Summer Program Catalogtag:www.gatewaysc.org,2009:/summer08/602008-05-19T21:22:28ZMovable Type 3.33Cooking Camp: $210tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12712008-03-11T23:44:42Z2008-07-13T19:10:13ZJuly 14-18 (Week 4) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th SORRY, THIS WEEK IS FULL July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 2nd, 3rd & 4th SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL Let’s get cooking! A...Webmaster
July 14-18 (Week 4) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th SORRY, THIS WEEK IS FULL
July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd & 4th SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
Let’s get cooking! A professional kitchen is a fun and exciting environment to create gourmet food and learn culinary skills from a chef. Students will be introduced to creative cuisine with age-appropriate recipes that they can bring home to share. Gateway is delighted to partner with the Culinary Center of Santa Cruz for this camp. Transportation is provided to and from the Gateway campus. Taught by experienced instructors from Culinary Center of Santa Cruz.
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Clay and Sculpture: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12722008-03-11T23:50:35Z2008-03-16T22:25:13ZJuly 14-18 (Week 4) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th Have fun with clay in this hands-on sculpture class. We will explore the properties of clay, see examples of clay work from pre-history to Picasso. We...Webmaster
July 14-18 (Week 4) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
Have fun with clay in this hands-on sculpture class. We will explore the properties of clay, see examples of clay work from pre-history to Picasso. We will learn how to shape this medium to create our vision: pinch pots, coil pots, statues and sculpture. Then we’ll bake and paint our pieces, letting our imaginations go in three dimensions! Taught by artist and local art instructor Isabell Fearnsby.
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Outdoor Science/Hiking: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12732008-03-11T23:51:56Z2008-05-30T19:59:32Z July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th Learn science while exploring the natural beauty...Webmaster
July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th
July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
Learn science while exploring the natural beauty of our local area! Join Gateway’s dynamic science teacher Sara Folkert on outdoor science expeditions to our local parks and beaches. Students will explore forest and marine ecosystem, while applying scientific method and learning concepts from various disciplines (biology, ecology, hydrology).
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Create a Book: $210tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12742008-03-12T00:11:06Z2008-06-05T23:54:03ZJuly 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 1st & 2nd SORRY, THIS WEEK IS FULL July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th Your child can be a published author! Creative writing and art explorations make an...Webmaster
July 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 1st & 2nd
SORRY, THIS WEEK IS FULL
July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
Your child can be a published author! Creative writing and art explorations make an exciting combination with a masterpiece goal – each child will finish a hardcover book, published using an online service that allows friends and relatives to order their own copies! Students will create short stories or poetry, and illustrate their work using a range of art techniques (collage, pastels, ink, etc.). Taught by writing instructor Lis Bensley and Gateway art teacher Susan Paull.
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Family Farm Camp: $360tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12752008-03-12T00:15:25Z2008-05-30T19:19:56ZJuly 14-18 (Week 4) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL Experience life on a real working farm! Mornings will be spent planting, harvesting, caring for chickens, collecting and boxing eggs,...Webmaster
July 14-18 (Week 4) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
Experience life on a real working farm! Mornings will be spent planting, harvesting, caring for chickens, collecting and boxing eggs, or running a farm stand. Afternoons are less structured, with time to explore the creek, look for crayfish, play with the goats, pick berries, and more. Transportation will be provided to the Everett Family Farm in Soquel and back to the Gateway campus. Students should pack a lunch for this all-day camp.]]>
Digital Photography: $210tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12762008-03-12T00:16:56Z2008-07-13T19:08:58ZJuly 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th --SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th See the world through a whole new lens!...Webmaster
July 14-18 (Week 4) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th --SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th
See the world through a whole new lens! Students will explore topics such as framing a photo, seeing light, evaluating composition, positive and negative spaces, understanding depth of field, and more. Outdoor shooting sessions and one indoor studio session will be followed by computer lab time, in which students learn to download and manipulate photos in Photoshop. Students should bring their own digital camera (or contact the summer staff ahead of time to rent or borrow a camera). Taught by Tim Folkert.]]>
Photography Fun: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12772008-03-12T00:19:29Z2008-07-09T05:54:04ZJuly 21-25 (Week 5) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th July 28- August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th How do you see the world? We will take our...Webmaster
July 21-25 (Week 5) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
July 28- August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
How do you see the world? We will take our digital cameras on walks in the area, capturing what moves us. Then we will print our pictures and use them to make collages, photo journals and mail art. Students should bring their own camera (or contact the summer staff ahead of time to rent or borrow a camera). Taught by Isabell Fearnsby.]]>
Chess Camp: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12782008-03-12T00:22:08Z2008-06-06T00:04:53ZJuly 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m. One Level: Grades: 1st – 3rd July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m. Two Levels: Grades: 1st – 3rd & 3rd – 6th Play chess and explore creative chess games and activities....Webmaster
July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
One Level: Grades: 1st – 3rd
July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 1-4 p.m.
