RVNS Summer Camp
Fantasy Writing Camp
This camp allows children the opportunity to explore their voice through writing and oral storytelling. Through the immersion of nature, we will learn different ways that writers use to convey words thus empowering each child to tell their story. Mindful rest and physical activities to help us connect with ourselves and our environment will be incorporated. Writers will leave camp with the confidence to give a voice to their own important stories. Writers will use their life experiences to create their own stories using Fantasy writing techniques. A mentor text will allow children to witness those techniques first hand by a published author. Dustin is a teacher and has spent summers at Columbia University’s Writers and Readers Workshops. Ages 6 to 12.
June 17 - June 21
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Dustin
Kaufen und Kochen: A German Immersion Camp
Children will develop their baking and cooking skills as we make different foods to learn the names of numbers, colors, foods, and measurements. Along the way we’ll play some games and sing some songs to grow our understanding of German. Krista has 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of settings and is a lead teacher at RVNS. Ages 7 to 12
June 24 - June 28
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Krista
EcoVentures
Ecoscaping is an approach to urban design and landscaping that integrates environmental science and human structures to encourage sustainable design and construction. We will create our vision of a sustainably designed community as “ecoscapers” as we explore the town and natural spaces of Lewisburg. Haley has a degree in Ecology, a rich background in environmental education, and is RVNS’ lead Kindergarten teacher. Ages 8 to 12
July 8 - July 12
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Haley
Healthy Minds
This camp will help foster self-awareness in children as they get to know themselves and realize their interconnectedness with all. Children will practice mindfulness in nature and learn to identify their feelings. They will learn a little about how the brain functions and ways to gain greater self-regulation when experiencing strong emotions. There will also be plenty of time for imaginative and active play in nature, vital for healthy minds. Jen has 16 years experience counseling youth and families in school, home, agency and private practice settings and has recently served as a teaching assistant at RVNS. Ages 6 to 9.
July 15-19
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Jen
Math Lab: Let’s Design a Room!
During this Math Lab Camp, participants will hone their math skills through activities, gameplay, and an open-ended math project. In this Math Lab, we will use math skills related to measurement, ratios, and geometry to design a dream room! At the end of the week, participants will have scaled drawings and models of their dream room, complete with wallpaper and furniture! Elizabeth has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping students see math in everyday life applications. She also serves as RVNS’s director and lead teacher. Ages 9 to 12.
July 15-19
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth
Math Lab: Let’s Cook!
During this Math Lab Camp, participants will hone their math skills through activities, gameplay, and an open-ended math project. In this Math Lab Camp, we will apply our math skills to cooking and currency! At the end of the week, we will have a bake sale to raise money for an important cause that participants will decide upon. Elizabeth has over 25 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping students see math in everyday life applications. She also serves as RVNS’s director and lead teacher. Ages 9 to 12.
July 22-26
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth
Bodies in Motion: I like to move it, move it!
Come and join a camp based on motion. Summer is the perfect time to acknowledge our body capacities, improve balance skills and gain more strength along with confidence. Through several games and activities we will practice creative movements, different dance styles and yoga. Taking advantage of the natural environment that surrounds us we will go on adventures to discover new ways of walking, jumping and dancing. Pia is a dance teachers and an teaching assistant at RVNS. Ages 4 to 6
July 8-12
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Pia
Forest Immersion: Dragon Camp!
Come and explore the forest! But beware, there may be dragons lurking about! Listen to stories and create dragon stories. Make a home for a dragon, create dragon art, and concoct magic potions. Go exploring looking for signs of dragons and the other magical creatures that call the forest home. Denise has nearly two decades of experience connecting nature, art, and learning in a homeschool community and is RVNS’s lead preschool teacher. Ages 4 to 6.
July 22-July 26
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Denise
Forest Immersion: Tracking
In this camp, we will learn tracking skills through games, hikes, and forest play and exploration. We will look for forest friends and create patterns and art with natural materials! This camp is designed to foster a deep appreciation of the natural world. Elizabeth is certified as a Forest School Leader, has over 20 years of teaching experience, and is RVNS’s director and lead teacher. Ages 8 to 12.
July 29 -Aug 2
9am-12pm
Lead Teacher: Elizabeth