Camp On The Go 2011 Brochure
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4913 14th Street , NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-3034
(202) 291-3034
your@yourcommunitycenter .org
www.yourcommunitycenter .org
OUR MISSION:
YOUR Community Center’s Camp On The GO! Uses field trips to:
Provide adventurous experiences wherein students learn about the heritage and his-tory of Washington DC
Increase self-esteem and personal awareness through the engagement of challenging activities
Broaden their awareness of the world in which they live
Camp-on-the-Go offers a comprehensive and educationally
enriching summer program to children ages 7—13. Students
will participate in activities and workshops facilitated by our
experienced staff and specialists in science, life issues, com-
puter technology and poetry.
Camp-on-the-Go
2011
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DATES OF CAMP
June 27th—August 5th
CAMP CLOSED
Monday July 4th
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
EXTENDED HOURS
7:30—9:00 a.m.
3:30—6:00 p.m.
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Robotics
Campers will explore the techno-
logical world of robotics, with
the Lego Mindstorm Educational
System Through this system.
Campers will gain skills in sci-
ence applied mathematics, computer programming and
basic engineering.
Writing/ Journaling
Campers will explore their
writing abilities by reflecting
and journaling their camp ex-
periences every day. Through
guided lessons, they will also
explore self-expression
through critical thinking skills and poetry.
Academic Enrichment
Campers will explore basic math skills and
reading comprehension through fun and
exciting games and activities. This will be
done through computer software and
guided work.
Geography
Children will study spaces and places of
their lives. We will explore the city, the
countryside technology and the vibrant
way geographic nature takes us on a
Sports conditioning
Campers will explore physical fitness while exercising
variety of muscle groups through different sporting ac-
tivities which will include walking, climbing, yoga, kick-
ball, four square, football, basketball. These activities
are sure to keep these campers
physically fit.
Arts & crafts
Themed projects will be completed as campers explore
the educational side of arts and crafts. Each project will
be related to a topic or presentation covered during that
particular week.
Drama/ Performing Arts
Our campers will have an exciting time exploring a wide
spectrum of performance art that will be inviting to their
spirits. Children will witness drama at it’s finest as we
travel to some of the greatest performances so their
imaginations and inner creativity could be inspired.
More great fun
Game time
Playing games allows our campers to be inventive, flexible
and resilient. Game time is also a great way to build our
gross motor skills. Children are able to explore outside ac-
tivities including relay races, and jumping rope. These activi-
ties are fun ways for children to develop their imaginations,
be creative and use their problem solving abilities to make a
shared experience fun.
Gardening
Children will have a hands-on– experience of planting seeds,
watering, weeding and a general knowledge of how to per-
sonally take care of a garden. This process will teach our
campers the ability to harvest and how preparation can pro-
duce a great quality of works when you take time to nurture
the product.
Cultural Awareness
Our campers will learn and share cultural beliefs, customs
and traditions by traveling throughout our community and in-
teracting with new people from different cultures as we ex-
plore and discover language, food, music and clothing with
fun filled excitement.
Poetry
“Poetry has Power”, therefore, we like for our campers to
learn how words have meaning. Reading and writing poems,
make you feel something. Our goal is to have our campers
express their feelings as we explore what words mean to
them on our journey together.
More great fun
Keyboarding
Campers will have lessons in learning the computer keyboard.
They will have self-paced lessons in learning and memorizing
the keyboard.
Cooking
The campers will have an exciting time baking, measuring,
planning a recipe, organizing and following through as they
think ahead about the process of cooking and sharing a meal
with their peers.
Life issues
The campers will engage in group discussions and role-
playing with a certified life skills instructors. They will ex-
plore topics such as bullying, peer pressure, and media influ-
ences.
And even more fun
Picnic Snacks
There’s just something about laying out a blanket and sit-
ting down to eat. Picnic tables are cool as well. Campers
will enjoy snack in the yard regularly (weather permitting).
Weekly Swimming
Campers will have fun in the pool at the Francis Pool lo-
cated in Georgetown. They will have the opportunity to
play and swim in a supervised and controlled environment
every Friday (weather permitting).
Weekly Video presentations for
students and parents
Students and parents will have the opportunity to experi-
ence a video presentation of their week in camp every Fri-
day.
“rain or shine, we will come to camp”
Campers will explore Washington, DC and
the world around them as they take daily
field trips and spend the summer as
“campers on the go” to places like:
The National Building Museum
The Folk Festival
Rock Creek Park
Air and Space Museum
Anacostia Watershed
C&O Canal
Wolf Trap
Aquatic Gardens
Theordore Roosevelt Island
Luray Caverns
And many, many more
Daily field trips
Supporters and funders
Children's Youth Investment Trust Corporation
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
* This camp is being made possible by a grant from the Children’s
Youth Investment Trust Corporation and lunch and breakfast
will be provided by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation