Fives Choice Class Season Overview
Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for an hour. Full Day Fives select one class from Block A, B and C.
| Session 1: June 23rd- July 3rd | ||
| Block A: Coloring Outside the Lines "Campfire" Sing-a-long Tag, You're It! | Block B: Animal Art Backyard Team Games Pizza Shop | Block C: Camp Craft Shop Slime Time Circus Circus! |
| Session 2: July 7th- July 18th | ||
| Block A: Little Red Post Office Tag Games! Little Red Cookies | Block B: Bubble Trouble Gaga for GaGa Clay Creations LEGO City | Block C: Up in the Sky, Down in the Dirt Paper Pals Slime Time Backyard Games |
| Session 3: July 21st- August 1st | ||
| Block A: Wildlife Heroes LEGO City Jungle Adventures | Block B: Super Soccer Animal Dance Party Fairy Homes and Castles | Block C: Potion Party Superhero Academy Mystery Incorporated |
Session 1
Block A: 10:30-11:30
Coloring Outside of the Lines (Dana Riebe) – In this open-ended class, campers will be encouraged to “break the rules” with their artwork. Using both “The Beautiful Oops”, and the works of various mixed media and recycled material artists as foundational material, campers will explore sides of their artistry that they may not have seen before
“Campfire” Sing-A-Long (Jackie Coraci) – Calling all music-loving campers! This class will be conducted in a laid-back manner, giving campers a chance to decompress and sing some of their favorite songs. Campers will write down a song of their choice and options will be drawn from a hat, determining what songs we will be singing that day. We will definitely incorporate some personalization and silly lyrics, too! We will work singing together in a calm and civilized manner. Dancing is encouraged! On the final class, campers and I will share some of our favorite songs from the session.
Tag, You’re It! (James Miner) – Such a simple concept, but so many fun ways to play. Fishy Fishy, Toilet Tag, Link-Tag, Blob Tag and more. Sometimes you’ll need to be fast, other times sneaky. Tag is such a great introduction to physical play; followinging rules, showing sportsmanship, and making new friends.
Session 1
Block B: 1:30-2:30
Animal Art (Lauren Barriocanal) – Let’s get our hands messy and our imaginations wild! In this playful art class, campers will turn their own handprints (and other stamping techniques) into adorable wildlife animals like birds, turtles, fish, and more. With a splash of paint and a dash of creativity, we’ll add fun details to bring each creature to life. Every camper will head home with a colorful menagerie!
Pizza Shop (Clara Campos) – In this dramatic play/construction art class we will use our imaginations, pizza shop knowledge, and plenty of art materials to design and create our very own pizza shop! We will construct a pizza oven, cash register, menus, and of course paper pizzas with all the toppings. On the last day of the session we will have our Grand Opening and invite other camp groups to come be our customers.
Backyard Team Games (Anna Goldstein) – Using the PAPAS and our neighboring park on Houston, campers will get to play a variety of playground classics! Each class will feature multiple physical activities for kids to participate in while building their teamwork skills. We’ll play tag games, tumbling activities on the gym mats, ball games, and even have campers come up with their own games!
Session 1
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Camp Craft Classics (Sylvia Jane) – Always wondered what camp was like in the olden days? This is the class for you. Friendship bracelets, shrinky dinks, tie dye, hand games…etc. You name it, we’ll do it!
Slime Time (David Rigo) – Part science, part art project, Slime Time is for those of us who don’t mind getting a little messy. Experiment with different materials and combinations of ingredients to create fun substances from Oobleck to moon sand to regular old slime. Ever wonder what happens if you mix cloud slime with kinetic sand? Then this is the place for you. Bring your mad scientist vibes and settle in for some stretchy, slimy, silly fun.
Circus, Circus (Nora Woolley) – Ever wonder what it would be like to join the circus? Think of how many roles you could play! Everyone will have a chance to perform an incredible acrobatic act, invent a magic trick, discover their clown within, try on their ringleader hat, and even take turns training a lion! The final class will conclude with a spectacular circus performance extravaganza…plus popcorn for our friends!
Session 2
Block A: 10:30-11:30
Little Red Post Office (Nora Woolley) – In Little Red Post Office campers will create their own camp postal system! We will create letters, postcards and stamps and deliver the mail to camp friends, and anyone else we want! This class will focus on creativity, community, and fun!
Tag Games (Anna Goldstein) – Get active and have fun in Tag Games!! Campers will enjoy chasing one another in old classics such as All-Is-It and Fishy-Fishy, and Ship Shore. Tag Games will provide a perfect space for active kids to move their bodies while also giving children a space to stretch their creativity and create their own Tag Games.
Little Red Cookies (Sara Janoff) – In this choice class, campers will become chefs & learn how to create a variety of different cookie doughs! Using real cooking tools like measuring cups, whisks, hand mixers, & blenders, campers will design, create & bake different types of cookies, experimenting with flavor, color, & shape. At the end of the session, we will open up our very own cookie bakery for the rest of camp to enjoy! The cookies in this class will be egg & dairy free.
Session 2
Block B: 1:30-2:30
Bubble Trouble (Sara Janoff) – In this class, campers will learn about the science of bubbles with hands-on experiments & projects! We will learn how bubbles are made, how to use different tools to make bubbles of different shapes & sizes, & even a special way to blow bubbles with our hands! We will learn why bubbles pop, & some magic ways we can make bubbles that DON’T! We will challenge ourselves to construct towers with bubbles, make the biggest bubble, & keep bubbles up. Finally, we will create beautiful works of art using bubbles.
