Cub Camp Schedule
8:30-9:00 Drop-Off
9:00-9:30 Opening Assembly
9:45-11:15 Session 1
11:15-12:00 Lunch
12:15-1:45 Session 2
2:00-3:30 Session 3
3:30-4:00 Pick-Up
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Pre-Kindergarten
Full Day
Hop Into Kindergarten!
(Students currently completing PreK entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2024)
Heading to kindergarten this fall? Then head here first! Our Hop Into Kindergarten class is a fun-filled week of readiness activities designed especially for incoming kindergartners. We’ll hold a mini kindergarten day complete with a morning meeting, writing, math games, read-a-loud stories, recess, science experiments and more. This class is a great way to gain confidence and get excited about the coming school year! Open to any children going into kindergarten (at any school).
Kindergarten
Full Day
Kindergarten Kids
(Students currently completing K and entering 1st in the Fall of 2024)
A little bit of this, a little bit of that and a whole lot of FUN! Students will experience a myriad of activities designed to bust summer boredom all themed around amazing storybooks. Combining many activities and themes, the K class gives your child a chance to experience some of the best we have to offer at Cub Camp – math, science, literacy, and more!
Grades 1-8
Children that have completed grades 1-8 choose three courses that match your child’s interests and grade level. Choose one alternate class in case your first choice is closed or cancelled. Classes will be offered in three sessions.
Register your child for the grade level they are in currently. This is the grade they must have completed by June 27, 2024
Class Descriptions
Archery (Grades 4-8) Students learn all aspects of archery and various types of shooting with safety being the main priority. Instructor David Shoupe
Cheer Champs (Grades 1-8) Learn how to be a cheerleader! You will learn exciting and crowd effective sidelines, cheers and band chants to become the ultimate crowd leader at your school. Create excitement by using poms, signs and proper spiriting techniques! Learn all of the fundamentals of cheerleading: motions, voice inflection, jumps, incorporating crowd effective stunts and more. Cheerleaders will wrap up the week ready to perform for a crowd! Instructor Jenny Kinker Cole
Color Your World (Grades 1-8) Explore and create with this fun and engaging session! Students will be provided in-depth opportunities to explore art-making with emphasis on all stages of the creative process: conceptualization, planning, and execution. *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
Cookies & Cards (Grades 1-3) What's better than games and snacks? In this class we will bake/make a different cookie each day and play a card game while we wait for our treat. Cookies will include iced oatmeal, no bake, chocolate chip, and sugar. Card games will include go fish, rummy, and more! Instructor Amy Smalley
Exploring Greek Mythology (Grades 4-8) Students will explore Greek Gods and Goddesses, learn ancient Geek lettering, and find real-world connections with mythology. Students will also create their own mythical creature that are inspired by ancient Greek history! At the end of the week students will test their knowledge in an Ancient Greek inspired escape room. Can you rise to the challenge? Instructor Abby Howard *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
Have a Ball! (Grades 1-6) Create your own scented soaps and bath bombs! What's the difference between soap and detergent anyway? Learn the science behind soap making while crafting your own scented creations to enjoy at home. Instructor Clarissa Schauseil
Musical Sign Language (Grades 1-8) Come learn some basic sign language as well as a sign language performance to "This is Me" and "A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman. Students will have the opportunity to perform for parents and fellow campers at the Parent Showcase! Instructor Amy Smalley *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
Myth Busters (Grades 3-8) WARNING: Science in Progress! Come explore science, the myth busters way! The Mythbusters mix scientific method, gleeful curiosity and plain old-fashioned ingenuity to create their own signature style of explosive experimentation. This week we will join in on the fun! Instructor Leslie Kaskey *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
On Broadway - Making a Musical: The Wizard of Oz (Grades 1-8) Come join us on a musical journey to an amazing land of witches, monkeys and "Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!!" We will explore the behind-the-scenes look into what it means to a part of putting on a musical. You will learn about reading music, memorizing lines and choreography, and becoming a character. We will learn a song and dance from the "Wizard of Oz," to perform at the end of the week and even do some costume and prop-making crafts during the week. Instructor Jessie Hablitzel *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
Ready Vet Go! (Grades 1-3) Who doesn’t at some point want to be a vet? This session helps that passion come alive with fun and educational programming using role play, activities and crafts to explore the world of veterinary medicine. Students will learn to assess the health of animals, learn about animal nutrition, learn how to care for stitches and check for ticks, learn about the many veterinary professions there are and much, much more. Instructor Jordan Hileman
STEAM Camp (Grades 1-3) Discover the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on experiments and the pursuit of original projects created by students themselves. Instructor Jordan Hileman *Approved for funding from the South Central Ohio ESC Scholarship Program, if camper is eligible*
Volleyball (Grades 1-8) Bump, set, spike! Yes, it’s volleyball time! Volleyball Camp focuses on developing fundamental skills and knowledge of the rules. Campers will experience a small player to coach ratio giving them ample time to work on their skills with SSU's own volleyball team!
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