Summer begins here!

AGE 3 - GRADE 6

FORSYTH SUMMER DISCOVERY 2016

PRE-PRIMARY CAMP° Developmentally-appropriate, themed camps

for 3- and 4-year-old children, entering Pre-Kindergarten and Junior-Kindergarten in the fall.

° The pre-primary camps are developed by Forsyth School early childhood teachers and are led by Forsyth’s pre-primary faculty and staff.

° Pre-primary campers must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained by the first day of camp.

° In addition to the themed camp program, pre-primary campers will have water play on campus.

° Extended day program is available for pre-primary campers.

° Pre-primary campers should bring their lunch; refrigeration is available. A morning snack is provided, and an afternoon snack is provided for children enrolled in the after-care program.

° There is no camp the week of July 4 – 8.

SENIOR-K – GRADE 6° Extended day program is available.

° Campers should bring their lunch; refrigeration is available. A morning snack is provided, and an afternoon snack is provided for children enrolled in the after-care program.

° There is no camp the week of July 4 – 8.

THURSDAY PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHTKids of all ages can stay for pizza & movies on Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:30p. Sign up on the registration form.

FUN LUNCH FRIDAYSLunch is a surprise on Fridays at Summer Discovery! Expect a food truck, pizza, a barbeque, a festive end to the session. We’ve had Le Food Truck from L’Ecole Culinaire, the Fire & Ice Cream Truck, and more. Fun Lunch Fridays are included in camp tuition.

FORSYTH SUMMER DISCOVERY 2016

This summer, from June 13th – August 12th, there are nearly four dozen camps, developed by the Forsyth School faculty, offered for children entering Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) – Grade 6. Summer begins here!

Have a ball! SUMMER DISCOVERY SCHEDULECamp Program 9:00 – 3:00

Extended Day OptionsBefore Care 8:00 – 9:00After Care 3:00 – 5:30

SUMMER DISCOVERY’S GOT TALENT!

At a time when the media focuses on overly-scheduled children who have no down time, no time to make their own decisions about what they’d like to do, Forsyth Summer Discovery campers reclaimed their childhood.

ROCKETRY CAMP

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

FUN LUNCH FRIDAYS

SUMMER FUN3D PRINTINGSLEEPOVER CAMP

Last summer, they played cards, played in the hose and sprinkler, slid down the slip & slide over

and over–even in the rain, spent the night at Forsyth, saw fireflies (some of them for the first

time), ate snow cones, ate lunch outside, connected with other kids, counselors and grown-ups, and

experienced a real neighborhood right here in our own backyard. They unplugged. They tried something

new or returned for favorites: they made iMovies, rode their bikes, climbed higher, blasted off rockets,

built Lego creations, made art, made science glop, hosted a proper party, played sports like crazy, got

in touch with nature, used their imaginations, staged a talent show, and so much more.

We have a great camp season in store for 2016 campers. Take a look. Summer begins here!

NEW!

A Camping We Will GoThe great outdoors is so much fun! Kick off summer with an old fashioned outdoor camping experience in Forsyth’s own Big Backyard. Spend a week with Deborah White setting up tents, building pretend fires, painting with marshmallows, catching fireflies, making s’mores, and telling campfire stories! There will be plenty of time to learn some new outdoor games to fill the days, as well as water play.

Dye, Print, Stamp, Embellish! What happens when you put a blank canvas in front of a child? The possibilities are endless. Campers will experiment using a variety of different papers and fabrics and learn to mix colors, make their own stamps, and dye fabric. Stamp patterns on tote bags, make capes for dramatic play, and tie-dye shirts with a variety of colors. Spend the week with Claire Cornish creating beautiful hand dyed and printed fabrics. Clean up through water play and other fun activities.

Icky Sticky, Ooey Gooey!Do you like the feel of sticky between your fingers when you are making paper-mâché? Have you heard the sound of a “burping bag”? Have you ever seen elephant toothpaste blow up? This camp with Gerri Meesey will tickle your senses and maybe…gross you out. Campers will participate in a variety of sensory integration activities inside the classroom and outside, too! Clean up through water play and other fun activities.

