DELRAN CUBS S.T.E.A.M. UP SUMMER CAMP 2017 A summer camp to extend Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in a fun, enriching laboratory environment! A Program for Students Currently Enrolled in 2nd through 6th Grade Delran Township Public Schools
INTRODUCTION and OBJECTIVES Started in 2016, Delran Cubs S.T.E.A.M. Up Summer Camp offers hands-on, inquiry-based activities with student engagement, centered around weekly themes in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. With the freedom of a summer camp experience, Delran Public Schools hopes to transfer this excitement about S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. to elementary students of all levels and abilities, and allow them to experience the collaboration, problem solving, creative thinking, and teamwork that are essential skills of the 21st Century. Summer Camp Objectives: To provide students currently enrolled in grades 2-6 in Delran and the surrounding areas with an opportunity to participate in a hands-on, inquiry-based S.T.E.A.M. activities, including art! To provide participants opportunities for: Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. To increase participants understanding of the engineering design process. To further the three areas of science instruction: life, earth and space and physical science. CAMP PROGRAM Mornings at Camp: Four themed camp weeks will be geared around engineering design tasks. All materials for camp are provided. The S.T.E.A.M. based themes change weekly, and vary by current grade level : Week 2nd Graders going into 3rd Grade 3rd Graders going into 4th Grade 4th Graders going into 5th Grade 5th Graders going into 6th Grade 6th Graders going into 7th Grade Week 1 7/10 to 7/13 MATERIALS Solid as a Rock: Replicating an Artifact AGRICULTURAL The Best of Bugs: Designing Hand Pollinators ENVIRONMENTAL Water, Water Everywhere: Designing Water Filters OPTICAL Lighten Up: Designing Lighting Systems PACKAGE Thinking Inside the Box: Designing Plant Packages Week 2 7/17 to 7/20 INDUSTRIAL Marvelous Machines: Making Work Easier BIO Just Passing Through: Designing Model Membranes GEOTECHNICAL A Stick in the Mud: Evaluating a Landscape TRANSPORTATION The Attraction is Obvious: Designing Maglev Systems AGRICULTURAL Growing Up: Vertical Farming Week 3 7/24 to 7/27 ELECTRICAL An Alarming Idea: Designing Alarm Circuits BIOMEDICAL No Bones About It: Designing a Knee Brace MECHANICAL Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills ACOUSTICAL Sounds Like Fun: Seeing Animal Sounds ENVIRONMENTAL Don t Run Off: Designing an Urban Landscape Week 4 7/31 to 8/3 CIVIL To Get to the Other Side: Designing Bridges ENVIRONMENTAL A Slick Solution: Cleaning an Oil Spill AEROSPACE A Long Way Down: Designing Parachutes CHEMICAL A Work in Progress: Improving a Playdough Process AGRICULTURAL Sustainable Horticulture and Compost Practices Afternoons at Camp: A variety of Robotics and Coding projects and challenge activities will be completed. Discounted rates are available for early bird registration, multiple weeks of attendance, or for additional siblings attending the camp. A specially designed camp T-shirt is included in the cost of enrollment. A nut-free lunch must be provided by the camper. CAMP SCHEDULE 1
Monday through Thursday 9am - 3 pm (6 hours) Choose between one to four unique camp weeks: Week 1: Monday, July 10th through Thursday, July 13th Week 2: Monday, July 17th through Thursday, July 20th Week 3: Monday, July 24th through Thursday, July 27th Week 4: Monday, July 31st through Thursday, August 3rd DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES Drop Off Time: Between 8:45am 9:00am Pick Up Time: 3:00pm Location: Main Lobby at Delran High School, 50 Hartford Road, Delran, NJ 08075 Please park in the High School main parking lot (NOT the side lot or the small lot by the Board of Education building) and walk your child into the DHS main lobby. Please wait with your child until a teacher checks your child in. Please do not leave your child unattended prior to check-in. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and only authorized persons are allowed to drop-off/pick up student(s). REGISTRATION DETAILS Cost $225 per week A $20 discount is given for Early Bird, additional weeks and/or sibling registrations Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Please contact District Supervisors Erica DeMichele and Mary Jo Hutchinson for details: steamcamp@delranschools.org Registration (Payments and completed forms must be included at time of registration) Early bird deadline (Delran students and staff only)- April 13, 2017 Registration final deadline (All applicants)- June 2, 2017 Email notification/confirmation will occur when your registration and payment is processed Waiting list notifications, if necessary, will be emailed by June 2nd. REGISTRATION CHECKLIST Mail the following items in order to register for camp. Incomplete registrations will not be accepted, and will not hold a place for your child. Personal Information Form (one for each child) Medical Information Form (one for each child) Payment Form (one per family) Check payable to Delran Board of Education (see mailing address at the bottom of Pg 5) Parent Camp Agreement (one per family) DELRAN CUBS S.T.E.A.M. UP SUMMER CAMP 2017 2
