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Summer Program SyllabusSummer fun for kids of all ages

OUR MISSION To inspire and enable all

young people to realize their full potential as caring and productive citizens.

We aim to improve the lives of kids...

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri’s Summer Program has been designed by a team of individuals whose #1 priority is to provide the opportunity for your child to have the best summer possible.

A team of caring youth development professionals has developed a program full of fun and excitement. Our innovative approach uses disguised high-yield learning activities that allow members to learn in a variety of areas and have a great time doing it!

In the pages that follow, you will find program descriptions and a sample weekly schedule for each of the age-appropriate programs offered.

Breakfast, lunch and snack will be provided at each location. All members will have the opportunity to go swimming one day each week (see the schedule for specific days).

We look forward to spending a great summer with your child!

A Word From The CLUB

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Table of Contents

Kinder Camp-------------------------------5-7 Sample Daily Schedule Program Descriptions

Elementary Club--------------------------8-11 Weekly Schedule Program Descriptions

Specialized Clubs--------------------------12 THE CLUB------------------------------------14-15 About THE CLUB” for Tweens and Teens

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Kinder Camp is for Kindergarteners(must have completed Kindergarten)

Skyline Elementary School 2505 W. 32nd Street

Sedalia MO

June 3 - August 12

6:30 am - 5:30 pm

We will be closed on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day

Kinder Camp

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Kinder Camp - Daily ScheduleEach week of Kinder Camp will be theme-based. All of the activities for that week will be based around that theme. Get ready to have an awesome Summer!

6:30 Choices (drawing, indoor games, outside)

7:30 Breakfast

8:00 - 9:30 Fun Activities from Lesson Plans

9:30 - 10:45 Fun Activities from Lesson Plans

10:45-11 Bathroom Break

11:00 Lunch

11:30-12:15 Outside play

12:15-12:30 Bathroom Break

12:30-1 Reading/Writing

1 - 2:15 Fun Activities from Lesson Plans

2:15 Bathroom Break

2:30 Snack

3-3:30 Outside play

3:30-4:45 Fun activities from Lesson Plans 4:30-5:30 Choices

SWIM DAY - Monday

Kinder Camp

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Kinder CampWeek 1 - All About MeIs everything always about you? Well, this week it will be! We’ll make self portraits and write books about YOU YOU YOU. We’ll see what we’re made of by exploring the human body! We’ll be having a talent show so YOU can show off YOUR incredible talents. Oh, and don’t forget about the selfies!

Week 2 - Kids Favorite BooksDo you have a favorite book to read? The Hungry Caterpillar, The Giving Tree, Chicken Soup, Nibbles’ Garden, Ten Gallon Bart, Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Cheese. We’re bound to have all of your favorites.

Week 3 - Outer SpaceLearn about the planets, stars, solar system - to infinity and beyond! Activities may include planet models, and outer space cookies. Maybe we’ll even try some astronaut food! YUMMY

Week 4 - The OceanWe will learn about the ocean and all the amazing plant and animal life in it. We’ll build a beach at the Club, watch ocean-related movies, and do learning activities about different ocean life.

Week 5 - FLAG (July 4th)We will celebrate our nations independence. Patriotic, American themed activities will take place throughout the week.

Week 6 - The CircusWe’re going to learn about the history of the circuses, P.T. Barnum, and different acts such as jug-gling, clowns and dancers. Activities may include learning about various circus animals such as lions, elephants and tigers.

Week 7 - Superheroes Superhero activities that will allow members to explore their favorite superhero and dress up like them. It’s not a bird or a plane - it’s a SuperKid!

Week 8 - Kings, Queens, and Castles Kings, Queens, Jesters, Humpty Dumpty, and castles. Members will enjoy a castle building extravaganza this week.

Week 9 - Farms and farm animals Members will learn about all their favorite farm animals and farm equipment.

Week 10 - Disney/PixarMembers will be able to celebrate their favorite Disney or Pixar movie character.

