Summer Fun Since ‘51 June 15 - August 21, 2015 Grades K-6 Meadows Elementary School 1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae, CA Science Movement Creative Arts Workshops Swimming Lessons Recreational Swimming Field Trips Life Skills Friendship Academics
Jul 21, 2016
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Summer Fun Since ‘51
June 15 - August 21, 2015 Grades K-6
Meadows Elementary School 1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae, CA
Science Movement
Creative Arts Workshops
Swimming Lessons
Recreational Swimming
Field Trips Life Skills
Friendship Academics
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Dear Families,
My staff and I are excited to present Camp Happy Hall 2015!
We have designed an array of amazing workshops to capture the
curiosity and energy of our campers. Each day, campers enjoy a
combination of skilled-based science, creative arts and movement
workshops that explore valuable life skills.
Our staff has a combined total of over 100 years teaching at our Happy
Hall Clubs and use that experience to weave educational lessons into
all aspects of the camp. We believe that lifelong habits are formed
throughout childhood, and we offer programs that build strength of
character and competency.
Happy Hall Schools have been educating children for 64 years. Our goal
is to provide top-quality preschool, school age, winter camp, spring
camp, and summer camp programs that are innovative and fun.
We hope your family will join the Camp Happy Hall 2015 Adventure.
Warm regards,
Mary Lou Johnson, Executive Director/Owner
CAMP OVERVIEW
A SAMPLE DAY OF CAMP
CAMP STAFF
CAMP WEEKS 1 - 10
’ FIELD TRIPS & FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS
MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB
CAMPER TESTIMONIALS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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10 Weeks of Adventure from June 15-August 21
Camp Hours: 9 AM-4 PM
Extended Hours: 7-9 AM & 4-6 PM
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Camp is located at Meadows Elementary School in Millbrae. Campers
enjoy playgrounds, basketball courts, playing fields, a gymnasium, and
exclusive use of the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club for recreational
swimming. Optional swimming lessons are also available.
INSPIRED LEARNING
Our camp is designed to reduce summer learning loss and keep children
healthy and strong. Each week campers learn, develop, and practice
important principles and life skills such as community service, ecology,
leadership, and culture. All activities emphasize academic enrichment,
character development and hands-on learning that promote
cooperation, patience, responsibility, effort, caring, and flexibility.
WORKSHOPS
Camp Happy Hall uses a rotational workshop schedule tailored for each
age group to keep campers alert, enthusiastic and engaged. Our skill-
based workshops feature science, creative arts and movement. Our
Science Workshops create a fun environment that promotes critical
thinking, problem solving and math skills. Our Creative Arts Workshops
foster imagination and observation while enhancing motor and
cognitive skills. Our Movement Workshops reinforce the fundamentals of
physical movement, healthy living, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Every Thursday we venture out into our community on exciting field trips
that serve as an extension of the week’s learning themes and lessons.
Funtastic Fridays are filled with guest entertainers, popular camp games,
obstacle courses, fun activities, and parent’s favorite - FREE LUNCH!
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7:00 AM Morning Activities Enjoy my favorite activities
9:00 AM Morning Snack Take a break to nourish my body
9:30 AM Morning Spirit Rally Camp songs, cheers and friends!
10:00 AM Brain Power! Flex my Brain Power Muscles!
10:20 AM Movement Workshop Get physical and explore MOVEMENT!
11:00 AM Creative Arts Workshop CREATE a work of ART!
12:00 PM Lunch Take a break for some energy intake
12:30 PM Recess Time for fun and exercise
1:30 PM Science Workshop Discover through SCIENCE!
3:15 PM Afternoon Spirit Rally Brain games, songs and excitement!
3:30 PM Afternoon Snack Eat a healthy hearty snack
4:00 PM Afternoon Activities Enjoy a variety of games and activities
6:00 PM Close of the Day Recharge for another fun day!
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Camp Happy Hall is led by the same experienced teachers and
directors who run our Happy Hall Clubs during the school year. During
the summer, they offer campers a safe and creative environment in
which to develop new skills and positive attitudes towards learning.
