Pinpoints Pinpoints Magazine Spring 2020 | Page 24

FULL
STEAM
AHEAD!
A summertime extension of The Lexington School
experience, Camp Curiosity 2020 features Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, encouraging
campers to engage their brains and their bodies.
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Meredith McCoun, Co-Director of Athletics and
in her eighth year as Director of Summer Programs,
says, “Get ready for active learning and enjoy those
wonderful parts of summer. Nothing about Camp
is just one thing; each session brings all STEAM
approaches to the table, and all offerings incorporate
the outdoors. This falls in line with our Mission
Statement to instill ‘a life-long enthusiasm for
learning,’ as we educate the whole child. We will play,
build, create, think, run, and have plenty of fun.”
Camp runs six weeks, from June 8 through
July 24, with no camp the week preceding July 4.
Half-day sessions are from 9:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M.
and from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Back by popular
demand are some favorite TLS teachers, who will
teach again this summer.
Virginia McDaniel, Assistant Director of Admission
and fifth-year Camp Curiosity Associate Director,
explains, “Three years ago, we began the Junior
Counselor Leadership Program, which has been
hugely popular. It’s a great opportunity for kids who
are ready for that responsibility to grow leadership
qualities in a nurturing environment. They are trained
in CPR and in first aid with Katie Morris, athletic
trainer and health care provider. The easy, on-line
application process for middle schoolers is also open
to non-TLS students, and offers the opportunity to
meet new friends. Of course we will use the new areas
of our school, the iLab, project rooms, and other
spaces, as we focus on Lower and Middle School,
with our brand-new backyard and the great new
playground equipment.”
Gather some STEAM and join us!