Summer Programs 2017
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Summer Programs 2017 • Little Leapers Pre-K, K & Grade 1 • LEAP Grades 2-8 • Musical Theater: Shrek The Musical Jr. Grades 4-9 • Leadership & Life Skills Grades 9-10 • Science Academy (Robotics & 3-D Printing) Grades 5-6 & 7-8 • LEAPS & Bounds Adventure Camp Grades 7-9 • Classic Day Camp Grades 2-8 •Adventures in Sports Grades 4-8 •Outdoor Evening Volleyball Grades 6-12 •Drivers Education Course Lunch and The Albany Academies Morning Early Childhood Programs Snacks are (Preschool-Kindergarten) included now offer a full year tuition ! package includingcamp! summer Call 518-429-2348information! for more Refer a Family! Any family whose child attended a summer program in 2016 and refers a new family that registers for camp will be credited $25 per registered referral toward their 2017 summer program registration fee. New families will be prompted during online registration to list one family who referred them. Pass the word to your neighbors and friends about our summer programs. There is no limit on the number of families you can refer and get credit! Information Sessions: Join us to learn more about our summer TABLE OF CONTENTS programs at one of our Informational Sessions at The Albany 3 Academy. The programs will be in the Trustees Room on Little Leapers – Pre-K, K & Grade 1 February 8, March 7, and April 6 at 4:30 p.m. 4 LEAP - Grades 2-8 Campus Tour: New campers are invited for a campus tour of 5 Musical Theater: Shrek The Musical Jr The Albany Academies. Please join us on Tuesday, June 20 at Grades 4 - 9 5:00 p.m. to see the campus and meet the Camp Directors. 6 Leadership & Life Skills - Grades 9 -10 RSVP: Please contact Karin Epstein, Director of Summer 6 Programs 518-429-2332 or [email protected] to Drivers Education Course RSVP for an Informational Session or campus tour. 7 Science Academy - Grades 5-6 & 7-8 The Albany Academies: Please contact Shellie Carr in the 8 LEAPS & Bounds Adventure Camp - Grades 9-10 Admissions Office at 518-429-2348 if you would like to learn more about The Albany Academies academic school year for 9 Classic Day Camp - Grades 2-8 grades Preschool-Grade 12. Our Early Childhood Programs (Preschool-Kindergarten) now offer a full year tuition package 9 program including summer camp! Adventures in Sports-Grades 4-8 10 Outdoor Evening Volleyball - Grades 6-12 Director of Summer Programs: Karin Epstein 10-11 LEAP Course Offerings Karin Epstein was appointed the Director of Summer Programs in January, 2012. Prior to being named Director, Mrs. Epstein taught a variety of grade levels at The Albany Academy Lower School since 1994. In addition, since 1992 Mrs. Epstein has held a variety of camp positions including LEAP Camp Director and teacher. Mrs. Epstein has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Oneonta. Little Leapers Little Leapers Directors: Kathy Polubinski and Lauren Howley Entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade One Kathy Polubinski has served as the Preschool teacher at The Albany Academies since its inception in 1998. Prior Little Leapers provides a creative, nurturing and enriching to this position, she worked at The Albany Academy as the environment. Campers will enjoy their summer vacation while Assistant Director of the Extended Day Program and First reinforcing and building skills for a strong social and academic Grade teacher. Mrs. Polubinski holds a Master’s Degree foundation. The program is organized into developmentally in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate age groups. Weekly activities are themed-based and Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics will include literature, math, science, art, foreign language ( June from Rhode Island College. 26-August 4) and music. Although the summer is more relaxed, the students will be challenged and the skills that have been Lauren Howley is currently a Third Grade Teacher in introduced during their school year will be reinforced in many fun Danby, Vermont. Miss Howley is a graduate of The College ways. of Saint Rose with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has served as the Director of the Extended Our day provides ample opportunities for outdoor play and Day Program at The Albany Academies, as well as a lead fun! Daily swim instruction ( June 26-August 4) provided by an teacher for the Little Leaper Summer Program for the past experienced aquatics director and certified lifeguards will take place four years. in our indoor swimming pool. Students will participate in free swim during the non-instruction weeks. Please note-there will not be swimming the week of August 14. Swimmer to lifeguard ratios Weekly Themes: will be consistent at all times as mandated by the Department of