Our teacher-to-camper ratio is typically 1:10, which is one of the lowest
in the local day-camp community. Staff receive year-round training and
are CPR and First-Aid certified.
OUR AWESOME CAMP STAFF
Pat 28th year
Maria 15th year
Charina 13th year
Rosa 8th year
Stephen 8th year
Janet 8th year
Jessica 2nd year
Colleen* 2nd year
Marina Hamack, Director
18th year
Rachel Heck*, Coordinator
3rd year
*Happy Hall School Alumni
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: JUNE 15-19
This week camp will motivate, energize, and cultivate team spirit and
sportsmanship. Campers foster relationships with their teammates, as
they get active and moving.
SCIENCE: PHYSICS OF SPORTS
Enhance your sports game, as well as gain a new perspective on the
science of sports. Measure and calculate your best chances of scoring,
while practicing the fundamentals of sports. You are sure to improve your
athletic techniques and support your teammates.
CREATIVE ARTS: TEAM SPIRIT
Show your team spirit! Brainstorm with your team and put your ideas into
action by designing jerseys, banners and noise makers. Use your creative
ideas to support your team. The spirit of cheering is powerful.
MOVEMENT: PLAY BALL!
And the crowd goes wild! Challenge yourself in team games that
exercise your skills. Work as a team to score home runs, shoot hoops and
dodge balls! Campers, who work together, win together!
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: JUNIPERO SERRA PARK
Venture with us to Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno. Enjoy the natural
landscape and put your five “C’s” into action. Use competence,
confidence, connections, character, and caring for some outdoor fun!
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: OBSTACLE ADVENTURE
Celebrate the spirit of teamwork and reward all your efforts with a day
filled with extreme fun, games, and an obstacle course challenge.
Costume Contest:
Show your team spirit!
Free Lunch Friday:
Classic American grilled cheese sandwich & salad.
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: JUNE 22-26
This week camp will inspire, raise awareness, and develop responsibility.
Campers become environmental stewards as they explore the complex
nature of the ecosystems and take positive environmental action.
SCIENCE: GREEN THUMB
Get insight on the importance of soil conservation in agriculture while
you get your hands dirty. Experiment with soil to explore vegetative
cover and how it regulates various biogeochemical cycles.
CREATIVE ARTS: NATURE’S CREATIONS
Practice recycling by repurposing materials to create amazing crafts.
Cereal boxes, plastic bottles and materials found in nature can all turn
into works of art with a bit of effort and imagination.
MOVEMENT: SCAVENGER ADVENTURE
One camper’s trash is another camper’s treasure! Come along on our
scavenger adventure as we do our part to keep our earth clean and
green. Let’s work as a team to contribute to our community.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: COYOTE POINT’S CURIODYSSEY
Travel to the CuriOdyssey Wildlife Center. CuriOdyssey fosters scientific
curiosity through interactive science exhibits and animal encounters.
Make discoveries, one brain-building revelation after another.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: LIVING EARTH
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Get ready for some green fun. Be inspired by a
visit from Recology, our local resource recovery company. Where the
world sees waste, Recology see resources.
Costume Contest
Represent nature with your animal style!
Free Lunch Friday
Farmer’s market taco salad.
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: JUNE 29 - JULY 2*
This week camp will challenge, surprise, and stimulate critical thinking.
Campers practice problem solving as they engage in mind-puzzling
adventures and work together in a week of super-sleuth fun!
SCIENCE: TOP SECRET
Discover the science behind invisible ink, spy decoders and night vision.
Explore how oxidation and ultraviolet light can reveal top-secret
message. What will you uncover?
CREATIVE ARTS: CRYPTIC CRAFTS
Create gadgets that are sure to crack the code. Be original, creative,
and artistic as you make collages from magazine letter cutouts, “I Spy”
bottles, and communicate using top-secret language.
MOVEMENT: SPY ACADEMY
Calling all secret agents! Get ready for some spy training games and
obstacle courses that will help you embark on the mission of the missing
jewels! Don’t forget your disguise!