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The Elementary Program is for Grades 1 through 4

Skyline Elementary School2505 W. 32nd Street

Sedalia MO

June 3 - August 12

6:30 am - 5:30 pm

We will be closed on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day

Elementary ClubGrades

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ELEMENTARY CLUB - Week ly Schedu le6:30 - 7:30 Check-in

6:30 Breakfast

8:00 Activities from Playlist

9:30 Activities from Playlist

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Activities from Playlist

2:30 Activities from Playlist

4:00 - 5:30 Free Choice Gym, computers, movies/games/outside

POOL SCHEDULE1:00 pm daily

Kinder Camp - Monday1st Grade - Tuesday

2nd Grade - Wednesday 3rd & 4th Grade - Thursday

TWEENS & TEENS - Friday

(No child will be permitted to swim without a signed permission slip)

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COMPUTER AND SKILLS LABDo they enjoy using the computer? Do you want to be safe when using the computer? This class will give mem-bers the time to sharpen their skills and the tools they need to be safe when on the computer. Become an

expert and start the next school year without the usual summer brain drain.

ARTDo you love art? Every day we’ll

meet a different artist and discover the hows and whys of their style of art. You will learn

techniques such as frescos, kinetic art and clay. Knowledge and fun is

an unbeatable combination.

SCIENCEHave you ever wondered where all the cool things in the world come from? How did the pyramids get here? From the Greeks and the Romans to present-time, students

will explore the various civilizations and their contributions to mankind. We are going to find out who these civilizations were and the contributions they gave the world.

BASIC GARDENING Do you like getting your hands dirty? We will learn the basics of gardening - from preparing the garden area, to planting and weeding. Let’s see how

much we can grow!

CRAFTSDiscover hundreds of crafts tht you can

create with toilet paper tubes and popsicle sticks. Discover the ways you can upcycle items that otherwise may be thrown out.

GROSSOLOGYDive into the ooey-gooey world of

boogers, earwax, and much more! If you have ever wondered why snot is green and gooey, or why we fart, this is the class for you! We will particpate in

gross activities, disgusting experiments, and plain old messes. It’s not just glop,

slop, and stink - it’s science!

INDOOR GAMES YAHTZEE!!! Luck plays little or no part in games of skill. Want to learn how to play games the right way and enjoy time with

friends and staff? Indoor games allow members to explore newideas and concepts while having fun and encouraging creative

play. Activities will range from making their own themed board game to learning the history of

modern day games.

POP CULTURE/X-GENDid you know that in 1930 a loaf of bread cost only 9 cents, that Woodstock is

not just a bird from Charlie Brown and that some people think Amazon is a river? If you would like to learn how to make homemade butter, tye-dye a t-shirt or share your knowledge about today’s technology with someone of a different age, join us

for a fun filled summer of sharing from one generation to another.

PHOTOGRAPHYDo you like taking pictures? Mem-

bers will be taking pictures using real cameras then then they’ll print their photos. We will learn about color and composition and will be editing photos using a computer program. But first-

let me take a selfie!

The Boys & Girls Club Summer Elementary program has been specially designed for kids in grades 1 through 4. Each of the activities on the playlist are for the entire week. Every week your child will get to choose their activities for that week. Get ready to be overloaded with fun!

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CONSERVATIONDiscover nature from fishing, cooking out-doors, hunting, animals and common plants.

Members will explore habitats, water, wetlands, wildlife and soil, and photograph conservations. Members will be able to

see and feel nature first-hand with special conservation guests and live animals.

SPORTSThis is the total sports package. Mem-bers will learn all the basics of the wide world of sports. Rules, fitness, safety, teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN are all included in this fun and exciting program.

What do you want to become?

CONSTRUCTIONMembers can put their imagination into building skills with blocks, Legos, K’nex,

constructs, and even recyclable objects. We will construct buildings for a “Safety Town” grand finale at the end of the

summer program.

COOKING HEY Y’ALL!!! BAM!!! Want to learn to cook healthy delicious meals/snacks?

Members will explore foods, learn about nutrition and develop math skills as they measure and read directions. Get ready to make some YUMMY foods without

baking.

E-LABWho doesn’t like to build things with Legos? Well, these are not your

regular Legos. With E-Lab Legos, members will have access to sophisticated Lego kits which focus on construction of solar powered

projects. Additional projects will advance knowledge of alternative energy and why this is a necessary path to the future.

