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Open Arms Summer Program


Our summer program is a full-day themed program for ages 2 to 12 years. We will have fun-filled activities and field trips planned throughout the summer.  Click on the calendars for more information.  Call 639-6248 for fees and more details.
Official Science Explorer

June 1-5  Tasting the Alphabet - B is for blueberry, L is for lemonade and W is for watermelon. What we taste this week will be up to you! Everyone will get a chance to bring in something to share and we will get to Taste the Alphabet! During this week we will learn each letter in sign language. Maybe even test our cooking capabilities!

June 8-12  Terrific Transportation! - How do we get where we want to go? This week we’ll play games and create our own planes, trains, or automobiles.

June 15-19  Sports and Cheer Week - Play and learn new skills for soccer, basketball and another sport T.B.D. Have fun while playing your favorite sports with friends! In cheer camp you will learn cheers and moves…shake those pom-poms and cheer on the sports games!

June 22-26  Be a Science Explorer (school-age) - Part I
July 29-July 2 - Be a Science Explorer - Part II
We will explore many exciting topics including Magnetism, OuterSpace and Planets, Animals, Ocean Life, Five Senses, Matter, Weather Cycle, Dinosaurs and the Life Cycles of various animals, insects and plants. We will perform many fun and exciting experiments. We may even be able to plant our seedlings outside!


Younger Science Explorers
We will investigate the Five Senses, “explore” the land of dinosaurs, and take a “journey” to the seashore to explore ocean life. We will enjoy fun hands-on centers and arts & crafts to go along with our themes.

July 6-10  Sports Week
 
July 13-17  Vacation Bible School – Gadget’s Garage
Gadget’s Garage is a high-energy, creative environment where kids discover that God’s Always Doing Great, Exciting Things through Jesus, Our Savior! Meet Gizmo the robot, play games, make crafts and much more!


July 20-24  Around-the-World in 5 days!
This week we will learn about other countries: Germany, Italy, Mexico, China and Kenya. We will discover important and interesting facts about each country including the flag, foods and animals of those countries.


July 27-31  Sports Week


Aug 3-7  Drama Week – Using our Imagination
 
Aug 10-14  Drama Week – Playwriting and Storytelling


Aug 17-21  Drama Week – Performance
In this exciting theatre experience, your child will acquire skills that encourage the growth of his or her entire person.  Your child’s mind, body, heart, and soul will benefit from training in acting, movement, and storytelling.  Watch your child gain self-confidence and language skills to last a lifetime in a uniquely nurturing environment.  Camp classes will unleash that well-spoken, emotionally aware child that we know is inside your son or daughter.  Drama weeks culminate in a final performance where you can come and see all your child has learned while in classes.  Catered to the needs of every age, developmental level, and individual personality; this camp will give a gift that keeps growing with your child.


Aug 24-28  - Sports Week


Aug 31-Sept 4  - Art Week - This week we will learn and use different styles and techniques of art. It is sure to be a fantastic week with many creative projects!


Summer Fun
Drama Week
Drama Kids
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Summer Calendar 2009 - Preschool
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Summer Calendar 2009 - School Age
New Hope Lutheran Church
 Open Arms
Christian Child Development Center
14851 Hull Street Road
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
804-639-6248
openarms@thenewhope.com
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newhope@thenewhope.com