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Engineering for Kids | Drone Maker Engineering Camp (Grades 4-8)

Drone Maker Engineering Camp Grades 4 - 8 The Drone Maker Engineering Camp is an engaging, hands-on experience that combines theory with practical application. Designed for beginners, students will work in teams of three and use special classroom drones to learn about drones, the principles of flight, and their real-world applications. Each day, students will engineer their drones to complete a new mission like package delivery, firefighting and medical missions. This camp is structured to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room #1634-A24S $209

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hilltop Primary School

Grades

4th - 8th

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KidScientific | LEDS, Circuits and Conductivity (Ages 5-12)

KidScientific helps children's imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! LEDs, Circuits, and Conductivity Ages 5 - 12 Spark up curiosity in our illuminating science camp! Dive into the world of circuits, conductivity, and LEDs as young scientists embark on a journey of discovery. In this electrifying camp, kids will craft their own light-up greeting cards and fireflies as they bring their creations to life with the magic of LEDs. Explore the captivating realm of electromagnets, learning the principles that power many everyday devices, and conduct hands-on experiments to unravel the mysteries of magnetism. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 & 8 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1630-A24S $115

Wed, Thu, Aug 7 - Aug 8

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hilltop Primary School

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

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KidScientific | Science Magic (Ages 5-12)

KidScientific helps children's imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! KidScientific | Model Magic Ages 5-12 Unleash your inner wizard at this magical science camp! Experience the thrill of defying gravity with your very own hovercraft, amaze your friends with secret messages written in magical ink, and create wands that light up with enchantment. Join us on this captivating journey, where you’ll witness the seemingly magical results of your experiments and unravel the scientific secrets behind each spellbinding phenomenon. Get ready for a blend of learning and fun where every child becomes a wizard of wonder! NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 & 15 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Art Room #1631-A24S $115

Wed, Thu, Aug 14 - Aug 15

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hilltop Primary School

Ages	5 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

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Summer Enrichment | Destination Mars: Rocketry Course (Grades 2-5)

Destination Mars: Rocketry Course Grades 2-5 Launch and watch your very own rocket speed 300 feet into the air! Then it is yours to take home! Students will make-and-take home multiple rockets of varying difficulty throughout this session. We will use these rockets and airplanes to investigate basic aeronautical concepts including: propulsion, thrust, lift, drag and more. We will also hypothesize about travel in outer space, how to get a United States astronaut to Mars, and life on Mars. NOTE: Parents will be asked to contribute two empty, 2-liter soda bottles. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Hilltop Primary School | Room #1636-A24S $175

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hilltop Primary School

Grades

2nd - 5th

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Summer Enrichment | Drama Camp (Grades 5-8)

Summer Drama Camp Grades 5 - 8 Want to jump into the exciting world of theatre? Learn the ins and outs of being backstage, onstage, and how to create a character with Mary Todd Kaercher, GMS Musical Director, and a stellar group of guest teachers. Camp will be broken into small groups for a greater focus on developing our actors. Students will focus on improvisational acting techniques that work on presence, developing a character, team work. What they learn at camp can readily transfer to making great auditions. We will share our experience with a short program on Friday, August 16 at 5:00 pm in the Little Theatre. Please bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack each day. Monday - Friday, August 5 - 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mound Westonka High School | Choir Room and Little Theatre #2040-A24S $149 Monday - Friday, August 5 - 16 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mound Westonka High School | Choir Room and Little Theatre #2040-B24S $149

Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 16

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grades

5th - 8th

Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 16

Summer Enrichment | Music and Movement (Entering PK - Kindergarten)

Music and Movement Entering Preschool - Kindergarten Time to party! Join us for singing, dancing, and learning about music. We will explore different instruments and a wide range of music while moving our bodies to the beat! New this Summer! - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 15 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1641-A24S $99

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 15

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Hilltop Primary School

Ages	3 yr. - 6 yr. ^{11 m}

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Summer Enrichment | Yoga, Creativity & Mindfulness (Entering PK - Kindergarten)

Yoga, Creativity, & Mindfulness Entering Preschool - Kindergarten This class gives students an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management. Using games, music, and activities, this class explores yoga poses, breathing techniques, mindfulness, mind-body connection, emotions, and self-calming tools, and more! Small crafts, activities, and reflective projects will also be included as we explore strategies to cope with stress and difficult situations. NEW THIS SUMMER - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, July 29 - August 1 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1645-A24S $49 Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 11:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room #1645-B24S $49

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 - 11:30 AM

Hilltop Primary School

Voyageur Environmental Center | Day Camp (Entering Grades K-6)

