Sixes/Sevens Choice Class Season Overview
Choice Classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for an hour.
| Session 1: June 23rd- July 3rd | ||
| Block A: Friendship Bracelets Soccer Beginners Scavenger Hunt Madness | Block B: Bleecker St. Trattoria Let's Build a City On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! | Block C: Will It Popsicle? Puppet Palooza Obstacle Course Factory |
| Session 2: July 7th- July 18th | ||
| Block A: Scavenger Hunt Puppet Playhouse Paint Palooza It Lays Eggs Basketball Beginners | Block B: Hooray, Ballet! Creepy Cryptozoology Bleecker St. Trattoria Tiny Worlds Karate | Block C: Baking Adventures The Art of Nature Imposter Bracelet Fair Gaga for GaGa |
| Session 3: July 21st- August 1st | ||
| Block A: Roller Coaster Tycoon Who Done It? Bracelet Fair Bubble Business | Block B: Culinary Arts Comic Book Creators Gaga for GaGa Little Red Puppet Players | Block C: Spy School Basketball Karaoke Party Just Bead It! |
Session 1
Block A: 9:30-10:30
Friendship Bracelets (Alex Checkman) – Friendship bracelets are so key at summer camp! This class is devoted to making a variety of bracelets using different materials. We are bringing back gimp from the 90’s, learning how to make a simple cardboard bracelet “machine” to make beautiful weaving bracelets, and also learning the original knotted chevron friendship bracelets.
Soccer Beginners (Anna Goldstein) – In this class, campers will practice various engaging drills and games designed to improve soccer skills – from dribbling and passing to shooting and defending. Along with the physical activity, we will emphasize teamwork and fair play. Let’s GOOOO!
Scavenger Hunt Madness (CJ Perrine) – Ready, set, search! We will start by decorating our very own treasure cups to hold all the goodies we find. Then it’s time for adventure! Each day, special objects will be hidden around camp, and together we’ll go on exciting treasure hunts to find them. With curious eyes and teamwork, there’s no telling what surprises we will discover!
Session 1
Block B: 10:30-11:30
Bleecker St. Trattoria (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Benvenuti to Bleecker St. Trattoria, the newest restaurant on the block! In this imaginative and tasty class, campers will work together to create their very own Italian restaurant! From designing menus and making colorful food-themed crafts to learning fun Italian words for their favorite dishes and ingredients, kids will dive into the delicious world of Italian culture. We’ll play games, sing songs, decorate our “trattoria,” and even role-play as chefs, servers, and happy customers. By the end of the session, our little restaurant will be open for the camp community!
Let’s Build a City (Layla Sanchez) – Do you like to build? Have you ever wanted to design your very own skyscraper? Bakery? Fire Station? School? In this choice class campers will become both architects and builders as they design and then construct their very own building. Using cardboard and other recycled materials as our medium, the possibilities are endless. Let’s work together to build our very own cardboard city!
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! (Anna Goldstein) – This class is all about relay races! Ranging from classic relays to wacky original ones, campers will have a great time collaborating and competing with each other, as they run, hop, pass, toss, balance, and more!
Session 1
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Will it Popsicle? (Isaiah Sullivan) – There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a popsicle on a hot summer day! In this culinary class, campers will experiment with various fruits, flavors ,and shapes to create cold delicious treats for all to enjoy!
Puppet Palooza (Andy Hunter) – Welcome to Puppet Palooza, a hands-on, creative class where puppetry takes center stage! From shadow puppets to sock puppets and everything in between, you’ll explore a variety of puppet-making techniques and bring your creations to life through performance. Learn how to craft unique puppets and build your skills to put on a wildly fun, mismatched puppet show at the end of the session. Get ready for a week of laughter, creativity, and puppet magic, where anything is possible and no puppet is too wacky!
Obstacle Course Factory (Katherine Banos) – The gym will be our obstacle course factory as we take to designing a new course everyday! Campers will hone their creativity and collaboration as they come up with their own courses for conquering.
Session 2
Block A: 9:30-10:30
Scavenger Hunt (Adam Senack) – In this action-packed class, campers will race around camp solving clues, cracking codes, and chasing down hidden treasures—all based on unique themes. One day you might be on an ice cream mission, tracking down sprinkles, scoops, and syrup to unlock a sweet surprise, and on another you may wonder “who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?” (hint: it wasn’t me!). Each hunt is a new challenge that brings out campers’ creativity, teamwork, and detective skills. It’s fast, it’s fun, and there’s always a surprise waiting at the end. Let the fun begin!
