Book Camps 4 Kids 2011

Week 1:  June 20th-June 23th
AMERICAN GIRL: 
Thanks to Nikki
 

Girls:  Ages 7-12
Calling all American Girl fans!  You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity.  We will read the book, Thanks to Nikki, and engage in crafts and activities centered on the responsibility of being a good friend and a dog lover, too.  Puppy Love Therapy Dogs will join us for some furry fun!  This camp is perfect for emerging and fluent readers. 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:$60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th
Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church



Click Here for Print and Mail Registration

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Week 2:  June 28th - July 1st

Magic Tree House: 

Pirate Adventure

 

Boys and Girls:  Ages 5-10
Ahoy Mate-y!  You won’t want to miss out on this Pirate adventure with Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House!  Campers will enjoy reading Pirates Past Noon and learning more about the life of a Pirate.  We will even end the week with a treasure hunt!  This camp is perfect for non-readers, emerging young readers and all who love The Magic Tree House and PIRATE FUN! 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church

Click Here for Print and Mail Registration!

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Week 3:  July 11th - July 14th  

Soccer Hero

Boys and Girls:  Ages 7-12
Camp participants will read Soccer Hero by the number one sports writer for kids:  Matt Christopher!  Each day campers will read and engage in reading skills and strategies.  They will then have fun learning soccer skills and playing soccer.  This camp is perfect for fluent and emerging readers!  Daily soccer clinics will be taught by the Mankato West varsity soccer coach, Crissy Makela

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book  and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church


Click Here for Print and Mail Registration!

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Week 4:  July 18th-21st
Junie B. Jones
Is a Party Animal!

 

Boys and Girls:  Ages 5-10
You won’t want to miss this Book Camp featuring the loveable and hilarious Junie B. Jones!  Camp participants will read Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal.  Campers will also engage in hands-on activities that will truly bring this book to life!  We will even end the week with our own pajama party!  This camp is perfect for non-readers and emerging young readers and all who love Junie B! 

*TIME:  1:30-3:30
*TUITION:  $60 before April 15th / $70 after April 15th

Free book and back pack included!
*LOCATION:  Crossview Covenant Church

CLICK HERE FOR PRINT AND MAIL REGISTRATION

**Register Early and SAVE $10 on your Book Camp tuition!**

Please Note: 
There is a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 25 participants in each camp.  Should the camp receive fewer than 6 participants, your registration and tuition will be returned by May 15th.

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"Studies suggest that children who read as few as 6 books over the summer maintain the level of reading skills they achieved during the preceding school year. Reading more books leads to even greater success."  Anne McGill-Franzen and Richard Allington are education professors at the University of Florida. They can be reached via email at mcgillUFL@aol.com.This article was originally published in the May/June 2003 issue of Instructor.

Fancy Fun...so far!

These little princesses have been having so much fun so far during the Fancy Nancy Book Camp 4 Kids.  Here are some photos to prove my point!  ;)

Explorer Extraordinaires! 

Making butterfly wings!  Bonjour!

Story time with Fancy Nancy!

Ladybug snacks ;)

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There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child.  There are seven million.  ~Walt Streightiff

Welcome to the Fancy Nancy Book Camp 4 Kids!

Bonjour Fancy Friend!                                                      
I am very excited to see you next week at the Fancy Nancy Book Camp 4 Kids!  We are sure to have a fun and FANCY time.  In order to make the Book Camp fun and fancy for all, please bring the following items with you each day of camp:
1.    Crayons
2.    Scissors
3.    Glue
4.    Your FUN and FANCY attitude!  ;)
We will be playing games and making crafts, and snacks, however, if you’d like to come dressed in your “fancy best,” feel free!  Just make sure you can still run, play and be sure to tell your mom, it might get a bit dirty!

I hope you are ready for a MAGNIFICENT (that’s a fancy word for GREAT) time!  I will meet you at Crossview Covenant Church on June 28th from 1pm-3pm.  I have included a map for your chauffer (that’s a fancy word for “driver”).  ;)

See you soon,
Fancy Mrs. Van Osdel
Your Book Camp 4 Kids Teacher

                        
(This location is for Monday-Wednesday.  Thursday we will meet at the Cosmetology Training Center in Mankato.

The First Days of FUN! ;)

The American Girls and Their Dogs Book Camp 4 Kids is well underway!  The kids have been busy reading, painting, snacking and even meeting some furry friends!  Check some of our moments from the week so far....

Reading and Learning!  

Friends and Fun!

Puppy Love Therapy Dogs!  ;)

Cleopatra gets her mail.  ;)

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Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music.  ~William Stafford

Welcome to American Girls And Their DOGS Book Camp 4 Kids!

Dear Friend,                                                                                
I am so excited to welcome you to the American Girls and Their Dogs Book Camp 4 Kids!  We are sure to have an incredible week of reading, playing, crafting and making new friends.

In order to make the most of our time together, please bring an art box containing the following items:

Glue
Crayons
Scissors

Get ready for a “doggone” fun time next week!  I will meet you at Crossview Covenant Church, June 21st from 1-3pm.  Be ready for a GREAT time!

Your Book Camps 4 Kids Teacher,
Mrs. Van Osdel

P.S.  There is a map below for your parent or guardian.  The church is located right next to Dakota Meadows Middle School.

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I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love.  For me they are the role model for being alive.  ~Gilda Radner

Outer Space Learning Fun!

We are Learning and Having a BLAST!  ;)

Creating an Amazing Solar System

We are having fun that is Out-of-This-World!  

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It is one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.

~Niel Armstrong

Magic Tree House Space Adventure CRAFT

Believe it or not, The Magic Tree House Book Camp 4 Kids is 1/2 over!  Whew!  Time flies when you're having fun!  ;)  We have had a GREAT time reading, learning and creating with the 20 boys and girls who are joining us this week.  I already have to send out a BIG thank you to my helper - "Grandma Linda."  She has been a life saver - and the kids absolutely adore her.  ;) 

Here is a craft that was a HUGE hit today:

Rockets!

Materials:
a film canister (the white ones work best with a lid that fits inside the canister)
water
alka seltzer
paper rocket template

Steps:
Create your own rocket using the template - tape it onto the canister.
Fill the canister 1/4 full of water.
Place 1/2 of a tablet of alka seltzer in the canister. 
Place the cap on quickly.
Place the rocket on the ground and wait - it will soon BLAST OFF!!!  ;)

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The meek shall inherit the Earth. And the rest of us will go to the stars.
        - Omni Magazine