The Zoology Zone (entering 5th–6th grade)Learn about the Animal Kingdom by exploring the major phyla of invertebrates and classes of vertebrates. We will studyrepresentative animals using preserved specimens, slides, videos, virtual dissections, and real dissections of the earthworm, clam,starfish, and frog. You will also create and use identification keys on the computer for animals, take digital photographs, andcompile a laboratory notebook that will be a great reference for the future. One day will be a trip to Gatorland! We will also visit the<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Highland</strong> pool for a swim each day.Teachers: Jill Scott and Craig Keogh3AB (S1533186): June 22nd –26th 9:00–3:30 $4006AB (S1563186): July 13th-17th 9:00-3:30 $400Summer Spectacular 2015 | 30
<strong>Highland</strong> Summer Experience 2015! (entering 3rd-6th grade)Join your friends for two weeks of summer fun. Each weekday will include four 90-minute blocks. Choose from favoritesummer courses and new activities designed exclusively for the <strong>Highland</strong> Summer Experience. This is a great opportunity toexperience a vast array of fun, exciting, educational, artistic, physical, musical, and mental adventures! Get a jump on requiredsummer reading and math, play games in large groups, design contraptions, or challenge your chess skills. There are so manyopportunities to enrich your summer days! Lunch in the Tartan Café and extended care are included in the cost.2/3AB (S1523199): June 15th –26th 9:00–3:30 $825Once registered, you will select four activity options and one alternate from the list below.Every effort will be made to ensure placement in the options selected.Beat the HeatFrom swimming and diving at LHP’s Aquatic facility to gamesinvolving sprinklers, Slip ‘n Slides, and water balloons, each dayis sure to make a big splash. All students must be able to swimindependently in at least four feet of water to participate in thisactivity.Best MannersJoin us for fun games, songs and crafts designed to teach thevalue of good manners. With practice, proper manners becomeautomatic and can greatly impact one’s future success!Summer Book ClubYou will choose a book of interest to read independently. Groupswill be formed for reading, responding, writing, and discussingliterature.Chess BughouseIf you like the game of chess, you will LOVE Bughouse! Bughouseis a team chess game that combines the mental training of chesswith the excitement of team competition.Contraptions and Inventions: Rube Goldberg MachinesA Rube Goldberg Contraption is an elaborate set of ramps,wheels, springs, handles, cups, and rods that are put into motionby boots, balls, buckets, pulleys, or dominoes...get the picture?This contraption takes several simple tasks and makes themextraordinarily complicated. Grab your friends and your creativityto make your very own Rube Goldberg Machine.On Stage Creative ArtsWe will drum up some fun, have a dance revolution, create acomedy club, paint a canvas, develop our improvisation talent,create an amazing black light event, play an instrument, andexperience the digital world of music creation! With diversemediums such as - Joia Tubes! Boomwhackers, Wii, Xbox Kinect,piano keyboards, computers, black lights, props, paints, ukuleles,and more - we will have the most outrageous time- On Stage!Principles of First AidLearn how to deal with an emergency to ensure your own andother people’s safety. How and when do you call for help? CPR,AED, and fire extinguisher training will be introducedFloor HockeyEven without the ice you can catch hockey fever! Learnfundamentals such as stick handling, passing, shooting, goalieplay, offensive/defensive strategy along with competitivegames.Jump Into Summer Reading and Math!Get a head start on your required summer reading and math.We’ll set aside quiet time to curl up with one of your booksand spend quality time exercising your brain by completingsome of the required math. Before you leave, we’ll help youdesign a time management plan for completing the remainderof your summer assignments.Manatees, Mysteries and More!Read Mia’s Gift written by Florida author Craig Weeden. Findout what happens when a manatee in south Florida goesmissing. Enjoy responding to literature through art and groupdiscussions with Mrs. Wilson.Math GamesPalindromes, logic puzzles, and a number puzzles are greatways to sharpen your mental dexterity! Join your friends forproblem solving, word puzzles, riddles, and more! You willdiscover practical strategies through a variety of puzzles.Minute to Win It!60 seconds to win it. Are you up for a challenge? Can youdemonstrate inertia or overcome the force of gravity? Havea blast trying to figure out the science behind the game show,Minute to Win It!Play All DayParents, remember summers growing up, going outside andjust playing all day? No video games, headphones, computersor cell phones. Learn skills, fundamentals, and “creativeplay” games and activities that you can take back to yourneighborhood and play outside with your friends.Summer Spectacular 2015 | 31
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