2009 Day Camp Program Plans - Rutgers University



2010 Day Camp Program PlansObjectives: Youth will:Be engaged and explore in hands-on, science and nature-themed activities followed by processing questionsDemonstrate increased knowledge in the weekly program theme areasFeel respected and exhibit respect for othersImprove interactions with staff and converse more easily with familiar adultsEnjoy being outside and ask to do activities outdoorsWeekly Themes:Week 1: World TravelerTopics: Diversity, Cultures, Food/Gardening, Dance, SportsWeek 2: Time WarpTopics: Character Development, Fossils, Geology, Rocks,Week 3: SurvivorTopics: Team Building, Trees, Wildlife, Physical & Mental WellnessWeek 4: Color My WorldTopics: Leadership, Weather, Inventions, Physical scienceWeek 5: Mission ImpossibleTopics: Communication, Daily Secret Missions, Aeronautics, Chemistry, Forensic ScienceWeek 6: Soak-N-WetTopics: Water Cycle, Aquatic Plants & AnimalWeek 7: Lights, Camera, ActionTopics: Attitude, Technology, Creativity in Nature, Songs, ActingActivity Planning Tactics: Complete at least 2 hours of programming outdoors daily (weather permitting)Complete at least 2 discovery hikes or creek explorations a weekComplete at least 1 literacy activity dailyComplete at least 1 technology activity a weekComplete at least 2 group projects based on the weekly themes during the course of day campResources:Still More Activities that TeachLeadership Skills You Never OutgrowTips & Tricks in Outdoor EducationQuicksilver175 Amazing Nature Experiments, Science Discovery Series: Lesson Plans for Grades 4-7 50 Terrific Science Experiments Grades 5-8?Science: Inquiry & InvestigationHealth Rocks 4-H curriculumJump Into Food and Fitness CurriculumJunior Master Gardner: Wildlife GardenerJunior Master Gardener: Health and Nutrition from the GardenProject Learning Tree: Environmental Education Activity Guide for grades K-8Beans about Water, 4-H CurriculumProject WetProject Wild AquaticTimeline/Due Dates:May 27:June 14-17 plans due (supply list included) June 3: June 21-24 plans due (supply list included)June 10:June 28-Jul 1 plans due (supply list included)June 17:July 5-8 plans due (supply list included)June 24:July 12-15 plans due (supply list included)July 1:July 19-22 plans due (supply list included)July 8:July 26-29 plans due (supply list included)Planning Reminders:Be sure to hi-lite tactics with the appropriate color prior to submittingALWAYS have a back-up plan ready to do in case of bad weather. Be sure to show what it is on your weekly scheduleWrite your lessons as if someone else had to lead them! Be specific and give details regarding how the lessons should be done esp. if you’ve created it yourself! Adhere to planning due dates so corrections/modifications can be madeUse your planning time wisely!Include your JET teens in the planning process as much as possible!Ask for help if you need it! ................
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