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ActivitieS &
AdventureS
Bobcats (Prek 4 & Kindergarten Campers)
Academics/Games
NUMBER NINJAS! - Come and explore the magic and mystery of numbers! Our students will use a variety of games and media to
develop a stronger sense of how numbers relate to everything. Telling time, understanding money, solving word problems and reviewing
basic addition and subtraction concepts are all a part of this session.
SCI-EXPLORERS - Everything we see and use in our daily lives is related to science. By investigating common things like trees and
leaves, different foods, and toys made of different materials we will discover how science was an important part of their creation.
We will conduct experiments and discover some of how our world is put together.
SUPER CSI's - Learn some of the ways real life detectives solve cases in this session as we employ critical thinking, logic
and deduction to solve a mystery. We will look at clues and talk about possibilities while solving our ‘case’.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Repurposing and recycling is becoming ever more important. By using everyday things like paper
towel tubes, paper bags, and common foods like marshmallows, we will make all new items and hopefully some new and practical things
from these items. We will need our creativity, communication, and problem solving skills, and teamwork to bring our new ideas to life.
FUN WITH SPANISH - Come join us on a Spanish adventure! We will play games from Spain, Argentina, Panama and many more.
Dancing, breaking Pinatas, and other surprises are in store in this session.
Arts/Creative Play
ARTWORKS - This session will give our students the opportunity to express artistic and creative ideas by using the media of
watercolors, bead making, and drawing. Imagination is the only thing needed to bring any and all of the next great artistic ideas to life
in this workshop.
ROCK AND ROLLERS! - We will jam out with handmade instruments, learn songs and play as a part of a group. Our rocking
artists will build their social skills, gross and fine motor skills.
ART-VENTURES - Visit a new country each week where we will learn about native animals through literature, games and art.
Discover the thrills of the hunt without leaving Camp Riverside!
MOVEMENT FOR ALL - Improving balance and coordination is vital for everyone from dancers to athletes. Join us as we use
the discipline of jazz and modern dance styles to improve balance, focus and agility. Many of the techniques taught are the same
ones used by several NFL teams!
Sports
JUMPING JACKS AND JILLS - Gain some confidence and build some skill in this session designed to develop coordination and
physical strength. Using simple games and routines, we will work on things like balance, muscle control, and hand/eye coordination.
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS - Come along with us as we travel the world and learn about games played in various parts of the
world. Cricket, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and of course the most popular sport in the world-Soccer! You don't need a passport to take this
journey- so climb aboard the Sports Train and let's go!
MARTIAL ARTS - This session brings constructive fun and traditional martial arts benefits in a safe and structured environment with
knowledgeable supervision. Our program teaches students skills such as focus, discipline, and respect while learning cool martial arts
moves. Activities include fundamentals of taekwondo, acrobatics and fun games.
SUPER SPORTS - Balls, Frisbees, Hacky Sacs, and more are all part of this session designed for these out of the mainstream games. All
games- including ones we create are included in this session that will have everyone moving, running and having fun in the fresh air.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
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830 Oak Street
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Jacksonville, FL 32204
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904-353-5511
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www.rpds.com
TIGERS (1st - 3rd Grade Campers)
Academics/Games
STEAM TREK - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math all come together in this workshop designed to explore how these
different elements work to help us to understand concepts involving the stars, weather, physics, and chemistry.
WRITER’S WORKSHOP - Using a variety of options, we will create short stories, comics, and word games to develop creativity,
enhance the use of language and grow communication skills. The goal in this session is to create a short story, a comic, or a poem to
publish in a collection of our work at the conclusion of this workshop.
MENTAL MATH - Math games are a great way to introduce all kinds of mathematical concepts. Using logic and problem solving
ideas, we will gain an understanding of how math is a part of all that we do and see every day. Percentages, fractions, angles and shapes
are used to play our games and develop math skills.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Legos, Blocks, and other materials are used to build new and interesting designs with your team
and individually. What is the best way to build a bridge? How much weight can certain materials support? What is the best way
to solve this design question using the materials we have? Using creativity, problem solving, teamwork and cooperation will lead to
success in this session.
FUN WITH SPANISH - Come join us on a Spanish adventure! We will play games from Spain, Argentina, Panama and many more.
Dancing, breaking Pinatas, and other surprises are in store in this session.
Arts/Creative Play
DRAWING AND PAINTING - Our students will find their inner Picasso as we develop drawing and painting techniques in this
session. We will create masterworks in a variety of styles from impressionism to cubism and modern art. MOMA here we come!
SCHOOL OF ROCK! - We are getting the band back together for fun and grooves! Students will be a part of a 'band'
in this session and learn fundamentals of performing with other musicians. Guitars, Drums, and keyboards are the instruments
we will use to create our sounds!
MOVEMENT FOR ALL - Improving balance and coordination is vital for everyone from dancers to athletes. Join us as we use
the discipline of jazz and modern dance styles to improve balance, focus and agility. Many of the techniques taught are the same
ones used by several NFL teams!
LEGO MICHELANGELOS - Come and create masterpieces for the ages using various Lego sets. Make a skyscraper,
a racing car, or a monster! Be as inventive as you can be and create a new world!
