School Age Summer Overview 2012

June 18-22	All About Me! Make a book about you, your interests, talents, hobbies, what makes you a special and unique creation of God.
June 25-29	Heroes / Safety & Service Real life heroes/Bible heroes/super-heroes, what makes a hero? Safety and service projects, food drive for Church Food Closet
July 2-6	Land of the Free (America) Fourth of July, American history and traditions, American tall tales, freedom and rights
July 9-13	Space The Solar System, planets, stars, sun, moon, etc. constellations, space exploration/ rockets
July 16-20	Vacation Bible School / Zoo Week VBS 9am – noon: The Lighthouse Christian Church Zoo animals, animal habitats, favorite animals
July 23-27	Carnival Week 1 First week of preparation: choosing games, planning games, making games
July 30- August 3	Carnival Week 2 Second week of preparation and one day event: set up and run carnival for Toddlers, Preschool, and School-Age
August 6-10	Around the World / Multicultural Week Learning about different cultures around the World: East Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, South America
August 13-17	Reading Blast Week! Culmination of Summer Reading Incentive program, earn books, share favorite stories, dress up as favorite literary character
August 20-24	Reduce / Reuse / Recycle Find creative uses for recyclables: cardboard, water bottles, fruit cup containers, baby food jars, etc.
Aug 27- 31	End of Summer / Beach Party! End the summer with a bang! Fun games and beach themed projects, class party