Week Four: July 8-11 Week Four: July 8-11
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PLAY AND ART CAMP FOR TODDLERS: DR. SEUSS CAMP! (ages 2-3; Children do not need to be potty trained) 9:00-12:00 Our youngest campers will have their own camp to explore and participate in imaginary play. New themes will be presented each week along with new crafts each day! Children will have fun playing games, listening to stories, dressing up, dancing to music, and creating fun art projects! Young campers will finger paint, build with blocks and playdough, work on puzzles, play kitchen, and so much more! They will ride bikes on our beautiful outside trike track, read books in our Magical Garden Library, and play on our castle themed playground! Campers will come home with keepsake handprint/footprint crafts and photos of their experiences! This will be a very small class, which will be taught by the same loving preschool teachers all summer! This camp is offered from 9:00-12:00 only. Parents will be required to send a bag with diapers, wipes, and a sippy cup with water.
Teachers:(experienced 2-3 year old preschool teachers)
BUNNY CLUB! (ages 5-10) Become Daisy, Peaches, Cocoa, and Sugar’s best friends and a bunny expert joining (or returning to) the bunny club! Create and wear your bunny badge with honor and have your own bunny photoshoot where you get to hold and kiss our school Holland Lop bunnies! We will feed them their favorite snacks and watch them hop around our classroom! You will adopt your own mini stuffed bunny to play with, complete with its own bed, mini pillow, and blanket. You will give them a check-up at the bunny hospital and receive their adoption certificate! We will paint and create bunny artwork, play bunny games, and design bunny toys. On the last day of camp we will have the Hoppin’ Hoopla bunny party with a glow in the dark dance party!! We will play bunny games, eat marshmallow cotton tails, and enjoy a bunny ice cream bar with all your favorite toppings!
Teacher: Morgan Langley (B.ed in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia; experienced camp and 3rd grade teacher at MHEA)
GALACTIC EXPLORERS! (ages 6-10) MORNING ONLY Young astronauts in training will discover and learn about the wonders of space! Explore the galaxy with sensory bins filled with space themed treasures. Create mesmerizing galaxy art and make moon sand creations. Prepare for a mission to the stars with astronaut training and test your precision at asteroid toss. Don’t miss the chance to create your own galaxy slime and dive your hands into space orbeez! This camp will be filled with discovery and fun!
Teacher: Danielle Dooley (3’s teacher at MHEA and experienced summer camp teacher)
SEA ART ADVENTURES! (ages 4-5) MORNING ONLY All aboard for a sea party art adventure! First, we’ll explore the coral reef, read Mr. Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle, create creatures who live there and then we’ll dive deeper to discover animals that live down below. We’ll read Pout Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark by Deborah Diesen, Nugget and Fang by Michael Slack and The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfizer. Crafts include whales in a bottle, baby shark puppets, paper mache tropical fish, crusty crabs, watercolor seahorses, jellyfish mobiles, pufferfish paintings and 3D sea turtles. At the end of the week we’ll climb back onboard and celebrate our adventure with an awesome sea party! Join us!
Teacher: Rhondi Merritt (Experienced teacher of 30+ years; 2023 MHEA Teacher of the Year)
WHAT’S THE WEATHER (ages 4-6) Let’s experience all the fun things we get to do outside in any weather! This week we will explore the many things we can do on days when it’s sunny, raining, snowing or windy. We will be doing lots of experiments, crafts and art! Let’s get learning with a shaving cream cloud experiment, storm in a jar, and a rain bag experiment. We will be doing fun and cool activities including blow art, tornado bottles and making lightning with balloons! Let’s create an instant rainbow and use the sunshine to make sun prints, flashlights for shadow play, and make our own snow to play in! Come join us for this fun week of experimenting and learning!