Puppet Playhouse (Tess Neill) – Step into a world of imagination in our Puppet Playhouse! In this class, we will design and create our own puppets, then bring them to life through storytelling and performance! We will get creative with our materials from socks and felt, to paper bags, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks. Each class will include puppet making, character development, and mini puppet shows. We will build our creativity, collaboration, and confidence to create unique puppets and scenes. Let your imagination run wild!
Paint Palooza (CJ Perrine) – This class is all about paint! Campers will work indivually and together to create finger painting works! In this sensory art class we will have the most fun getting our hands painty and making art. Campers will experiment with color mixing, shapes, and sponge stamps to make beautiful works with fingerpaint.
It Lays Eggs (Sara Janoff) – This choice class will explore the wide world of animals that lay eggs. From birds to reptiles to bugs to fish, campers will get to play games, conduct science experiments and do art projects to explore the vast variety of animals in our world that lay eggs! Our final project for our class will be to create a diorama of your favorite egg-laying animal in their natural habitat. At the end of the session, we will open up a science museum for LREI showing all of the different animals we explored!
Basketball Beginners (Anna Goldstein) – This basketball class is designed to help campers explore the fundamentals of the game while having a great time! We will do various drills for skill development as well as playing practice games. Campers with or without basketball experience are encouraged to join!
Session 2
Block B: 10:30-11:30
Hooray, Ballet! (Tess Neill) – Twirl, leap, and dance with joy in this playful introduction to ballet! Young dancers will learn basic ballet movements through games, imaginative storytelling, and music. Each class will include a warmup, simple choreography, and fun exercises to build coordination and confidence. We will tap into the joy of movement by exploring physical concepts of space, rhythm, and balance. With lots of smiles and encouragement, let’s celebrate the joy of ballet in every step!
Creepy Cryptozoology (Andy Hunter) – Loch Ness, and Trolls, and Bunyips, oh my! In this class, we will discover some fantastic beasts and where to find them. Campers will learn about various mythical creatures and cryptids from near and far: practicing their movement, diet, and behavior. Each class will foster creativity and a thirst for learning. After researching all we can, we will create our own creatures, complete with profiles about habitat, appearance, and behavior. Then, we will end with a creature expedition to find what might be lurking in the depths of camp life…
Bleecker St. Trattoria (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Benvenuti to Bleecker St. Trattoria, the newest restaurant on the block! In this imaginative and tasty class, campers will work together to create their very own Italian restaurant! From designing menus and making colorful food-themed crafts to learning fun Italian words for their favorite dishes and ingredients, kids will dive into the delicious world of Italian culture. We’ll play games, sing songs, decorate our “trattoria,” and even role-play as chefs, servers, and happy customers. By the end of the session, our little restaurant will be open for the camp community!
Tiny Worlds (Clara Campos) – In this miniature art class, we will create “tiny worlds” using our big imaginations! Gnome homes, gardens, little apartments, and anything else they can dream up; campers will love creating their own tiny worlds! Materials will include various boxes, wood, cork, cardboard, string, wire, buttons, and many other exciting tiny things, perfect for working small.
Karate (Vincent Barile) – An introduction to the basic moves and ideas of Karate. Games and activities will focus on building strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness.
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Baking Adventures (Jackie Coraci) – Let’s go on some delicious adventures! We’ll kick things off by personalizing our own aprons, then jump into a sweet rotation of baking and decorating. From safari-themed cupcakes to under-the-sea cookies, each treat matches a fun daily theme. Along the way, campers will learn essential kitchen hygiene and food prep skills. Get ready to whisk, frost, and sprinkle your way through a flavorful adventure!
The Art of Nature (Tess Neill) – Discover the beauty of the natural world through art! In this class we will explore the wonders of nature with leaf prints, flower pressing, rock painting, stick sculptures, nature weaving, and sun powered cyanotype printing. We will tap into our creativity, collaboration, and enjoy nature as our inspiration and as our canvas. In our final class we will create a gallery to present our unique works of art to other campers.
Imposter (James Miner) – Can you be sneaky and stealth? Then you’ll love this class. We will play a variety of sneaky games, and complete various sneaky missions. Sometimes we may need to be extra quiet. Sometimes we will have to disguise our voices…and other times, we may need to move totally undetected throughout camp. Please join us, just don’t…get…caught!
