Summer at Far Brook

Junior Space Explorers ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Megan Gottlieb

STEAM: Junior Space Explorers – Let’s explore the wonders of our universe! This week, we will explore how scientists study space and how astronauts travel into space from a variety of perspectives. We will learn about the International Space Station, life in space, recent NASA and SpaceX missions, the Hubble space telescope and other deep space probes, wild space weather, moon and Mars explorations, and so much more! Activities will include read-aloud stories, informative slides and graphics, drawing, building and sculpting, movement activities, video clips, games, and discussion. We will even work together to design our own original rockets, landers, probes, and outposts! Get ready to blast off on a summer adventure!

Junior Art Studio – Children’s Book Illustration ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Rob Olazagasti

SPECIALTY: Junior Art Studio, Children’s Book Illustration Workshop – Campers will participate in an exciting workshop centered around drawing, illustration, and book making. This program is designed to introduce students to the illustration process, from ideation and freehand sketching to the development of a finished product. Campers will take a look at different types of illustration and develop their own unique characters and designs using a variety of materials and styles.

Art Adventures, Color Explosion ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Ke Kim

Art Adventures, Color Explosion – Color Explosion centers on the idea of boldly expressing oneself through color. This week campers will immerse themselves in an exploration of all things color using different mediums and creative processes, all in vivid and cheerful colors! Campers will also learn to appreciate the emotions associated with different colors while they create.

Kids in the Kitchen ◊ Far Brook Faculty – April Bell-Martha

Kids in the Kitchen – Let’s get cookin’ and explore some delicious summertime recipes! Cooking together is a great opportunity for collaboration and teamwork, creative thinking, patience, adaptation, and the importance of eating healthy, balanced, and (yes, yummy!) food.

Chess ◊ Diplomat Chess

Campers of all ages will love learning and playing chess with the experienced coaches from Diplomat Chess. Camp time is divided between interactive group lessons, practice games, and special activities like puzzle-solving competitions, tournaments, and bughouse. Lessons accommodate all levels and range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies and analysis of famous Grandmaster games. Campers will also enjoy plenty of outdoor time and movement breaks throughout the day.

Ooey Gooey Kablooey 1! ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Megan Gottlieb

Get ready to experiment, explore and maaaaaybe get a little messy as we turn common kitchen supplies into an interactive science laboratory! We will explore the scientific method, make predictions and observations, and investigate the properties of substances while having lots of fun. Students will get an introduction to some simple chemistry topics in terms that they can understand! Each day will feature several hands-on experiments or activities to reinforce the concept being taught. Join us as we explore classic favorites like slime, oobleck, volcanoes, elephant toothpaste, and so much more!

Junior Art Studio – Stained Glass Art ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Ke Kim

This exciting art program, led by Far Brook Faculty member Ke Kim, delves into the timeless art of stained glass. Originating from ancient times, stained glass involves meticulous design of lead dividers, hand-tinting of glass, and precise cutting of each piece. Renowned artists like Piet Mondrian and David Hockney, celebrated for their paintings, have also ventured into glass design, creating a vibrant array of colors that illuminate and cast colored
shadows in the spaces they inhabit.
Campers will engage in hands-on learning and experimentation with various approaches to creating stained glass pieces. They’ll explore a range of materials such as tissue paper, shrinky dinks, gallery glass, and more to design and craft their personalized stained glass versions. The program goes beyond creation, delving into the rich history and processes of stained glass, encouraging campers to draw inspiration from different mediums as they embark on their journey to craft their own stained glass masterpieces.

Digital Photography ◊ TBD

In this week-long session, your camper will learn the basics of how to make a great photo: from picking the subject matter to composition, lighting and camera control. They will learn the art of capturing faces, places and moments in time and share the joy with their friends and family!

LEGO Education – Carnival ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Megan Martin

The carnival is in town! Campers will explore the performers, animals, and food at a carnival. Fun daily LEGO projects will help students develop skills and knowledge to complete their culminating, collaborative project: creating a show for visitors to see at the STEAM Park Carnival on the last day.