Outrageous Orchestras Rock out with instruments made straight from the recycling bin! Make music in some amazing, beautiful and diverse ways with drama teacher Jane Paradise. Make maracas from plastic water bottles, tambourines with bottle caps, xylophones with tin cans, and wind chimes from old keys. Join Forsyth’s magical band of musicians and discover how to make and play your own creations. Budding musicians will have time for water play, the playground, and other fun activities.

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JUNE 27 – JULY 1 JULY 18 – 22 AUG 1 – 5LEGO® Adventures Join Julia Wilkins for activities and games themed around everyone’s favorite blocks! LEGOs are not just for building in this hands-on camp. Campers will create, count, match, and paint all with LEGOs. Pre-primary campers will challenge not only their fine motor skills while building, but stretch their imaginations and bodies by telling and acting out stories and playing cooperative games. Of course, there will be time for water play and games.

Nature Revealed Explore the wonders of the natural world with Forsyth’s early childhood science teacher Christine Torlina. Using many activities from the MO Department of Conservation’s Nature Revealed program, pre-primary campers will learn about local habitats, native plants, wild animals, gardening, the water cycle and more. Cultivating curiosity and fostering fun are priorities for this camp.

A Jedi You Will Be! Is your little Jedi ready to start Star Wars school? Join drama teacher Jane Paradise and Deborah White in this fun, friendly, and fantastic world. In addition to obstacle courses, games, stories, and art projects, the kids will learn how to use a “light saber” safely (actually a foam practice sword), make a Jedi uniform, a paper bag Chewbacca, and a playdough Death Star. Count on outside water play and Jedi training. May the force be with you!

Upcycle That! Go green with Deborah White and Jane Paradise! Reuse and recycle old objects and scraps to make amazing works of art. Make a milk jug ball toss, upcycle old crayons, make birds nests out of paper, and work as a group to make a mosaic out of bottle tops. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the many ways games and art can be environmentally friendly. Have fun with water play in recycled sprinklers from 2 liter bottles!

JUNE 13 – 17 JUNE 20 – 24 JULY 11 – 15 AUG 8 – 12JULY 25 – 29

Old Fashioned Sleepover Camp Join Beckii Pittman and Regina Stone for an old fashioned, sleep-away camp, without leaving Forsyth. Learn some new indoor and outdoor games and crafts, try to pitch a big tent, hike and picnic in Forest Park, and on Friday, all campers are invited to sleep over at Forsyth! We will spend the evening stargazing, telling campfire stories, and sleep inside our own Rand Center. [SR-K–GR 6]

Team Building & Adventure Join Coach Justin Harris and Meredith Harris for a week of rock wall climbing, ropes course traversing, and team building activities and games. Team building activities are fun, constructive ways to help campers get to know each other, build trust, and learn to work together. Then, move to the Forsyth Adventure Center for many unique, age-appropriate challenges. On Friday night, you are invited to spend the night at Forsyth. [SR-K–GR 6]

Habitat Helpers[LIMITED TO 25 CAMPERS] Enjoy nature activities and engage in ecological restoration with Forsyth’s environmentalists Gary Schimmelpfenig and Christine Torlina. Work with native plants, observe birds with binoculars, catch bugs for fun, and study the miniature world with microscopes. Become a habitat helper! On Friday night, you are invited to spend the night at Forsyth.[SR-K–GR 6]

Dye, Print, Stamp, Embellish! Welcome to the world of handmade fabric crafts! Spend the week with Donna Militello creating beautiful dyed and printed fabrics. Campers will tie-dye, bleach, block, silkscreen, and digital print fabrics; bead, embroider, and appliqué. Apply these techniques to any number of fabric projects from tote bags to clothes to pillowcases. End the week with a showcase of our work. [SR-K–GR 6]

Baseball Varsity baseball coach and Forsyth Athletic Director Justin Harris will put campers through a typical collegiate level baseball camp. Skills include: fielding, hitting, pitching, base running, and game play. This softball camp is for boys and girls who want to improve their play on the field. Campers will enjoy fundamental skill work as well as friendly competition. End the week with Summer Discovery’s All Star Game and Home Run Derby. [SR-K–GR 6]

Little Sports Medicine SchoolDiscover how bones, muscles, joints, and reflexes help your body move; learn how to take care of basic sports injuries; discuss Tommy John surgery and see how it is done. At Little Sports Medicine School, campers will gain an understanding of the roles of the different sports medicine specialists–orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and doctors focusing on physical activity. This camp is led by certified Little Medical School teachers.