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB
Our mission continues at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club. Swim laps or
play a game of water tag! Enjoy our poolside activities such as
basketball, board games, and cool crafts!
FRIDAY
*We are closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.
Have a safe and fun holiday!
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: JULY 6 - 10
This week camp will rouse curiosity, promote verbal reasoning, and
cultivate teamwork. Campers investigate the wonders of astronomy and
astrophysics in a stellar week of excitement.
SCIENCE: BLAST OFF!!
3, 2, 1 Blast Off! Learn the sequence of a space shuttle launch. Use your
science skills to show how a rocket works and demonstrate Newton’s
Third Law of Motion.
CREATIVE ARTS: MILKY WAY ART
Explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Launch your artistic talents to
design galaxy art, solar system bracelets and glow jars.
MOVEMENT: STAR WARS
Join in an exciting team building game of Star Wars, which focuses on
teamwork, communication, fitness, and fun. Each day is a new
challenge. Is the force with you?
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM
Trek with us to the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Discover the
science of aviation and explore its extensive aircraft collection.
Experience dynamic demonstrations and examine airplane and
helicopter cockpits up close.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: SPACE ODYSSEY
Earth to Camp Happy Hall! It’s time to boost the excitement with a
rocket ship building contest, gross-out games and much more fun.
Costume Contest
Break out your galaxy gear and shine like a star!
Free Lunch Friday
Out of this world mac & cheese.
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JULY 13 - 17 This week camp will encourage innovation, challenge, and stimulate
critical thinking. Campers get to work practicing math and problem
solving skills, as they invent, plan, and construct!
SCIENCE: HOW IT WORKS
Think like an engineer! Have fun experimenting with a variety of
materials. Use your knowledge of science and engineering to design,
create, and improve simple machines that make work easier.
CREATIVE ARTS: BUILD IT
Get down to basics with wood, nails, and other cool materials. Let your
imagination run wild as you craft string art and make a pinewood derby
car to race on Friday!
MOVEMENT: MINECRAFT CHALLENGE
Journey on a adventure as you collect items to build and sustain your
team dwelling. Avoid the “creepers” as you solve puzzles using logic and
goal setting. Collaborate with your team to come up with solutions to
navigate through an ultimate game of Minecraft.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: SHARP PARK BEACH
Hike California’s natural architecture and explore the golden coast on
the beautiful trails at Sharp Park Beach. Play in the sand and build sand
castles on the beach.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: FIX-IT FUN
Let’s keep building. Get ready master builders, Camp Happy Hall hosts a
Pinewood Derby Race.
Costume Contest
Come dressed as a master builder!
Free Lunch Friday
Build-A-Burger.
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: JULY 20 - 24
This week camp will motivate, encourage, and reinforce critical thinking.
Campers practice math skills, communication and planning as they
learn about saving, spending and giving.
SCIENCE: CRAZY COINS
Why are some pennies green, and why are dollar bills magnetic? Find
out the science behind minting money. Learn how much it really costs to
make coins and bills in a lesson in seigniorage.
CREATIVE ARTS: CURRENCY CRAFTS
Work together to develop money-saving crafts. Construct piggy banks
from bottles, design wallets from an old carton, and get creative making
original penny art.
MOVEMENT: ECON RELAY
Use teamwork, money management, planning, and leadership skills to
navigate through Camp Happy Hall’s Econ Relay! Work as a team to
make smart decisions that will lead you to victory.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB
Relax at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club after a week of hard work
managing money. Want to test your economics skills? Play a poolside
game of Monopoly or Life.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: CAMP BAZAAR
Engage in economic challenges that establish healthy financial habits!
Set up your booths and make smart purchases during our Camp Bazaar.
Costume Contest
Come dressed to impressed for the Camp Bazaar.
Free Lunch Friday
Boardroom Breakfast.
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: JULY 27 - 31
This week camp will challenge, cultivate, and utilize critical thinking.
Campers build self-reliance as they develop new wilderness skills
and practice preparedness!
