camp sesssions and what to expect
Camp sessions are 45-60 minutes. Sometimes we have a specific topic or theme that could run 1-3 sessions. Other times we keep it open--camp counselors are prepared to throw out conversation starters or maybe suggest a game or activity. We keep it interesting by combining talk, slide presentations, video clips, music, show and tell, and other devices that reinforce our topic or discussion.
With every session, we try to weave in opportunities for the campers to sharpen skills including language (public speaking or reading out loud), STEAM*, life skills (how to), and arts (drawing, paper arts, music). We also take every opportunity to encourage interaction--giving them a chance to practice speaking in front of a small group and good manners in conversation: taking turns with talking, listening, and always staying mindful of how others are feeling.
*STEAM is STEM with an A; an acronym for Science, Technology, English, Math and the A is for the Arts. We explore the same concepts of STEM by taking them through inquiry and problem-solving methods used in the creative process.
Themes for camp sessions: Critical thinking in our digital world, Creativity within and everywhere around us, Emotions describe our feelings and make us human, Bugs: True bugs and insects, Cooking, Earth Week Celebration (Reduce--reuse--recycle), Space--it's big--very big, Free-form (unintentional learning), Hidden talents, Everyone is an artist, Travel (virtual trips, travel trivia, cultural exchange), Math madness (games, challenges, whiteboard), Kindness for a better world.
And we will engage in current events like the NASA Space X mission to the International Space Station that launched in May and splashed down in August, 2020--we watched live feeds and replays--we engaged and celebrated as a group. In August we started KidsCampLiveNEWS where our campers get to be junior reporters and journalists.
Engaging every camper is our primary objective. We strive to create a kids community that is safe, comfortable, interactive, intercultural, and inclusive.
Visit our YouTube channel to take a peek at some of our camper's teamwork! Please note that we refer to campers by first name only and do not show videos or still photos of our campers with express permission from the parent(s).
With every session, we try to weave in opportunities for the campers to sharpen skills including language (public speaking or reading out loud), STEAM*, life skills (how to), and arts (drawing, paper arts, music). We also take every opportunity to encourage interaction--giving them a chance to practice speaking in front of a small group and good manners in conversation: taking turns with talking, listening, and always staying mindful of how others are feeling.
*STEAM is STEM with an A; an acronym for Science, Technology, English, Math and the A is for the Arts. We explore the same concepts of STEM by taking them through inquiry and problem-solving methods used in the creative process.
Themes for camp sessions: Critical thinking in our digital world, Creativity within and everywhere around us, Emotions describe our feelings and make us human, Bugs: True bugs and insects, Cooking, Earth Week Celebration (Reduce--reuse--recycle), Space--it's big--very big, Free-form (unintentional learning), Hidden talents, Everyone is an artist, Travel (virtual trips, travel trivia, cultural exchange), Math madness (games, challenges, whiteboard), Kindness for a better world.
And we will engage in current events like the NASA Space X mission to the International Space Station that launched in May and splashed down in August, 2020--we watched live feeds and replays--we engaged and celebrated as a group. In August we started KidsCampLiveNEWS where our campers get to be junior reporters and journalists.
Engaging every camper is our primary objective. We strive to create a kids community that is safe, comfortable, interactive, intercultural, and inclusive.
Visit our YouTube channel to take a peek at some of our camper's teamwork! Please note that we refer to campers by first name only and do not show videos or still photos of our campers with express permission from the parent(s).
camp counselors and guest speakers
Camp counselors are experienced in their work with children and come from a variety of backgrounds: nannies, teachers, athletic coaches. The camp counselors facilitate all sessions and are generalists. Most of our camp counselors are college graduates and many hold advanced degrees. Often they possess specialized knowledge and expertise but they can assist with the development of our camp sessions.
Guest speakers are typically volunteer experts in a specific field and typically: psychologists, scientists (astrophysics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences), math, language and performance arts, arts, and crafts.
We are always looking for Camp counselors and expanding our Guest speaker network. Please click here to contact us for more information.
Guest speakers are typically volunteer experts in a specific field and typically: psychologists, scientists (astrophysics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences), math, language and performance arts, arts, and crafts.
We are always looking for Camp counselors and expanding our Guest speaker network. Please click here to contact us for more information.
getting started -registration and intake process
Before your camper joins a session at KidsCampLive, you will be asked to complete Registration. The process is as follows:
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6333 college grove way, unit 6102, san diego, ca 92115
505-920-2385
joanlucci@gmail.com and bwetherbe@gmail.com
6333 college grove way, unit 6102, san diego, ca 92115
505-920-2385
