Summer Camps and Programs march / april 2022
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Summer Explorations 2022 starts its 29th year at Capitol School located in historic downtown Tuscaloosa . The program began on the campus of The University of Alabama where it was known as “ Something Special ” for 20 summers . It has now grown to 10 weeks of five 2-week sessions . Parents can select morning ( 8:00-12:00 ) and afternoon classes ( 1:00-5:00 ) to create a full day of classes from 8:00 to 5:00 with morning arrival starting at 7:30 a . m . and the teacher staying until 5:30 p . m . for parent pick-up . Parents can fit classes at Capitol School around morning or afternoon plans such as swimming lessons or Bible School .
Capitol School ’ s philosophy of providing learning opportunities for your child ’ s Multiple Intelligences is evident in the many classes offered this summer . Capitol School ’ s emphasis on Science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics is an outcome of our plan to earn school-wide elementary & secondary STEM accreditation . You ’ ll find many STEM related classes along with reading , art , Spanish , and music .
We haven ’ t forgotten the babies ! We offer DHR certified classes for young children ages 1 - 36 months . Children can enroll by the month for June , July and August as long as space is available . Limit of 5 children per class for infants and crawlers . All teachers are CPR trained with background checks .
Preschool classes ( ages 2.5-5 ) span the 10 weeks of summer with morning and afternoon classes : Cooking with Children ’ s Literature All About Horses Backyard Bugs Marvelous Mindfulness Fairytales Animal Adventures Natural Wonders Rocking Rainbows Intro to Montessori Cooking with Children ’ s Literature
DHR requires that all children ages 2.5 - 5 years be “ potty trained ” as no diaper changing facilities are allowed in this facility .
Elementary students can enroll in just one or all ten sessions in the grade they have just completed or the grade they will be starting in August .
K / 1st Grades Legos Fossil Finders STEM Fascinating Bugs Book Adventures
Marvelous Mathematicians Rocking Reptiles Bubbleology Spanish Fun Reading Roundup
2nd / 3rd Grades Harry Potter Mandarin and Chinese Culture Math Mountain Camp Cooks-a-Lot Good Vibrations : The Science of Music Lego Masterbuilders Going Wild with STEM Spanish Food , Arts , and Crafts Read , Play , Run Summer Arts and Literacy Fun
A special session for learners needing reading assistance : Camp Reads-a-Lot with teachers Shelli Lavender and Lauren Amundson 4th / 5th Grades Outdoor Adventures Baking Around the World Music , Math , Fitness , and Fun Nailed It ! Marine Life Explorations Reading Adventures Studio Time : Recording Music Write and Illustrate a Book Together Around the World Spanish Language , Music , and Film
Middle and High Classes Make Money Now Baking Around the World Outdoor Adventures Nailed It ! Write and Illustrate a Book Together ACT Prep : Reading and Science Computer Skills and Digital Citizenship Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Each two-week class costs $ 260 ( about $ 6.50 an hour ) or $ 520 for both a . m . and p . m . classes for a full day . Note that several classes have a $ 20 or $ 25 fee to provide handson experiences or baking / cooking ingredients for the students .
Parents can also register their children for :