Summer@PBS 2021

with Rochelle Mothokakobo, PBS Science Teacher

This week we will explore nature outside our homes by participating in scavenger hunts, general nature exploration, exploration including STEAM thinking through nature drawing and nature crafts.
Our backyards, and neighborhood parks, are easy for us to access, are full of nature, and are fun to discover. Every day we’ll ask questions such as: 

• What's behind that tree?
• Where is that bee going? 
• How does the weather affect our yard? 
• Why do these insects come here?

We will be outside every day. Students can be in their backyards, front yards, courtyards, or neighborhood park (if parks are open and accessible). 
Some science supplies will be needed, e.g. pencil, paper, craft supplies to create nature art. All supplies should be easy to find around your home, alternative ideas will be provided. 
Optional technology needs: The app Seek will be introduced during class, as a family extension, and access during class will be helpful. 
 

This class is offered online during the week of June 21

with Casey Powell, Student Wellness Manager 

Viktor Frankl once said, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” 

Over the span of 5 days we will explore 5 emotions: Anger, Sadness, Fear, Joy and Calm. We will explore the space between stimulus and response by learning how to name these inevitable feelings,  identify where they live in our bodies, and develop tools to help manage our response.

Each day we will review an emotion, try out a new tool, and engage in group and independent work to practice what we've learned.  By the end of the week, your student will not only have a deeper understanding of  emotions but have a "Tool Box" full of strategies they can use. Hope to see you there! 

This class is offered online the week of June 21

with VineyardAppCamp

In this course, you will learn the skills to be a coder and the mindset to be an entrepreneur, through actually building and releasing an iPhone app with your friends! Our students gain an exciting set of 21st-century tech skills, work as a group, and learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. In the beginning of the course, you’ll learn about logic, coding (Javascript and React), and design, and make your own website. As a final project, you’ll make an app for a real, local non-profit organization that has requested an app from this class. Previous students have created real apps being used right now by a mental health charity, a New York non-profit, and a charter school in the UK.

You don’t need any previous experience or special software for the course: just bring your creativity!  All you’ll need is a laptop and by the end, you'll have your own iPhone app on the App Store to share with family and friends, just like a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. 

See the program in action!

Watch a group of 5th grade students meet with a non-profit CEO after building his app

Hear one of our students talk about the mental health app she built to help kids get through lockdown

This class is offered on campus during the week of July 26 

This class is offered online during the weeks of July 12 and July 19. Students must register for both weeks,

with Chef Meenu

Ingredient lists will be provided one week in advance.

PERFECT PASTAS: June 21
Learn to create a different and delicious pasta each day of this week long virtual culinary pasta summer camp!
Pastas on the menu include: Nut-Free Pesto Pasta, Farfalle with Sausage/Cream, Orecchiette with Peas/Pancetta and Tomatoes, Chicken Fettucine Alfredo and Turkey and Mushroom Spaghetti Bolognese.

DESSERT BAKING BONANZA: June 28
Cooking campers will explore the delicious world of baking in this 5 day virtual summer camp.
If your child loves to bake and eat a variety of baked sweet desserts, then this camp will surely enhance their culinary skills and sweet senses!  
The week’s sweet recipes include: Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttermilk Frosting and Sprinkles, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Apple Pie with Custard, Strawberry Shortcake  and Cinnamon Rolls.

A 5 DAY INTERNATIONAL CULINARY ADVENTURE: July 19
Each day of this virtual summer camp will be devoted to learning the cuisine of a different country.
Our culinary adventure starts in India to cook Chicken Korma, then we are off to China for Potstickers, next we will discover Japan for Ramen, a stop is planned for Italy to learn a nut-free Pesto Pasta and finally we will explore London for the famous and all time favorite Shepherd’s Pie.

This class is offered online during the week of June 21, June 28 and July 19.

with Sophia Apodaca PBS ELC Associate Teacher 

In this introductory class to creative writing, students will learn what it takes to publish a book. We will focus on small-moment stories, fiction stories, and picture books. Students will get the opportunity to brainstorm story ideas and follow the writing process to create their very own book. Creative writing students can expect to explore their imaginations to create wonderful stories, share their stories with the group, and have a completed book of their own by the end of the class.

