Linnton Community CenterSummer Camp
Curriculum PlanningBy Teacher Kim EderSubmitted for approval on 4/19/19
Explore
• Tools & uses.
• Trades: mechanic, carpenter, craftsman, electrician, maintenance technician. (daily vocab words)
Learn about a new Tool each day of the week
• Monday - Hammer
• Tuesday - Screwdriver
• Wednesday - Saw
• Thursday - Wrench
• Friday - Drill
Ask key questions
• Who uses this tool?
• How do you use this tool?
• What do you this tool for?
June 10 -14, 2019TINKER CAMP
GARDENING CAMPExplore
• Gardening Tools
• Trades: gardener, farmer, botanist, ecologist, horticulturist (daily vocab words)
Learn about a different part of gardening each day of the week
• Monday – Preparing the soil
• Tuesday – Planting seeds & plants
• Wednesday – Identifying plants (Visit local Kingsly Garden)
• Thursday - Nurturing the plant
• Friday - Harvesting(Visit Krueger/ other farm on Suauvie Island)
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
June 17 -21, 2019
DINOSAUR SCIENCE CAMP
Explore
• Scientific Tools
• Trades: Geologist, Physicist, Biologist, Chemist, Paleontologist, (daily vocab words)
Learn about various areas of science as it relates to Prehistoric times each day of the week
• Monday – Earth Science -Volcanoes
• Tuesday – Physics – Pterodactyl Aerodynamics
• Wednesday – Biology - Paleontology
• Thursday – Chemistry – Dinosaur Eggs (slime)
• Friday – Computer Science – Dinosaurs – (visit Babbage’s design studio)
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
June 24 -29, 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP
Explore
• Photography Tools: Digital & Manuel Cameras
• Photographic design & composition
• Trades: Portrait photographer, photojournalist, freelance photographer (daily vocab words)
Learn about a different part of photography 3 days this week, then we’re off for 4th of July
• Monday – Disposable Camera
• Tuesday – Digital Camera
• Wednesday – Polaroid Camera
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
July 1 -3, 2019
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMP
Explore
• Survival Tools
• Trades: Forager, Survivalist, Tracker, Cartographer,
(can be daily vocab words)
Learn different ways to survive in the wilderness
• Monday – wild edibles & poisonous plant identification
• Tuesday – Animal Tracking
• Wednesday – Shelter/Fort Construction (Westmoreland Park)
• Thursday – Compass & Map Reading
• Friday – Survival Scavenger Hunt (Arboretum)
* Guest Teacher: Davon per Tim
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
July 8 -12, 2019
ACTING CAMP
Explore
• Kate H. to advise*
• Tools:
• Trades: (daily vocab words)
• Film Genera’s: Mystery, Adventure, Western, Comedy
Learn about acting
• Monday – Improv
• Tuesday – Skit Writing
• Wednesday – Story Board Creation
• Thursday – Filming (Wallace Park)
• Friday – Filming/Movie Showing to Families (secret ballot to vote on favorite)
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
July 15 – 19, 2019
SPORTS & LAWN GAMES CAMP
Explore
• * Tim to advise
• Equipment:
• Trades: (daily vocab words)
Learn about sports & lawn games
• Monday – Bocci Ball
• Tuesday – Volleyball
• Wednesday – Badminton
• Thursday – Croquet
• Friday – Horse Shoes
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
July 22 - 26, 2019
ART CAMP
Explore
• Tools:
• Artists:
• Art Mediums:
• Trades: Graphic Designer, Painter, Printmaker, Sculpter
(daily vocab words)
Learn about various artists and mediums
• Monday – Drawing
• Tuesday – Watercolor
• Wednesday – Clay
• Thursday – Printmaking
• Friday – Oil pastels
• * Guest Teacher: Carol per Tim in Afternoon
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
July 29 – Aug. 2, 2019
COOKING & CULTURE CAMP
Explore
• Tools:
• Trades: Chef, Baker, Chocolatier,
• Science behind cooking
Learn about
• Monday – Italian: Pizza (Field trip to brick oven pizza place)
• Tuesday – Japanese: Sushi or Ramen?
• Wednesday – Mexican: Quesadilla
• Thursday – Greek: Hummus
• Friday – French: Chocolate (Moonstruck Chocolates Field Trip)
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
Aug. 5 - 9, 2019
Unsure if Kitchen will be ready. Previously made: Chili, decorated cookies, smoothies (Jamba Juice field trip?) Tim would like to contact PCC about gastronomy test kitchen/demonstration. Please share any suggestions/insights/ideas.
WATER PLAY CAMP
Explore
• Tools:
• Trades: Firefighter,
(daily vocab words)
Learn about
• Monday – Water buoyancy
• Tuesday – Water sampling (Wapato Park)
• Wednesday – Water Uses
• Thursday – Water Balloons
• Friday – Water Spray (field trip to fire station/Tom McCall Park)
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
Aug. 12 - 16, 2019
ELEMENTARY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CAMP
Explore
• Tools:
• People: Thomas Edison
• Trades: Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Lineman, Tradesman
(daily vocab words)
Electrical Exploration & Creation
• Monday – Electricity & Atoms
• Tuesday – Volts & Amps
• Wednesday – Batteries
• Thursday – Circuit Building
• Friday – Project Presentation
• *Looking for guest teacher to speak about their job in electrical engineering
Ask key questions
• What do you see in this picture?
• How do you perform the activity in the picture?
• Who does this activity?
Aug. 19 - 23, 2019
NEXT STEPS
• Solidify & await approval for Weekly Curriculum Plans
• Create Daily Lesson Plans
• Review Policies & Procedures for Teen Group Leaders
• Create Field Trip Location Schedule to add to Daily Lesson Plans to be posted at Camp
• Create Wish List for Gym (to warm up and beautify atmosphere so it feels more inviting)
• Create Supply List for Summer Camp