ARTWORKS - This session will give our students the opportunity to express artistic and creative ideas by using the media of
watercolors, bead making, and drawing. Imagination is the only thing needed to bring any and all of the next great artistic ideas to
life in this workshop.
Sports
NERFAPOLOOZA - All things NERF will be pursued in this session. NERF Archery, NERF Distance competition, NERF Shot put
nd NERF Battles are all a part of this NERFtastic experience!
MARTIAL ARTS - This session brings constructive fun and traditional martial arts benefits in a safe and structured environment with
knowledgeable supervision. Our program teaches children important life skills such as focus, discipline, and respect while learning basic
martial arts moves. Activities include fundamentals of taekwondo and fun games.
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS - Come along with us as we travel the world and learn about games played in various parts of the
world. Cricket, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and of course the most popular sport in the world-Soccer! You don't need a passport to take this
journey- so climb aboard the Sports Train and let's go!
SUPER SPORTS - Balls, Frisbees, Hacky Sacs, and more are all part of this session designed for these out of the mainstream games. All
games- including ones we create are included in this session that will have everyone moving, running and having fun in the fresh air.
WRESTLING AND TUMBLING (Weeks 3 & 4 Only) - Join the coaches of the Varsity Wrestling Program from
Episcopal School of Jacksonville as they introduce the sport of wrestling to young children in a fun atmosphere. Wrestling is a
sport that builds confidence, teaches discipline and self-reliance. Through the use of tumbling and strength building exercises,
wrestling helps to develop overall athleticism.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
|
830 Oak Street
|
Jacksonville, FL 32204
|
904-353-5511
|
www.rpds.com
LIONS (4th - 6th Grade Campers)
Academics/Games
WRITER’S WORKSHOP - Using a variety of options, we will create short stories, comics, and word games to develop creativity,
enhance the use of language and grow communication skills. The goal in this session is to create a short story, a comic, or a poem to
publish in a collection of our work at the conclusion of this workshop.
MENTAL MATH - Math games are a great way to introduce all kinds of mathematical concepts. Using logic and problem solving
ideas, we will gain an understanding of how math is a part of all that we do and see every day. Percentages, fractions, angles and shapes
are used to play our games and develop math skills.
SCI-TREK - Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about art and science in this STEAM-based camp.
We will create biomes from around the world, observe constellations, master meteorology, and investigate how things work
and in chemistry and physics.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Legos, Blocks, and other materials are used to build new and interesting designs with your team
and individually. What is the best way to build a bridge? How much weight can certain materials support? What is the best way to
solve this design question using the materials we have? Using creativity, problem solving, teamwork and cooperation will lead to
success in this session.
FUN WITH SPANISH - Come join us on a Spanish adventure! We will play games from Spain, Argentina, Panama and many more.
Dancing, breaking Pinatas, and other surprises are in store in this session.
Arts/Creative Play
LEGO MICHELANGELOS - Come and create masterpieces for the ages using various Lego sets. Make a skyscraper, a racing car,
or a monster! Be as inventive as you can be and create a new world!
MOVEMENT FOR ALL - Improving balance and coordination is vital for everyone from dancers to athletes. Join us as we use the
discipline of jazz and modern dance styles to improve balance, focus and agility. Many of the techniques taught are the same ones used
by several NFL teams!
SCHOOL OF ROCK! - We are getting the band back together for fun and grooves! Students will be a part of a 'band' in this
session and learn fundamentals of performing with other musicians. Guitars, Drums, and keyboards are the instruments we will use
to create our sounds!
DRAWING AND PAINTING - Students will find their inner Picasso as we develop drawing and painting techniques in this session.
We will create masterworks in a variety of styles from impressionism to cubism and modern art. MOMA here we come!
Sports
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS - Come along with us as we travel the world and learn about games played in various parts of the
world. Cricket, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and of course the most popular sport in the world-Soccer! You don't need a passport to take this
journey- so climb aboard the Sports Train and let's go!
NERFAPOLOOZA - All things NERF will be pursued in this session. NERF Archery, NERF Distance competition, NERF Shot put and
NERF Battles are all a part of this NERFtastic experience!
MARTIAL ARTS - This session brings constructive fun and traditional martial arts benefits in a safe and structured environment with
knowledgeable supervision. Our program teaches children important life skills such as focus, discipline, and respect while learning martial
arts moves. Activities include fundamentals of taekwondo and fun games.
SUPER SPORTS - Balls, Frisbees, Hacky Sacs, and more are all part of this session designed for these out of the mainstream games. All
games- including ones we create are included in this session that will have everyone moving, running and having fun in the fresh air.
WRESTLING AND TUMBLING (Weeks 3 & 4 Only) - Join the coaches of the Varsity Wrestling Program from
Episcopal School of Jacksonville as they introduce the sport of wrestling and tumbling to young children in a fun atmosphere.
Wrestling is a sport that builds confidence, teaches discipline and self-reliance. Through the use of tumbling and strength building
exercises, wrestling helps to develop overall athleticism.
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
|
830 Oak Street
|
Jacksonville, FL 32204
|
904-353-5511
|
www.rpds.com