Devo Spring Carnivale & Hoopla – Devotion Camps Auction
Auction Ends: Feb 14, 2011 10:00 PM EST

Day Camps

Park School Summer at Park Camp

Item Number
161
Estimated Value
200 USD
Sold
190 USD to khsu
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Winning bidder will receive a $200 gift certificate good towards any Summer at Park camp program.  Please check schedule for dates of specific camps.

About Summer at Park
Our ACA-accredited general camps and specialty programs for children ages 4 - 15 offer one- and two-week sessions in art, cooking, golf, fishing, field trips, lacrosse, leadership training, nature, science, soccer, swimming, tennis, extended day, and so much more...

Facilities
The Park School's beautiful 26-acre campus in Brookline has six athletic fields, three playgrounds, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a heated outdoor pool, an extended day facility, and on-site parking. Many of our programs take place inside modern, air-conditioned classrooms.

Staff
Each of our camps is developed by an experienced educator who serves as the program director. Experienced and professional staff members (composed of teachers and returning Summer at Park staff counselors) support the program directors in all Summer at Park programs. You can read individual staff profiles on each program page.

ABOUT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS:

GENERAL CAMPS:

Leap Frogs for Grades K-2

A general camp designed to delight five- to seven-year olds! Leap Frogs are always hopping off on a new adventure - an all-camp sing along, creating something wonderful in the art hut, a swimming lesson, a visit to the nature nook to satisfy curious cravings.....

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NEW! Young Publishers for Grades 3-7

Have you ever wanted to publish your own book? Do you dream of being a book author or illustrator? Think you have what it takes to invent your own 'Wild Thing' or Wimpy Kid'? If so, Young Publishers is for you.

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NEW! Buccaneer's Bounty for Grades 3-7

Shiver me timbers!

Ahoy, me hearties and swashbuckling friends

We'll sail the seas and the earth to its ends

Grab your spyglass, bandana, and mates

A new team-building adventure awaits....

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Polliwogs for Grades Pre-K

Calling all first-time campers, jump onto our lily pad for a summer filled with new friends and fun.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES CAMPS:

A World Full of Wonderful for Grades K-2

Did you ever wish you could cycle through the French countryside in the Tour de France? Or crawl deep into the treasure trove of King Tut's tomb? Here is your golden opportunity!

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The Navigators - NEW THEMES! for Grades 3-7

Come and join us for weeks of beachcombing, marine biology, learning about farming and the food cycle, and nature photography!

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Go Fish for Grades 4-8

This program will teach future anglers about setting up a rod and reel, casting, properly setting the hook, rigging bait and more. Campers will learn strategies and techniques to catch various types of fish but will focus on bass fishing.

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Daytrippers for Grades 3-8

With an exciting lineup of trips at-the-ready, this immensely popular program, now in its eighth season, provides a series of one-week sessions that take campers high and low, hither and yon, to find adventure beyond their immediate surroundings.

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ARTS & SCIENCES CAMPS:

Junior Einsteins for Grades K-2

Junior Einsteins introduces your young scientist to foundational science concepts from a variety of science disciplines. We emphasize the discovery approach to learning in our science-themed activities that are fun, exciting, hands-on, interactive, motivational, and confidence building.

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Aartvarks for Grades K-2

This program calls to campers who love both art and the outdoors. Like aardvarks, campers will spend a great deal of time scurrying outdoors collecting things, not to eat, but to turn into art.

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Creative Cooks - NEW THEMES! for Grades 4-7

Learn to bake with healthy alternatives, create foods from Italy and China and learn about cooking from around the world!

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Soap Box Derby Challenge for Grades 3-7

Picture this: wind whipping through your hair, tears streaking down your cheeks as the air hits your eyes, the quiet hum of rubber on pavement, slight adjustments to the steering wheel as you fly past crowds of cheering fans on your way toward the finish line...all while sitting in the cockpit of a vehicle YOU designed!

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Books and Cooks - NEW THEMES! for Grades 1-3

Do you know the story of Strega Nona where a magical pot can create tons and tons of pasta?
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make pizza after reading The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza? Come and join in the fun where your favorite books and tasty recipes merge!

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Science of Life for Grades K-2

Working closely with a variety of traditional experimental animals and plants, Science of Life campers will learn about the diversity of life on our planet as well as the importance of careful planning in experiemental design.

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Adventures in Science - NEW THEMES! for Grades 3-7

Study crime scenes, build an ecologically sound city with Legos, learn different ways to work with bubbles,  and study archeology through our own archeological dig!

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Ellen's Ultimate Clubhouse for Grades 2-4

Have you ever wanted a secret hide-out for you and your friends? Now’s your chance! Creating projects with plaster-of-paris, recycled materials, and a good old hammer and nails, campers will transform a pre-made structure outdoors into a magical clubhouse.

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NEW! Shadow Land for Grades 1-3

Welcome to the land of shadows, a camp in which kids will manipulate light and illuminate a world of wonder and magic through puppetry.

SPORTS CAMPS:

Golf for Grades K-8

Get a grip on your golf swing! Learning from the pros can be fun. In this program for young, aspiring golfers of all skill levels, campers will receive expert training from PGA-certified instructors.

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Good SPORTS at Park for Grades 3-7

To kids, Good Sports is an awesome place to play all the good sports and games that they love so much --- soccer, basketball, baseball, floor hockey, and football, capture the flag, nukem, tails, pickle, cucumber, water battles, Olympic competitions, treasure hunts, ping pong, horseshoes, bocci and croquet.

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Tennis for Grades 4-7

Have fun while learning to play tennis! This is a program for players of all abilities to learn the basics and improve their technique and consistency.

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Soccer Doctor for Grades K-10

Soccer is a great sport for children learn to work as individuals and team members. Our staff’s philosophy embraces the development of a complete soccer player, and to that end, the instructors’ objectives are to develop skills, stress the team concept, and to have FUN!

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Lax to the Max for Grades 2-10

Take it to the 'Max'! This lacrosse camp is designed to give athletes the opportunity to develop skills and enhance their game.

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NEW! Boston Red Sox Baseball Academy Summer Camp for Grades K-8

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a week of your summer learning baseball the Red Sox way!

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Link is www.parkschool.org/mainsummer

 

Item Special Note

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.  

CHECKS TO BE MADE OUT TO DEVOTION SCHOOL AND MAILED TO CINDY TUNGATE, DEVOTION SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVALE, 345 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446 (OR DROPPED IN HER MAILBOX AT SCHOOL).

 

All winning bidders will be charged a transaction fee of 5%, not to exceed $20 per item, to cover a portion of the auction transaction fees. We thank you for helping with this and supporting the school.

 

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