June 19-June 23....................................................Pirates & Treasures Health guidelines. June 26- June 30..................................Dr. Seuss & the Little Leapers July 3- July 7 ($260 closed 7/4).........................America the Beautiful Campers must be four years old prior to attending camp and have had previous child care experience. Campers are required to be July 10- July 14.....................................Frog and Toad Leap to Camp fully toilet trained and capable of caring for bathroom and dressing July 17- July 21........................................................The Sandy Beach needs independently. This summer the Little Leapers program and July 24- July 28..........................................................I Spy a Ladybug Extended Day will be located on the Albany Academy for Girls July 31- August 4..........................................................In the Garden campus in an air conditioned wing. Campers will walk across the August 7- August 11........................................Going on a Bear Hunt August 14- August 18....................................................Gone Fishing street to the The Albany Academy for swimming and lunch. Join us for a week or the entire summer! Children are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and the weeks fill up quickly. Cost per week: $325 Early drop-off: 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (no fee) Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Extended Day hours: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. f Extended Day cost per week: $60 Tadpoles-Section 1 (Pre-K & K) Tadpoles-Section 2 (Pre-K & K) Frogs (First Grade) 7:45-8:50 a.m. Early Morning Care 7:45-8:50 a.m. Early Morning Care 7:45-8:50 a.m. Early Morning Care Themed Activities/Snack 9:00-9:45 a.m. Themed Activities 9:00-10:00 a.m Themed Activities 9:00-10:00 a.m. (provided) 9:45-10:30 a.m. Outdoor Fun/Snack (provided) 10:00-11:10 a.m. Outdoor Fun/Snack (provided) 10:20-11:20 a.m. Swimming 10:50-11:50 a.m. Swimming 11:10-11:30 a.m. Brain Games 11:30-12:10 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:20-1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) 11:50-12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nap (K-1:00 Quiet Activities) 1:15-2:15 p.m. Nap (K-1:45 Quiet Activities) 12:40-1:30 p.m. French/Art/Music 1:30-1:50 p.m Brain Games 2:15-2:45 p.m. Spanish/Art/Music 1:40-2:50 p.m. Swimming 1:50-2:20 p.m. Spanish/Art/Music 2:45-3:05 p.m. Brain Games 3:10-3:30 p.m. Brain Games 2:30-3:45 p.m. Outdoor Fun/Snack (provided) 3:05-3:45 p.m. Outdoor Fun/Snack (provided) 3:30-3:45 p.m. Snack (provided) 3:45-4:00 p.m. Dismissal 3:45-4:00 p.m. Dismissal 3:45-4:00p.m. Dismissal 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ext. Day (additional fee) 4:00-5:30 p.m Ext. Day (additional fee) 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ext. Day (additional fee) Please note: schedules may be subject to time changes. 3 LEAP LEAP (Learning Enrichment Activities Program) Entering Grades 2-8 This unique and very popular camp is a two week, full-day program. Campers must register for both weeks of the two week session. Students design their own daily schedule and participate in five classes of their interest. Choices include areas of academics, foreign language, visual arts, performing arts, sports, technology and adventure. All courses are taught by classroom teachers with that particular expertise and are assisted by enthusiastic summer counselors. To create your child’s schedule, the class charts and descriptions are available on The Albany Academies website. During online registration, you will select the five classes to create the campers’ individualized schedule. Director: Ann DiBiase Ann DiBiase has been affiliated with LEAP since 1985. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from The College of Saint Rose. She taught in The Albany Academy Lower School for five years and, after receiving her Master’s Degree in Reading from SUNY Albany, she returned to The Academy as a teacher in the LEAP program. She then became the Assistant Director in 2009 and Director in 2012. Mrs. DiBiase is currently a long- term substitute teacher in the Bethlehem School District. Two Week Sessions: Session 1: June 26-July 7, Session 2: July 10- July 21, Session 3: July 24-August 4 Cost for two week session: Session 1 $562.50 (closed July 4 and pro-rated) Sessions 2 & 3 $625 each Early drop off: 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (no fee) Camp hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Extended Day hours: 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Extended Day cost for two week session: Session 1 $108 and Sessions 2 & 3 $120 each LEAP Daily Schedule 7:45-8:50 a.m.