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The Benjamin School Summer Program 2016

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March 9, 2016
The Benjamin School invites students entering Kindergarten through Grade 12 to participate in an exciting and rewarding summer.
 
Adventure Camp * Explorer Camp * Home Economics Camp* LEGO Robotics Camp * Makers Camp for Girls * Musical Theatre Camp * Basketball Camp * Cheerleading Camp * Football Camp * Fun & Games Camp * Performing Arts Camp* Soccer Camp * Tennis Camp * Volleyball Camp * Math Enrichment * Reading Enrichment * Spanish Enrichment * Writing Enrichment * SAT Reading & Writing *Counselor-in-Training  * Driver’s Education * TV & Film Production Camp * Dance Camp *  Credit Classes
 
ADVENTURE CAMP – Entering grades K-2
Weekly Sessions: June 13 / June 20 / June 27 / July 5 / July 11
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  / Fee: $225
Spend an exciting week on-campus delving into theme-based art lessons, arts and crafts, music, dance, gymnastics and computer. Enjoy on-campus field activities in science, the arts, literature and Friday’s water experience. After-care available until 5:30 p.m.
 
EXPLORER CAMP – Entering grades 3-6
Weekly Sessions: June 13 / June 20 / June 27
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Fee: $275
Keep cool and have fun while exploring South Florida through an adventurous lineup of field trips and a variety of weekly activities, including gymnastics, art, computer, team sports, swimming and recreational games.  Join in the fun with trips to Lion Country Safari, Museum of Science & Discovery, Off the Wall Bounce House, Ice Skating, Bowling and Rapids Water Park. All entry fees are included. After-care available until 5:30 p. m.
 
HOME ECONOMICS CAMP – Entering grades 3-7
August 1 - 5 / Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Fee: $250
Discover the thrill of independence. Learn new life skills with hands-on activities - like cooking, dinner etiquette, laundry, sewing and fabrics, budgets, cleaning, nutrition and recipes. Campers will put their knowledge to the test for their chosen guest at the week’s end afternoon tea party.
 
LEGO ROBOTICS CAMP –  Entering grades 3-6
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Fee: $250
Create a robot on the first day of camp with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Base Set and Software.   Explore the world of robotics through this powerful and versatile brick building system. Campers will combine the versatility of the LEGO® building system, a powerful microcomputer and this intuitive drag-and-drop programming software.
 
MAKERS CAMP FOR GIRLS (ENGINEERING) – Girls entering grades 5-9
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m / Fee: $250
Design and create various projects incorporating engineering and art. Campers will expand their imagination, enhance their team-working skills and learn to problem-solve individually and in teams. Girls will work with hand and power tools and 3-D printers to create projects to take home at the completion of the week.
 
TV & FILM PRODUCTION CAMP - Entering grades 5-9
Weekly Sessions: June 20 / June 27
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / Fee: $250
Lights, camera, action!  Get hands-on experience in TV & Film from actual industry professionals, led by Mr. Archer and Mr. Crisafi. Campers will learn how to shoot video on high-definition cameras, storyboard, write screenplays and edit using Final Cut Pro software.  Campers will also produce, direct, star in and edit their own short film in The Benjamin School’s HD video production facility. and receive a DVD of their completed project at the end of the week. “That’s a wrap!”
 
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP - Entering grades 6-10
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / Fee: $250
On with the show! Explore the world of musical theatre with lessons in music, staging and choreography. Learn Broadway show styles and create a  musical showcase with fellow campers  to perform for family and friends.
 
Camp Locations:
  • North Palm Beach: 11000 Ellison Wilson Rd. North Palm Beach, FL
  • Palm Beach Gardens: 4875 Grandiflora Rd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Please direct any questions to summer.program@thebenjaminschool.org or call 561-472-3409.

 

For more information and to register, visit www.thebenjaminschool.org/summer