Wilkinson Summer Camp 2018
Summer Day Camp for Kindergarten – 8th Grade Students
Free morning care (7:30 – 9 am) and afternoon care (4 – 6 pm with art, free time and more) available for campers!
Morning Session: 9am – Noon
Afternoon Session: 1 – 4pm
June 18 – 22
Film Making
SOLD OUT
Joe Kirsch
Joe Kirsch, our Film Camp director, has eight years experience programs to teach kids how to use technology and imagination to do video storytelling. The class provides multiple opportunities for creativity with a focus on collaborative skills, balanced with individual expression. There is a short discussion of career opportunities such as writing, acting, make-up, costume, sound design and stagecraft. After a brief warm-up, highlighting their favorite scenes and characters, they go out and make movies! Occasionally the camp director will challenge more experienced filmmakers by requiring a particular prop or character to appear in their upcoming work. If desired students can bring their own iPhone or iPad with the iMovie app.
All the World’s a Stage
SOLD OUT
Heidi Kling
In one week campers will produce a play that they will showcase on the last day of camp. Students learn all aspects of theatre from diction and projection to stage and direction to simple sets and respect for theatrical presentations. Campers will have the opportunity to contribute to the play through adding dialogue and/or characters to an already set script. The instructor, Heidi Kling, has over 20 years of experience doing theatre productions at Stanford, Santra Cruz and New York, and is also currently the Artistic Director for the coastside Young Actors Workshop.
June 25 – 29
Chess & Strategy Games
SOLD OUT
Bay Area Chess
Chess & Strategy Games camp is an innovative and fun way to teach children the logic and strategy behind a variety of games in a way that incorporates many STEM concepts while having fun learning games both new and old! They use a variety of games to introduce the student to concepts in probability, game theory, pattern recognition, deductive reasoning, cooperation and creative thinking that leads to optimal decision-making in games of all types. They will be analyzing rules, dissecting the math behind certain game mechanics, learning and discussing polyhedrons, cards, sportsmanship, resource management, risk assessment, and then eventually creating their own abstract or thematic boardgames! On the last day of camp, students are encouraged to bring in their own favorite (yet approved) games from home to teach to other students and run their own stations. Teachers bring their vast experience in Chess & Strategy Games and Coaching to make a unique and fun filled week!
Soccer
SOLD OUT
Jaime Carrasco
Jaime Carrasco’s Las Americas Futbol program is aimed to teach kids basic soccer skills in a fun and non-competitive way. The goal is to show kids the importance of excercise, sportsmanship, and life skills through the beautiful game of soccer. Join us for a great experience. Viva el futbol!
July 2, 3, 5, 6
No camp July 4th.
Wildmind Environmental Science
SOLD OUT
Wildlife Associates
Does your child love animals? Would they like to meet some amazing wild animals? Would they like to learn how we can all help wild animals? This four-day camp teaches campers about the lives of wild animals and why they are so important to the balance of nature. They will solve real science problems, do research, learn scientific concepts, and create ways we can all help wild animals. This is your campers chance to be a scientist and meet some very cool wild animals. Space is limited. Sign up today!
*Additional fee of $33.50 to cover lab & activities cost
Cooking
SOLD OUT
Shaun Fung
Our campers will visit another country through its cuisine, while learning valuable kitchen skills and basic cooking techniques. They’ll learn about the country, its culture and how that shapes the national palate. The students’ efforts will culminate every day in a tasty, multi-course lunch, shared together around the table, that they have made themselves. A wonderful way to share an experience with friends, over a well-cooked meal. They will also learn about the importance of food choices for personal and planetary health. At the end of the week, the kids will have assembled a cookbook of the fun recipes they made and reference materials they can refer back too.
*Additional fee of $33.50 to cover food costs. Students will eat what they make – yum!
July 9 – 13
Modern Art
SOLD OUT
Andrea Caturegli
Modern Art camp will be a truly fun and dynamic experience that will spark creativity, engagement, exploration and individual expression. The program welcomes each camper as a unique individual bursting with potential. Throughout the camp week, campers will learn about modern art masters and create many of their own works of art. Painting, printmaking, drawing, sketching, sculpture, and mixed media collage are some of the exciting mediums they will be exploring.
All the World’s a Stage
SOLD OUT
Heidi Kling
In one week campers will produce a play that they will showcase on the last day of camp. Students learn all aspects of theatre from diction and projection to stage and direction to simple sets and respect for theatrical presentations. Campers will have the opportunity to contribute to the play through adding dialogue and/or characters to an already set script. The instructor, Heidi Kling, has over 20 years of experience doing theatre productions at Stanford, Santra Cruz and New York, and is also currently the Artistic Director for the coastside Young Actors Workshop.
July 16 – 20
Jet Cadets
SOLD OUT
Madscience
Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! This hands-on Mad Science program teaches campers all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Campers will discover the mysteries of the galaxy, learn about celestial navigation, and build a rocket they can take home and share!
Daily Themes: Wright Stuff · Rockin’ Rockets · Milky Way · Up, Up & Away · Space Day
Upcycle Art
SOLD OUT
Andrea Caturegli
At Upcylcle Art Camp, kids will spend the day exploring the creative possibilities within the overlooked materials in the world around them. Campers will discover new ways of transforming everyday objects into extraordinary works of art, developing their imaginations, problem-solving skills, and love for the environment in a fun, hands-on way that is unique to our coastal community! Each day includes a fun mix of projects, age-appropriate free play and experimentation in a variety of themes, including Collage/Assemblage, Sculpture, Jewelry, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Fiber Art.
July 23 – 27
Cooking
Shaun Fung
Our campers will visit another country through its cuisine, while learning valuable kitchen skills and basic cooking techniques. They’ll learn about the country, its culture and how that shapes the national palate. The students’ efforts will culminate every day in a tasty, multi-course lunch, shared together around the table, that they have made themselves. A wonderful way to share an experience with friends, over a well-cooked meal. They will also learn about the importance of food choices for personal and planetary health. At the end of the week, the kids will have assembled a cookbook of the fun recipes they made and reference materials they can refer back too.
*Additional fee of $33.50 to cover food costs. Students will eat what they make – yum!
“Fizz”-ical Phenomena
& Che-Mystery
Madscience
Campers will have a ton of fun as they whip up potions and experiment with all kinds of chemical reactions, including growing our own crystals, making sidewalk chalk, and learning the science of chromatography…all in a lab coat they can keep!! Mix it up as campers experiment with molecular madness, radical reactions, and “fizz”-ical and chemical reactions. Discover what those crazy chemists are really up to in their laboratories!
Daily Themes: Mad Messages · Crazy Chemistry · Radical Reactions · Chemical Counting · Scene of the Crime
July 30 – August 3
Spy Academy
SOLD OUT
Madscience
From decoding messages to night vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics and reveal who is behind those crazy capers! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies use!
Daily Themes: Discover Detection · Funky Forensics · Science of Security · Sleuths on the Scene · Spy Academy
Soccer
SOLD OUT
Jaime Carrasco
Jaime Carrasco’s Las Americas Futbol program is aimed to teach kids basic soccer skills in a fun and non-competitive way. The goal is to show kids the importance of excercise, sportsmanship, and life skills through the beautiful game of soccer. Join us for a great experience. Viva el futbol!
Register by May 1st & Save!
Full Day: $385 / week · Half Day: $200 / week
Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Payment is due with registration.
You must pre-register to ensure space in a specific activity. Minimum enrollment required.