Teacher: Emelia Higgins (Pre-K teacher, MHEA)
ODD SQUAD AGENTS! (ages 5-8) Calling all Odd Squad agents to crack the code to fun! At the start of the week, campers will need to complete Agent Training to learn what it takes to be an Odd Squad agent! In training, we will go through laser mazes, create spy gadgets, and decode secret messages. After we become official agents, we will explore math and science in fun and creative ways. We will use math and geometry to make unique art pieces, learn about optical illusions, and solve mystery cases! Campers will participate in odd experiments and learn about science behind them, like making oobleck and elephant toothpaste! Stay odd-tastic and see you there!
Teacher: Emily Schoen (International Affairs and Political Science Major and Sophomore at the University of Georgia; Experienced MHEA assistant; 13+ years of Girl Scout experience)
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! (ages 3-5) Welcome to the Teddy Bear Picnic Camp, where young adventurers and their furry friends embark on a journey of fun and imagination! This camp fosters creativity and joy through a range of engaging activities. The camp kicks off with a delightful bear-themed arts and crafts session, where kids can design personalized bear masks, create cuddly teddy bear puppets, and decorate their very own bear-shaped cookies. The crafting continues with a bear ear headband-making activity, allowing children to embrace their inner bears! Next, it's time for the Bear hunt Adventure, a thrilling scavenger hunt where kids search for hidden bear treasures, encountering playful challenges along the way. The excitement doesn't stop there—storybook sessions bring classic teddy bear tales to life. Kids can cozy up with their favorite stuffed companions while listening to enchanting stories about bears and their adventures, igniting their imaginations. To top it all off, a lively Teddy Bear Picnic awaits! Children gather with their bears for a delightful feast, enjoying a scrumptious spread of snacks and goodies.
Teacher: Ava Warrington (Nursing student at Georgia College & experienced MHEA summer camp teacher)
SPECTACULAR SPA SLEEPOVER CAMP! (ages 5-10) AFTERNOON ONLY Bring your sleeping bag and join us this summer for the coziest camp of the summer! In Spa Sleepover camp we will play kid appropriate sleepover games such as hilarious truth or dare, would you rather, blindfolded makeovers, dance parties, and more! We will also create our own personalized eye sleeping masks and jewelry! We will create our own face masks and relax with cucumbers on our eyes! At the end of the week, we will have a pampered party where we will get our hair and nails done as well! You don’t want to miss this week of relaxation, pampering, and magical moments!
Teacher: Addisyn Langley, BS Interior Design (Georgia Southern graduate; owner of Blooms & Brews; experienced florist, muralist, artist, and teacher)
SUPERHEROES ASSEMBLE CAMP! (ages 5-8) BAM! ZOOM! SHAZAM! Do you want to become a superhero? Batman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, Superman, Thor, and Captain America are just some of the most iconic. In this camp, children will undergo superhero training, develop their own superhero identity, and test their skills through drills, games, and obstacle courses. We will recognize everyday heroes while exploring our own heroic talents through role play and teamwork. We will design superhero shields and masks, draw a superhero self-portrait, take photos with props, create a cityscape, and adventure through Ms. Heather’s castle to protect it against villains. Minute to win it games will be played such as Captain America Shield Throw, Spider Web Shoot, Pass the Kryptonite, and more! Superheroes will master four training stations to receive an Official Superhero Certificate. There is a superhero in all of us and I can’t wait to see who YOU are!!
Teacher: Tiana Rhoden B.S.Ed. (Kindergarten Teacher at Fairview Elementary - Reading & ESOL endorsed, Brenau University Graduate, Experienced MHEA summer camp teacher)
JUNGLE TREASURE HUNT (ages 3-5) Do you love animals and adventure?!? During our quest together we will learn about many jungle animals. Each day we will suit up in our Jungle safari vests and hats and go on a jungle treasure hunt. We will use our jungle maps, compasses, flashlights, and binoculars to help us along our way. Campers will trek through the jungle leaves and vines to find their very own stuffed monkey, elephant, or giraffe to “adopt” and care for. Campers will learn what their animal eats and all about their lifecycle and habitat and will take their new stuffed friend home with them at the end of our journey. Handprint animal crafts, sand art, and picture frames will be made. There will be time for silly animal songs, jungle yoga, and brain breaks, too. Don’t miss out on this exciting safari!