Day Camp at Voyageur Environmental Center Entering Grades K-6 No childcare the last week of summer vacation? We’ve got you covered! This week will be a fun outdoor camp experience - not far from home! Pick the days your child needs care, or have them come all four days! Each day will include activities such as archery, canoeing, outdoor living skills, fishing, field games, swimming, arts and crafts, team building, hiking, and more! This unique opportunity will take place at Voyageur Environmental camp, a year round environmental education center located at 7000 County Road 15, Mound. * Campers will need to bring their own bag lunch, two snacks, water bottle, swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and bug spray each day. More camp information will be emailed out to parents closer to the start of camp * Monday, August 19 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-A24S $65 Tuesday, August 20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-B24S $65 Wednesday, August 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-C24S $65 Thursday, August 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm #4002-D24S $65

Youth Enrichment | Babysitter Safety Training (Ages 11 and up)

Babysitter Safety Training Ages 11 and up Boys and girls ages 11+ learn skill training and information that is necessary in caring for infants and children in this American Health & Safety Institute accredited program. This program will teach the importance of responsibility, recognizing an emergency, emergency action steps, personal safety, fire and water safety, infant/child basic care, and also, responding to an unconscious victim, CPR, choking management and basic first aid. Upon successful completion, participants will earn the American Health & Safety Institute Child and Babysitting Safety certification card. Students should bring a pen, notebook, snacks, and a beverage to class. Instructor: Shelly Nahan, RN, BSN, PHN, Health and Safety Specialist Thursday, June 6 2:00 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2008-A24S $65 Thursday, August 15 8:00 - 11:00 am Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2008-B24S $65

Thu, Aug 15

8:00 - 11:00 AM

Westonka Activity Center

Min Age

11 yr.

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Youth Enrichment | Math Skills Boost Camps (Entering Grades 1-2 & 3-4

Math Skills Boost Camp We are offering two different skills boost camps that are designed for varying level learners. Teaching will be differentiated to meet students at their learning level. Learning or reading skill losses during the summer months are cumulative and can affect school year achievement. Our goal through these camps is to give students a jump-start on their school year and help boost their math and/or reading skills. These small group sessions are taught by Westonka district teachers and the curriculum used aligns with the district curriculum. Math Skills Boost Camp Entering Grades 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 Give your child’s math skills a boost this summer! Specifically, the selected math curriculum will align with key skills (number sense, fact fluency, place value, improving problem solving skills, and more) which are required for math success at each level. These small group sessions are taught by district teachers and are the perfect way for your child to get ready for the school year. Camp will be fun, relaxing, and will help your child build confidence and a love for math. This will be an interactive class that includes games, puzzles, challenges, and more. Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 105 #1393-A24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 106 #1393-B24S $75 Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 105 #1393-C24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Hilltop Room 106 #1393-D24S $75

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Grades

1st - 2nd

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Grades

3rd - 4th

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Youth Enrichment | Reading Skills Boost Camp (Entering Grades 1-2 & 3-4)

Reading and Math Skills Boost Camps We are offering two different skills boost camps that are designed for varying level learners. Teaching will be differentiated to meet students at their learning level. Learning or reading skill losses during the summer months are cumulative and can affect school year achievement. Our goal through these camps is to give students a jump-start on their school year and help boost their math and/or reading skills. These small group sessions are taught by Westonka district teachers and the curriculum used aligns with the district curriculum. Reading Skills Boost Camp Entering Grades 1 - 2 and 3 - 4 Give your child’s reading skills a boost this summer! Specifically, the selected reading curriculum will align with key skills (prediction, questions, summarizing, increasing reading fluency, writing, and comprehension) which are required for reading success at each level. These small group sessions are taught by district teachers and are the perfect way for your child to get ready for the school year. Camp will be fun, relaxing, and will help your child build confidence and a love for reading. Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 105 #1392-A24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 106 #1392-B24S $75 Grades 1 & 2 Ms. Abernethy Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 105 #1392-C24S $75 Grades 3 & 4 Ms. Ruud Monday - Thursday, August 12 - 15 9:00 - 10:30 am Hilltop Primary School | Room 106 #1392-D24S $75

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Grades

1st - 2nd

Mon-Thu, Aug 5 - Aug 8

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Grades

3rd - 4th

Mon-Thu, Aug 12 - Aug 15

Youth Enrichment | SafeKids 101 (Ages 8-12)

SafeKids 101 Ages 8 - 12 Preparing kids to stay safe at home and in the community! Does your child ages eight - 12 years old want to stay home alone after school? Get your child trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is full of important safety principles. This program teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety! Topics include: staying home alone, answering the door or the telephone, basic first aid including burns, injuries, wounds and bandaging, poisoning, and choking emergencies. Natural emergencies also included such as storms and fire emergency training. Stranger danger…Straight talk with honest answers. Shelly will discuss some fun, safe activities to do when home alone, how to create fun, and options of healthy and safe snacks. Please indicate any food allergies at registration. Instructor: Shelly Nahan, RN, BSN, PHN, Health and Safety Specialist Thursday, June 6 5:15 - 7:15 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2046-A24S $45 Thursday, August 15 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #2046-B24S $45

Thu, Aug 15

11:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Westonka Activity Center

Ages	8 yr. - 12 yr. ^{11 m}

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