4-Week Program (July 6-31 - Middle Campus)
Morning
Each day from 8:25 am - 12:45 pm, students will attend Five forty-five minute periods with a fifteen-minute recess and snack after third period. Before making your selections, please read the class descriptions below. You will indicate your desired class schedule during registration.
Please Note: Students enrolled in the program must be fluent in English.
Language Arts Foundation (Spelling, Reading, Writing, Grammar)
- Increase basic language arts skills an excellent choice for children needing to strengthen spelling and reading. The goals are to improve reading fluency and spelling accuracy. Students work for phonics mastery and gain knowledge of basic syllable rules. Daily Homework
Literature and Writing
- This class is for students who are strong in the skills covered in Language Arts Foundation.
Read great literature, listen to the teacher read above-grade-level classics, and discuss and write from literature-based prompts. Occasional Homework
Math Mastery
- Build confidence by strengthening the basics. Increase math fact automaticity, knowledge of math concepts, computational procedures, and word problem skills through exercises, drills, games, and activities. Daily Homework
Course Content (Grade 2):
- Place value to 100.
- Odd and even numbers
- Finding number patterns
- Addition and subtraction facts through 20
- Addition of three single digit numbers
- Adding and Subtracting two digit numbers
- Borrowing and carrying
- Multiplying by repeated addition
- Word Problems
Math In Action
- Go beyond the basics with projects, games, puzzles, critical thinking, problem solving, and word problems. Prerequisite: Students should have a solid foundation in grade-level basic math facts, math fact automaticity, and computational procedures. Occasional Homework
Curtain Time!
- Be in a fully-costumed play! This class is perfect for those who love to perform or who need to increase self-confidence and improve oral communication skills. Be part of a team that presents a fast-paced, energetic show. Occasional Homework (memorize lines and songs)
Music Showtime!
- Prepare for a high-energy production of ensemble songs and dances that is sure to delight an audience of family and friends. Enjoy singing and dancing to contemporary music, Broadway show tunes, and classic favorites while learning about technique and projection. No Homework
Conversational Spanish (An introduction for beginners)
- Enjoy practicing a second language in a group setting while playing games, singing songs, and doing age-appropriate, language-focused activities. No Homework
Athletics and Games
- Energize the day in this class that focuses on athletic skills, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. Enjoy participating in team sports and learning new games. No Homework
Art Factory
- Explore a variety of artistic mediums and techniques for self-expression. Learn about creativity, produce art projects, and be introduced to the works of some of the world’s greatest artists. No Homework
Science Discovery
- Experience the world of nature and enjoy science activities, discussion, and hands-on exploration. No Homework
Keyboarding/Computer
- Learn correct finger placement. Practice for automaticity, accuracy, and speed. No Homework.
2-Week Program (July 6-17 or July 20-31)
Morning
Each day from 8:25 am - 12:45 pm, students will attend five forty-minute periods with a fifteen-minute recess and snack after third period. Before making your selections, please read the class descriptions below. You will indicate your desired class schedule during registration.
Please Note: English fluency is required of all students attending this program.
Reading Boost (Two periods)
- Increase reading fluency and spelling accuracy as much as possible in two weeks. Increase phoneme mastery through daily oral and written drills.
Literature Time
- Enjoy the classics. Read, listen to, and discuss great literature. Delight in learning the various genres and engage in literary analysis. Occasional Homework
Math in Action
- Enjoy projects, games, puzzles, critical thinking, problem solving, and word problems. Occasional Homework
Art Factory
- Explore a variety of artistic mediums and techniques for self-expression. Learn about creativity, produce art projects, and be introduced to the works of some of the world’s greatest artists.
Body Works
- Develop fitness through games and athletics that emphasize sportsmanship and skill development.
Science Discovery
- Explore the world of nature and science through activities, discussion, and hands-on exploration.
Keyboarding/Computer
- Learn correct finger placement. Practice for automaticity, accuracy, and speed. No Homework
Middle Campus Afternoon Classes
Please Note: For students registering for One of the 2-Week Sessions, the classes that are only offered in a particular Session are noted. The rest of the classes are offered in both sessions.
Act On It (Session 1 only)
- Act out, create dramas, enter the world of make believe, and play theater games.
Art Attack (Session 2 only)
- Experiment with color, line, shape, texture and other elements of art. Self-expression and inspiration from the teacher will result in works that each student will be proud to share.
Chemistry Creations
- Explore chemical processes and create substances to take home.
Coding and Robotics (Grades 3 & 4 only) (Session 1 only)
- Learn about programming, mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
Crafts & Creations
- Using different materials/mediums, create works of art worthy of display.
Creative Writing (Grades 3 & 4 only) (Session 1 only)
- Express your ideas in an imaginative and unique way in this engaging creative writing class. Practice fundamentals of writing and generate new and creative ideas.
Dance (Session 1 only)
- Increase dance basics in technique, strength, posture, flexibility, and rhythm and get introduced to multiple styles of dance. All levels welcome.
Film Making (Session 2 only)
- Develop your film making and technology skills! By creating short films you will exercise your creativity in storytelling and learn videoing and editing techniques.
Healthy Kids (Session 1 only)
- Make delicious smoothies and healthy shakes - - fruit smoothies, banana and chocolate shakes, snow cones, lemonade slushies and more. Participate in yoga.
Leadership in Action
- Practice skills that make a strong leader. Enjoy interactive team-building games that increase confidence, communication, creativity, and collaboration.
Maker Design Lab (Grades 3 & 4 only) (Session 2 only)
- Work in Pinewood's iMaginarium Maker Space on a design project that you will see through from start to finish over the course of the week.
Minecraft Masters with LEGO (TWO periods) (Session 2 only)
- Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® parts! Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! This project-based camp, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Minecraft.
Robotics with Kibo (Grade 2 only) (Session 1 only)
- Learn introductory coding and computational reasoning with Kid friendly Kibo robots. These hands on robots require no computers to use and can be programmed to do a number of tasks and challenges.
Splash Bash! (Session 2 only)
- Cool off in the sun with water games, fun, and giant inflatable bounce house and water slides. This is a two period class.
Sports Mania
- Play your favorite sports and outdoor games.
Tech Animation
- Are you a budding cartoonist? Learn cartoon animation techniques on iPads. Take your creativity to new levels using today's latest technology.
You-Build-It Lab (Session 1 only)
- Explore, discover, and create using a variety of building materials. Learn science principles and work with a team to find the best solution to each hands-on, building-project challenge.
Young Chefs
- Prepare recipes and enjoy your creations at the end of each class. Participants will also learn basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, and safety and sanitation.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Central
- Choose from a variety of activities such as sports, board games, free play, water fun, and slip & slide. A library time is also available for students who want to complete homework or spend time reading silently.
Deals
Limited scholarships may be available, please contact for more information.