Two Levels: Grades: 1st – 3rd & 3rd – 6th
Play chess and explore creative chess games and activities. With National Master and experienced chess instructor Gjon Feinstein, students will either learn to play chess (beginners) or develop their strategies and skill (intermediate/advanced players). After an outdoor break, students spend the 2nd half of the class engaged in chess-related group games and creative projects.]]>
World Champ Wrestling Clinic: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12792008-03-12T00:26:41Z2008-03-12T00:28:06ZJuly 21-25 (Week 5) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th World Wrestling Champion Jim Lucas will be conducting this elite technique wrestling camp. Coach Lucas will focus on championship technique for all three styles of...Webmaster
July 21-25 (Week 5) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th
World Wrestling Champion Jim Lucas will be conducting this elite technique wrestling camp. Coach Lucas will focus on championship technique for all three styles of amateur wrestling – folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman. He will present take downs, take down counters, mat wrestling technique from both bottom and top position, pinning combinations and how to escape from pinning combinations. He’ll also provide tips for healthy nutrition and conditioning.]]>
Basketball Camp: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12802008-03-12T00:28:18Z2008-03-16T22:37:58ZJuly 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Come shoot some hoops! Boys and girls in this basketball camp will learn shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and ball control. In a fun atmosphere, students will balance skill...Webmaster
July 21-25 (Week 5) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th
Come shoot some hoops! Boys and girls in this basketball camp will learn shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and ball control. In a fun atmosphere, students will balance skill development and drills with playing games to practice fundamentals. Four of five camp days will be in the gymnasium at Garfield Park Church. Transportation will be provided to and from the Gateway campus. Taught by Matt Merrill.
Animal Lovers Camp: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12812008-03-12T00:29:44Z2008-05-19T21:15:01ZSORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th The perfect camp for your budding veterinarian! Students will engage in on-campus and off-campus activities that may...Webmaster
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July 28 – August 1 (Week 6) 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th
The perfect camp for your budding veterinarian! Students will engage in on-campus and off-campus activities that may include touring a vet facility, visiting an animal shelter, learning about grooming and obedience training, caring for farm animals at Wilder Ranch, and more. Transportation will be provided as needed from the Gateway campus.
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Marine Science/Kayaking: $260tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12822008-03-12T00:31:38Z2008-05-23T20:00:45ZAugust 4-8 (Week 7) Class meets daily, times vary Grades: 4th and up SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL Enjoy the wonders of the incredible marine resources in our community. We’ll explore tide pools, visit beaches, view seals at Ano Nuevo,...Webmaster
August 4-8 (Week 7) Class meets daily, times vary
Grades: 4th and up SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
Enjoy the wonders of the incredible marine resources in our community. We’ll explore tide pools, visit beaches, view seals at Ano Nuevo, and learn kayaking skills at Elkhorn Slough. Release forms and detailed information will be sent after children are enrolled.
On Tuesday and Thursday, children can be directly dropped off and picked up at the listed locations. Children who are attending day camp will be transported by a staff member on those two days. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we will begin and end the day at Gateway School. (We will need parent drivers Wednesday and Friday.) Taught by certified kayaking instructor Kim Powell.
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Herbal Cooking and Concoctions: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12832008-03-12T00:34:20Z2008-07-09T05:49:25ZAugust 4-8 (Week 7) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 3rd and up SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL Explore our 1/4 acre organic garden, learn about herbs, and make your own creations! Students use our Life Lab outdoor wood oven and kitchen to...Webmaster
August 4-8 (Week 7) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 3rd and up SORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL
Explore our 1/4 acre organic garden, learn about herbs, and make your own creations! Students use our Life Lab outdoor wood oven and kitchen to make wood-fired pizza, garlic fries, applemint solar cookies, and more. Under the guidance of Gateway Life Lab teacher Caprice Potter, students explore and make their own herbal products, keeping a journal of new recipes and scientific garden knowledge.]]>
Take the Stage with WEST: $210tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12842008-03-12T00:37:14Z2008-03-16T22:44:13ZAugust 11-15 (Week 8) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Grades: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd All the world’s a stage! Let your stories take the stage in this drama workshop at West End Theater. Students will work on a drama showcase,...Webmaster
August 11-15 (Week 8) 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
All the world’s a stage! Let your stories take the stage in this drama workshop at West End Theater. Students will work on a drama showcase, which ties in thematically with our afternoon Science Magic class (fun with both, but not required to enroll in this class). Come join us for your child’s performance at 11:45 on Friday the 15th at the theater. Transportation will be provided to and from the Gateway campus. Taught by experienced instructors from West End Theater.]]>
Science Magic and Potions: $190tag:www.gatewaysc.org,2008:/summer08//60.12852008-03-12T00:41:36Z2008-05-19T21:22:28ZSORRY, THIS CLASS IS FULL August 11-15 (Week 8) 1-4 p.m. Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Is it magic or is it science? Have fun with physics and amaze your family and friends when you put on your own science...Webmaster
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August 11-15 (Week 8) 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Is it magic or is it science? Have fun with physics and amaze your family and friends when you put on your own science magic show! Make raisins dance, Ziplocs pop, and water move at angles and against gravity. Marvel at muscle resistance, play tricks on your eyes, and make light bend and bounce. Your magical guide is Gateway Life Lab science teacher Caprice Potter.
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