Early Childhood
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A time to be creative! When creating an arts and crafts project, children are able to develop their fine motor skills. Art also allows for your child to expand their essential vocabulary. They’ll learn the names of different shapes, colors, and materials without it seeming like a chore or a memorization exercise. These skills carry over into a multitude of other activities. Perhaps one of the most important benefits that arts and crafts give your child is the chance for him or her to be creative. A creative outlet shows your child that he or she can make decisions and be inventive in a variety of ways. They will grow to see that their imagination has no limits, and this in turn inspires high self-esteem and self-confidence. Our creative arts and crafts projects will be aligned with our theme of the week.
English
English is the language of instruction and each classroom has a teacher and an aide. There is a focus on developmentally appropriate ways to engage children in vocabulary development, reading/writing/speaking exercises. Activities vary throughout the day and include listening to and reading stories and information books, discussions, artwork, dramatization, singing, music and movement, conversation and games.
Field Day Outdoor Centers:
A variety of field day activities throughout the week. Each day the children will have the opportunity to learn new outdoor games, collaborate with peers in small groups , show sportsmanship, and strengthen their fine and gross motor skills. They will also be developing language skills through each activity. They will work on kicking, throwing, balancing, running, and more!
Free exploration/Center Time
An essential learning element in the Early Childhood Center is play. This center includes a housekeeping area, dolls and dollhouse, puppets, cars and trucks, building blocks, farmhouse and animals. This area is used for free play, cooperative learning, and dramatic play. Furthermore, children can be engaged in outdoor play at the sand or water tables.
Gameland NEW!
Through board games, creative and team building activities, children will learn how to socialize, interact and use their creative thinking. An ideal opportunity for exploring the world of games while encouraging problem solving and developing communication skills.
Grow up with Sports – Motor Skills:
Fun games and activities emphasizing proper and age appropriate motor skills.
Kids Yoga
A playful activity based on yoga. Through imitation and wild imagination kids tackle yoga poses transforming their bodies into wild animals, trees, fish and fireworks. Movement sounds and games encourage kids to try their best, to try new things, to challenge their body, improving their balance, coordination and self confidence. Kids yoga is a mindful, fun, age-appropriate activity.
Outdoor Games:
Children will learn to play by using simple group games and learning teamwork and sportsmanship. They will develop gross and fine motor skills.
Playground Exploration
This is an essential learning element for Early Childhood. Children will engage in our outdoor playground. They will be able to explore the equipment outside or create their own games with friends as free play outside. They will be strengthening skills such as cooperative learning.
Math
We build a foundation of basic mathematical concepts through the use of manipulatives and real life contexts in the classroom (calendar, play, math games). Some of the supplies found at this center include pattern blocks, Cuisinaire rods, Unifix cubes, Geoboards, beads for stringing, counters, math games and puzzles .Much learning in math occurs hands-on and, as a result, worksheets are uncommon.
Reading/Read Aloud/Closing Circle
The Reading Center is a large carpeted area where demonstration and participation in literacy occurs during shared reading time. It is also where students practice reading during free exploration and where, at the end of the day, the class returns as a group to share and reflect on what they have done. Students’ natural ability to learn through play is harnessed and literature is used to stimulate structured play.As books are read, students acquire literacy appreciation and pre-reading skills. Puppets and pantomime are used for dramatization. Students learn to speak in complete sentences and sequence stories (practicing temporal relations). By sharing, students learn to express ideas clearly and build their self- confidence.
Songs & Dance
It is child-centered, that combines music, movement, singing, dancing and age-appropriate kids yoga that support the development of certain physical, emotional, language, musical and social skills. Children learn how to develop physical skills through balance, skipping, hopping and other movement skills, how to develop language skills through singing and how to appreciate the importance of certain social and emotional skills through songs, dancing, and kids yoga.
Swimming
Basic water exposure activities through which children will be introduced to the experience of pool activities.
Lower Primary - Upper Primary
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Through this activity children will increase their sense of personal confidence, increase a mutual support within a group, develop an increased level of agility and physical coordination, develop an increased joy in one’s physical self and being with others and develop an increased familiarity and identification with the natural world.
Art
Children will have the opportunity to draw, create crafts from paper and other materials. Participants will work on a number of projects and create unique artifacts.
Athletics
Activities that will give children the opportunity to feel like an Olympic Champion! They will learn how to run
faster, jump higher and throw further!
Ball Games
This activity includes the development of skills, the creation and playing of games and the understanding of games. Children will be provided with opportunities to develop skills and understanding through enjoyable individual, small group and team activities. Children will experience a balance of skills and games in modified versions of: Basketball / Handball/ Volleyball / Bowling and more.
Digital Storytelling
The traditional storytelling has a new face with the growing technology today: Digital Storytelling. We can use the power of music, pictures, videos and narrative while creating our stories. Digital storytelling is interesting and motivating for the digital natives, appeals to the different learning styles of the students and develops communication and multimedia skills. Also, it is encouraging, self-motivated and self- directed, engages students in their own learning process, and helps students to develop planning skills, their creativity and innovation skills. Of primary importance is to honor the writing process.
English
English is the language of instruction with a focus on developmentally appropriate ways to engage children in building vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills through various exercises. Activities throughout the day include listening and reading stories or information books, discussions, artwork, dramatization, singing, music, conversation and games.
Fielding/Striking Games
This activity includes games in which players score points by striking an object and running to designated playing areas or prevent opponents from scoring by retrieving the object and returning it to stop the play. Activities include Baseball, softball, and kickball.
Gameland NEW!
