2018 Summer

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Are you looking for a fun, flexible, and outstanding summer program experience for your child?

Introducing the 2018 Summer Program at Village Academy!

The Village Academy 2018 Summer experience is full of unique and innovative summer program offerings! Your child will engage in exciting activities lead by innovative coaches, teachers, and program staff in a safe and nurturing environment.

VA offers Themed Weeks, Athletic Camps, Online Academic Courses, and daily Lil’ Griffie Playdates! Themed weeks are offered in full day or half day sessions for your convenience.

VA welcomes students from all schools to attend our summer program. Browse the menus below for descriptions of the 2018 Village Academy Summer Experience!

1. Themed Weekly Sessions

Register for the weekly programs individually or for the entire summer…the choice is yours! Each Full Day session is held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Half Day option includes sessions from 9 a.m to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The weekly schedules are listed below:

WEEK 1: May 29-June 1 SUMMER KICKOFF
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Yeah! Yeah! The teachers are away and it is time for you to play! Join us for the start of summer as we play games, create a masterpiece or two, sing camp songs and enjoy a week full of merriment and fun! Let the summer begin!

WEEK 2: June 4-8 PIRATE ADVENTURE
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Avast ye all landlubbers! Join our crew of pirates for a week of adventure. Follow treasure maps and discover chests of pirate booty. Learn the legends of the many monsters of the sea. Sing along with the rest of the Buccaneers sea shanties galore! By the end of the week, you’ll be ready to hoist the jolly roger and take to the sea. Arrrgh!

WEEK 3: June 11-15 NATURE UNLEASHED
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Interested in meteorology? Are you yearning to become a storm chaser? Join us as we discover the secrets of nature, delving into understanding earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and more. Track weather patterns, work together to create a wind tunnel, and shake it up in an earthquake simulation.

WEEK 4: June 18-22 MYTH BUSTIN'
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Become a mythbuster! Take a walk on the scientific wild side with fun and crazy experiments. Find out how many balloons it would really take to lift a house. Does sugar really rot your teeth? Can you walk on eggs without breaking a shell? Find out during this week of scientific mayhem!

WEEK 5: June 25 - 29 ROAD TRIP USA
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
What else says summer like a road trip? Pack your picnic lunch and let’s head to the park for some summer fun. Enjoy road trip games. Bring your bike and let’s go on a ride around town. Sit back and relax at our own drive-in movie. Join us as we enjoy the simple joys of summer vacation.

WEEK 6: July 9-13 POLAR BLAST
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
What is the best way to beat the heat? With a polar blast! Discover how polar animals stay warm, play in some self made snow, enjoy a visit from St. Nick, and find out what makes Jack Frost so very frosty.

WEEK 7: July 16-20 MARVEL V. DC
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Are you a comic book fan? Or are you just a fan of superheroes? This week is for you! Are you rooting for Batman or Spiderman? DC or Marvel? In this classic mashup, you will create and animate your own superhero movies using the art of stop-motion animation, choose your favorite character and challenge fellow campers to a duel seeing who has the fastest moves of all. Who would be victorious - a DC or a Marvel character? Join us to find out.

WEEK 8: July 23-27 DISNEY DELIGHT
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Become a Disney visionary when you join us this week. Get inspired by classics like “Lady and the Tramp” and recent Disney hits such as “The Good Dinosaur.” Get your karaoke on with “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King.” Hula the day away to the island sounds of “Moana.” What kind of amusement park would you design if you were Walt Disney? Disney fans of all ages will enjoy this week of fun, “Magic Kingdom” style.

WEEK 9: July 30- Aug 3 U.S.S. ACADEMY
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fascinating trip, that started from this local port, aboard this fun-filled ship…. Be ready to set your imaginations free on this nautical adventure. We will discover games and crafts from around the world, learn what it takes to be a sailor and hoist up the sails on boats of our own making.

