Early Discovery Camps

Week 1: Superheroes (June 22 - 26, 2020)

Week 2: Fairy Tales (June 29 - July 3, 2020)

Week 3: Around the World (July 6-10, 2020)

Week 4: Disney (July 13-17, 2020)

​​​​​​Week 5: Holidays (July 20-24, 2020)

Week 6: Dr. Seuss (July 27-31, 2020)

Week 7: Willy Wonka (August 4-7, 2020)

Week 8: Under the Sea (August 10-17, 2020)

Week 9: Wizards & Magic (August 17-21, 2020)

Week 10: Safari (August 24-28, 2020)

This camp is for young campers to begin exploring and growing their artistic talents in an inspiring and motivating setting. Using weekly themes, Arts Discovery campers typically create a piece of artwork, explore music and movement and learn a dance to perform on stage. The program promotes flexibility, self-confidence, fine- and gross-motor coordination and communication skills. Recreational swimming in the pool is also included in this program. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons in Willis Hall.

This camp is for young campers to begin exploring and growing their artistic talents in an inspiring and motivating setting. Using weekly themes, Arts Discovery campers typically create artwork, explore music, movement, dramatic arts and learn a dance to perform on stage. The program promotes flexibility, self-confidence, fine- and gross-motor coordination and communication skills. Recreational swimming in the pool is also included in this program. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons in Willis Hall.

Laugh, play & discover with our Camp & Sports Discovery Camp specifically designed to engage active and creative kids ages 4 - 5 years old! This all-encompassing program provides exposure to the youngest of athletes to various sport skills as well as arts and crafts, nature discovery, and cooperative games. Using many traditional, yet modified sports, such as basketball, balloon volleyball, bowling, soccer or T-ball, and a multitude of small group fun challenges, the benefits lie in increased hand-eye coordination, control of actions, and in the confidence gained along the way. Basic game understanding and respect for rules, teammates and opponents are key features and a new, fun theme weekly adds to the adventure. Recreational swimming in the pool is also included in this program. Co-operative games and a multitude of fun challenges like freeze tag, parachute ball, circle games and relay races will help young campers increase hand-eye coordination, control of actions and gain confidence.

All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 4-5 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!

Laugh, play & discover with our Camp & Sports Discovery Camp specifically designed to engage active and creative kids ages 6 - 7 years old! This all-encompassing program provides exposure to the youngest of athletes to various sport skills as well as arts and crafts, nature discovery, and cooperative games. Using many traditional, yet modified sports, such as basketball, balloon volleyball, bowling, soccer or T-ball, and a multitude of small group fun challenges, the benefits lie in increased hand-eye coordination, control of actions, and in the confidence gained along the way. Basic game understanding and respect for rules, teammates and opponents are key features and a new, fun theme weekly adds to the adventure. Recreational swimming in the pool is also included in this program. Co-operative games and a multitude of fun challenges like freeze tag, parachute ball, circle games and relay races will help young campers increase hand-eye coordination, control of actions and gain confidence.

All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 6-7 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!

Discover French Early Discovery Camp is specifically designed to engage active and creative children ages 4 - 7 years old that are new to learning French or have no French background at all. Campers will be learning basic French vocabulary and conversation skills while at camp.  Games, crafts, swimming and interactive activities will help to keep campers engaged and educated. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons in Willis Hall.

All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 4-7 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!

Discover French Early Discovery Camp is specifically designed to engage active and creative children ages 4 - 7 years old that have experience learning French, or are enrolled in French Immersion with at least one year complete.  New this year, campers in the intermediate french will be enhancing their French vocabulary and conversation skills while at camp! Games, crafts, swimming and interactive activities will help to keep campers engaged and educated. Each week culminates with the campers contributing their talents to the weekly showcase on Thursday afternoons in Willis Hall.

All Discovery Camps are led by experienced teachers and qualified instructors who are passionate about working with youth ages 4-7 years! Pool time is also included under professional supervision and a nutritious lunch is served so that campers have lots of energy for fun-filled days!

Exciting explorations, delightful discoveries, and wild wonders await Discovery campers in the Nature and Science Discovery program! From creating bubbling potions to launching rockets, to the science behind disappearing water, our professional staff members will lead dynamic science demonstrations and fun hands-on experiments! It has the right mix of creative experiments, learning science concepts, and outdoor cooperative activities. Recreational swim time in our pool, as well as hot lunches served in our dining hall are included. Summer is the perfect time to encourage campers to use their imagination and make observations while building an appreciation for the world of science and nature. Designed specifically for children ages 4 – 5 years old, this camp provides fun and challenging projects that will help to deepen your child's fascination with science as they investigate and explore its many mysteries and incorporates a new, fun theme weekly. Inspire the inner scientist in your child! Please join us on Thursday for our showcase performance located in Baillie House. 