Teacher: April Wilhite (Pre-K Teacher at MHEA & Experienced Summer Camp Teacher)
ALICE IN WONDERLAND CAMP! (ages 3-6) Prepare to tumble down the enchanting rabbit hole into Wonderland, where every moment promises to be "curiouser and curiouser." Immerse yourself in delightful science experiments, enjoy whimsical tea time with the Mad Hatter, and craft your own eccentric headwear inspired by the one and only Mad Hatter. Join in the whimsy as we create mystical mome raths and embark on the playful endeavor of painting the roses red. Encounter the elusive Cheshire Cat through the magic of your very own creation. Engage in Wonderland-themed games that offer the chance to win an array of mad prizes. Take the leap with us, and let the adventure unfold as we journey together into the whimsical world of Wonderland!
Teacher: Taylor Ecker Borgerding (experienced MHEA Preschool Teacher)
CRAZY CANDY SCIENCE CAMP! (ages 4-6) Do you love science and candy?! Then this is the camp for you! We will enter the lollipop lab to take part in experiments to dissolve lollipops and make hypotheses. You will even get to see which gum is the Champion of Flavor winner in a timed competition and predict how many Oreos will win in the Oreo stacking competition! Do you know which liquids will make gummy bears grow in size? Well, come to the Candy Science lab to find out! We will melt chocolate for chocolate-covered pretzels with sprinkles and eat rainbow mystery popsicles and guess the flavor. Get ready to play Candyland, watch a skittle rainbow experiment, and make lollipop art all in one week! I can’t wait to see my fellow candy scientist!!!
Teacher: Hope Tuck (Kindergarten teacher at Christ Place, experienced MHEA camp leader)
PINKALICIOUS CAMP! WK-4 (ages 4-8) If you love the color pink, then this camp is the place to be! The whole week we will participate in only pink crafts and pink games! Pink snacks will be eaten, and you might even get to decorate cookies with pink icing while drinking pink lemonade! Everyone will get pink glasses which will magically turn everything you see pink! We will read Pinkalicious and many other pink-themed books. Do you want to make pink crafts like cotton candy, paper flamingos, bracelets, and pink bows? Come to Pinkalicious camp with all your pink clothes to join in on all the fun!
Teacher: Elizabeth Tuck (Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science with an emphasis in Child Development from the University of Georgia, experienced MHEA summer camp teacher)
HARRY POTTER CAMP! (ages 7-10) All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Join Harry, Hermione, and Ron as they embark on their next magical mission! For this trip to Hogwarts, we will learn all things witches and wizards! We will learn how to make our very own potions in potions class. Learn spells and charms that will help us defeat the evil Lord Voldemort! We will sort ourselves into the different Hogwarts houses and create a uniform for our house! We will also make our own polyjuice potion slime as well as other Harry Potter themed science activities! During the week, we will make several crafts including creating our own Hedwig owl, lighting bolt bookmarks, and Cornish Pixies in a jar! Join us for these things and much much more as we embark on our journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Teacher: Lexi Wolfe (Experienced MHEA and MAEV Assistant teacher; Elementary Education Major at Brenau University, Experienced Collegiate Cheerleader)
FARM EXPLORERS CAMP! (ages 3-4) A delightful adventure designed especially for preschoolers who love animals and the great outdoors! This camp is all about immersing your little ones in the wonders of farm life. They'll get to learn all the friendly farm animals like chickens, cows, and goats, and even learn how to care for them. Your little ones will be washing muddy farm animals in our animal sensory bins and helping with simple farm chores, your little farmers will experience the joy of being part of a working farm. They'll also get the full experience with our milking cow activity where they will get to make their own butter with the milk !!! From making their piggly pig painting and doing plenty of farm-themed games, this camp will create lasting memories of summer fun on the farm. Get ready for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and farmyard adventures!!!
