Kids on Campus: Newtown: Ages 7-9
Virtual Camps June 22 - June 26
Thank you to all of our campers who participated in the first week of remote camps. It is because of you that are camps were successful!
Virtual Camps June 29 - July 3
Virtual Eye for Art and Disney - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7005 C02
This camp's spotlight: Art and Disney! Let’s immerse ourselves in the wondrous and magical world of Disney! With the use of mixed media, we will draw and create many of the fascinating characters that we all have come to love in the numerous DISNEY stories and movies, including ‘Simba’ of “The Lion King”, ‘Princess Belle’ of “Beauty and the Beast”, and so much more! From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
The Boxcar Children Mystery Book Club - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7020 C01
All aboard! Join a virtual book club where we will read and discuss the book The Boxcar Children, the first book in the Boxcar Children Mysteries. While reading the book, we will discuss historical facts, complete some activities, make predictions, and decide if we agree with the ending or not. The book does not need to be read prior to camp, we will read it together. Already read the book? That’s okay, you can join us in reading again, and discuss your thoughts.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp
The Boxcar Children
Needed Materials Found at Home
Pencil/Pen, Lined or white paper for writing, White paper/computer paper, Crayons/colored pencils/markers
Virtual Camps July 6 - July 10
Get Your Zen On - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7004 C03
Come chill out with us in Get Your Zen On camp! Campers will learn about and participate in different forms of yoga and meditation. Campers will get to add their own personal touch to these activities, and will have the opportunity to reflect on how they made them feel.
Needed materials found at home
Notebook, Pencil, Colored pencils/crayons/markers
Engineering With K'nex - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7026 C01
Camper will get to show off their building skills by working on building various objects using K’NEX. It is essential to bring your imaginations to build the most creative structures on certain day and on other days, we will be trying to use the skills we have gained to follow the instructions included in the kit.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
K’NEX Imagine -Click and Construct Value Building Set – 522 Piece – 35 Models – Engineering Educational Toy Building Set
Silly Science - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7027 C01
Learn how to make cool science experiments with household supplies! We will be making play dough,
paint, slime, ice cream, and more! Come join the fun and get ready to be a super silly scientist!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
White Shaving Cream
Coffee Filters
Sharpies (you will need at least 3 colors)
Plastic Ice Cube Tray
Paint Brushes
White School Glue
Tiles (at least 2)
Cream of Tartar
Clear Gelatin
Baby Oil
Chia Seeds (Optional)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
All-purpose flour, Table salt, Vegetable Oil, Corn starch, Baking soda, White vinegar, 91% rubbing alcohol, Small plastic cups, Whole milk, Half and half, Sugar, Vanilla, Gallon sized zip lock bag, Quart sized sandwich bag, Food Coloring, Measuring Cups
Solve It! - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7028 C01
Do you like puzzles and riddles? In this camp we will have fun solving puzzles, then each camper will create their own adventure! Make an escape room, scavenger hunt, or treasure hunt where your family and friends have to solve your puzzles and combine the clues to complete your challenge!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Popsicle sticks, Plastic spoons, index cards, rubber bands, styrofoam cups, Ziplock bags
Needed Materials Found at Home
Paper, Pencil, Markers, Glue
Bring It On - Cheerleading - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7011 C02
Welcome to the world of cheerleading! Throughout the week campers will learn the basics of cheerleading – jumps, motions, stretching, and conditioning. Campers will also learn a short dance over the course of the week. We will work to create a “team” atmosphere virtually through a series of team bonding activities.
Needed Materials Found at home
Campers just need to have a space to move around in front of the computer. Campers should also wear sneakers and have water available throughout camp time.