Nature and Science Discovery Weekly Topics:

Week 2: Astronomy

This week campers will explore outer space through hands on experiential learning. We'll focus on topics such as the solar system, meteors and asteroids, earth as a planet in the solar system and UFO's.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 3: Dinosaurs

This week campers will learn all about the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.  They will take on the role of archeologists and explore and discover fossils around Appleby College.  Campers will discuss and explore how dinosaurs differentiate between each other.  They will also learn about the eras in which dinosaurs lived and became extinct.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 4: Food Science

Campers will explore and experiment with food products. They will create edible experiments, understand why food changes its form when we place it in different environments and create ooey gooey concoctions to play with. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 5: Eco Systems

Campers will learn about different ecosystems in their local areas and around the world.  They will explore ecosystems around camp and discover what lives in those areas.  Campers will also work together as a team to discover ways in which they can help and preserve ecosystems.  There will be no science fair this week.

Week 6: Wacky Science Experiments

This week campers will create fun and exciting concoctions from different materials to observe reactions.  In a controlled safe environment, campers will have the opportunity to tap into their inner wacky scientist and choose from a variety of materials and mix them in beakers and observe and record their scientific results.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 7: Sustainability

Hey Appleby campers, we need your help in reducing our waste, reusing things around us and recycling all plastics!  This week campers will learn about the importance of sustainability by exploring how things decompose in nature.  Campers will also learn and explore their ecological footprint. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 8: Reptiles & Amphibians

What is a reptile and an amphibian? This week campers will explore and understand all aspects of reptiles and amphibians.  They learn about the habitats in which these small and large creatures live and need to survive.  There will also be an opportunity for campers to be hands on with amphibians and reptiles at an informative show on the last day of camp. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 9: Robotics & Mechanics

Have you ever wondered how things move, like a bicycle wheel spinning round and round? This week campers will experiment with different types of robotic cars and explore everyday items that move. Campers will get the opportunity to visit the Robotics lab and explore and understand the basic skills needed in making a battery powered car.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where children will show off their science experiments.

Exciting explorations, delightful discoveries, and wild wonders await Discovery campers in the Nature and Science Discovery program! From creating bubbling potions to launching rockets, to the science behind disappearing water, our professional staff members will lead dynamic science demonstrations and fun hands-on experiments! It has the right mix of creative experiments, learning science concepts, and outdoor cooperative activities. Recreational swim time in our pool, as well as hot lunches served in our dining hall are included. Summer is the perfect time to encourage campers to use their imagination and make observations while building an appreciation for the world of science and nature. Designed specifically for children ages 6 – 7 years old, this camp provides fun and challenging projects that will help to deepen your child's fascination with science as they investigate and explore its many mysteries and incorporates a new, fun theme weekly. Inspire the inner scientist in your child! Please join us on Thursday for our showcase performance located in Baillie House.

Nature and Science Discovery Weekly Topics:

Week 2: Astronomy

This week campers will explore outer space through hands on experiential learning. We'll focus on topics such as the solar system, meteors and asteroids, earth as a planet in the solar system and UFO's.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 3: Dinosaurs

This week campers will learn all about the rise and fall of the dinosaurs.  They will take on the role of archeologists and explore and discover fossils around Appleby College.  Campers will discuss and explore how dinosaurs differentiate between each other.  They will also learn about the eras in which dinosaurs lived and became extinct.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 4: Food Science

Campers will explore and experiment with food products. They will create edible experiments, understand why food changes its form when we place it in different environments and create ooey gooey concoctions to play with. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 5: Eco Systems

Campers will learn about different ecosystems in their local areas and around the world.  They will explore ecosystems around camp and discover what lives in those areas.  Campers will also work together as a team to discover ways in which they can help and preserve ecosystems.  There will be no science fair this week.

Week 6: Wacky Science Experiments

This week campers will create fun and exciting concoctions from different materials to observe reactions.  In a controlled safe environment, campers will have the opportunity to tap into their inner wacky scientist and choose from a variety of materials and mix them in beakers and observe and record their scientific results.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where campers will show off their science experiments.

Week 7: Sustainability

Hey Appleby campers, we need your help in reducing our waste, reusing things around us and recycling all plastics!  This week campers will learn about the importance of sustainability by exploring how things decompose in nature.  Campers will also learn and explore their ecological footprint. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 8: Reptiles & Amphibians

What is a reptile and an amphibian? This week campers will explore and understand all aspects of reptiles and amphibians.  They learn about the habitats in which these small and large creatures live and need to survive.  There will also be an opportunity for campers to be hands on with amphibians and reptiles at an informative show on the last day of camp. There will be no science fair this week.

Week 9: Robotics & Mechanics

Have you ever wondered how things move, like a bicycle wheel spinning round and round? This week campers will experiment with different types of robotic cars and explore everyday items that move. Campers will get the opportunity to visit the Robotics lab and explore and understand the basic skills needed in making a battery powered car.  There will be a Science Fair at the end of the week in the science classroom where children will show off their science experiments.