Teacher: Kayla Dungan (experienced MHEA 3-4 assistant teacher)
PRAISE TEAM CAMP! (ages 4-6) In this camp, students will fall in love with Jesus as they listen to Bible stories, create crafts, and sing songs of prayer! We will learn dances to go along with our upbeat worship songs. Each student will have the opportunity to say a prayer for the class and speak from their hearts. We will talk about how to praise the Lord and ask for help through prayer. To show our love for Jesus, we will make plenty of arts and crafts! Of course, there will also be plenty of time for playing outside and making new friends. We are so excited to share our love of Jesus with your child and leave them knowing they will be eternally loved!
Teacher: Kelly Barron (pre-K teacher at MHEA, and experienced summer camp teacher)
PIRATE FUN CAMP! (ages 4-6) Ahoy, mateys! Welcome to Pirate Fun Camp, where young adventurers embark on exciting escapades. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we craft pirate treasures fit for a captain, such as making your own binoculars, beaded necklaces, and treasure in a bottle. With thrilling games, like Put The Eyepatch On The Pirate and Cannon Ball Toss, that spark the spirit of adventure, every day is a quest for treasure and excitement. We'll also gather round for swashbuckling storytime, where tales of daring deeds and buried treasures come to life. Join us for a week of adventure, friendship, and high-sea fun!
Teacher: Sarah Tuck (Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at the University of Georgia, experienced assistant at Christ Place, experienced summer camp assistant at MAEV)
TAYLOR SWIFT CAMP! (ages 5-10) Calling all Swifties I will be enchanted to meet you! this week we will be learning about Taylor Swift through song, dance and crafts that take us through four of her fabulous eras! To start the week, it is the Reputation era; we will be making a snake sidekick, practicing our singer dance moves, and create our own black and white album cover. Next, we’ll move onto the RED era where we will make polaroids of all our singer friends, decorate sunglasses, and have a karaoke sing off! Then, we’ll continue our journey into the Lover era, this is where all the colorful pastels come in, so wear your best lover era outfit! We will be creating all things glitter; this is what Taylor loves! We will also paint our faces with the signature heart Taylor has in this era; Lastly, we’ll create our own mini Lover house art! Finally, the Midnights era!! This era we will wrap up the week by creating friendship bracelets, singing, and dancing to all Taylor’s songs. And you will even go home with your very own microphone that we will decorate! I cannot wait to see you all there to experience all the magic we create!
Teacher: Audrey Higgins (BA in English Education from Kennesaw State University)
ART AROUND THE WORLD! (ages 5-10) In this camp, we will be learning about different countries, continents, and regions around the world through artwork. We'll explore the Arctic Region, Ghana, Antarctica, Brazil, and Australia. We'll read books and learn about some of the defining features of these places and the artwork that corresponds. We will also look at some famous artwork and make our own recreations, including a "Kente Cloth" from Ghana! On top of that, we will discuss some trademark features of these places, and make our own artwork inspired by these countries. We'll make our own chalk drawings inspired by the Northern Lights of the Arctic, a Great Barrier Reef diorama out of paper plates, cupcake liners, and plastic wrap, and so much more! There will be lots of drawings and simple crafts as well, all helping us explore artwork from all over. This camp will be such a fun way to learn more about the world around us by exploring our creative sides and making some amazing crafts!
Teacher: Shelby Gowen (Elementary Education Major at Georgia College and State University)
KNIGHTS & DRAGONS CAMP! (ages 5-10) Time to defend the castle! Put on your armor, create your knight shield, and go on a quest to slay the dragon and defend Ms. Heather’s castle! Participate in knight training and receive missions to recover lost jewels, and train dragons. Follow treasure maps, participate in duels, and even learn about knight culture, and become a KNIGHT! VICTORY celebrate with a royal bash filled with medieval treats and mystery medieval prizes and treats!
Teacher: James Lancaster (Kinesiology Major, University of North Georgia; Experienced camp & PE Teacher at MAEV Academy, certified GSHA coach )
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