Crafts in the Home - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7036 C01
Find the budding artist in you! We will make crafts using buttons, paints, paper-mache', yarn, and watercolors. We will be using recycled materials to make wind catchers and some modern art pieces. And we will have lots of Slime!!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found at Michael's or on amazon)
Assorted buttons, Watercolors, Yarn, Acrylic Paint, Colored tissue paper, Pipe cleaners, Construction paper
Needed materials found at home
Plastic water bottle, Flour, Salt, Conditioner, Cornstarch, Newspaper, Elmer’s glue, Straws, Kitchen sponges, Vegetable oil
Virtual Camps July 13 - July 17
Silly Science - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7027 C02
Learn how to make cool science experiments with household supplies! We will be making play dough,
paint, slime, ice cream and more! Come join the fun and get ready to be a super silly scientist!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
White Shaving Cream
Coffee Filters
Sharpies (you will need at least 3 colors)
Plastic Ice Cube Tray
Paint Brushes
White School Glue
Tiles (at least 2)
Cream of Tartar
Clear Gelatin
Baby Oil
Chia Seeds (Optional)
Needed Materials Found at Home:
All purpose flour, Table salt, Vegetable Oil, Corn starch, Baking soda, White vinegar, 91% rubbing alcohol, Small plastic cups, Whole milk, Half and half, Sugar, Vanilla, Gallon sized zip lock bag, Quart sized sandwich bag, Food Coloring, Measuring Cups
Solve It! - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7028 C02
Do you like puzzles and riddles? In this camp we will have fun solving puzzles, then each camper will create their own adventure! Make an escape room, scavenger hunt, or treasure hunt where your family and friends have to solve your puzzles and combine the clues to complete your challenge!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Popsicle sticks, Plastic spoons, index cards, rubber bands, styrofoam cups, Ziplock bags
Needed Materials Found at Home
Paper, Pencil, Markers, Glue
Science in the Kitchen - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7013 C02
Welcome to Science in the Kitchen! Add one cup bubble making to 1/2 cup of invisible ink. Sprinkle in building volcanoes and marshmallow bridges. Add 2 teaspoons of slime, and whip in some air to make balloons and airplanes. Pour in 1 Tbs color experimentation with icing. Taste lemon fizzes, and homemade ice cream, and cookies.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from the grocery store
Lemons, Balloons, Icing, Whipping cream, Graham crackers, Solo cups
Needed Materials Found at Home
Glue, Corn starch, Vinegar, Salt, Vegetable oil, Conditioner, Flour, Paper, Toothpicks, Milk, Sugar, Chocolate, String
Virtual Camps July 20 - July 24
Virtual Eye for Art and Disney - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7005 C03
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Art and Disney! Let’s immerse ourselves in the wondrous and magical world of Disney! With the use of mixed media, we will draw and create many of the fascinating characters that we all have come to love in the numerous DISNEY stories and movies, including ‘Simba’ of “The Lion King”, ‘Princess Belle’ of “Beauty and the Beast”, and so much more! From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Art Tells a Story - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7003 C02
Do you like to make art? Do you like to read? Then THIS is the camp for YOU! “Art Tells a Story” is a week-long adventure that matches visual art activities with popular children’s books. Campers will explore topics such as: “Under the Sea Adventure,” “Outer Space Exploration,” and “All About Animals.”
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
watercolor paint
white liquid glue
OPTIONAL Art Supplies
black Sharpie marker (OPTIONAL) Not needed if you do not want this permanent marker in your child’s toolkit—I understand! But nice to have for outlining. I like both the standard fine point and the extra-fine point. Here’s a two-pack with both tips for $3.64.
oil pastels (OPTIONAL) Not needed as they will stain clothes due to their oily ingredients, but do blend well to make some awesome effects. I like the Pentel brand 25 color set. Here’s one for $8.98
Needed materials found at home
Scissors, Pencils, White Paper, Pencil sharpener, Crayons, Colored pencils, Markers
Engineering With K'nex - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7026 C02
Camper will get to show off their building skills by working on building various objects using K’NEX. It is essential to bring your imaginations to build the most creative structures on certain day and on other days, we will be trying to use the skills we have gained to follow the instructions included in the kit.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
K’NEX Imagine -Click and Construct Value Building Set – 522 Piece – 35 Models – Engineering Educational Toy Building Set
Fabulous Friendship Bracelets - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7047 C01
Put your knot skills to the test and learn how to make fun friendship bracelets with cool designs. We will be using string to make different patterns with fun colors! Some patterns we will learn how to make include: a spiral, a chevron, a double chevron, and a braid!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Friendship Bracelet String 1 or 2
Any friendship string works! whatever colors you want
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Tape, Scissors
Makerspace Fun - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7048 C01
Find the Maker in you! Use design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the Maker in yourself. See creativity and innovation through a new lens. The most creative and innovative work comes from circumstances that force a new type of thinking for solutions “inside: the box”. We will have fun brainstorming and designing Maker activities such as marble mazes, Lego challenges, bead coding, homemade harmonicas, bridges, flotation devices and much more. Join me to LAUNCH some creative design thinking.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Lego Classic set: LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit (123 Pieces)
Pony Beads: Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag
Pipe Cleaners: Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, White
Marbles: POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games, Multiple Colors
Needed Materials Found at Home
Tape, Scissors, Cardboard, Glue, Recycled products from around the home
Unicorn Mermaid Crafts and Recipes Camp - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7049 C01
*Food Allergy warning: This camp works with dairy, wheat, nuts, flour, and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Do you love all things unicorn and mermaid related? Do you love making crafts and fun, easy recipes? If so, “Unicorn Mermaid Crafts and Recipes Camp” is perfect for you! Throughout the week, we will be creating: Unicorn Pretzel Horns, Unicorn Glitter “Cool-Down” Bottles, Unicorn Chex Mix, Mermaid Toast, an “Ocean in a Bottle,” Banana and Nutella Mermaid Sushi, Unicorn and Mermaid Fluffy Slime, and more!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Borax powder, 1 tbs. (slime can be made without this, but will affect slime consistency)
White chocolate chips
Pretzel sticks (short or long)
Rice Chex cereal, 1 cup
Original bugles, 3 cups (if cannot find, may use mini pretzel sticks)
Mini marshmallows, 1 1/2 cups
Cream cheese, 8 oz.
