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CAMP POINT OF CONTACT NAME: Director on DutyPHONE: 206-778-3152

SUMMER CAMP PARENT NEWSLETTER

CAMP HOURS: M–F 9:00AM–4:00PM

CAMP DATES: AUG 5 - 9

ENGINEERING CITIESGrades 2-4

BUILDING CITIES Grades 5-7

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Get ready to build a city! Campers will investigate and construct machines that make cities run. Campers will build bridges and operate a pulley delivery system for use on a simulated construction site. Through this project, campers will recognize everyday objects around them as part of city building.

In this project, campers will become civil engineers! Through active exploration and building projects campers will construct a variety of different buildings that are found in a city. They will learn that civil engineers perform a variety of jobs for the community that contribute to the built world around us.

In this lesson, campers will investigate the skyscraper. They will work together to explore how skyscrapers are built. Individually and as a group using a variety of materials, students will investigate the basics of skyscraper construction. Then, students will have an opportunity to construction their own skyscrapers and test them against a powerful windstorm.

Campers wil l explore how civi l engineers create roads to help us get around and discover the concept of tunnels in a community. This activity should expose campers to the problem solving and teamwork required to engineer a road system as they work to create their own roads and tunnels for the opening of their very own city.

In this lesson, campers will investigate and build two basic building blocks of structures within a city. They will engineer columns and arches. They will investigate and engineer columns and arches, observing their unique properties and in the process creating structures that will support an amazing amount of weight.

In this first lesson, campers will investigate and engineer the mining of natural resources necessary to build a city. Using a variety of materials, campers will assess the environmental risks associated with mining, devise ways to reduce environmental impact on the area surrounding a mine, and explore the need for environmental engineers to work with the mining industry to reduce environmental impact.

In this activity, campers are challenged as civil engineers to construct a bridge with limited materials and funds. During this project, campers will learn about different bridge types and analyze the loads that bridges must accommodate. Campers will then attempt to create the strongest bridge over a wide span capable of accommodating the greatest load.

During this lesson campers will compete to build the tallest tower they possibly can. They will need to consider issues such as balance, strength, and efficient use of materials. In addition, campers will explore ways to convert wind energy into another form of usable energy, build an efficient windmill model, and investigate the process behind the generation of electricity.

In this lesson, campers work to create a design that wil l al low them to sort materials of different sizes, shapes, and weights. In addition, campers wil l discuss the importance of clean freshwater for everyday l ife, examine the steps of the Earth’s water cycle, and investigate the process of f i ltration for clean water. With this knowledge, campers wil l engineer their own fi ltration system

Oceanfront property is always in high demand. The concept of future cities built surrounded by water sparks endless possibilities. Campers, in this project, will design and build a house for this specific purpose. Campers will investigate and understand a column’s structure and ability to bear loads, and test a building design to failure.

The safety of your camper is our first priority.

In the event that we need to share emergency information with you this summer, we have a

new tool to alert you via text. We will text you information on closures or location changes.

f A “Test Alert” will be sent the Friday before camp begins to ensure we have your correct contact info.

f If you don’t receive an alert, please let your branch know so we can update your account.

HEPA INFO

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CAMP PACKING LIST

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP EACH DAY

• Sack lunchnon-perishable & nutritious

• Backpack

• Rain jacket

• Water bottle

• Sweatshirt

• Sneakers or closed-toed shoes

• Bathing suit & towel

SUMMER DAY CAMP NEWSLETTER B-3 06112019

CAMP NAME: _______________________________________________________CHILD’S NAME: _____________________________________________CHILD’S NAME: _____________________________________________AUTHORIZED PICK UP NAME: ____________________________________________

2019 SUMMER CAMP

PLEASE KEEP THIS CARD WITH YOU AND PRESENT YOUR PHOTO ID AT PICK-UP

Authorized for Pickup by YMCA Staff

FAST PASS INFOOn your child's first day we will provide an authorized Adult with a fastpass to make check out easier! Always bring your photo ID to check out.

EMERGENCY TEXT ALERTS

Going to the grocery store is a necessity for all families, but it is not always fun. Here are some ways to make the grocery store fun for your kids while teaching them healthy food options.- Have your child be in charge of picking one healthy snack. Provide them with guidelines like; pick something fresh, pick something that has 8 or less

- Use the grocery store as a treasure hunt for your child! On USDA’s My Plate website they have a sheet that you can print out and give to your child to do a grocery store treasure hunt! Here is the link to this treasure hunt: fns.usda.gov/tn/myplate and click on my plate grocery store treasure hunt- Have your child be your cashier throughout the trip! Give your child a calculator or pencil and paper and have them write down the cost of each item that you place in your cart and add them together. This will help them with math, help them understand how much food costs, and keep them engaged and entertained throughout the trip.

MEET VINCE This is Vince's 3rd summer with the YMCA . He is our specialty camp lead. Here are some fun facts about Vince:

1. Favorite Camp Activity:Going to the Beach!

2. Favorite Summer Memory:Going to Disney World with hisfamily.

3. Why he works at the Y:He loves teaching and workingwith kids! He is working ongetting his masters in teachingand works for the Y during hissummer breaks!