WEEK 10: Aug 6-10 CREATE A CAMP
Full Day Cost: $255
Half Day Cost: $140
What are your favorite things about camp? What would you do if you were in charge? This is the week to find out. Be part of the team and design camp activities and games that all the campers get to enjoy during this last week together. Create the memories that you will take with you at the end of the summer.

2. Summer Courses for Credits

Village Academy offers students an opportunity to earn academic credit in the summer. These courses are available as online only and offered to Village Academy students as well as students from other districts. Unless stated otherwise, enrollment is based on the student’s current grade level. Successful completion of a summer course will earn full credit at Village Academy. Students from other schools are advised to check with their school concerning the transfer of credit before registering for these courses. We do not guarantee that earned credits will transfer to all schools, however historically, other schools have accepted these credits. Please see each course description for session, credit, and pricing information. All courses require a minimum of 5 students.

American Government Grade 12 *ONLINE*
Cost: $235 Credit: .5
June 4 - August 10
This online American government (civics) class is composed of 4 main parts: foundations of American Government, current makeup of the American political system, the United States’ role in the world and the individual’s rights and responsibilities in society. The ideas and opinions of the students are reinforced through research of the men who founded our government, Supreme Court case history, Internet research, film, and class debate. The students will look at the issues facing our founding fathers and apply them to current issues that affect their lives today.

Health Grades 9-12 *ONLINE*
Cost: $235 Credit: .5
June 4 - August 10
This course is designed to help individuals develop the concept of physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness throughout the stages of life. The course topics consist of the factors contributing to our health, the decision-making process, physical activity effects, nutrition, effective communication, human body systems, development, care and diseases, substance awareness, and injury prevention.

3. Lil' Griffie Playdates

For the Pre-K (preschoolers), Lil’ Griffie playdates are the perfect fit when you want a day or two versus a week of activities for your child. These specialized Pre-K sessions allow the youngest students the opportunity to enjoy a fun, themed, one day experience certain to ignite their imaginations! Each playdate theme will coincide with our weekly programs. Cost is $60.00 per day per child.

Summer Kickoff – Week of May 29

Pirate Adventure – Week of June 4

Nature Unleashed – Week of June 11

Myth Bustin’ – Week of June 18

Roadtrip USA – Week of June 25

Polar Blast – Week of July 9

Marvel V. DC – Week of July 16

Disney Delight – Week of July 23

U.S.S. Academy – Week of July 30

Create a Camp – Week of August 6

Half Day Specialty Camps

WEEK 2: June 4-8 CUPCAKE WARS
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Half Day Cost: $160
Grades: 5-8
Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes! If you love cupcakes and a little friendly competition, this camp is for you! Our chef is just waiting to teach you how to bake cupcakes from scratch in all types of flavors and make homemade frosting! Learn how to decorate cupcakes in a variety of themes that will change daily. Whether you’re competing as an individual or team, this camp will be full of treats!

WEEK 7: July 16-20 MINECRAFT
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Half Day Cost: $140
Grades: 5-8
Welcome to the wonderful world of Minecraft! You will learn the basics of this popular game from building a basic building to creating an entirely new atmosphere. This camp will enhance your creativity and imagination. Grab a friend and build a world together!

4. Summer Sports

Cost: $175 per student per sports session unless noted.

Tennis
Grades 1 - 8
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tennis campers will learn the basics and improve skills through guidance and gameplay. They will refine their serves and swings with the encouragement of the coaches.
The following sessions are available:
Session 1: June 4-8
Session 2: June 11-15
Session 3: June 18-22
Session 4: June 25-29
Session 5: July 9-13
Session 6: July 16-20

Basketball
Grades 1-5
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Basketball campers will build skills and perseverance through the fundamentals of basketball. Team play will include shooting, passing, ball handling, defensive maneuvers, rebounding, footwork, and scrimmages.
Camp minimum of 5 participants.
The following sessions are available:
Session 1: June 4-8
Session 2: June 11-15
Session 3: June 18-22