Gaga for Gaga (Denzel Johnson) – Let’s play ball!! In this fun, physical ball games class, we will play Gaga, an LREI favorite, and various other games. Campers will have a safe and fun environment to build teamwork and coordination skills while having a great time!
Clay Creations (Cheryl Woodley) – Campers will use the imagination and creativity to make a variety of clay creations. They will utilize many different clay making techniques to add the appropriate details and texture to their creations. Then they will add color to their clay work and it will be put on display for all to view!
Lego City (Katherine Banos) – Let’s build, create and play! Have you ever wanted to create your own city out of LEGOS? During LEGO city we will build our own LEGO cities using our expansive collection of LEGOS and our big imaginations. Come ready to build people, cars, and buildings with all the accessories. We will work individually and as a group. Let’s see where our minds take us!
Session 2
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Up in the Sky, Down in the Dirt (Sara Janoff) – In this choice class, campers will discover the nature above our heads & beneath our feet, with a focus on birds & bugs! Using a variety of scientific tools, we will do experiments & investigate soil: what grows there? What lives there? Where does it come from? Campers will plant their own seeds & even get to play with wriggly worms! We will then learn about the feathered friends we share our world with who eat these seeds & worms…birds! We will explore feathers, make bird nests & bird feeders. Through this class, we will learn to appreciate the creatures we share our world with, both above & below!
Paper Pals (Klar Posadas) – In this crafty art class (inspired by paper dolls), campers will use their creativity and imagination to explore paper crafting and fashion! Kids will design paper accessories and clothing pieces to wear, and will then showcase their creations on the “runway” during the final class.
Slime Time (David Rigo) – Part science, part art project, Slime Time is for those of us who don’t mind getting a little messy. Experiment with different materials and combinations of ingredients to create fun substances from Oobleck to moon sand to regular old slime. Ever wonder what happens if you mix cloud slime with kinetic sand? This this the place for you. Bring your mad scientist vibes and settle in for some stretchy, slimy, silly fun.
Backyard Games (Katherine Banos) – Campers will get to play a variety of playground classics! Each class will feature multiple physical activities for kids to participate in while building teamwork skills. We’ll play tag and ball games and even have campers develop their own games!
Session 3
Block A: 10:30-11:30
Wildlife Heroes (Sara Janoff) – In Wildlife Heroes, children will learn real-life wildlife rescue techniques in a dramatic play setting. Using plush toys and other props, we will run a wildlife rehabilitation center throughout camp, answering calls of animals that need help and going on adventures to rescue them. We will help to nurse our hurt and sick animals back to health, then release them back into the wild! This class will build our skills of teamwork, our sense of responsibility, and let us explore ways to care for the wildlife we share our world with.
Lego City (Tess Niell) – Let’s build, create and play! Have you ever wanted to create your own city out of LEGOS? During LEGO city we will build our own LEGO cities using our expansive collection of LEGOS and our big imaginations. Come ready to build people, cars, and buildings with all the accessories. We will work individually and as a group. Let’s see where our minds take us!
Jungle Adventure (Andy Hunter) – In this obstacle course class, campers will jump, swing, and crawl their way a series of exciting jungle adventures! Campers will be presented with various scenarios and quests that they will carry out individually and as a team.
Block B: 1:30-2:30
Super Soccer (Denzel Johnson) – GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! In this soccer class, we will practice passing, shooting, and blocking, while learning about the different positions and even working on some game strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be encouraged when we take the “field” in friendly competition.
Animal Dance Party (Tess Niell) – In this fun and imaginative movement class, we’ll slither like snakes, fly like birds, jump like frogs, and bounce like bunnies! Through fun songs and imaginative play, we will work on our coordination, gross motor skills, and self expression. Each class will include a warm up, simple movement exercises, imaginative games and songs, and plenty of opportunities to dance like our favorite furry friends.
Fairy Homes and Castles (Catalina Polack) – In this art class, campers will use their imaginations to build fairy homes, castles, and dream houses using cardboard boxes, paint, and plenty of sparkle. First, each child will design their own special fairy or fantasy home. Then, we’ll team up to build a big, magical neighborhood together—because even fairies love having neighbors! Along the way, we’ll decorate, build, and create with friends. At the end of the session, we’ll show off our magical village to the whole camp. Wands, wings, and wonder welcome!
Session 3
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Potion Party (Sara Janoff) – In this class, campers will ignite their sense of magic & wonder by working in a potion shop! Using a variety of materials, we will create different potions. Can we make ones that fizz? Bubble? Glitter? Glow?! Campers will learn scientific properties of different liquids, color mixing, volume, & floating & sinking, while planning & conducting experiments & having an engaging sensory experience! At the end of the session, we will open our very own potion shop for the camp!
Superhero Academy (Klar Posadas) – Superhero Academy – A thrilling class where our campers become young heroes and create their own superpowers, design costumes, and embark on exciting missions! Through fun games and activities, kids will learn teamwork, problem-solving, and how to be a true superhero.
Mystery Incorporated (Adam Senack) – In this exciting dramatic play class each meeting time will ask campers to solve a different mystery! On different days we will play different characters and use various props and tools to solve the mystery and figure out what happened?! This class will engage campers’ curiosity, creativity, and ingenuity.