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ACS Summer Camp—A Passport to Fun!
June 23 – August 1, 2008 (six, one week sessions)
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm

For Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students:
From Australia to America, each week will bring a different exciting destination. Children will learn through dramatic play, arts and crafts, sand and water play and more. Bring your imagination as we get on board for fun! Each day will include a snack and lunch break.

• Aussie Adventure (Camp week 1) We’ll hit the dusty road in our jeeps and discover the outback.
• Patriotic Week (Camp week 2) Fireworks and flags—everything is red, white and blue this week.
• Western Week (Camp week 3) Let’s gather ‘round the campfire, roast marshmallows and tell stories. Giddy up!
• Let’s Go Under The Sea (Camp week 4) We’ll dive into a week of ocean fun. Don’t forget your scuba tank!
• Summertime Fun (Camp week 5) Baseball, camping and water fun. That’s what summertime is all about.
• Fairytale Fun (Camp week 6) We’ll jump into books, dress up, and see what it’s like to be Aladdin, a princess, and much more.

For Kindergarten through 5th grade:
Each eventful day will include three destinations of 60 minutes each, as well as a snack and lunch break.

Sports
Campers will participate in soccer, football, basketball and a multitude of indoor and outdoor group oriented games.

Art “Soup”
Children will cook up art projects as they work with a variety of mediums and explore their unique recipes for creative expression.

Exploration
Students will discover the wonders of science and nature through projects like soap making, volcano building, earthquake studies, growing a garden and much more.

Fun Friday
In addition to our regular curriculum, slip-n-slides, wading pools, and water games will be set up on the lawn for fun filled water play each Friday. 

Age Groupings
Campers will participate in the following groups:

• Children entering Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten
  (Early Childhood Program)
• Children entering Kindergarten through First grade
  (Available alternate for Kindergarteners)
• Children entering Second and Third grades
• Children entering Fourth and Fifth grades
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Come Prepared
Campers will need to bring a water bottle, snack and lunch each day. In addition, they should come wearing athletic shoes and sunscreen.

On Fridays, campers should also bring a swimsuit (worn under their clothes or separately to change into), a towel and extra sunscreen.

Extended Care
There will be no extended care available.

Musical Theatre Camp
Directed by Sherry and Kendra Curtis
July 14—August 1 (Monday—Friday for two, three week sessions)
Note our new times:
Hansel and Gretel  9:00am–11:30am, or
Robin Hood  1:00pm–3:30pm

An alternative to regular camp is our popular drama program. As part of these sessions, children will be cast in a full-length musical production. They will participate in intensive rehearsals—learning lines, songs and dances. A commitment to full attendance is required for acceptance. Costumes will be the responsibility of the parents. The sessions will culminate in a performance for family, friends and neighbors. Note that this program is limited to children entering first grade and up.

Extended Care
There will be no extended care available.

Enrollment Notes

• Camp fees are due with a one-time enrollment fee of $25. However, if camp fees are paid before June 1, the enrollment fee will be waived.
• There are no refunds after June 15.
• If you sign up for six weeks, the sixth week is free! (This discount does not apply to Musical Theatre Camp.)
• Please send the completed form and payment to:

  Almaden Country School Summer Camp
  6835 Trinidad Drive
  San Jose, CA 95120

• Enrollment will be confirmed by phone once the form and fees have been received.
• For questions call 408.997.0424 or send an email to admissions@a-cs.org

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