This class is offered in person during the week of Aug 2

with Rochelle Mothokakobo, PBS Science Teacher

This week our students will gain an appreciation for our National Parks through virtual exploration. Students learn about our parks through observations of photos and videos, creating explanations about the ecology and geology of our parks, and demonstrating their curiosities by asking questions.  
Students will use google earth and live feeds from around the country to explore and experience the beauty and awe of our National Parks. Students will enhance their skills on Google Earth while being curious about the natural history of our National Parks.

This class is offered online during the week of July 26

with Art Moki (previously known and Marvegos Art) 

K-2 Online Art Classes for Kids: June 28

Join Art Moki for an enchanting week this summer and experience the joy of exercising creativity! Through live interactions with an instructor, students will use watercolor, oil pastels and charcoal to create three artworks that are original and truly their own. Students will also learn ‘special words’ used in fine art making, how to mix colors, how to use the color wheel and more. Try a free art class.

3-6 Online Art Classes for Kids: Aug 2

Join Art Moki for an enchanting week this summer and experience the joy of exercising creativity! Through live interactions with an instructor, students will use oil pastels, charcoal and ink to create two artworks that are original and truly their own. Students will also apply elements of form and composition to their drawings while exercising creativity and developing observation skills. Try a free art class.
 

This class is offered online during the weeks of June 28 and Aug 2.

with VineyardAppCamp

Interested in drawing, arts, or design? This is the hands-on design course for students who are always doodling, and even more so, students who want to learn how design is used professionally. In this class, students will learn the basics of modern digital design on web platforms, including Canva, Pixlr, and Adobe. They will learn colors, contrast, composition, digital typography, and more. Then, at the end of the course, they will work as a group alongside their peers to complete an actual, professional design project for a local, Philly-area nonprofit. Previous students have created posters, social media campaigns, and other collateral seen by thousands!

This class is offered on campus during the week of Aug 2

with Afterschool Music Academy

Dance uplifts, unites, and empowers children.  It also provides children with an opportunity to express their individuality while working on gross motor skills and developing cognitive and social skills.  Hip Hop is the perfect class for children who want to dance, stay active, and learn how to freestyle!  Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun, urban/street-style dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out. 

This class is offered online during the week of July 12.

with John Tust and Kids' Carpentry

Whether your children are new to woodworking or have some experience at the workbench, this summer version of our carpentry enrichment class is appropriate for all skill and experience levels. Newcomers will be introduced to the safe use of tools. Students may choose from a wide variety of fun projects. While building their projects from scratch, children are introduced to concepts of applied math, problem-solving, fine motor skills, patience, and craftsmanship, and they are empowered to become independent thinkers. Students will also build confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime.

This class is offered on campus during the weeks of June 21, July 12, and July 26.

with PBS Kindergarten Faculty 

This week of fun is especially tailored to incoming PBS Kindergarten students. During their time together, our young campers can reconnect with friends, make new friends, and get to know the PBS campus. They will dance and sing to music, listen to stories and poems, work on projects, play a wide variety of outdoor games, use their imaginations for lots of creative and imaginative play, and make artistic creations of all kinds.

This class is offered on campus during the week of Aug 2.

with Rochelle Mothokakobo, PBS Science Teacher

This course is focused on engaging students in an introduction to zoology, focusing on the animal kingdom. From the poles to the oceans and deserts, on land and in the sky, we will travel around the world to learn interesting facts, asking questions, and creating explanations about how these animals survive in their habitats. 
Each day we’ll learn about a new animal through photos, videos, learning to draw the animal, and labeling it’s external anatomy. As Zoologists students will study the behavior, structure, and distribution of animals around the world. Students will learn through observations, critical thinking, and being curious about the natural world. 

This class is offered online during the week of July 26

with Afterschool Music Academy 

We are creating a special class for kids that love music and love to dance!  This class combines some of our most popular classes into 1 awesome camp.  Kids will spend 2 hours on music through instruments like the ukulele, keyboard, and drums/percussion and 2 hours dancing!  Open to Grades K-2.

