Camps Offered July 26 - July 29
Summer LOTUS Program
Summer LOTUS Program
Summer LOTUS Program
A day camp for teens. The Summer Lotus Program provides teens with a chance to socialize with peers, improve self-esteem, and build connections within their community through team building and adventure based activities.
Facilitated by: Sheila Petersen and Kelly Snell
Cost: $200
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Grades: Entering 9th - 12th
Location: CAIU
*Bring your own lunch
Learn the Ukulele!
Summer LOTUS Program
Summer LOTUS Program
Our ukulele camp is great for beginners interested in learning how to play an instrument and for experience players looking to learn a few more skills. The instructor will teach the parts of the instrument, basics chords and strumming patterns to be able to play their favorite songs. Students will need to purchase a Ukulele for this camp (email summercamps@caiu.org for recommendations).
Facilitated by: Kyle Weary
Cost: $200
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Grades: Entering 3rd - 5th
Location: CAIU
*Bring your own lunch
Read, Cook, Create!
Summer LOTUS Program
Christmas STEAMS into July
Read! Cook! Create! will use a daily picture book theme with read alouds, crafts, and games to activate and extend children's prior knowledge, build vocabulary, and practice writing.
Facilitated by: Rebecca Deiter
Cost: $100
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Grades: Entering 1st - 3rd
Location: CAIU
*Pair with Christmas STEAMS into July in the afternoon!
Christmas STEAMS into July
Christmas STEAMS into July
Christmas STEAMS into July
Children will engage in "Christmas in July" activities related to science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Children will also listen to daily read alouds, learn songs, and take part in games related to the theme. Children will also have to time to choose and explore with STEM-related bins using the theme as well.
Facilitated by: Rebecca Deiter
Cost: $100
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Grades: Entering 1st - 3rd
Location: CAIU
*Pair with Read, Cook, Create in the morning!
I am Yoga
Christmas STEAMS into July
Superquilt
This summer camp will provide young students with yoga techniques that will teach them to focus on their breath, find positivity, and be mindful. Yoga is an excellent way to promote social and emotional learning.
Facilitated by: Julie Bernatowicz
Cost: $100
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Grades: Entering 3rd - 6th
Location: CAIU
*Pair with Superquilt in the afternoon!
Superquilt
Christmas STEAMS into July
Superquilt
Artist will lead campers through the creation of an art quilt panel. The panel will be a painted cardboard base to which fabric texture, a woven panel, a superpower quote and hand stitching will be applied. Students will learn about the design principle of the rule of thirds, color as expression, types of fiber, warp and weft and hand stitching techniques that are both expressive and practical.
Facilitated by: Janice Bailor
Cost: $100
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Thurs, July 29
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Grades: Entering 3rd - 6th
Location: CAIU
*Pair with I am Yoga in the morning!
Camps Offered July 26 - July 30
Paddle Away!
Campers will learn basic kayak skills and water safety and get to try both single and tandem kayaks on calm, nearby waterways. We will also learn a little about local wildlife and ecology. We will travel to a different location each day including various points on the Susquehanna River. In the event of bad weather, alternate but equally fun activities will be held indoors. Kayaks, paddles and life vests will be provided. Campers should wear water shoes or old sneakers and bring a change of clothing, sunscreen, a hat, a refillable water bottle and a lunch Monday through Thursday. A special lunch will be provided on Friday! Our main objective is to have FUN and learn a little while staying safe!
Facilitated by: Stephanie Hoover
Cost: $250
Dates: Mon, July 26 - Fri, July 30
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Grades: Entering 4th - 8th
Location: Fort Halifax Park
*Bring your own lunch
*Only 10 spots available