Swimming Lessons
Pre-K - Grade 8
$88 - lesson only. Must be purchased with another a.m. camp
VA has partnered with the Powell Pool to offer swim lessons to our campers. Lessons are Monday-Thursday mornings for two-week increments. Swim lessons cannot be purchased alone. VA will provide transportation and supervision during swim lessons.
The following sessions are available:
Session 1: May 29 - June 7
Session 2: June 11-21
Session 3: July 9-19
Session 3: July 23 - Aug 3

Locker Soccer
Pre-K - Grade 8
VA has partnered with Locker Soccer to offer our campers soccer lessons at Library Park. Please register for soccer camp on Locker Soccer's website (https://www.lockersoccer.com/programs/summer-camp/). Register for the corresponding camp or extended care program with Village Academy. VA will provide transportation to Library Park.
The following sessions are available:
Session 1: June 11-15
Session 2: June 25-29

5. Registration Information

REGISTRATION:

Registration for all Village Academy summer programs will be online only. Visit www.villageacademy.org/summer to register for all 2018 summer program options. Register according to the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2018.

PROGRAM FEES

Students may register for the entire summer program or for specific program weeks that meet their scheduling needs. Full day weekly sessions are $255.00 and include snacks and trips. Enroll in all 10 weeks of the full day Summer Program and qualify for the discounted price of $2400.00. Half day [morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) or afternoon (1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.)] weekly sessions are available at $140.00 per week inclusive of snacks and trips. Athletic Program, Swim Lesson, and Summer Academic Credit Course fees are priced as shown in the program description. All fees include materials and supplies.

CONFIRMATION

Following the online registration process, a confirmation will be forwarded via email. Program details and information will be sent to each registered participant two weeks prior to the summer program start date.

LUNCHES AND SNACKS

Snacks are included in both the full and half day program fees. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch and a water bottle for personal use each day.

DISMISSAL

Full-time students not enrolled in the Extended Care program must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. Half-Day students not enrolled in the Extended Care program must be picked up by noon for morning enrollees, and 4:00 p.m. for afternoon enrollees.

Students, whose parents, guardians, or caregivers are late, will be sent to Extended Care and the late fee policy will be enacted.

EXTENDED CARE

Morning Extended Care from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. is available at the rate of $35 per week. Afternoon Extended Care from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. is also available at the rate of $35 per week.

Extended Care for both mornings and afternoons of full-time participants is available at the rate of $600.00 for the entire 10 Week Summer Program or $60.00 per week.

Late pick-up charges will accrue at the rate of $15.00 for each fifteen minutes or portion thereof after the end of the registered session. Students whose parents, guardians, or caregivers are consistently late may be dismissed from the program.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Village Academy Schools reserves the right to cancel any program due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum enrollments are not achieved. Participants will be notified ten business days in advance if a program is canceled. A full refund will be issued if Village Academy Schools cancels a program.

Participants may withdraw from a program up to ten business days before the camp is scheduled to begin and receive a full refund (less a $50.00 administrative fee). Village Academy Schools must receive a written notification of withdrawal, either by email or U.S. Mail to the attention of the Summer Program Coordinator within the time frame outlined.

Withdrawal within ten business days or less from the start date of the program, or no-show of an enrolled participant, will forfeit paid fees and no refund will be issued. Submitting a Summer Program registration with payment of fees constitutes acceptance of this cancellation policy.

PHOTO RELEASE

Village Academy Schools occasionally takes action pictures of students engaged in the Summer Camp program. Such pictures are used for future promotional materials and publicity purposes. Village Academy Schools will assume no objection to use for publicity purposes of those enrolled in the Summer Camp program unless written refusal of such use is received by the Summer Camp Coordinator.

Please contact the Summer Program Coordinator, Ms. Brigid Pack, for questions regarding summer camps. email: packb@villageacademy.org
phone: (614) 841-0050

Village Academy admits students of any race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin to all privileges, rights, programs, and activities. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin in administration of educational policies, scholarships, or student activity programs. This statement also applies to the School’s personnel and employment policies.