2016 Make-Move-Learn Summer Camps
A “whole” child camp offered by The Art Station, Elite Martial Arts and Eye Level Learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Provided by Each Business)
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
What if my child excels in one of the three areas (fitness, learning or arts), but not the others? Will they still enjoy the
camps?
Absolutely! In fact, our Make-Move-Learn camps may help them gain the confidence (and skills) they need to better
enjoy these disciplines. The Art Station, Elite Martial Arts and Eye Level Learning all share a similar philosophy (that
every child can excel to the best of his/her abilities) and approach (adapting lessons to meet the needs of a wide range
of interests and capabilities).
How are the children supervised during these camps?
Children will be provided with nametag lanyards which will identify them. A respective camp counselor will be
designated for each location – The Art Station, Elite Martial Arts and Eye Level Learning. These counselors will receive
the detailed information that you provide (a Child Information Form) containing important information about your
child’s health/special needs, authorized pick-up information and emergency contact numbers. In the event that a camp
counselor needs to contact you, he/she will have your information.
Additionally, children will be escorted as a group to the next center of learning by the previous camp counselor. For
example, an Elite Martial Arts counselor will walk the group safely to Eye Level Learning each day, and so on.
What if I need to pick my child up early or contact you about a concern or question? Whom should I contact?
The Art Station will be your primary point of contact: 703-777-3737 or [email protected]. They will be responsible
for sharing your information with the other respective counselors to ensure a streamlined communication process.
Do you offer any discounts? (For multiple-week purchases or sibling discounts)
Due to the nature of these camps, we are unable to offer any special discounts beyond the Early Registration discounts
offered. We appreciate your understanding and support, as we embark on these innovative camps that will provide your
child with a well-rounded summer camp experience.
Do you offer before/after-care?
No. Our camp runs from 9 AM – 5 PM daily. We are not able to accommodate any early drop-offs or late pick-ups.
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What if I need to cancel or switch camp? What should I do?
Contact The Art Station via email: [email protected]. Any request MUST be received via email to avoid any
miscommunications and ensure that your request is received by the camp manager.
Our cancellation policy:
 Cancellation notices must be made in writing via email to: [email protected].
 Cancellations made within 60 days of original purchase: Full refund.
 Cancellations made greater than 60 days from original purchase but no later than 05/31/16: 50% refund of
original amount paid.
 Cancellations made after 06/01/16: No refund or credit. Due to the collaborative nature of these camps
between multiple businesses, we regret that we are unable to process refunds after this date.
 Transfers to another week are subject to availability and may incur a $60 transfer fee.
 "No shows" or absences will not be eligible for proration, refunds or credits.
 The Art Station, Elite Martial Arts & Eye Level Learning reserve the right to cancel a camp in the unlikely event
that a minimum number of registrations is not achieved, and will inform guests by 4/30/16 so that they may
make alternative camp plans. Full refunds will be issued.
Please be sure to review the cancellation policy very carefully prior to registering your child for a Make-Move-Learn
camp. Due to the unique nature of these camps, there are many operational considerations that must be taken into
account, and we believe that our cancellation policy is comparable to similar camps offered nationwide.
What if I need to pick my child up early? Whom do I contact and how do I know where to pick him/her up?
Always contact The Art Station via email: [email protected]. They will ensure that the other centers of learning
(Elite Martial Arts and Eye Level Learning) are apprised of your plans.
Make-Move-Learn camps will follow the same daily schedule (which will be posted to The Art Station’s website under
their calendar):
 9:00 - 11:30 AM - Fitness & martial arts @ Elite Martial Arts (1600 Village Market Blvd., Suite 100)
 11:30 - 11:45 AM - Children escorted to Eye Level Learning
 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM - Lunch and Math & English development @ Eye Level Learning (1608 Village Market Blvd.,
Suite 100)
 2:15 - 2:30 PM - Children escorted to The Art Station
 2:30 - 5:00 PM - Arts & crafts @ The Art Station (1601 Village Market Blvd., Suite 112)
Please note that, for the safety of your child, we cannot release him/her to anyone not listed on the Child Information
Form you provide. In the event that you would like someone else to pick him/her up, please email The Art Station with
the name of the individual, and let him/her know that they will be required to provide a valid photo ID.
Will lunches/snacks be provided?
No. Your child’s safety is our #1 concern. Due to a range of food allergies and sensitivities, campers are expected to pack
nut-free lunches and snacks for the day.
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ELITE MARTIAL ARTS
1600 Village Market Blvd., Suite 100
Leesburg, VA 20175
571-991-9550
http://www.ataelite.com/
1- Does my kid need any experience in Martial Arts to take the camp?
No, each kids works at their own level, based on age and skills. We separate the children in two groups. 4-6 years old
(Tigers), 7-12 years old (Juniors). It's all about Personal Victory!