Through board games, creative and team building activities, children will learn how to socialize, interact and use their creative thinking. An ideal opportunity for exploring the world of games while encouraging problem solving and developing communication skills.
Water fun
Creative play activities in the pool in addition to learning basic swimming skills.
Kiddos, Juniors & Teens
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Basic skills are taught focusing on the form, safety and fun! Small competitions will take place within the activity hour.
Art
Children will have the opportunity to draw, create crafts from paper and other materials; students will work on a number of projects and create unique artifacts to take home at the end of the week. Students will have the opportunity to work on a weekly theme, with different media, big scale artworks, installations and many more.
Athletics (Track & Field Activities)
Children will learn skills and play with their friends. Exercise activities with Track and Field sports and games!
Basketball
Lead up drills and games introducing basic basketball fundamentals. Mini side games and tournaments will also be played.
Cheerleading
ACS Athens summer camp's most popular activity, uniquely offered only during Summer Camp, a wonderful opportunity to shake a pom-pom, learn basic cheerleading moves, dance to modern music and execute simple choreographies. Cheerleading is about physical movement, trying new things, learning how to work in a group.
Dance:
Simple dance routines will be taught to children; hip hop and / or modern dance repertoire.
Digital Storytelling
The traditional storytelling has a new face with the growing technology today: Digital Storytelling. We can use the power of music, pictures, videos and narrative while creating our stories. Digital storytelling is interesting and motivating for the digital natives, appeals to the different learning styles of the students and develops communication and multimedia skills. Also, it is encouraging, self-motivated and self- directed, engages students in their own learning process, and helps students to develop planning skills, their creativity and innovation skills. Of primary importance is to honor the writing process.
English
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Speak Up! (Juniors/Teens only)
Participants will work on developing their English speaking skills, writing and vocabulary to effectively express their beliefs and opinions. Mixing elements of public speaking and research methods, this fun activity will include exercises that go beyond writing to include reading out loud, engaging in discussions and listening comprehension. Grammar instructions will also be provided. In addition, participants will work on pronunciation, speaking clearly and building life skills by expressing themselves in front of an audience. -
English On the Go (Kiddos/ Juniors) NEW!
Participants will learn and practice English through others and their environment inside and outside the classroom. Be inspired to write creatively with nature, run grammar races, take part in scavenger hunts and other activity based learning. Build grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening and writing skills through engaging activities. -
Press Pass (Kiddos /Juniors/ Teens) NEW!
Spread the news and become a journalist for the ACS Summer Camp. Participants will receive a press pass that gives them access to all selected summer camp activities. Learn English through observation of activities throughout the camp and interviews to build speaking, vocabulary, grammar and writing skills.
* Kiddos, Juniors & Teens that have more than one English activity may choose to experience two of the three options.
Escape Room & Riddles NEW! FOR ONE WEEK ONLY *
Age - appropriate riddles and logic puzzles that can motivate young critical thinkers to work together to overcome challenges and pass to the next level. A fun introduction to problem solving through cooperation and brainteasers.
* This activity can only be selected in EITHER Week 1, OR Week 2 OR Week 3.
Greek NEW!
For non-native speakers, an opportunity to speak up in Greek, to explore favorite topics, to show off their knowledge of Greek vocabulary! A creative way to learn to love the Greek language.
Karate
Basic martial arts moves will be taught. Children will learn how to stand, respond, respect, and move according to the principles of karate. A great opportunity to acquaint a child with the long tradition of martial arts, a discipline that promotes self-confidence, focus and discipline.
Ping Pong NEW!
Ping Pong a fun filled sport that develops hand-eye coordination, quick thought and concentration. A social outlet with educational benefits that promises lots of excitement!Racket Sports
Children will have the opportunity to play badminton and table tennis; basic strokes will be taught and games will be played.
Script-Writing and Video Production NEW!
Students will use the power of narrative, pictures and music to tell their own stories and create their own videos. They will have the opportunity to choose their characters, events, places, feelings and plot of their story. The students will first get acquainted with the basics of how to develop and build a story: finding the premise, deciding on the characters, and the general feeling of their "film". After that, they will create their own storyboard, on which they will base their video production. This activity is particularly interesting and motivating for the digital natives, appeals to the different learning styles of the kids and develops writing, communication, and multimedia skills.
Soccer
Fundamentals will be taught (kicking, passing, heading and more); children will do drills and play short duration games. Mini side games and tournaments will be played.
SUP NEW! FOR ONE WEEK ONLY * (Juniors/Teens only)
Afternoon activityStand-up-Paddleboarding is the world's fastest growing water sport and will make its debut at our summer camp! Participants will be taught to move around in the water by kneeling, lying, or standing on a narrow and long paddleboard.
* This activity can only be selected in EITHER Week 1, OR Week 2 OR Week 3.
Swimming
Basic strokes and breathing activities will be introduced; children will practice those skills.
Tennis
Practice on basic tennis strokes using simple drills. Fun scoring games will be played among the children based on their ability.
Theatrical Games NEW! (Juniors/Teens only)
Participants will develop English speaking skills and vocabulary through improvisation and impromptu speaking. Various engaging topics are explored and presented in improvisation through small skits without any preparation. Students will have to think on the spot to communicate their ideas to an audience. Personal knowledge and experience will be used to prepare small speeches in impromptu speaking. This is also a great way to connect English to real world situations to build communication skills and confidence.
Volleyball
Lead up drills and games introducing basic volleyball concepts; more elaborate drills will be introduced to advanced players.
Wall climbing FOR ONE WEEK ONLY *
Basic instruction on traversing (no ropes) as well as climbing with ropes.
* This activity can only be selected in EITHER Week 1, OR Week 2 OR Week 3.