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Seven Arrows Summer Camp in Temescal Gateway Park, Pacific Palisades, is designed to inspire the campers' imaginations to fly... to have their minds travel the globe and discover a world outside their own. All of our activities are done in the Roots & Wings tradition of learning by doing, while building self-confidence; all of our activities are age appropriate and are designed for hands-on learning. Our summer camp program is structured to encourage development of positive feelings toward learning, while leading to an acquisition of knowledge and skills. Our ultimate goal is to HAVE FUN! "The best way to make children good is to make them happy." Oscar Wilde |
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While there is never a "typical" day for a Seven Arrows camper, some of the activities they will experience include:
In previous summers, the campers from Seven Arrows Summer Camp have "traveled" to Greece, Asia, Latin America, Europe, USA, Africa, The Chumash Lands, The South Pacific, Spain and Portugal where they experienced the diverse and rich cultures and the vibrancy of the arts that make up each country. They discovered the richness of the folklore, animals, ethnic foods and the beat of the music which all create the different fabrics of the countries. The campers learned about each culture and shared their experiences with the other campers as they performed in the Festivals celebrating the end of each session. Summer Camp in Temescal Canyon is FUN! "The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless." Jean-Jacques Rousseau Travel Itineraries Session I: July 9 - July 27, 2007 Destination: India Travelers will experience the diverse music and the vibrancy of the arts that make up India, all while staying in Temescal Canyon. They will explore the archaeology of the lands and the richness of tradition and the ethnic culinary delights that make India come alive. Campers will challenge themselves to "Climb the Alps" on our own Fulcrum Ropes Course and twice a week, they will swim in the YMCA outdoor pool, all while sharing their summer camp experiences with other adventurers. At the session's close, we will have a Indian Harvest Festival for campers, family and friends. Session II: July 30 - August 17, 2007 Destination: Native America Travelers will be delighted by the magic of the Native American people and the mystery of their ancient traditions as we explore the history, culture and colors that make up the North American lands, all while staying in Temescal Canyon. We will explore the beauty and the art of beading, the sensation of rock painting, and the significance of folk tales, and celebrate the ancient Chumash traditions. Travelers will open their minds and mouths as they learn to forage for food and explore the forests as we enjoy our annual Waterfal/Picnic Hike. Travelers hike to the YMCA outdoor pool for swim days. At the end of Summer Camp, the campers will celebrate with a Native American Celebration for campers, family and friends. Travel Registration begins Monday, April 16, 2007 at 9:00 am by phone or in the office. (Please note updated registration date.) Summer Camp is a 5-day a week program, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for campers ages 5.0 through 10 years old (age by July 5th, 2007). Tuition for each session is $1,650(subject to change). Discount applicable for return campers. Minimum sign up is one session (three weeks) and you may sign up for one or both sessions. A 5% discount is offered for each additional sibling enrolled per family. At the time of registration, a $200 non-refundable deposit is due, per child, per session. The balance of the camp tuition is due June 1, 2007. Campers are scheduled into travel groups by age with 12 campers per age group. Your child will be put on a waiting list if the particular age group has filled, and Roots & Wings will call you as soon as a space opens. Travel Festival Days Upon "returning" from our travels, we celebrate with a Festival for family and friends on the last day of each session to share all the wonderful memories of our trip. Each family brings a picnic lunch to be enjoyed after the celebration and families are encouraged to wander throughout the bungalows to admire the art work, nature crafts and drawings the campers made during their travels. The campers will take home all their projects after the Festival. Dismissal for all campers on Fesitval Days is 12:30 pm. Session I Friday, July 27, 2007 Session II Friday, August 17, 2007 Travel Guides Seen Arrows Summer Camp 2007 Travel Guides will come to us from many walks of life. Some are teachers during the school year, some are recent college graduates, some are still attending college, some are returning to Seven Arrows Summer Camp and some are new, but all our Tavel Guides have a love of working with children and a desire to work hard while they "guide" the campers on their travels. All Guides have First Aid and CPR training, all carry first-aid fanny packs with walkie-talkies, and all Guides and staff are instructed as to the emergency procedures in place in Temescal Gateway Park. Each Guide is assigned a Junior Guide to assist in duties and resposibilities and in guiding the campers throughout the travel day. Travel Specialists To enhance the experience of each travel destination, Seven Arrows brings along a Travel Theatre specialist, a Travel Art specialist, and a Travel Chef specialist, all of whom impart their knowledge of each destination to the campers through music, improv, dance, art and food. The Fulcrum Ropes Course is a special addition to Summer Camp, the teachers from Fulcrum teach the campers to attain "new heights", both in physical space and in learning team cooperation and self-esteem. Seven Arrows invites the campers' parents on the last Thursday of each travel session to quietly watch as the campers "climb the ropes" and "walk the beam". Bring your video camera! "No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings." George Scialabra Travel Itinerary Extras In addition to the specific "destination" of each travel session, the campers will hike the different trails in Temescal Canyon, swim in the YMCA pool, participate in the Fulcrum Ropes Course, weave lanyards, get wet on Water Play days, paint and take home their Roots & Wings camp t-shirt, participate in non-competitive team sports, choose "special activity" days, learn about the flora and fauna that inhabit Temescal Canyon through nature crafts and activities, and most of all, the campers will meet other Roots& Wings campers while all are having fun! "Come forth into the light, let Nature be your teacher." William Wadsworth Travel Miscellaneous Items Campers bring their own lunches with a drink, Seven Arrows supplies morning snack and afternoon popsicles. Campers must wear closed-toed sneakers or hiking boots; no sandals, open-toed shoes or slip ons allowed due to the canyon terrain. Roots & Wings recommends "play clothes" for the campers since many art projects using paints and glues are made during the day. Campers also should bring a backpack with a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and bathing suit and towel for swim and or water-play days. "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Pablo Picasso Travel Director The Summer Camp director is returning for the fourth year with Seven Arrows Summer Camp and is bringing enthusiam for the camp and a sense of fun to the daily travels with the campers. Roots & Wings Founders Margarita Pagliai, Mari-Jo Deutschman, Jody Roberts Schwartz Temescal Gateway Park is public parkland owned by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. All our Roots & Wings activities, class sizes, and number of classes are designed to limit the impact on the natural resources of the park. Seven Arrows reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. "There are only two lasting bequests that we can leave to our children: one is Roots, the other is Wings." Unknown |
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