2- Is my child safe learning and practicing Martial Arts?
Yes, Safety is #1! At ATA ELITE Martial Arts your child learns and practices in a physical and philosophical environment
that also emphasizes their safety. Our instructors promote camaraderie and mutual respect between students, we work
on a specially padded floor and with other equipment that reduces accident risk during training.
3- What qualifications do your instructors have?
All Chief Instructors at ATA ELITE Martial Arts are Internationally Certified, all of them are bilingual (English-Spanish). At
our school you will find the most qualified high ranks, with more than 20 years of teaching kids and adults. For more
references check our Instructor's profiles at www.ATAELITE.com
4- Will Martial Arts make my kid aggressive?
No. Doctors, counselors and physical therapists always recommend martial arts for the kids that need to work on their
self-control as well as the kids that need more self-confidence. At ATA ELITE Martial Arts, we teach your kid more than
punching and kicking, we reinforce on Life-Skills, we teach on a very positive environment and all that makes a
difference, plus helps the kids understanding the purpose of Martial Arts.
5- Is Martial Arts appropriate for girls? Are boys and girls in the same class?
Yes, there are a lot of girls, young ladies and moms that practice at ATA ELITE Martial Arts, and the classes are mixed,
boys and girls in the kids classes, men and women in the adult classes (anyways we always try to make it fair when our
students have to work with a partner). Plus we have women instructors and assistant instructors.
We are a very family oriented school and our programs offer a lot of benefits that boys/girls, teenagers and adults
should be able to have access to. Physical skills such us coordination, balance, focus, power, speed, endurance,
flexibility, etc. Plus the self-defense factor that all girls and women should know, our goal is to teach them how to
protect themselves and be confident. So Yes! Don't be afraid, girls can do Martial Arts and be great at it!!!
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EYE LEVEL LEARNING
1608 Village Market Blvd., Suite 100
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-687-1899
http://eyelevelleesburgeast.com
What is Eye Level?
Eye Level is an international supplementary education program for student. It aids development in Math (including basic
and critical thinking components) and English (including reading, writing, listening, and speaking components).
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What do you mean by Eye-Level education?
Eye Level is a systematic teaching method which was designed with the student in mind. The approach divides the
phases of preschool through secondary school study into detailed steps (across 32 levels in the Math program, and 8
levels in the English program). This systematic design takes into account the student’s experience and provides a wide
scope of topics and skill levels, thereby allowing for an individualized starting point based on the student’s ability, rather
than their age and/or school grade. Once the starting point is determined, the study plan and anticipated progression
will depend on a student’s individual learning needs.
Where was Eye Level developed?
 Eye Level originated in South Korea. Eye Level is based on the Noonnopi (meaning “eye level”) program,
developed by the Research and Development Team of Daekyo Korea, one of the most prominent education
service providers of South Korea. With such programs that have been acknowledged to be reliable and effective
in the market as the foundation, Eye Level has been reviewed and aligned with the US curriculum to meet the
academic standards of the U.S. Department of Education.
 Eye Level Math was developed by the research team at Daekyo, Korea’s leading education
service provider and one of the leading education service providers in the world. It was revised by a team of
professors at Ohio State University, and has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM).Eye Level English was developed from 1999 to 2002 by a pair of PhD professors – one from
UCLA, the other from Columbia – and it is based on the U.S. Department of Education curriculum standards for
English Language Arts. The English program has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English
(NCTE).
Since the program is from Korea, is it suitable to our country’s education?
Worldwide Mathematical education curricula have slight differences; however, they all deal with the
concepts of numbers, measurement, geometry, algebra, statistics, problem-solving, and reasoning. Eye Level Math
covers all these fields. So basically, Eye Level Math is developed to suit any country it
operates in. In particular, the Math program is aligned with the curriculum standards defined by the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The English curriculum was developed in the US and it is based on
the U.S. Department of Education curriculum standards for English Language Arts. So it is certainly suited to the
country’s education as well.
What do you mean by a supplementary educational program?
Eye Level does not serve as a replacement for school work. Eye Level is a development program which helps to build up
students’ foundation in Math and English, and thereby supplements what they learn in school.
What is the age range for Eye Level students?
The Math program caters primarily to students from roughly preschool through 11th grade.
The English program targets preschool students through advanced 8th graders.
What will my student learn at Eye Level?
Eye Level is a thinking-focused and application-focused program, aiming for the perfection of student’s ability to process
and use information. Eye Level provides a good understanding and foundation of skills in Math and English that the
student can apply to other aspects of their school studies and everyday lives.
How does Eye Level measure a student’s mastery?
Eye Level assesses a student’s mastery through evaluation of accuracy and speed. Accuracy is an
indicator of a student’s overall understanding of a concept and development of a skill, while speed
indicates a student’s comfort and confidence with concepts, as well as their ability to recall and apply previously
mastered concepts. Sometimes, a student needs repetition in order to attain a level of mastery that ensures success in
later concepts that build upon current ones.