January in July As temperatures rise, think cool with Donna Militello! Start off in the Arctic Circle with a trip to the zoo to study and observe the penguins, puffins, and polar bears. Back at camp, paint and sculpt with ice, make snow and ice crystals, build snowmen and make hot chocolate. A trip to the local skating rink will cap off the week. Grab your boots and join the fun!

Bike Camp Get your bike and helmet and head out with Liz Alessi and the rest of the cycling team in this bike camp for younger kids. After learning the proper etiquette and safety of cycling, campers will venture to the bike paths of Forest Park. Take a backstage tour at the Muny, visit the dinosaurs at the Science Center, picnic at the World’s Fair Pavilion, and tour the zoo. All campers must be able to ride a 2-wheeler independently.

Summer Discovery’s Got Talent! Get your feet tapping and arms a flapping with drama teacher Jane Paradise! Blow away the audience with your creativity and talent in this year’s Summer Discovery’s Got Talent! Comedy, singing, dancing, magic–let your imagination be your guide as you and your fellow campers create an act for this camp talent show! Whatever you choose to perform, don’t miss out on the laughs and fun at SDGT. [SR-K–GR 6]

Outrageous Orchestras Calling all aspiring musicians! Make music with Amy Hudson & Claire Winkeler in amazing, beautiful, and diverse ways with instruments you make straight from your recycling bin. Make maracas from plastic water bottles, xylophones with tin cans, castanets and tambourines from bottle tops, and large African tube drums with giant cardboard tubes. Join Summer Discovery’s magical band of musicians!

Livin’ Large Games Get LARGE with a new twist on some old favorite outdoor games. Join Ryan Howard to play giant Jenga with 2'x4's, life-size Angry Birds, big Bananagrams and enormous Kerplunk! Use your entire body as you play Twister on Forsyth’s Big Backyard and when it gets too hot, head to the giant slip & slide to play some new games.

Little Veterinarian SchoolWelcome to the world of veterinary medicine. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts, and games, campers will learn the ABC’s of taking care of a dog, what to do when a dog gets hurt, why dogs need vaccinations, as well as the different types of jobs available to veterinarians. Campers will take home their own stuffed dog, white coat, assessment sheets, journals and Frisbee. This camp is led by certified Little Medical School teachers.

Old Fashioned Sleepover Camp Join Beckii Pittman and Regina Stone for an old fashioned, sleep-away camp, without leaving Forsyth. Learn some new indoor and outdoor games and crafts, try to pitch a big tent, hike and picnic in Forest Park, and on Friday, all campers are invited to sleep over at Forsyth! We will spend the evening stargazing, telling campfire stories, and sleep inside our own Rand Center. [SR-K–GR 6]

Team Building & Adventure Join Coach Justin Harris and Meredith Harris for a week of rock wall climbing, ropes course traversing, and team building activities and games. Team building activities are fun, constructive ways to help campers get to know each other, build trust, and learn to work together. Then, move to the Forsyth Adventure Center for many unique, age-appropriate challenges. On Friday night, you are invited to spend the night at Forsyth. [SR-K–GR 6]

Habitat Helpers[LIMITED TO 25 CAMPERS] Enjoy nature activities and engage in ecological restoration with Forsyth’s environmentalists Gary Schimmelpfenig and Christine Torlina. Work with native plants, observe birds with binoculars, catch bugs for fun, and study the miniature world with microscopes. Become a habitat helper! On Friday night, you are invited to spend the night at Forsyth. [SR-K–GR 6]

