EL RANCHO SCHOOL, INC.

2012 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 also enjoy Red Cross Swim Lessons in our pool! We offer academic tutoring during the summer. If you are interested, please inquire about availability in the school office.

All summer we are offering swimming lessons!  Click Here to learn more about how to sign up. 

Summer Olympic Camp: June 11th-22nd

Soccer, gymnastics, table tennis, track & field, and softball. These two weeks are dedicated to teaching fundamental skills, participating in Olympic sports, and learning about the Olympic Games. 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/Olympians, unstructured play, etc.). Our own Olympic Games will be held on June 21st on our campus. *FIELD TRIP: The “Eagles” will play golf at Scandia Family Fun Center.

Celebrate the USA Camp: June 25th-July 6th

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 paint patriotic shirts. Sign up to ride on the El Rancho float in the Carmichael Elks Lodge 4th of July parade. *FIELD TRIP: 1st – 6th grade campers will walk to Atria Senior Center to sing patriotic songs.

Animal Camp: July 9th-13th

This week is devoted to the wide world of exotic and domestic animals. An animal specialist from Nature’s Critters will bring wild animals to school for the children to learn about and hold. The campers will view and draw bird feathers, fish scales, and more, using a variety of microscopes. They will read animal stories, draw pictures, and do puzzles. The campers are encouraged to bring their pet (snail, horse, fish, WHATEVER) to school for our Pet Parade on July 13th. The parade will begin at 9:30 AM, and all pets not in a cage must go home directly after the parade. No pit bulls. There will be certificates for all participants, “dressed-up” pets, and decorated boxes or cages! *FIELD TRIP: The “Eagles” will go to the Sacramento Zoo.

Art Camp: July 16th-27th

Week One Fine Art:
Learn how to draw animals, people, and more during this exciting camp. Art campers will be discussing and comparing artists, using a wide variety of media and playing art games. *FIELD TRIP: “Eagles” will have tour of the Crocker Art Museum.

Week Two Creative Crafts:
They will “make and take” healthy snacks, science projects, and craft projects. The “Eagles” will use sewing machines to sew a book bag, and (*FIELD TRIP) they will paint and fire ceramic items at Alpha Fired Arts.

Culinary Camp: July 30th-August 3rd

If you want to cook and create then this is the camp for you! Campers will learn recipe terminology, participate in culinary discussions and tastings, will learn about healthy food choices, and will prepare delicious dinner menu items in one of our kitchens. A lesson on kitchen safety will be included. 
*FIELD TRIPS: “Eagles” will go to a local restaurant for a tour and cooking demonstration, and to Whole Foods for an interactive tour and activity. Bring your apron and get ready to cook!

SPLASH CAMP: August 6th-14th

Back by popular demand! Enjoy the last week and a half of your 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 camp!