Nutella
Soft tortilla (1-2)
OPTIONAL: colorful chocolate candy melts (or can use food coloring with white candy melt)
OPTIONAL: 3/4 cup Cashew, halves
Needed Materials Found at Home
Household Craft Items
Colored craft papers – all colors of the rainbow, White paper, Craft glue, clear or glitter glue (about 2 packs), Pencil, Black pen or marker, Scissors, Glitter (desired colors for unicorn/mermaid decorating), 2 recycled clear glass or plastic bottles/jars (i.e. mason jar, clear water bottle), Empty toilet paper roll (3-5) , Foaming shaving cream, 3-4 cups, Contact solution, 2 tbs., OPTIONAL: craft gems
Household Food items:
Food coloring, 2 slices sandwich bread, 2 ziplock plastic bags, Bananas (2), Cooking oil (canola or vegetable), OPTIONAL: Funnel
Virtual Camps July 27 - July 31
Virtual Eye for Art and Disney - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7005 C04
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Art and Disney! Let’s immerse ourselves in the wondrous and magical world of Disney! With the use of mixed media, we will draw and create many of the fascinating characters that we all have come to love in the numerous DISNEY stories and movies, including ‘Simba’ of “The Lion King”, ‘Princess Belle’ of “Beauty and the Beast”, and so much more! From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Fabulous Friendship Bracelets - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7047 C02
Put your knot skills to the test and learn how to make fun friendship bracelets with cool designs. We will be using string to make different patterns with fun colors! Some patterns we will learn how to make include: a spiral, a chevron, a double chevron, and a braid!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Friendship Bracelet String
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Tape, Scissors
Unicorn Mermaid Crafts and Recipes Camp - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7049 C02
*Food Allergy warning: This camp works with diary, wheat, nuts, flour and other ingredients. If your camper has any Food Allergy to these, then we respectfully recommend not taking this camp.*
Do you love all things unicorn and mermaid related? Do you love making crafts and fun, easy recipes? If so, “Unicorn Mermaid Crafts and Recipes Camp” is perfect for you! Throughout the week, we will be creating: Unicorn Pretzel Horns, Unicorn Glitter “Cool-Down” Bottles, Unicorn Chex Mix, Mermaid Toast, an “Ocean in a Bottle,” Banana and Nutella Mermaid Sushi, Unicorn and Mermaid Fluffy Slime, and more!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Borax powder, 1 tbs. (slime can be made without this, but will affect slime consistency)
White chocolate chips
Pretzel sticks (short or long)
Rice Chex cereal, 1 cup
Original bugles, 3 cups (if cannot find, may use mini pretzel sticks)
Mini marshmallows, 1 1/2 cups
Cream cheese, 8 oz.
Nutella
Soft tortilla (1-2)
OPTIONAL: colorful chocolate candy melts (or can use food coloring with white candy melt)
OPTIONAL: 3/4 cup Cashew, halves
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Household Craft Items:
Colored craft papers – all colors of the rainbow, White paper, Craft glue, clear or glitter glue (about 2 packs), Pencil, Black pen or marker, Scissors, Glitter (desired colors for unicorn/mermaid decorating), 2 recycled clear glass or plastic bottles/jars (i.e. mason jar, clear water bottle), Empty toilet paper roll (3-5), Foaming shaving cream, 3-4 cups, Contact solution, 2 tbs., OPTIONAL: craft gems
Household Food items:
Food coloring, 2 slices sandwich bread, 2 ziplock plastic bags, Bananas (2), Cooking oil (canola or vegetable), OPTIONAL: Funnel
Crafts in the Home - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7036 C02
Find the budding artist in you! We will make crafts using buttons, paints, paper-mache', yarn, and watercolors. We will be using recycled materials to make wind catchers, and some modern art pieces. And we will have lots of Slime!!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp:
Michael’s or Amazon:
Assorted buttons, Water colors, Yarn, Acrylic Paint, Colored tissue paper, Pipe cleaners, Construction paper
Needed materials found at home
Plastic water bottle, Flour, Salt, Conditioner, Cornstarch, Newspaper, Elmer’s glue, Straws, Kitchen sponges, Vegetable oil
Choose Your Own Adventure - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7063 C01
One day, you discover some pieces of mysterious looking trash. After messing around with the pieces, you realize that you can build a robot out of them! What would your robot do? How would you build your robot? Figure this out in Choose Your Own Adventure Camp! You will get to make choices about exploring space, using a zombie potion, meeting some deep sea creatures and more! You will see if you made the right choice and will get to create your own ending in this exciting camp.