Dye, Print, Stamp, Embellish! Welcome to the world of handmade fabric crafts! Spend the week with Donna Militello creating beautiful dyed and printed fabrics. Campers will tie-dye, bleach, block, silkscreen, and digital print fabrics; bead, embroider, and appliqué. Apply these techniques to any number of fabric projects from tote bags to clothes to pillowcases. End the week with a showcase of our work. [SR-K–GR 6]

Baseball Varsity baseball coach and Forsyth Athletic Director Justin Harris will put campers through a typical collegiate level baseball camp. Skills include: fielding, hitting, pitching, base running, and game play. This softball camp is for boys and girls who want to improve their play on the field. Campers will enjoy fundamental skill work as well as friendly competition. End the week with Summer Discovery’s own version of the All Star Game and Home Run Derby. [SR-K–GR 6]

Art of Chemistry Grab your lab coats and delve into the mysteries of chemistry. Ever wonder what polymers are used in amusing science toys? Or how detergent gets your clothes clean? In Forsyth’s science lab with Kennedy High School Chemistry & Physics teacher Jim McQuaide, campers will perform various kid-friendly, hands-on experiments and get exposure to some of the techniques and equipment used in lab classes.

Summer Discovery’s Got Talent! Get your feet tapping and arms a flapping with drama teacher Jane Paradise! Blow away the audience with your creativity and talent in this year’s Summer Discovery’s Got Talent! Comedy, singing, dancing, magic–let your imagination be your guide as you and your fellow campers create an act for this camp talent show! Whatever you choose to perform, don’t miss out on the laughs and fun at SDGT. [SR-K–GR 6]

Bump, Set, Spike!Learn the proper fundamentals and technique for the 6 basic skills of volleyball with Division 1 volleyball player Hanna Alexander, FS ’09: serve, pass, set, hit, block, and dig. Learn some conditioning and stretching exercises along with skills and drills. Put your skill to the test in 2-on-2, 4-on-4, and 6-on-6 games. End camp with acampers vs. counselors fun game.

The Great Desert Island S.T.E.A.M. Sir Harley Houndstooth III, a lost ship passenger, needs you! Can you help him survive on the deserted island and get back to the civilized world? Join Sharon Anibal in the Forsyth science lab for a series of team challenges. Using science, technology, engineering, art, and math, teams will work together to construct a hut, build a crocodile crossing bridge, create a waterproof container for a message in a bottle, manufacture a coconut catapult for pirate defense, and design a raft to help escape the island.

3D Printing[LIMITED TO 15 CAMPERS] Become a digital creator using Forsyth’s state-of-the-art 3D printer with Joe Kaminski. Learn how to create digital objects and transform them into real world products. With an emphasis on practical design, you will digitally model and 3D print your own creations.

Bike Camp Grab your bike and helmet and hit the bike paths of Forest Park. Join Liz Alessi and Deborah White for this bike adventure just for older kids! After learning the proper etiquette and safety of cycling in the park, campers will head out to explore Forest Park. Cycle to the Jewel Box, take a backstage tour of the Muny, picnic at the Boathouse, and have a scavenger hunt through the zoo. All campers must be able to ride a 2-wheeler independently.

Diorama Digs Do you love interior design? Maybe you have a favorite room in your house, or dream of a special place where you can just be yourself? Work with Forsyth’s 2015 Artist-in-Residence Carrie Becker to create a special place using miniature craft supplies. Use cardboard, colored paper, wooden craft sticks, clay, glue, tempera paint, and other materials to create your own tiny scene. Then, take an up close photograph of each box to make it look like it is a life-sized room. Display your work at a student exhibit.

Fotograph Forest Park Grab your camera and head out to take great pictures around Forsyth’s fabulous neighborhood. Focus on Washington University’s architecture, the Elizabeth Danforth Butterfly Garden, Forest Park, and Forsyth’s unique campus to learn how to capture the best pictures you can imagine with John McGinley. Enhance your photos, select the best ones to print and mount, and create a book of your best work to keep. [CAMPERS BRING THEIR OWN DIGITAL CAMERA TO THIS CAMP.]

