Explanations
SUMMER CAMPS
Fun and learning for students entering Kindergarten to Grade 12 Our summer programs focus on particular skill sets for students who learn differently. Student to teacher ratios are low (a maximum of 3 students to every 1 teacher) and several of the camps will have additional interns or assistants. Our goal in all of our camps is to both empower our students to view themselves as strong learners and to work on strategies to improve academic performance in content areas. For several of our core academic programs we will offer free pre-‐ and post-‐academic testing to help ensure that our instruction is resulting in significant gains and to aid teachers in planning their instruction for fall. As our lesson plans are finalized, we will also provide instructional goals for each session and handouts on how to apply the concepts in the fall. Since most of our students are “tired” from school, our programs will emphasize fun. Learning can and should be enjoyable. Breaks will focus on exercise and movement in the form of games. Note, too, that the camp descriptions have two parts: The first helps hook your student on taking the camp, and the second (in parentheses) is the short easy version to help you with registration. We are also aware of the way eating and exercising habits affect our students’ health and academic success. We will provide a variety of healthy snacks (fruits, nuts, cheese sticks, yogurt, etc.) and offer alternatives to our traditional sodas (chocolate milk, sparkling waters and fruit juices). Do you need more than summer camp?
Remediation sessions are available every afternoon from 2:00-‐5:00 in any subject necessary, including reading, writing, math, and other skill sets. (Gr K-‐12, $475 per week) Reading is Succeeding Build your reading muscles with fun stories that will inspire you to be a more skilled and enthusiastic reader. Not only that, but you’ll improved comprehension as well. It’s all about “reading fluency,” which is more than just reading quickly. It’s also the ability to read accurately, with proper expression, while understanding the text at the same time. At the end of camp, you will show off your new skills by reading one or two pieces on video. (Gr K-‐2, June 22-‐26 from 9-‐10:30, $475. Teaches skills in Reading Fluency.) (Gr 3-‐5, June 29-‐July 3 from 9-‐11, $625. Teaches skills in Reading Fluency.) Gross, Silly, Funny and Wild: Writing Sentences That Amaze your Parents and Teachers Good grammar is the bones of great writing, and in this camp you’ll see why. In this camp we’ll practice elements of writing at the sentence level, including parts of speech, proper punctuation, and ways to form a good sentence. We will also focus on sentence structure, learning how to avoid run-‐ons sentences and fragments. (Gr 6-‐8, June 29-‐July 3 from Noon-‐2:00, $625. Teaches skills in Writing.) Tell Your Story: Creative Writing In this camp you will blossom as a writer and tell your own fascinating story. You will learn how to think ahead about what you want to write, how to put things in the right order, and keeping your readers in mind as you write your story. You will also learn about the fundamentals of creative writing, plus grammar, spelling, and punctuation. At the end of the week you will present your story and celebrate your creativity! (Gr 3-‐5, Aug 17-‐21 from 9:00-‐10:30, $475. Teaches skills in Passage Level Production to include: brainstorming drafting, editing, sequencing, tone.) Money Matters (High School) Understanding and managing money is an important step toward life after high school, and life as an independently functioning adult. This camp will demystify issues with money with fun, interactive activities that will show how to set financial goals, create a budget, save money, and understand how loans work. You will also learn how important it is to keep a good credit rating, as well as techniques to make that happen. These are great lifetime skills! (Gr 9-‐12, Aug 17-‐21 from 11:00-‐1:00, $625. Builds skills in Mathematical Concepts, Base 10, Money Concepts, Executive Functions.) Work Smarter, Not Harder: Study Skills for Middle School Taking notes, doing homework, and studying for tests is easy if you know the right strategies. In this camp you’ll learn tools and techniques that will make school less stressful for you (and even for your parents). Then you’ll practice those strategies and tools so you’re ready for school, no problem! (Gr 6-‐8, July 27-‐31 from 9:00-‐11:00, $625. Builds skills in Study Skills, Test-‐Taking Strategies, Executive Functions.) Work Smarter, Not Harder: Study Skills for High School Studying doesn’t have to be a head-‐banging experience. Learn powerful tools and strategies that will help you prepare for tests, plan and organize projects, and complete assignments on time. Less stress, more success – that’s our motto! (Gr 9-‐12, July 20-‐24 from 10:00-‐Noon, $625. Builds skills in Test-‐Taking Strategies, Study Skills, Planning, Executive Functions.) Tech Tools: Technology for High School Students Plugging in is awesome when you use software and apps to do homework, prepare for tests, and plan and organize projects. Bring your laptop, iPad, or smart phone and learn how technology can make school easier (and maybe even fun). (Gr 9-‐12, July 20-‐24 from 12:15-‐1:15, $350. Builds skills in Computer Skills, Organization, Sequencing.) Writing the High School Research Paper Tackle research papers head-‐on in this camp as you brush up your high school skills and prepare for college. You will choose a topic that fascinates you, and learn how to write a powerful research paper from start to finish. Practice finding scholarly sources, writing a research claim, using evidence to support your claim, and adding appropriate citations. Then amaze your audience when you share your paper at a celebration on the last day. (Gr 9-‐12, Aug 24-‐28 from 11:30-‐1:30, $625. Teaches skills in Passage Level Production to include: brainstorming, drafting, editing, sequencing, and tone.) Robotics: Deep Space Terraformers Design, assemble, and program your own robots using Lego Mindstorms and your own ingenuity. No problem is too big, no challenge too hard as you learn and practice the best ways to find mechanical solutions