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM Please print clearly. Please complete all blanks on this form. If there is a blank that is not applicable, please write N/A in that blank. Incomplete forms cannot be accepted and your child will not be registered for the program until all paperwork has been submitted. If you have any questions about completing this form, please contact Erica DeMichele and Mary Jo Hutchinson at steamcamp@delranschools.org Child s Information: Child s Full Name Nickname Child Size for T-shirt (XS, S, M, L, XL) Address City State and Zip Home Phone Child s Cell Phone School Grade for September 2017 Age Date of Birth Other Schools / Programs Concurrently Attending Gender Primary email address Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Information : Parent/Guardian Name Date of Birth Cell Phone/Priority phone number Address City State, Zip Home Phone Employer Work Phone Parent/Guardian Name Date of Birth Cell Phone/Priority phone number Address City State, Zip Home Phone Employer Work Phone *Campers may be photographed at camp and photos used on the school website and the district s social media accounts. Please check the appropriate statement below. My child s photograph may be used. My child s photograph may NOT be used. 3
DELRAN CUBS S.T.E.A.M. UP SUMMER CAMP 2017 MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM CAMPER LAST NAME:, FIRST NAME: Please log in to your Realtime Parent Portal to ensure that your child s emergency contact and medical information is up-to-date. Parent Initial: Primary Doctor s Name Primary Doctor s Address Primary Doctor s Phone Medical Insurance Provider Medical Insurance Provider Policy # Medical Insurance Primary Member Name Does your child have any allergies and/or intolerances to food, medication or any other substances? What are the symptoms and action to be taken if any? If your child requires medication during the camp day (9am to 1pm) please check here and we will send you the appropriate authorization forms. Please provide information on any chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations (504/IEP) needed. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Emergency Information : Emergency names, address and phone numbers of TWO LOCAL people to be called in the event that we cannot reach either parent/guardian. Emergency Contact #1 Name Cell Phone/Primary Phone Address City State Zip Emergency Contact #2 Name Cell Phone/Primary Phone Address City State Zip Authorized Person(s) for Pick-up (in addition to parents and emergency contacts), please list all persons allowed to pick up the camper. [Person(s) NOT authorized for pick-up (appropriate legal paperwork must be on file when the custodial parent requests not to release the child to the other parent)]. Authorized Person for Pick-Up Cell Phone Number 4
DELRAN CUBS S.T.E.A.M. UP SUMMER CAMP 2017 PAYMENT FORM CAMPER LAST NAME:, FIRST NAME: Week Cost Per Total First Camp Week: Please Circle Week 1: 7/10/17-7/13/17 Week 2: 7/17/17-7/20/17 Week 3: 7/24/17-7/27/17 Week 4: 7/31/17-8/3/17 **If your first choice week is full, please indicate your preference for your second choice: Discounted Additional Camp Weeks: Please Circle Week 2: 7/17/17-7/20/17 Week 3: 7/24/17-7/27/17 Week 4: 7/31/17-8/3/17 Discounted Sibling First Camp Week: Please Circle Week 1: 7/10/17-7/13/17 Week 2: 7/17/17-7/20/17 Week 3: 7/24/17-7/27/17 Week 4: 7/31/17-8/3/17 **If your first choice week is full, please indicate your preference for your second choice: $225 for the first week $205 each additional week $205 each sibling week Payment Plan options: For ONE CHILD - If registering for multiple weeks, you can opt to pay for one week now For SIBLINGS - If total due is more than $400, you can opt to pay a minimum of $225 now ALL balances due by Friday, June 2. TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Make check payable to Delran Board of Education) Discounted Sibling Camp Weeks: PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE PERSONAL AND MEDICAL FORM FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD AND SUBMIT WITH THIS REGISTRATION. SIBLING LAST NAME:, FIRST NAME: Make check payable to Delran Board of Education and in the subject line Delran Cubs STEAM Up Summer Camp, mail or drop off the registration to DHS Main Office (attention Mrs. Hutchinson & Mrs. DeMichele), or send the registration in an envelope to your child s school, and it will be sent to DHS. Snail Mail details: Delran Cubs STEAM Up Summer Camp Attention: Mrs. Hutchinson/Mrs. DeMichele Delran High School 50 Hartford Road, Delran, NJ 08075 Early bird deadline- April 13, 2017 Final deadline (All applicants & payments)- June 2, 2017 You will receive an email notification when your completed paperwork and payment are received. 5
DELRAN CUBS S.T.E.A.M. UP SUMMER CAMP 2017 PARENT CAMP AGREEMENT CAMPER LAST NAME:, FIRST NAME: The following information is important for the safety and protection of your child. Please read this information and sign below. I understand that my child will not be released to any person(s) not listed on the enrollment form. I understand that my child will not be released to any person(s) who seems to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. I understand that I am not to leave my child at the Delran Cubs S.T.E.A.M Up Summer Camp at Delran High School unless a camp staff member or volunteer is there to receive and supervise my child. I understand that it is my responsibility to sign my child in the morning and sign my child out before leaving in the afternoon. Sign-in/Sign-out sheets are available as you arrive at the program area. I understand that my child will not be allowed to leave the program with an unauthorized person. Any person authorized to pick up my child must be listed on this form. Authorization by telephone will not be accepted. In the case that your child becomes ill during the program, you will be contacted as soon as possible. If the parent or guardian is unable to be reached, the child s emergency contact will be notified. It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to arrange for the child to be picked up from the center as soon as possible. Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: For Office Use: Delran Student ID # Date Received at DHS Date of Payment Grade Level Camp Weeks 2016 1 2 3 4 Total Payment T Shirt Size Camp Teacher Additional Requirement(s) 6