Needed Materials Found at Home
Notebook, Pencil, Crayons/colored pencils/markers
Virtual Camps August 3 - August 7
Get Your Zen On - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7004 C02
Come chill out with us in Get Your Zen On camp! Campers will learn about and participate in different forms of yoga and meditation. Campers will get to add their own personal touch to these activities, and will have the opportunity to reflect on how they made them feel.
Needed materials found at home
Notebook, Pencil, Colored pencils/crayons/markers
Makerspace Fun - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7048 C02
Find the Maker in you! Use design thinking to boost creativity and bring out the Maker in yourself. See creativity and innovation through a new lens. The most creative and innovative work comes from circumstances that force a new type of thinking for solutions “inside: the box”. We will have fun brainstorming and designing Maker activities such as marble mazes, Lego challenges, bead coding, homemade harmonicas, bridges, flotation devices and much more. Join me to LAUNCH some creative design thinking.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Lego Classic set: LEGO Classic Bricks and Ideas 11001 Building Kit (123 Pieces)
Pony Beads: Pony Beads Multi Color 9mm 1000 Pcs in Bag
Pipe Cleaners: Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, White
Marbles: POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games, Multiple Colors
Needed Materials Found at Home:
Tape, Scissors, Cardboard, Glue, Recycled products from around the home
Virtual Eye for Art and Broadway - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7058 C01
Welcome to our NEW virtual art class! This camp's spotlight: Art and Broadway! Let’s immerse ourselves in the dazzling world of New York City’s Broadway! As visual artists, let's capture the aesthetic essence of the performing arts and interpret the spirit of dance, drama and music through innovative and colorful representational art, with the inspiration from some of the famous musical shows, such as: “The Lion King”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Mary Poppins”, “Annie”, and so much more! From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp from Amazon:
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler
Craft it with Wood - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7061 C01
Welcome to Craft it With Wood! In this camp, campers will create several different projects involving wood! The projects range from making a fun wooden keychain to wooden animal pencil holder! The campers will learn about basic woodworking practices and fun facts about wood! This camp is made and accessible because most of the materials are supplied in one kit that can be purchased on Etsy!
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp
Wood Kit is available at Wood Crafted Designs on Etsy
Needed Materials Found at Home
Philips screwdriver, Pencil, Tape, Open space to work, Smock or old t-shirt
Game Show Mania - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7012 C02
Step right up and try your hand at Game Show Mania camp! We will be playing many different games, such as Jeopardy, Pictionary, Charades and more. Campers can engage in some friendly competition and win virtual prizes!
Needed materials found at home
Crayons/Colored Pencils/Markers, Pencil/pen, Notebook
Virtual Camps August 10 - August 14
Virtual Eye for Art and Broadway - LIVE ONLINE RCHYC 7058 C02
This camp's spotlight: Art and Broadway! Let’s immerse ourselves in the dazzling world of New York City’s Broadway! As visual artists, let's capture the aesthetic essence of the performing arts and interpret the spirit of dance, drama, and music through innovative and colorful representational art, with the inspiration from some of the famous musical shows, such as: “The Lion King”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Mary Poppins”, “Annie”, and so much more! From sketching to coloring, virtual lessons allow the student to enjoy the creative process and are great for all artists who flourish with small group attention. Each student will be taught the fundamental skills of visual art, designed specifically to each camper's age and level of artistic ability. The online session will consist of a step-by-step demonstration, followed by a collaborative studio art time.
Materials you will need to purchase for this camp (found on amazon)
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit
Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad 9 x 12 in
Avery Marks-A-Lot Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, (09230)
Loew-Cornell Chalk Pastels, 24-Count
Needed materials found at home
Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Ruler