Soccer Learn some fancy footwork moves on the soccer field with coach Ryan Howard in this coed soccer camp. In the morning, practice soccer fundamentals through games and drills. Follow up with scrimmages and competition, while gaining an understanding of the rules and strategies of soccer. Put your talents to the test through games, learn good sportsmanship, and have fun! [SR-K–GR 6]

Rocketry Camp Houston, we have lift-off! Join Kennedy High School Chemistry & Physics teacher Jim McQuaide to build your own model rocket. Learn about velocity and aerodynamics during construction. As a session grand finale, blast off your rocket in Forest Part to see how high and far it will fly!

Galactic AdventuresTravel with drama teacher Jane Paradise into the farthest reaches of your galactic imagination to bring to life the clones, the droids, Darth Maul, Princess Leia and Darth Vader. Books and film clips of George Lucas’ great Star Wars series will inspire you to create short original scenes about fighting against the dark side! Make short films with iMovie camp and take them home with you. May the force be with you! [SR-K–GR 6]

7-on-7 Flag FootballFlag football is a popular game for both boysand girls! Whether you come from a footballbackground or not, this camp is designedfor everyone to succeed and have fun. Joincoach John McGinley to learn techniquesand skills in throwing, receiving, andblocking the ball, and gain an understandingof the rules and strategies of the sport. Playnon-tackle flag football on Falcon Field,Forsyth’s professional grade FieldTurf field,and in our Big Backyard. [SR-K–GR 6]

iMovie[LIMITED TO 15 CAMPERS] Are you an aspiring filmmaker or someone who likes to tinker on your laptop? Want to learn how to edit movies like the pros or create a slideshow and sync it to your favorite song? Check out our iMovie camp with Joe Kaminski. Campers will shoot their own footage, create music in GarageBand, and put it all together in iMovie. Go home with your own creations!

Home Ec Remember Home Economics class? Well, Meredith Harris has a new twist on this classic! Each camper will learn lifelong skills from cooking a meal, to sewing clothes, to weaving shoelaces, all through fun and interactive projects. This camp was a blast for boys and girls last summer. Home Ec campers will host a party for another Summer Discovery camp with homemade food, creative table decorations, and more.

Hoop Dreams March Madness in August? Get out of the heat and into the gym with Coach Justin Harris for a week of basketball fundamentals and game play. Skills and drills include dribbling, shooting, and free throws, as well as the strategies and fundamentals of the game. End the week with some round robin competition and a 3-on-3 tournament. New this year: a Sports Medicine 101 component to the camp. [GR 1– 6]

The Great Arctic Island S.T.E.A.MA group of well-prepared scientists set out on a trip to the Arctic Circle. Unfortunately, a great blizzard moved in and snow drifts have blocked their passage back to base camp. Join Sharon Anibal in the Forsyth science lab for a series of team challenges. Using science, technology, engineering, art, and math, teams will work together to construct an igloo, design a blanket, create a snowball shooter to fend off polar bears, build a tower, and craft a parachute to help safely return the scientists to their base camp.

Upcycled Art Go green with Meredith Harris! Reuse and recycle old objects and scraps to make amazing works of art. Make rugs out of fabric scraps, superheroes out of paintbrushes, piggy bank creatures out of jugs, lightning bugs out of plastic Easter eggs, or mosaics out of toilet paper tubes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make environmentally friendly art. [SR-K–GR 6]

Action & Adventure Climb the rock wall like a monkey, fly through the air like a squirrel, climb the cargo net, and swing like Tarzan on the high ropes course in the Forsyth Adventure Center. When you hit the ground, learn some new outdoor team building and cooperative games. Coach Justin Harris and Barb Alexander will have some unique age-appropriate challenges in store for you in Action & Adventure Camp. This camp will fill quickly so don’t delay. [SR-K–GR 6]

Habitat Helpers[LIMITED TO 25 CAMPERS] Enjoy nature activities and engage in ecological restoration with Forsyth’s environmentalists Gary Schimmelpfenig and Christine Torlina. Work with native plants, observe birds with binoculars, catch bugs for fun, and study the miniature world with microscopes. Become a habitat helper! [SR-K–GR 6]

LEGO® Challenge Push the limits of LEGOs! Each day Amy Hudson & Claire Winkeler will present campers with new challenges from building a strong, well-engineered bridge, to making Lego racecars that run on balloon power. Make a LEGO self-portrait and create a magnetic LEGO maze for friends to try. Learn about stability, strength, and buoyancy in this imaginative camp. LEGOs provided for this challenging, fun-filled week!