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What is so important about achieving mastery?
Mastery is important to ensure students have a smooth learning progression in future learning. As well as, having
mastery of a concept helps students to connect and apply concepts in future lessons. Without an emphasis on mastery,
learning gaps can develop which can lead to struggle in later levels.
PRE-ENROLLMENT: STARTING POINT
How do you determine the starting level for each student?
The starting point is determined based on the student’s performance on the Diagnostic Test, along with the Instructor’s
observation of the student during the test. The questions that appear on the test are questions pulled from the Eye
Level curriculum booklets. The Instructor will observe the student carefully during the test and will guide and assess
them. The observation is necessary so that the Instructor can determine not just if the student is able to answer the
questions, but also how they approach the questions and the level of comfort and confidence they have with the
material. For example, if a student uses fingers to count, makes many careless mistakes, reads aloud, or takes a very
long time to complete a particular question or questions targeting a specific skill, these may be indications that the
student has not achieved mastery of the skill. With such observation, the Instructor can then determine a suitable
starting point and plan for the student.
PRE-ENROLLMENT: STUDY PROGRESS
How will Eye Level be taught?
Both Eye Level Math and English are taught as guided learning study programs. Students are given a
customized, individual program to follow. Eye Level booklets are very self-explanatory and students are encouraged to
complete as much of their work as possible through self-study and question exploration. Through self-study and
question exploration, the student will further develop their power of critical thinking. The Eye Level Instructor will be at
hand to assist and guide the student as necessary. Very young students and those who need extra attention will be given
more help. Older and more experienced students will be encouraged to self-study and explore the questions as much as
possible by themselves. Eye Level takes an open approach to its classes. There is no specific class grouping of students
according to age or curriculum level, as Eye Level self-directed learning is an individualized study system.
How much work will the student complete at the Eye Level Learning Center?
On average, in one class, the student will complete ½-1 booklet in Math and ¼-½ of a booklet (one-two lessons) in
English. However, as the pace of each student is different, there is room for flexibility in the number of booklets that will
be completed during the class session. Based on individual abilities, the amount of class work assigned may be reduced
or increased accordingly. For example, should a
student seem to struggle in a particular area, the Instructor may cut down on the number of booklets
temporarily. The same may apply to those who are working on higher levels as more complicated
concepts and questions are introduced.
PRE-ENROLLMENT: MISCELLANEOUS
What are the qualifications of the Eye Level Instructors and how are they trained?
All Eye Level Instructors have received at least some education in college and are required to complete Eye Level-specific
training (provided by the franchisee or franchisor) as well as to attend ongoing online trainings conducted by the Eye
Level Training Center. Because Eye Level encourages the development of independent learning, as experts in the Eye
Level method and curriculum, Instructors are able to guide the students to perform a Self Directed Learning through a
small step approach. For this reason, not all Instructors are, nor do they need to be, certified teachers. They are,
however, formally trained in the Eye Level method and they study our curriculum carefully in order to guide your
student most efficiently through it.
Do you think my child has a learning disability?
Eye Level is not designed and the staff members of the learning center are not certified to make that
determination, so we are not in the position to make any judgment. We consider your student’s
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displayed needs and work with them in the way that is most individually beneficial to their progress,
regardless of any formal professional diagnosis. If you have those types of questions or concerns about your student, I
suggest that you bring them to a professional for assessment and diagnosis. We can take that information into
consideration (if necessary) to improve our understanding of your student’s needs.
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THE ART STATION
1601 Village Market Blvd., Suite 112
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-3737
www.theartstation.com
Does my child need to have a certain level of “artistic” ability?
We believe every child is creative, and support all skill levels. We work with children of varying interests and “abilities”
to both challenge them, as well as help them gain confidence and pride in their work.
What types of arts & crafts will you be doing?
Each camp will offer a variety of projects and themes. We’ll work with a range of mediums and styles as well—
sometimes 2D materials (such as paper), sometimes mixed media. No two projects will be exactly the same, so children
will look forward to each new day.
How do the Make-Move-Learn camps differ from your other half-day camps?
The Make-Move-Learn camps offer a creative diversion for kids, and are more “craft” focused in nature vs. “finer arts.”
They are designed to cover various artistic techniques or subjects at a very high level. The art segments in these camps
are much shorter than our other camps (2.5 hours vs. 4 hours), so the range and depth of learning is more limited. These
camps are great for kids who enjoy a “balanced” day vs. being “art lovers” per se.
Our half-day, Art Station camps dive much deeper into varying themes or techniques and often include the use of
higher-grade mediums. These camps will appeal to children with a keen love of art who really want to dive deeper into
their creative journeys. (These camps include an “Art Exhibition” on Fridays, whereas the Make-Move-Learn camps do
not.)
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