Ooey, Gooey, Kablooey 2 ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Megan Gottlieb

Get ready to experiment, explore and maaaaaybe get a little messy as we turn common kitchen supplies into an interactive science laboratory! We will explore the scientific method, make predictions and observations, and investigate the properties of substances while having lots of fun. Students will get an introduction to some simple chemistry topics in terms that they can understand! Each day will feature several hands-on experiments or activities to reinforce the concept being taught. Join us as we explore classic favorites like slime, oobleck, volcanoes, elephant toothpaste, and so much more!

Silverquicken Solvers Club ◊ Silverquicken

At Silverquicken Solvers Camp, kids are immersed in a fun fantasy world where they’re transformed into superheroes! They crack tough puzzles, decipher hidden codes, play active games and outwit opponents on magical adventures to save the fictional Silverquicken School and ultimately the world! Every day, campers will create, solve, and play—and exercise problem-solving and teamwork skills in a relaxed, safe setting. Perfect for curious, imaginative kids who love brainteasers, escape rooms, and mysteries.

Special Effects Movie Flix & Minecraft vs Roblox Flix ◊ IncrediFlix

In the mornings, explosions, tornados, meteors! In these high intensity live action movies the special effects will blow your mind. In groups, you’ll get to direct, act, and even choose special effects to incorporate into your movies. Make a movie that will surprise all your friends and family! Then in the afternoons, make a Minecraft MOVIE, a Roblox MOVIE, or make a mashup Movie! Work in groups to create a stop-motion movie full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students will create their sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft blocks, film, add some cool effects, and do voice-overs!

Anime and Manga ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Laneta Lafayette

Anime and manga studies is an emerging field that is of interest to scholars in many different subjects and disciplines around the world. Campers will create their own manga style comics and art in this week-long summer camp! They will watch and discuss anime and get exposed to Japanese animation they may not have seen before. Campers will learn about what makes Anime different from Western animation and more. They will develop and participate in panels and Anime inspired games, crafts, and more. Over the course of the week, campers will write their own Manga comic book. Explore the creative process of drawing anime and manga, and meet new friends who share your love for anime culture!

My First Lemonade Stand ◊ SPARK Business Academy

Let’s sell lemonade! Young campers become “lemonade entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, campers have fun all week while developing business savvy.

InTune Music School ◊ Intune Music Instructors

An introduction to musical instruments for kids Grade 1-3. Campers will learn to play a variety of instruments, write and sing songs, and build their very own Ukulele! We’ll explore Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Drums and Voice, and form an afternoon singing group, where campers will work toward an end-of-week performance, accompanied by the ukuleles they built themselves!

Fiber Arts and Sewing ◊ TBD

Over the course of the week, campers will be introduced to various fiber arts, including weaving, pom pom and tassel making, punch needle and embroidery. Students will practice the skills and leave with an understanding of different techniques, tools, resources and creations of their own.

STEM + Bash’em Bots w/ LEGO® Materials ◊ PlayWell Teknologies

Gear up for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In this challenge based program, start by building engineer-designed projects and putting your creativity and problem solving into action. Then, design your custom LEGO® bot to take on any challenge in our unique Bash’em Bots curriculum. Mix and match chassis designs, and combine them with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!

Sticker Art ◊ Karen F.

Explore hand-sewing, embroidery, knitting, weaving, needle-felting and more by creating fun, one-of-a-kind fiber arts projects. Students are guided by patient and skilled instructors to embrace their imagination and harness their potential through creation. Fiber Arts meets each student where they are on their creative journey, whether they are first-time creators or returners. Campers have the opportunity to develop new skills and tackle new challenges with our rotating curriculum of projects. No experience is necessary, and all the supplies and materials are included.

Junior Doctors Adventure ◊ Science SuperStar Society

Join us on an exciting journey to inspire your child’s interest in medical education! Our hands-on approach makes learning about the world of medicine enjoyable, with engaging activities and experiments that bring various medical concepts to life. From interactive games and real-world medical applications and collaborative projects, we foster an environment where learning about medicine becomes an adventure. We seamlessly integrate creative elements into medical education, transforming it into an enjoyable exploration. With role models inspiring future healthcare professionals and flexible, inquiry-based learning, our program ensures that the study of medicine is not just educational but also a rewarding journey. Join us in cultivating a passion for medical knowledge that lasts a lifetime!

