The Zone is a fun
summer program
designed to give
young adults the
chance to plan,
program, and
progress based on
their own interests.
The Zone offers many
enrichment
opportunities
including STEM
activities, art,
reading, gym time,
technology, games,
yoga, and gardening.
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The Zone has a
variety of field
trips, speakers,
unique activities,
and presentations
every week.
The Zone is offered at
three middle schools
across the ParkwayRockwood School
District: Crestview,
Parkway West, and
Rockwood South.
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Weekly Highlights
June 6-10: Africa
Pack your bags! We’re travelling around the world this summer in honor
of the Olympics. This week, we’ll explore Africa, playing games and
learning some of the activities that they enjoy in this country.
Learning Objective: Respecting yourself & other cultures
Weekly Choices: Tribal Masks, Sand Art, Back to Back, Hieroglyphics,
and more
June 13-17: Asia
We’re headed across the Pacific this week to discover the different parts
of Asia. We will be learning about Asian culture through many different
customs, practices, games, and physical fitness activities all native to the
biggest continent in the world!
=Read & Refresh: a daily time to refresh
our bodies and refuel our minds
*Celebrating Unity and
Diversity with the
Olympics*
June 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
8
Thursday
6
Welcome to the
Zone!
Getting to Know
you Activities
7
13
Choice of Asian
Craft
14
15
Field Trip
Cosmic Bowling
16
Choice of Asian
Activity
17
Field Trip
Fishing at
Busch’s Wildlife
20
21
22
23
24
Speaker
“Chicken and
noodles”
9
Friday
Choice of
African Craft
10
Choice of
African Activity
Presenter:
Henna art
Presenter
Gateway
Greening
Learning Objective: Appreciating outdoor fitness and sportsmanship
Weekly Choices: Mandalas, Kokeshi Dolls, Olympic Martial Arts,
Hanetsuki, and more
June 20-24: Australia
Presenter
Yoga
We’re travelling ‘down under’ this week, exploring the different parts
that make up this vast country and continent. We’ll create some
indigenous artwork, learn about Australian culture, and investigate the
natural phenomena that are present in Australia.
Field Trip
Cabela’s
Field Trip
Movie
Choice of
Australian Craft
or Activity
Learning Objective: Exploring teamwork
Field Trip
Cardinals Hall
of Fame and
Museum
Weekly Choices: Bone Carving Necklaces, Dot Art, Make a Volcano,
Boogalah, and more
June 27-July 1: Europe
We’re backpacking through Europe at a swift pace this week. From
Ireland to Vienna, we’ll play games, create art, and have some handson experience crafting European snacks!
Learning Objective: Discovering the Art of Food
Weekly Choices: Celtic Knot Key Chains, Family Coat of Arms, Tartan
Pillows, Catapults, and More
27
28
Presenter:
Yoga
Field Trip
Incredible Pizza
29
30
Choice of
European
Activity
Choice of
European Craft
Swimming at
Crestview
July 1
Let’s Create
Some European
Snacks!
The Zone is a fun
summer program
designed to give
young adults the
chance to plan,
program, and
progress based on
their own interests.
The Zone offers many
enrichment
opportunities
including STEM
activities, art,
reading, gym time,
technology, games,
yoga, and gardening.
Z
The Zone has a
variety of field
trips, speakers,
unique activities,
and presentations
every week.
The Zone is offered at
three middle schools
across the ParkwayRockwood School
District: Crestview,
Parkway West, and
Rockwood South.
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*DRAFT COPY*
Crestview Middle
Weekly Highlights
Monday
July 4-8: South America
As we travel south through rainforests and mountains this week, we’ll
create South American instruments, learn the history of worry dolls, and
complement our baseball day with some South American games as well!
Learning Objective: Appreciation of Our Hometown Attractions
Weekly Choices: Pan Pipes, Friendship Bracelets, Worry Dolls, Jai Alai,
Foot Folly, and More
4
July 11-15: North America
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From coast to coast , our journey returns to our home continent this week
to explore all the wonders it has to offer. Music, food, and activities from
the USA, Mexico, and Canada will surely make for a fun–filled week.
Learning Objective: Discovering the Value of Money
Weekly Choices: Cave Drawings, Metal Tooling, Table Tennis, DIY DNA,
and More
6
Choice of South
American
Activity
7
Field Trip
City Museum
12
Choice of North
American Craft
Swimming at
Marquette
13
14
Choice of north
American
Activity
15
19
20
21
22
Field Trip
Fox Theatre and
Ted Drewes
Choice of
Olympic Activity
26 Field Trip
27
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July 25-29: Team USA
Oh say can you see...all the fun this week will bring as we celebrate red,
white and blue with Team USA!
Learning Objective: Learning About Healthy Eating Habits
Weekly Choices: Soda Straw Weaving, Frosty Fireworks, Baseball, Stick
Dice, and More
25
August 1-5: Closing Ceremonies
We’re saying “Good-bye” to summer this week as we focus on
remembering the fun we’ve had and the friends we’ve made. This is a
closing ceremony you don’t want to miss!
Learning Objective: Valuing Relationships and Helping People in Need
Weekly Choices: Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Card Tricks and
Tournaments
Aug 1
Pizza Day
Presenter:
Yoga
Choice of Team
USA Activity
July 2016
Wednesday
5
July 18-22: Olympic History
What better way to celebrate the summer than with a little healthy
competition! Let’s play our own Olympic games and explore what it
means to work as a team!
Learning Objective: Appreciation of Theatre and the Arts
Weekly Choices: Greek States Flags, Decathlon Maze, Olympic Ring
Bracelets, Team Competition, and More
*Celebrating Unity and
Diversity with the
Olympics*
Tuesday
Holiday
Presenter:
Yoga
=Read & Refresh: a daily time to refresh
our bodies and refuel our minds
Zoo & Chocolate,
Chocolate,
Chocolate
Factory Tour
Aug 2
Presenter
St. Patrick’s
Center
Field Trip
Federal Reserve
and Arch
Thursday
Field Trip
Cardinals
Baseball Game
Field Trip
Aquatic Center
28
Field Trip
Kokomo Joe’s
Lazer Tag &
Pizza
Choice of Team
USA Craft
Aug 3
Making Books To
Help Keep In
Touch with our
Zone Friends
Aug 4
Bring Games to
Share From Home
Friday
8
Choice of South
American Craft
Field Trip
Soulard Market
Choice of
Olympic Craft
29
Presenter
Nutritionist
Aug 5
Field Trip
Mall, Movie,
Lunch &
Shopping