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Summer Camp 2020 Themes

Week 1 BRANCHING OUT June 29-July 2

We will be meeting new friends, while learning about how important trees are in the ecosystem, and how to identify them.

Monday, Wednesday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

July 3- CLOSED for Independence Day

Week 2 EARTH APPRECIATED July 6-July 10

Introducing ways to recycle after lunch time, how to properly dispose of waste, what to compost, and an ultimate park clean up!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown.

Week 3 SHELTER BUILDING July 13-July 17

When it rains, it pours! We will be learning how to build a shelter in a time of need while out in the wilderness with limited supplies.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: Pixley Falls State Park

Week 4 NATURAL PIGMENTS July 20-July 24

Pack a white t-shirt, a headband, or even a pair of socks because we are tie-dying with fruits, vegetables, and other natural resources.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: Hamilton College Glen House

Week 5 FUN UNDER THE SUN July 27-July 30

The sun is very powerful; we will be learning all the ways we can utilize the sun in everyday life, along with solar energy.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: The Wild Animal Park

Week 6 Tracks & Trails August 3-August 7

What animals live in the woods surrounding us? This week we will be finding and identifying different animal tracks, discussing the native animals who live in our area, and ways to be conscious of animal habitats.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: MKJ Farm and Horse and Trail Day

Week 7 WILD SURVIVAL August 10-August 14

Let's talk about safety, rules, and hacks that you can use while camping or exploring in the wild such as: fire building and safety, how to pitch a tent, what foods cook best over an open fire and more!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: Wolf Mountain Nature Center

Week 8 TAKE YOUR PICK August 17-August 21

What berries are we allowed to eat in the wild? Not many near us, but we are going on a trip to pick berries that we are familiar with!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Field Trip Friday: Berry Picking on Post Street

Week 9 EPIC ADVENTURE August 24-August 28

For our final week, we will be playing epic games, going on a scavenger hunt, and hosting a Potluck lunch for all families to attend!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Kirkland Town Park

Tuesday, Thursday- Swimming at the Clinton Pool

Fun Friday: Summer Camp Pot Luck Luncheon- all parents are invited!