Let’s get to building?

XBOX/Wii TOURNEYDaily and weekly tournaments amongst

participants. We will have single elimination, double elimination and triple elimination games over a 12-day period. Members will have so much fun, they’ll forget about winning or

losing and just enjoy the game!

ENERGY-IN/OUT Are you interested in knowing

how whast you put in your body affects what you get out of your body? Members will learn

the importance of healthy eating habits and physical activity and how they can contribute to an

active, healthy, happy life.

OUTDOORSDo you like getting outside and breathing the fresh air? If you answered yes - this is the activity for you! Members

will experience many aspects of the out-doors and how it plays a part of our uni-versal environment. We will learn about outdoor safety and the skills needed to function in an outdoor environment. We will learn about camping/cooking, wildlife rules & regulations and hunter safety. Boy or Girl --- if you like the outdoors

this class is for you.

TORCH CLUBDo you like helping others? Kids will partake in community service based activities from making things and donating them somewhere or to someone, reading to younger kids, and doing a park clean up day. Towards the end of the summer program the kids will put

together a carnival to accompany a day to recognize and honor service providers in the community such as police officers, sheriffs, highway patrol officers, firefighters, and

others.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is proud to announce the addition of our

“Specialized Clubs” to the 2015 Summer program.

GARDEN CLUB*“Why try to explain miracles to your kids when you can just have them plant a garden” ~Robert Brault

Monday: 3rd & 4th Grade - 9-11amWednesday: 5th & 6th Grade - 9-11am

Friday: 7th Grade & up - 9-11am

STEM GIRLSEmpowering Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Tuesday: 3rd & 4th Grade Girls - 9-11am 5th Grade & up - 1-3pm

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES CLUB*Routine experiences out in nature increase student’s social, emotional, and academic success.

Research shows that frequent outdoor recreational activities help prevent physical health problems among children. Our goal is to get more kids out into nature for a variety of recreational activities.

Monday: 7th Grade & up - 1-3pmWednesday: 3rd Grade - 1-3pmThursday: 5th Grade - 9-11amThursday: 6th Grade - 1-3pm

Friday: 4th Grade - 1-3pm

NOTE TO PARENT: Joining one of these Clubs is a committment to be present each day it is in session. *A permission slip is required for your child to participate in the Garden Club and Outdoor Adventures Club.

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Calling all girls!If you are interested in learning the ins and

outs, the whys and why nots, then this program is for you.NO BOYS ALLOWED!!!

Have you ever wondered where all our food comes from? Want to find out

what makes a garden grow? Join us for the first seed to harvest garden program.

Help plant, take care of, and then reap what you sow. In other words, what are we going to do with all this produce?

WANNA BE IN A SPECIAL CLUB?OUTDOOR

ADVENTURES CLU

BGARDEN CLUB

STEM GIRLS

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GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

WANNA BE IN A SPECIAL CLUB?

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THE CLUBfor kids that have completed

5th grade & up“THE CLUB”

314 S. Washington Avenue Sedalia MO

June 3 - August 12

6:30 am - 5:30 pmNOTE TO PARENTS: All activities are designed specifically for each age group - 5th & 6th Grade will participate in activities planned specifically for them as a group. 7th Grade and up will participate in activities designed for them.

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THE CLUB The Club activities have been designed especially for members 5th grade & UP.

BODY BUILDING GARDEN CLUB ART TRIPLE PLAY

BEATMAKERS X-GEN/POP CULTURE PHOTOGRAPHY

COOKING LEGO ROBOTICS STEM GIRLS GAMES ROOM

SCREENPRINTING CSI ADVENTURE CLUB SOCCER

BASKETBALL MOVIE TECH TRIPLE PLAY CYBER SAFETY

CRAZY SCIENCE SPORTS FANATICS FLAG FOOTBALL

SWIMMING ON FRIDAY!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri provides services to over 1500 kids in Sedalia and the surrounding areas

of Cole Camp, Green Ridge, LaMonte, Leeton and Smithton.

Administrative Office | 3100 Aaron Avenue | Sedalia MO | 660-826-8331 | www.bgckids.com

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