KIDS' SUMMER FUN - MIDDLE SCHOOL

AWESOME ADVENTURES DAY CAMP (Ages 8-15): The Mountain Workshop and Westport Continuing Education present these fantastic outdoor adventure experiences. The programs provide an opportunity for a small group of 13 participants and two adult leaders to spend 5 days exploring and learning in a fun-loving, cooperative atmosphere. Each day has a different outdoor adventure, such as hiking, caving, canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling, and kayaking, with locations from 15-90 minutes of Westport. Bike camps are also offered. Round trip transportation is provided from Bedford Middle School. Morning pick up at 8:00, return at 4:00. For more information and to register online visit www.mountainworkshop.com or call (203) 544-0555.
One week programs run from June 23-August 15.

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES (Entering Gr. 5-8):  Express yourself through the art of dance.  We’ll explore different styles of dance including tap, jazz, ballroom, Latin, lyrical and contemporary dances of today.  Learn how to prepare your body for dance performances using yoga exercises.  Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, you will develop your individual style and presence.  (Instructor, Sandy Adamczyk)

#423a

June 30 - July 11

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2 wks

$169

SHS

#423b

July 14-25

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2 wks

$189

SHS 

            

TIME TRAVELERS SUMMER PROGRAM (Ages 5-8, 9-13)
co-sponsored with the Westport Historical Society

The Explorers (ages 5-8) will participate in a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, storytelling, drama, history-based scavenger hunts and "eye spy" games, making ice cream, baking with a chef, playing with bubble wands, pinwheels, paper airplanes and balloons, and a field trip each week.  A hands-on, by-kids-for-kids exhibit will be created by the participants.   

The New Double-Digits (ages 9-13) will have the opportunity to work with a local artist and photographer, visit a local art gallery, participate in drama activities, make an electrical circuit board utilizing historic facts, ramble through Downtown Westport on our new Walking Tour, enjoy scavenger hunts and mystery games and a day kayaking on the river.   

All participants will contribute to the creation of the 2008 Westport Historical Society Community Quilt.  Bring a bag lunch (pizza lunch will be provided one day); snacks and materials provided.

See www.westporthistory.org for more information (Education Director, Hilary Gibson)
10:00 am to 3:00 pm                    $330 per week ($305 for WHS members)
Camp location: Westport Historical Society, 25 Avery Place, Westport
#165a Explorer I (ages 5-8) - June 23-27
#165b Explorer II (ages 5-8) - July 7-11
#165c Explorer III (ages 5-8) - August 18-22
#293   Double Digits I (ages 9-13) - July 28-August 1

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTERS COURSE (Age 11 and up):   Earn Red Cross Babysitters Certification while learning the knowledge and skills associated with leadership, safety, age-appropriate safe play, basic care, first aid, and professionalism.  Babysitters will learn how to prevent accidents and decide appropriate steps in response to emergency.  (Instructor, Don Savage)
#422 June 24, 25, 26         10:00 am-12:00 noon         T,W, Th           $99               SHS

COOKING CAMP (Entering Gr. 6-9): Join us in the kitchen!  Learn skills to last a lifetime!  You’ll learn to cook delicious foods using fresh and natural ingredients. You’ll prepare dishes from start to finish, and get to sample everyone’s culinary masterpieces at the end. Have fun creating and eating healthy foods!  Please note that some of the dishes may contain dairy, seafood and/or nuts. Limit 15.
9:00 am-12 noon           1 wk     $319     SHS

#269a

July 7-11

American regional cuisine

Chef Cecily Gans

#269b

July 14-18

Asian cuisine

Chef Cecily Gans

#269c

July 21-25

European cuisine

Chef Cecily Gans

 

Important Registration Information: 
  • To register for any of the classes through our secure registration system, please click on the course number or description (in bright blue) and you will be taken to a page which will allow you to register through a secure server for that specific course. 
  • Register for additional courses if desired. 
  • If you are registering more than one person, you will be required to do them separately. 
  • For your convenience, a profile will be created on each student which will expedite future registrations. 
  • Registrations can be placed over the phone.  Please note that registration fees are waived for online registrations.

 

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