Soccer Learn some fancy footwork moves on the soccer field with coach Ryan Howard in this coed soccer camp. In the morning, practice soccer fundamentals through games and drills. Follow up with scrimmages and competition, while gaining an understanding of the rules and strategies of soccer. Put your talents to the test through games, learn good sportsmanship, and have fun! [SR-K–GR 6]

Galactic AdventuresTravel with drama teacher Jane Paradise into the farthest reaches of your galactic imagination to bring to life the clones, the droids, Darth Maul, Princess Leia and Darth Vader. Books and film clips of George Lucas’ great Star Wars series will inspire you to create short original scenes about fighting against the dark side! Make short films with iMovie camp and take them home with you. May the force be with you! [SR-K–GR 6]

7-on-7 Flag FootballFlag football is a popular game for both boysand girls! Whether you come from a footballbackground or not, this camp is designedfor everyone to succeed and have fun. Joincoach John McGinley to learn techniquesand skills in throwing, receiving, andblocking the ball, and gain an understandingof the rules and strategies of the sport. Playnon-tackle flag football on Falcon Field,Forsyth’s professional grade FieldTurf field,and in our Big Backyard. [SR-K–GR 6]

Math Art How do math and art work together? Find out! Explore math concepts like geometry, fractions, multiplication, graphs and patterns to inspire artistic creations with Claire Winkeler. Use collage, painting, coloring, drawing and simple sculpture to bring math concepts to life. Along the way, discover that creativity and imagination are essential to both math and art.

Hoop Dreams March Madness in August? Get out of the heat and into the gym with Coach Justin Harris for a week of basketball fundamentals and game play. Skills and drills include dribbling, shooting, and free throws, as well as the strategies and fundamentals of the game. End the week with some round robin competition and a 3-on-3 tournament. New this year: a Sports Medicine 101 component to the camp. [GR 1– 6]

The Sport of ChessLearn to play chess or improve your chess skills with experienced player and teacher Joseph Garnier, Checkmate St. Louis. Campers will learn basic chess tactics and strategies including: pins, forks, skewers, discoveries, simple checkmates and practical chess thinking.

Upcycled Art Go green with Meredith Harris! Reuse and recycle old objects and scraps to make amazing works of art. Make rugs out of fabric scraps, superheroes out of paintbrushes, piggy bank creatures out of jugs, lightning bugs out of plastic Easter eggs, or mosaics out of toilet paper tubes. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make environmentally friendly art. [SR-K–GR 6]

Action & Adventure Climb the rock wall like a monkey, fly through the air like a squirrel, climb the cargo net, and swing like Tarzan on the high ropes course in the Forsyth Adventure Center. When you hit the ground, learn some new outdoor team building and cooperative games. Coach Justin Harris and Barb Alexander will have some unique age-appropriate challenges in store for you in Action & Adventure Camp. This camp will fill quickly so don’t delay. [SR-K–GR 6]

Habitat Helpers[LIMITED TO 25 CAMPERS] Enjoy nature activities and engage in ecological restoration with Forsyth’s environmentalists Gary Schimmelpfenig and Christine Torlina. Work with native plants, observe birds with binoculars, catch bugs for fun, and study the miniature world with microscopes. Become a habitat helper! [SR-K–GR 6]

BIKE CAMP

CHESS CAMP

LEGO CHALLENGEACTION & ADVENTURE

FLAG FOOTBALL

DIORAMA DIGS

HABITAT HELPERS

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