{"id":766,"date":"2013-09-20T01:42:24","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T01:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playgroupsschool.com\/?page_id=766"},"modified":"2019-01-18T20:09:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-18T20:09:02","slug":"early-elementary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.playgroupsschool.com\/index.php\/camp\/early-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Elementary Groups (Ages 5-7)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EARLY ELEMENTARY GROUPS AGES 5-7<\/h1>
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Our Early Elementary program is designed for campers entering kindergarten through second grade who are seeking a more physical and challenging camp experience. The combination of summer weather and Play Groups\u2019 unique natural setting provides many new opportunities to explore nature-based themes. Campers\u2019 days are filled with adventure, discovery and variety as they bound over boulders, dig under logs and climb to the Camp Overlook to survey the view over the entire campground. Our Outdoor Classroom is home to many species of birds, insects, trees and other wildlife that provide campers with endless opportunities for observation and exploration of the natural world.<\/p>\n

Our summer camp offers a Swim Program that includes both instructional and recreational swim every day in our safe, comfortable child-size pool. Our specially-designed outdoor pool features a wading area and a shallow, 3-foot-deep swimming area, providing an inviting and rewarding swim experience for every camper.<\/p>\n

Elementary-age campers also participate in our Sports Program which emphasizes skills development, cooperative play and good sportsmanship at an age-appropriate level. Campers learn and practice introductory skills in some of their favorite sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, kickball and other group games.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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Groups for Ages 5-7<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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5s<\/div>\n
M\/W\/F or M-F
\n9:00 to 2:00 pm *<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6-7s<\/div>\n
M\/W\/F or M-F
\n9:00 to 2:00 pm *<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>
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Optional Dolphin Swim Club from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
\non your choice of 2, 3 or 5 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>

About Our Day at Camp<\/h1>
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ARRIVAL\/WELCOME (15 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Start the day with a puzzle or art project.<\/p>\n

MORNING MEETING (15 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Gather at the outdoor stage for a sing-along, story or fingerplay.<\/p>\n

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CENTERS (45 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Join one of our Specialists for an adventure into the world of music, art or nature.<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM (15 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Taught by a Water Safety Instructor.<\/p>\n

RECREATIONAL SWIM (15 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Supervised by two Certified Lifeguards.<\/p>\n

SNACK TIME (20 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Enjoy a healthy snack from home.<\/p>\n

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM CENTERS (45 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Gardening, riding track, water sluice, music, creative dramatics, nature art.<\/p>\n

FAREWELL\/DISMISSAL (10 MINUTES)<\/h2>\n

Pack up and end the day with a story or song<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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