This summer, give your child a chance to practice his/her French in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere.
Students beginning, refreshing or advancing their French language skills excel in the fun, relaxed and stimulating environment of The Giles School. Keep French skills active during the summer months. In addition to usual French instruction, we offer classes in FSL as well as immersion French, mathematics in French, and French cooking. We also have our Friday French movie and trips to exciting destinations such as the Ontario Science Centre, ROM, local libraries and more!
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Our main academic programmes offered in the morning
(9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) will include:
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Activities for the afternoon (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) will include:
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Programme Highlights
MATH
Children from SK to grade 8 develop mathematical and problem-solving skills through our enriched math class. Challenging and engaging activities broaden math skills as children also prepare for various mathematical competitions in small groups.
EARLY ENGLISH READING
This phonics-based programme helps children entering SK and grade 1 get a start on reading. It is also useful for those who need extra help reading. The innovative approach, tailored to the abilities of each child, will provide the tools children need to be successful independent readers and writers. Children will be exposed to multiple strategies in their reading and have the opportunity to make projects based on everyday language.
MUSIC
Learning music and musical skills are a great way to improve cognitive abilities in young children and adults alike. The children will learn songs and to accompany themselves using Orff instruments. For those who are interested we have a number of recorders to try as well. In a series of hands-on activities we will do some exploring of sounds by making musical instruments and working in the computer lab to create electronic compositions.
We will sharpen students listening skills by listening to various musics from around the world and integrating this with other art activities. At the end of the week we will have a musical scavenging hunt were the students must find the missing instrument by listening to various musical clues.
COOKING WITH A FRENCH CHEF!
For grownups, spending time in a kitchen could look like a chore, but, for children, working in the kitchen is fun and exciting. They love to cook, knead and roll out dough, mixing batters, cracking eggs. They take great pride watching their friends, their parents, their teachers enjoying the food they just prepared.
But there is also an educational side to that: measuring, counting, weighing, understanding time… all that without noticing!
They will also learn:
Basic hygiene rules: washing hands, washing fruits, vegetables, using chopping boards, checking the sell-by dates on ingredients
Basic kitchen skills: crushing garlic, grating cheese, squeezing citrus fruit, cracking eggs, kneading dough, rolling out dough, greasing and lining cake tins, and… washing-up!
Here are the dishes that they will prepare this summer for your enjoyment:
Apple-muffins, Fruit roll cake, Fresh veggie pizza, Cheese funny faces, Dogs in a sweater, Sausage and cheese bread, Tater Tot Casserole
ART
July 5-7, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm "Around The World"
Travel the continents exploring art from different cultures across the globe. Create paintings, sculptures, clay figures, masks and more! We will learn about cultures, traditions and geography while exploring the artistry found around our world.
July 12-14, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm "Waterland"
Drawing this week dives into the ocean, discovering the jewel tones of coral reefs, brilliant fish, majestic whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and much more. You will explore several techniques including water colour painting, collage, ink etc.
July 19-21, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm "Nature is a magic inspiration"
Explore plants, landscapes and the environment through art! In this camp, we'll look at nature through the eyes of an artist. We'll explore color, pattern and texture in nature and use what we see, hear and feel to inspire original artwork. Use your imaginations to make your own creation with materials that are available in nature all around us.
July 26-28, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm "Treasure your trash"
At this art-focused camp, green isn't just a color! Give a second life to discarded objects by transforming them into works of art. Explore a variety of recyclable materials and create truly unique and beautiful projects. Paper, textile, plastic, metal, glass and many green art activities: paper mache, weaving, collage, etc.
August 2-4, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm "Bzzzzzzzz…"
Create insect inspired drawings, paintings, and crafts by using a variety of methods and materials! Discover a new insect every day! Paint butterflies in acrylic and watercolor .Draw a spider or a beetle in pen and ink. Explore how the great artists were inspired by insects! These projects will really bug you!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The proposed physical Activities will give an opportunity for the students to learn values such as:
- Self respect and the respect of others
- Respect for the rules of proposed games
- Sharing during cooperative games
- Fair play
They will be learning and practising the acquired concepts with:
- Movement
- Manipulation of materials
- Their coordination during the games
Proposed games include:
- Soccer
- Softball
- Cooperative games
- Playground
Kids will have fun playing while learning the rules of the sports.
Additional activities* can include Drama, Mad Science and Dinosaur Club workshops plus various outings like swimming, bowling, picnics and more. (*extra fees may apply)
Fridays are pizza days! As well each alternating Friday will be either a French movie or a fun outing for the campers. French movies will be July 2nd, 16th and 30th and outings will be July 9th, 23rd and August 6th.
Fees and Schedules (Ages 2.5 and up)
| Dates | |
| Session 1: | June 28th - July 9th |
| Session 2: | July 12th - July 23rd |
| Session 3: | July 26th - August 6th |
| Duration | |
| 6 weeks | |
| Hours | |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (full day) | Monday - Friday |
Childcare available 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at no additional cost. Extended childcare to 6 p.m. for $5 per day.
FEES & FAMILY DISCOUNT
$550 per full-day session
$300 per half day session
A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due with each application and will be applied to fees. The balance of the fees is due by June 30th, 2010.
Additional children from the same family receive a 10% discount of fees.
* Please note that it is possible to combine 2 of the half-day sessions.
Please contact Rosine Dika or Jennette Pike for additional information at 416.446.0825 or by email Rosine Dika, Jennette Pike