February Recess Program-Arctic Week

Dates: February 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2012 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday)

Time: 9:00 AM -1:00 PM Half Day; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Full Day (Please do not come earlier than 8:45 AM, as the staff is busy setting up the pool.)

Place: BU pool at 285 Babcock Street

Drop-Off: Main Entrance-We will escort your child to the pool.

Ages: 4 through 12 (We urge parents of 4 year olds to sign up for half day only. )

Levels: 1-5

Cost: $325-Half Day (9 AM-1 PM), $385-Full Day (9 AM-3 PM)

Theme: Arctic Week

In addition to the three swim lessons per day, join us on an expedition above the Arctic Circle, where we will:

Tuesday
Activity 1: Discussing the Arctic: Where is the Arctic? What is the Arctic like? What animals live on land, on ice, in the water? What are the characteristics that those animals have that enable them to survive? Watch: David Attenborough documentary, Planet Earth--Ice Worlds
Activity 2: Team building activity: With your group, decide on a name for your Arctic expedition. Why is your group going to the Arctic? What do you hope to learn? How will you learn it?

Wednesday
Activity 1: Pack your provisions bag with your team. What will your group need to survive and to have a successful expedition? Continue watching Ice Worlds.
Activity 2: Arctic Animal Scavenger Hunt. Where can you find polar bears? Walruses? Arctic fox? Narwhals?

Thursday
Activity 1: Sailing through the pool on an "Icebreaker", a ship made to cut through ice.
Activity 2: Learning about expeditions to the North Pole, and the challenges faced by the explorers. Watch: David Attenborough documentary, Blue Planet--Frozen Seas.

Friday
Activity 1: Baleen Whales and Krill, an Arctic version of Sharks and Minnows!
Activity 2: Snowball Fight! Because even scientists need to have fun! Continue watching Blue Planet--Frozen Seas.

At the end of each day, we will read portions of a children's chapter book, either by Judy Blume or Sara Pennypacker.

Clothing:

1. Wear a swimsuit to the pool
2. Bring an additional swimsuit, which will be used for the second swim lesson. (We will do our best to dry the first suit, as this will be used for the third lesson.)
3. Bring goggles
4. Bring TWO towels
5. Have hair pulled back or wear a bathing cap
6. Bring two extra t-shirts plus 2 pairs of pants or shorts
7. Bring crocs or closed sandals (easy shoes to take on and off).

Food: Children should bring LUNCH and a SNACK. Please, list any food allergies your child has.

Medical Issues: Although we do not ask for medical forms for this program, we want parents to write on the application any medical problems or behavioral issues the child may have. This will help us to understand your child and cater to his/her needs. (Telling us in person on the first day of camp about your child does not give us time to adjust to any issues. With advance notice, we can provide more suitable instructors and even alter our activity schedule, if necessary.)

Report Cards: At the end of the week, children will be given report cards and ribbons. Anyone advancing to the next level will have a picture taken.

Pick-Up: Parents are asked to come to the Main Level at the rear doors to pick up their child at 3:00 (1:00 for half day program). Please be PROMPT. Any swimmer not picked up by 3:15 PM (1:15 PM for Half Day) will be charged $25. NO exceptions. (We understand traffic conditions and parking issues, but CRA Staff does not have time to baby-sit for your child. After the last child leaves, the staff must clean up and prepare for the following camp day.) If you owe $25 ($50 after 30 minutes), your child MUST bring this money (cash only) to the pool the following morning in order to be admitted to camp.

Have FUN: The CRA staff wishes to make this program entertaining for all the children.

Please feel free to call Marilyn any time at 617-777-3556 with comments, suggestions or questions. Download a hard copy of this info.

Registration:

Please DO NOT signup for this program unless you are sure your child will attend. There are NO REFUNDS if your child withdraws, unless we can fill the spot. Then we will issue you a refund minus $100. No exceptions.

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