EL RANCHO SCHOOL, INC.

2011 Summer Camp

Your child will enjoy a fun-filled summer while experiencing the excitement and joy of learning new things, swimming, bouncing in the jump house every Friday, and having SUMMER CAMP FUN! Sign up for select camps, a part-time schedule, or for the whole summer! Your child can enjoy Red Cross Swimming Lessons in our pool; see attached swim information. Children entering 1st and 2nd grades in the fall will have two hours of language arts and mathematics instruction daily. This will be followed by activities tied to the themes of the camps. The first and last camps of the summer do not have an academic component. A special high-interest recreation program has been designed for children entering 3rd – 6th grade. This includes hands-on activities related to the camp themes and age appropriate field trips. Parent permission is required to attend all off-campus activities. We also offer academic tutoring during the summer. If you are interested, please inquire about availability in the school office. Students entering kindergarten will be joining our Bridge to Kindergarten class in the preschool building.

SPORTS CAMP: June 13th-24th

Softball, basketball, soccer, and track and field. These two weeks are dedicated to teaching fundamental  skills and enjoying the sports. Each child will have the opportunity to participate in skill-developing clinics and scrimmages with age-appropriate teams. On some afternoons, students may choose active or relaxed  activities (movies about sports heroes, unstructured play, etc.). FIELD TRIPS: Students entering 3rd – 6th  grade will play golf at Scandia on June 15th, and will be using a nearby park three mornings on week two.

CELEBRATE THE USA CAMP: June 27th-July 1st

The children will start out the week by decorating the campus in patriotic colors. The campers will learn about national heroes, leaders, monuments, symbols, our 50 states, and special places of interest. All campers will design and paint patriotic shirts. Sign up to ride on the El Rancho float in the Carmichael Elk’s Lodge 4th of July parade. FIELD TRIP: All campers will walk to Atria Senior Center to sing patriotic songs on July 1st.

“I AM A SCIENTIST” CAMP: July 5th-15th

Students will explore the world of biology, electricity, space, animals, simple machines, and more during this two week applied science camp. They will participate in hands-on activities and experiments, and work with microscopes. FIELD TRIP: The 3rd-6th graders will go to the Sacramento Zoo on July 7th.

OLD WEST CAMP AND SLEEP’N UNDER THE STARS: July 18th-29th

Welcome to the Old West! Good ol’ boys and girls will make their own paraffin candles, decorate and wear  handkerchiefs, learn to square dance, and sing camp songs. They will learn about wagon trains and pioneer life. Bring your decorated bicycle for the ERS Bicycle Rodeo on Friday, July 22nd at 9:30 AM. All campers are  invited on July 28th for “Sleep’n Under the Stars.” Bring your bed roll, canteen, and lantern.
FIELD TRIP: The 3rd-6th graders will enjoy Old Sacramento Day on Thursday, July 21st. Our buckaroos will 
have a 1-hour walking tour of “Old Sac.”, a picnic lunch in Waterfront Park, and a riverboat sightseeing tour on the Sacramento River. The posse will leave about 10:00 AM for a day of western fun!

“I CAN DO IT MYSELF” CAMP: August 1st-5th

Students will learn basic sewing, how to use a dishwasher, give a dog a bath, make a bed, set a table, iron a shirt, fold clothes, etc. An important gift for a child is to help him or her become a capable, independent person. This camp teaches children important life skills in a fun way.

SPLASH CAMP: August 8th-12th

Back by popular demand! Enjoy the last week of you summer vacation with a SPLASH! The children will enjoy  relay races in the pool, student-made boat races, water balloon games, making and playing with bubbles, and  some surprise activities. We will open our pool for “free swim” an hour each afternoon this week!

Swimming lessons are open to all children within the community, 3 – 12 years old, regardless of enrollment in  summer camp. Tell your neighbors, friends, and family.