**Monica Ros School Summer Camp** June 20 – July 29, 2016 9:00am – 2:00pm Camp Day 783 McNell Road, Ojai, CA 93023 www.monicaros.org | 805-646-8184

Summer is coming fast here in Ojai! Monica Ros School is excited to offer six weeks of Summer Camp to all children in the community who will be four by the end of the calendar year, up through those entering 4th grade this fall. Campers will be separated by age: preschoolers and children entering kindergarten in one group, and those students in or entering gradeschool in another, to allow for the most secure and comfortable range of exploration for campers.

“IMAGINATION NATION” First Week: June 20 – June24

We kick off Summer Camp with IMAGINATION NATION; campers will create their idea of a perfect land to call their own. Older campers will read the classic My Father’s Dragon and use it for inspiration to draw maps of secret islands, and create fantastic creatures that live in their land. They will live in the book along with the main character: playing pranks on lions, enjoying tangerines, eavesdropping on mice, swimming in the rhino’s weeping pool, and sailing the famous Monica Ros pirate ship. Younger campers will explore the idea of the Monica Ros campus as their own magical nation....they will hunt treasure inside and out, create and follow maps, build forts, and decorate the school with sidewalk chalk. As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

“USA” First Week: June 27 – July 1

Don't miss this week celebrating all things American. Learn about Johnny Appleseed....then make apple-print art, applesauce, and apple pie! Create your own American flag using various age- appropriate techniques from muslin dipped in starch to construction paper and glue-sticks. Learn about ranching and the history of 4-H with fun farm animal visits to campus, including horses from the Thacher School! Play classic American childhood games like '', 'double-dutch jump- rope', 'duck, duck, goose', 'red light-green light', and ''. On Friday campers and invited to bring their bikes to decorate them for the Ojai 4th of July Parade. As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

“FRANCE” Second Week: July 5 - July 8 (discounted to $200/wk. because of 4th of July holiday)

In this week of camp, we will be exploring the magic of France! Set up the course and enjoy the Tour de France on our classic tricycles. Build the canals of Paris in our giant sandbox....the gradeschoolers will build the Eiffel Tower to add to the scene. Learn about the culinary traditions of France by trying your hand at making croissants and baguettes. Create your own french masterpieces in the style of Monet (impressionism) and Seurat (pointillism). Older students will learn about Notre Dame and create their own gargoyle, then later in the week assume the roles of "Three Musketeers" and practice fencing with an instructor! As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

“BRAZIL.....THE OLYMPICS!” Third Week: July 11 - 15

In honor of Brazil hosting the summer Olympics, Monica Ros will set up our own version of THE GAMES. Campers will create Olympic flags and medals, games will include Olympic classics such as the long jump, disc throwing, and relay races. Older students will also enjoy some additional sports such as badminton, basketball, and archery. We will also celebrate Brazilian traditions with the wonderful music, costumes, and dances as seen in Rio during Carnival. As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

“IRELAND” Fourth Week: July 18 - 22

Castles, and leprechauns, and potatoes, OH MY! Join us for a journey to Ireland where campers will enjoy folk crafts such as finger-knitting and Celtic knots, and traditional foods such as soda bread and Shepard's Pie. Create a fairy garden or leprechaun trap to take home to your yard, and a golden horseshoe to hang above your bedroom door. Pick an animal for your family crest and make a shield to hang on your wall! Older students will work building stone castles, moats, and walls on the lower campus. Interested campers can participate in learning a choreographed Irish dance like 'Riverdance'. As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, classic camp games, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

“JAPAN” Fifth Week: July 25 - 29

Ancient and current Japanese culture is the focus of this fun week. Make beautiful fans, origami, kabuki masks, Sumi-e ink paintings and beautiful fish prints (using real fish!) Roll sushi with your own choices of fillings then gobble up your pieces with chopsticks. Older campers will experiment with sumo wrestling and geisha performances following traditional guidelines; later in the week they will build their own robots inspired by Big Hero 6! Younger campers will create a serene rock garden in the sandbox, trim bonsai trees to take home, and enjoy a tea ceremony. As in all weeks of Monica Ros Summer Camp there is tons of water play, classic camp games, take-home crafts, and a frozen treat each day.

**Monica Ros School Summer Camp**

Camp is $250/week. A second camper in a family is discounted to $200/week. Current Monica Ros families may charge camp fees to their school account, other camper’s fees are due before camp begins. Camp is from 9:00am-2:00pm; daycare is offered from 2:00-5:00pm for $7.00/hr., and must be indicated on this form for staffing purposes. Return this form to register, or call/email the office (805-646-8184; [email protected])

Child’s Name______Birthdate______2016/17 Grade______

Parent’s Name(s)______Cell Phone______

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IMAGINATION NATION, Week 1, June 20 - June 24 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

USA! Week 2, June 27 - July 1 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

FRANCE, Week 3, July 5 - July 8 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

BRAZIL….THE OLYMPICS!, Week 4, July 11 - July 15 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

IRELAND, Week 5, July 18 - July 22 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

JAPAN, Week 6, July 25 - July 29 Please indicate if you will be utilizing daycare: YES, PLEASE______FROM 2:00pm TO ______pm

Our Summer Staff Your children probably know our Summer Camp staff as their extended family! Many preschool teachers run a week or two of Summer Camp including, Mrs. Dalto, Mrs. Krout, Mrs. Klimbal, Mrs. Weston and a visit from Mrs. Garst. Other staff includes many of our beloved staff, assistant teachers, and substitute teachers. Ms. Garcia is best known for creating amazing giant bubbles on the playground and her creative crafts. Ms. Miculian is one of our Playground Staff team; besides having all her credentials and teaching at The Howard School in Santa Barbara, she has an extensive theater background. Ms. Pidduck is an Art Teacher at Mupu School in Santa Paula and was a Volunteer Coordinator at The Boys & Girls Club.