-Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 FIRST Lego League Robotics Boot Camp students entering grades 4-8 Inspired by Nature students entering grades 2-4 Soccer for Middle Schoolers Session II students entering grades 6-8 Spanish Refresher Session II students entering grades 7-8 Winter in July? (morning session) students entering grades 3-4 Winter in July? (afternoon session) students entering grades 5-6 July 30-August 3 Advanced Player Soccer Camp students ages 8-14 Art Camp! Volume 2 students entering grades 2-5 Beyond the Outer Limits students entering grades 5-8 Day-to-Day Camp students entering PreK-grade 6 Readers Workshop students entering grades 1-3 5 Registration Procedures If you are interested in joining one or more of these programs, please complete the registration form. Please note: if you register your child in grades prekindergarten through grade 6 for a ½ day or 2-hour program, you may also register him/her for ½ day of Day-to-Day or Green Pond Day Camp. You need to submit a non-refundable $50 deposit per week for each participant for each program. You may also pay the fee in full at the time of registration. Should there be an insufficient number of students to run a particular program, you may have the deposit refunded to you or it can be applied to another program. The balance of the fee for each program is required by June 1, 2018. Any registration received after June 1, 2018 requires the full fee at the time of registration. Any questions about registration, please contact Sue Williams at 610-691-1600 ext. 310. Completed forms with checks made payable to Moravian Academy should be sent to the following: Moravian Academy Summer Programs Attn: Sue Williams, Summer Program Assistant 4313 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 Before and After Care Program The Summer at the Academy Before and After Care Program provides a nurturing, safe environment for our participants. Children participate in a variety of activities that include arts and crafts, swimming, and games. The Before Care program begins each morning, June 11-August 3 at 7:00 a.m. and runs until 9:00 a.m. The After Care program is offered from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both sessions are offered Monday through Friday to children (entering prekindergarten through grade 6) already registered for the Day Camp or Enrichment Programs. There is a $5.00 per person per hour charge for before and after care. It is imperative that children are not dropped off before 7:00 a.m. and that they are picked up by 6:00 p.m. There is a $50 late fee for pickups after 6:00 p.m. There is no supervision prior to 7:00 a.m. We would like to have registration for the Before and After Care Programs in advance, and this should be indicated on the registration form. Before Camp Care is under the supervision of Mrs. Paulette Vuchko, assistant in Moravian Academy’s Extended Care Program; the After Camp Care program is under the supervision of Ms. Melissa Hummel, prekindergarten teacher at Moravian Academy. 6 Day-to-Day Camp This full-day camp will be offered for students entering grades prekindergarten through grade 6. This program is different from the regular day camp and enrichment programs in that you may register your child for one day, two days, or all five days for each session. Students must bring their own lunches. Many activities are planned including drama, arts and crafts, games, field trips, and physical activities both outdoors and in the gymnasium. We ask that campers not wear sandals. This program will be held in Walter Hall on the Merle-Smith Campus from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. In addition to the program, before camp care will be available from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and after camp care will be available from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Miss Gabbey Stone will be directing the program again this year. She directed the Day-to-Day Camp program last year and was an assistant in 2016. Miss Gabbey Stone is also the director of Moravian Academy’s Lower School Extended Care Program. Dates: Session I June 11-15 Session II July 23-27 Session III July 30-August 3 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Merle-Smith Campus at Green Pond Grades: Students entering grades prekindergarten – 6 Bring: Campers need to bring a lunch and beverage, a swimming suit and a towel. Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Fee: $50 per day $200 per week Green Pond Day Camp Green Pond Day Camp meets daily, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., for students entering prekindergarten through grade 6. The camp runs as five independent one-week sessions. Each week revolves around a central theme and all of the children's activities–arts and crafts, drama, music and field trips–focus on the theme. Field trips are scheduled for each week, but depending on the weather, dates could possibly change. Campers also take part in sports and swimming. Certified lifeguards are on duty during all swimming activities. All children are tested on their swimming abilities. Campers are grouped by age or grade level. The counselors for Green Pond Day Camp are Mrs. Angela Emili, Miss Nicole Martins, and Miss Gabbey Stone. Mrs. Angela Emili teaches after-school programs at the Lower School. Miss Nicole Martins was a Green Pond Day Camp counselor in 2017 and in previous summers, the summer program lifeguard.