Bracelet Fair (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Join us on an exciting journey to create original friendship bracelets using a variety of crafting techniques (crochet, macrame, butterfly, etc.). Begin with simple materials like wooden, pearl, and clay beads, and then discover the magic of other mediums such as waxed threads and even paper! Campers will unleash their creativity, designing unique pieces by exploring the beauty of different materials. The final class will focus on a special “Bracelet Fair,” inviting the camp community to view their creations, and maybe take one home!
Gaga for Gaga (Anthony Rodriguez) – 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!
Session 3
Block A: 9:30-10:30
Roller Coaster Tycoon (Sara Janoff) – Have you ever wanted to design your own theme park? In this class, campers will design their very own roller coaster and amusement park rides, then build 3D versions of them! Will you make a giant loop-de-loop? The biggest drop? A zero gravity ride to the moon? Campers will explore a variety of art and building materials to make their dream ride. At the end of the session, we will combine our rides together into a huge theme park display!
Who Done It? (Isaiah Sullivan) – Everyone loves a mystery! In this class, campers will use their problem-solving skills to unravel elaborate mysteries all around camp. Through clues, gadgets, acute observations, and collaboration with fellow sleuths, campers will get to the bottom of it all!
Bracelet Fair (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Join us on an exciting journey to create original friendship bracelets using a variety of crafting techniques (crochet, macrame, butterfly, etc.). Begin with simple materials like wooden, pearl, and clay beads, and then discover the magic of other mediums such as waxed threads and even paper! Campers will unleash their creativity, designing unique pieces by exploring the beauty of different materials. The final class will focus on a special “Bracelet Fair,” inviting the camp community to view their creations, and maybe take one home!
Bubble Business (Clara Perrine) – Let’s get popping! In this bubbly class, we’ll mix up our own magical bubble solution and start blowing tiny bubbles—but that’s just the beginning! We’ll experiment with all kinds of wands to see what shapes and sizes we can create. And for the grand finale… giant bubbles made with a hula hoop! Get ready for a sudsy, silly, super fun time!
Session 3
Block B: 10:30-11:30
Culinary Arts (Jackie Coraci) – In this creative cooking class, campers will explore how food can be beautiful as well as delicious. Projects will include stained “glass” sugar cookies, design pizzas, fruit salad bouquets and more!
Comic Book Creators (Dana Riebe) – Bam! Zoom! Gulp. In this class, campers will draft and develop their own graphic novels. Campers will practice their drawing, story boarding, and creative writing skills to create their own stories, in a fun, imaginative environment. By the end of the session, the hope is for campers to have their own visual novels to keep and share.
Gaga for Gaga (Anna Goldstein) – 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!
Little Red Puppet Players (Catalina Cofone Polack) – Do you want to live on Sesame Street or Avenue Q? Then, this class is for you! Campers can pick from puppets we have or make their own, create characters, develop dialogue, then sing and move to some of our favorite songs. In the final class, we will perform a show for our friends at camp to enjoy. Come join the world of puppetry and become a puppeteer!
Session 3
Block C: 2:30-3:30
Spy School (Tess Neill) – Do you have what it takes to become a spy? Let’s find out! We will learn to create the perfect disguise, come up with secret agent names, write our own secret codes, break ciphers, and go on top secret missions…Sshh!
Basketball (Anthony Rodriguez) – Swish! This is a high-energy basketball class, campers will learn the basics, sharpen their skills, build teamwork, and level up their game! From dribbling drills to epic game plays, this class is all about fun, physical, and friendly competition on the court.
Karaoke Party (Anna Goldstein) – In “Karaoke Party,” campers will sing, perform, and cheer for their friends. Campers will devise a list of their favorite songs and perform them, with a real microphone, to an audience of their friends in the class. Campers can use props and costumes too! Our main goal is to have fun, and create a low-pressure environment where campers can feel comfortable expressing themselves through music. Some additional projects during the session may include re-writing lyrics to our favorite songs, and choreographing original dances.
Just Bead It (Catalina Cofone Polack) –Let’s make beautiful beaded creations! In each class we will focus on mastering the art of bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings, and beyond. Campers will experiment with different types of beads, string, etc. to see what they like best. From star beads to glow in the dark beads, campers can get as imaginative as they want!