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(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