Read All About It! ◊ SPARK Business Academy

Campers collaborate in teams as intrepid reporters who write stories and create a digital newspaper of their own. Our junior journalists interview other campers, write about local and camp news, author op-ed pieces and manage the production of a cohesive digital publication. A compelling camp for aspiring school newspaper editors, this program strengthens campers’ writing proficiency and time-management skills in a fun environment that fosters creativity and self-confidence.

Hip Hop ◊ Matthew Westerby Dance Company

In partnership with the Matthew Westerby Dance Company, we will offer a dynamic and engaging program designed to introduce kids to the elements of hip-hop culture, including music, dance, art, and expression. Movement workshops would introduce various hip-hop dance styles, such as breaking, popping, and locking, while also allowing children the chance to collaborate with each other to create movement vocabularies of their own. The students will explore hip-hop music and art with an emphasis on promoting positive messages, self-expression, and creativity through hip-hop culture, building movement skills and confidence through informal sharing of work.

Ballet ◊ Matthew Westerby Dance Company

In partnership with the Matthew Westerby Dance Company, we will offer a specialized program to introduce campers to the fundamentals of ballet in a fun and age-appropriate environment. Movement activities introduce children to the basic principles of ballet, including posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility, as well as the fundamental position of the feet and arms.

Chess ◊ Diplomat Chess

Campers of all ages will love learning and playing chess with the experienced coaches from Diplomat Chess. Camp time is divided between interactive group lessons, practice games, and special activities like puzzle-solving competitions, tournaments, and bughouse. Lessons accommodate all levels and range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies and analysis of famous Grandmaster games. Campers will also enjoy plenty of outdoor time and movement breaks throughout the day.

Live Action & LEGO Flix ◊ IncrediFlix

In the mornings, discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we’ll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won’t just make an incredible movie, you’ll have the skills to make your own movies with friends. And in the afternoon, we’ll bring LEGOs to life working in groups to create a LEGO stop-motion movie with voice-overs.

Whiz, Bang, Boom – Build Your Own Arcade Game ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Chris Murphy

Our pinball wizards will be designing and building a fully functional arcade using upcycled materials and electronics. With guidance, campers will take their designs from game concept to playable arcade games using woodworking tools, LEDs, microcontrollers and more. Campers will collaborate, draw up plans and get to work prototyping to create fun and exciting games of skill and chance. The week will end with an Arcade open house for campers to enjoy.

Minecraft Engineering ◊ PlayWell Teknologies

Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart! Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced PlayWell instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and LEGO® materials or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities.

Kids in the Kitchen ◊ TBD

In this hands-on cooking camp we will teach campers basic culinary skills such as using kitchen tools and equipment, how to read and follow a recipe, and how to prepare and safely handle food using fresh ingredients. Our goal is for your child to gain confidence in the kitchen and develop balanced eating habits in a fun, interactive environment.

Build Your Own Mini Golf Course ◊ Far Brook Faculty – Chris Murphy

Campers will design, build (and play!) their own miniature golf course. With guidance, campers will experience an end to end design process which includes: theming, drawing blueprints, choosing materials, and using woodworking tools while building their own miniature golf hole. The golf course architects will use a variety of materials, including recycled cardboard, wood, and electronics to decorate and create a challenging and fun set of links. The week will end with a Miniature Golf expo that parents are welcome to visit and test out their putting skills!

Orienteering & Exploration in the Wetlands ◊  Alex R

Orienteering is an exciting adventure sport that involves competitive navigation along a course, using a map and compass. Competitors find their way from checkpoint to checkpoint (called controls) in the shortest time possible. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a unique, highly detailed Orienteering map while deciding the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. Test your navigation skills using a customized Far Brook School orienteering map developed by OrienteeringUSA Youth Mapping Program (YMP).