The uke is an excellent instrument on which to learn how to play music. It's relatively simple to learn, easy to tote around, inexpensive, super fun, and timelessly popular!  In this ensemble, we will jump right into the fun stuff and learn how to play music on the ukulele. By the end of the course, students will know a few chord positions, will be able to play a couple of songs on the ukulele, and be able to sing along. Our instructors bring a classroom set of ukuleles with them to every class for the kids to use and we highly recommend that students also have a ukulele at home to practice.

Learn piano in a fun social group atmosphere! Group piano class provides students an excellent introduction to the keyboard and prepares them for more serious private study as well as playing in a band/ensemble. Most importantly, students will begin to develop the skill of playing music with their peers which provides a lifelong benefit.  Our teachers focus on developing the students’ core keyboard skills: hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and theory while rehearsing a repertoire of rock, pop, and classical songs. 

Dance uplifts, unites, and empowers children.  It also provides children with an opportunity to express their individuality while working on gross motor skills and developing cognitive and social skills.  Hip Hop is the perfect class for children who want to dance, stay active, and learn how to freestyle!  Musicality, rhythm, and creative movement are key components of this fun, urban/street-style dance class that teaches boys and girls alike to step, stomp, and shake it out.
 

This class is offered on campus the week of July 19

with Rochelle Mothokakobo, PBS Science Teacher

Let's take a dive off the science patio into the deep blue ocean! 
In this class we'll get to know the ocean habitats and sea animals close to our home. We'll start along the shore learning about the rocky seashore and sandy beaches, dive into the kelp forest, and end in the canyons and deep sea just beyond our shoreline. Along the way we'll meet sea stars, sea otters, seals, great white sharks, and more. 
Lessons will engage students in hands-on science that will immerse students in the environments by building structures, learning through investigation, and science demos to gain a thorough understanding of the ocean. Students will end the week understanding what makes these ecosystems unique and how animals have adapted to thrive there. 

This class is offered on campus during the week of June 21

with Afterschool Music Academy 

Through our performance-based approach to music lessons, Rock Camp students are inspired to learn, motivated to excel, and more confident as a result. Bands are open students in Grades 3-6.  No previous experience is necessary!

Bands work with our talented Rock Camp faculty to learn and play songs by a variety of contemporary and classic bands (student suggestions are always welcome!). Students will learn a mixture of guitar, electric bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals.

This class is offered on campus the week of June 28

with Rochelle Mothokakobo, PBS Science Teacher

This course will use common household supplies to engage students in science fundamentals through discovery, exploration, and engineering. Projects will be hands-on allowing students to experience the physical science and engineering principles with a follow up explanation of the principle they just explored. 

Projects will reuse supplies around their home to create these STEAM innovations and create understanding of the connections between Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. Supply list will be made available upon registration to allow families time to collect supplies. Examples include: broken crayon, boxes, tp rolls.

This class is offered online during the week of Aug 2

with Maggie Cole PBS Theater Arts Teacher 

An amazing performing arts experience with exciting and refreshing summer activities!
JOIN US this summer at our performing arts camp where campers work together and with teaching artists to learn the skills of the stage and to hone their talents!Campers will take classes suited to their age level in acting, dance, singing, and more!

PERFORMING ARTS!
Campers will take classes suited to their age level in dance, acting, singing and more! (Scroll down for a detailed description of these classes). We will play improv games, work on miming skills, sing, dance, and do scene work. Campers will end the week as stronger, more confident performers!

SUMMER FUN!
Lanyard making, treasure hunts, friendship bracelets, a nature walk around campus! Along with our performing art programming, we will provide a myriad of games, activities, and classic summer fun!

This class is offered in person during the week of June 28.

with Maggie Cole PBS Theater Arts Teacher 

This is a two week class!

Imagination, creativity, focus, teamwork and fun are the framework for Theatre Camp at PBS. Students will get to become lots of fun characters from oompa loompas, to a Who from Whoville, to the Queen of Hearts to Mufasa the king of the jungle! We will explore creative ways to use our bodies and voices to tell our stories on the stage! Theatre Camp is a place for imaginations to really run wild and we encourage our campers to take chances as they bring their characters to life! 

Camp will culminate in a production (either via video or in-person) of an exciting musical or play. Everyone at camp will be cast in a part with speaking lines and their own chance to shine on stage!

This class is offered in person during the weeks of July 12 and July 19