to the most vexing problems. With the combined brainpower of you and your teammates, you will identify the problem, think up possible solutions, weigh the possible outcomes, then build and test machines that respond to your every command. (Gr 6-‐10, July 6-‐10 from 9:00-‐Noon, $895. Builds skills in Sequencing, Problem Solving, Planning, Organization, Executive Functions.) Planning Your Dream Vacation If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? The jungles of South America? The Swiss Alps? An African safari? Pick a place and plan the entire vacation from start to finish. Practice brainstorming; create to do lists for research and planning; make a budget; and then plan backward to make your dream vacation come true. We can’t guarantee that your parents will make it a reality, but these skills will make it easier to try and convince them! (Gr 6-‐8, Aug 10-‐14 from 9:00-‐11:00, $625. Builds skills in Sequencing, Map Skills, Planning, Budgeting, Reading, Organization, Executive Functions.) REGISTRATION
Explanations Summer Camps
Child’s Name __________________________________________Age ________Birth Date_______________ Grade Completed___________ Entering Grade _____________School _______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name(s)__________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________City____________________ State_______ Zip____________ Home Phone______________________________ Work Phone _____________________________________ Cell Phone________________________________ Email___________________________________________ CAMP WEEK COST ☐ Reading is Succeeding (Gr K-‐2 from 9:00-‐10:30)
Jun 22-‐26 $475 ☐ Reading is Succeeding (Gr 3-‐5 from 9:00-‐11:00)
Jun 29-‐Jul 3 $625 ☐ Gross, Silly, Funny and Wild: Writing Sentences That Amaze your Parents and Teachers (Gr 6-‐8 from Noon-‐2:00)
Jun 29-‐Jul 3 $625 ☐ Robotics: Deep Space Terraformers (Gr 6-‐10 from 9:00-‐Noon)
Jul 6-‐10 $895 ☐ Work Smarter, Not Harder: Study Skills for High School (Gr 9-‐12 from 10:00-‐Noon)
Jul 20-‐24 $625 ☐ Tech Tools: Technology for High School (Gr 9-‐12 from 12:15-‐1:15)
Jul 20-‐24 $350 ☐ Work Smarter, Not Harder: Study Skills for Middle School (Gr 6-‐8 from 9:00-‐11:00)
Jul 27-‐31 $625 ☐ Planning Your Dream Vacation (Gr 6-‐8 from 9:00-‐11:00)
Aug 10-‐14 $625 ☐ Tell Your Story: Creative Writing (Gr 3-‐5 from 9:00-‐10:30)
Aug 17-‐21 $475 ☐ Money Matters -‐ High School (Gr 9-‐12 from 11:00-‐1:00)
Aug 17-‐21 $625 ☐ Writing High School Research Papers (Gr 9-‐12 from 11:30-‐1:30)
Aug 24-‐28 $625 TOTAL COST: _____ TO REGISTER _____CREDIT CARD: To pay by credit card, go here to register online. Be sure to mail the last two pages of this document (Registration and Emergency Info) to: Explanations LLC, 9725 SE 36th St., Suite 206, Mercer Island, WA 98040. _____CHECK: Make checks payable to Explanations LLC and send with the last two pages (Registration and Emergency Info) to: Explanations LLC, 9725 SE 36th St., Suite 206, Mercer Island, WA 98040. PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY Registration is on a first-‐come, first-‐served basis. If your desired camp is not available, you may transfer to another one or opt for a full refund. Cancellations more than two weeks in advance of the start of camp will receive a full refund minus a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than two weeks in advance will receive a full refund minus a 50% cancellation fee. I have read and agree to the payment and cancellation policy. Signature ____________________________________________ Date ________________ EMERGENCY INFO
Explanations Summer Camps
MEDICAL INFORMATION Hospital _______________________________________________________________City ____________________________ Phone _______________________ Physician’s Name ________________________________________________________________________ Physician’s Phone _______________________ Health Insurance Provider ______________________________________________________________ Policy Number __________________________ Allergies_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dietary Restrictions __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List all medications taken on a regular basis, including dosage __________________________________________________________________ Other medical information___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Does the student wear glasses? ☐Yes ☐No Please note that the staff of Explanations LLC is not authorized to administer medication. MEDICAL RELEASE I agree to permit _____________________________ (student name) to be hospitalized and treated by any licensed physician in case of accident, injury or illness. I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Explanations LLC, its employees and agents from charges incurred for medical services as a result of such treatment. I further agree to hold harmless Explanations LLC from any and all claims of damages that may be incurred due to the negligence of any such hospital or physician. EMERGENCY RELEASE PERMISSION Please list ALL adults (carpool drivers, relatives, friends, etc.) who have your authority to transport your child to and from Explanations LLC. Students will only be released to persons authorized on this form. Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _______________________ Relationship to Student____________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone _______________________ Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _______________________ Relationship to Student____________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone _______________________ Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _______________________ Relationship to Student____________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone _______________________ In the event of an emergency, my child may /may not be transported by an Explanations staff member. OUT OF STATE CONTACT Name_________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone ______________________________________ Relationship to Student______________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone _______________________ Explanations LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally available to participants.