SCIENCE: BARE NECESSITIES
Discover the science behind cooking with the bare necessities. No need
for a fancy kitchen to concoct delicious dishes. Practice safety while
mastering creative cooking skills.
CREATIVE ARTS: UNBEWEAVABLE WONDERS
Beweave in yourself! Master weaving techniques as you fashion
bracelets, placemats, and much more. This creative and tactile skill will
have you prepared for all your adventures.
MOVEMENT: TAKE A HIKE
Be an Earth helper while you enjoy Mother Nature on a trail cleanup hike.
Learn about the local environment with a scavenger hunt challenge,
working together to identify wildlife.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MEMORIAL PARK
Put your survival training to the test in Loma Mar’s beautiful Memorial
Park. Hike, explore, and discover, as you traverse the parks many trails
and streams. One can never be too prepared!
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: WILD ADVENTURE
Get up close and personal with wildlife. See unusual and awe-inspiring
animals and learn more about the tropical rainforest and its plants,
wildlife and people. Participate in our survival themed gross out games.
Costume Contest
Blend into nature with a camouflage costume!
Free Lunch Friday
Campfire Hot Dogs.
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: AUGUST 3 - 7
This week camp will energize, enliven, and nurture a creative spirit.
Campers explore music theory and creativity through self-expression in
this week of musical fun.
SCIENCE: SCIENCE OF SOUND
Welcome to Camp Happy Hall’s music studio. Experiment with state of
the art audio recording equipment! Create your own music and listen to
it wherever you go.
CREATIVE ARTS: JAM SESSION
Get ready to jam out to your very own music! Build instruments and use
them to explore different genres and rhythms. Practice your melody for
our Camp Talent Show!
MOVEMENT: DANCE PARTY
What kind of music gets you dancing? Dance along to both classic and
current music as you practice choreographed dance steps that will
enhance your balance, muscle strength and coordination.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM
Visit the Children’s Creativity Museum, an interactive art and technology
museum, where creativity, collaboration and communication inspire
new ideas and innovative solutions.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: TALENT SHOW
Music to my ears! Join us for a fun day of live performances from our very
own camp musicians. Enjoy a musically themed gross out game and
camp-wide freeze-dance competition.
Costume Contest
Come dressed as a rock star!
Free Lunch Friday
Rappin’ Wraps!
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: AUGUST 10 - 14
This week camp will entertain, enlighten, and build self-confidence.
Campers cultivate bonds with one another as they share their talents and
gain new ones.
SCIENCE: BEHIND THE SCENES
Explore what happens behind the scenes. Go backstage and see how
everything works - from props to scene changes, costumes and lighting.
CREATIVE ARTS: DESIGN IT
Assemble your team and get your creative juices flowing, it’s time to
create a show. Design props and see the show evolve!
MOVEMENT: ACTION!
It’s time to perform! When the director yells “Action!”, where will you be -
acting front and center, coordinating sounds effects, or managing the
lighting? All roles are important and it’s your time to shine.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB
Walk on over to the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club. Swim laps, play a
game of water tag, or enjoy our poolside activities!
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: HAPPY HALL-A-PALOOZA
Join us for this EPIC Funtastic Friday! Camp Pride! Wear your camp shirt!
Free Lunch Friday
Palooza pizza & salad.
- -You, your family and friends are invited.
Friday, August 14 from 4:00-6:00 PM
233 Santa Inez Avenue, San Bruno.
There will be non-stop fun, games, and entertainment!
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: AUGUST 17 - 21
This week camp will intrigue, enlighten, and promote acceptance!
Campers learn about the diverse cultures from around the world and use
their sense of community to embrace differences and similarities.
SCIENCE: CULINARY CAMPERS
Put your apron on and discover a vast sea of textures and flavors. Work
as a team and put your cooking skills to the test. Get inspired and create
an artistic dish for our guest judges.
CREATIVE ARTS: GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE
We’ve been collecting postcards and stamps from around the world.
Examine the cultures and traditions from faraway lands. What do they
eat for lunch? What is it like at school?
MOVEMENT: DANCE, BAILE, 舞蹈
Get moving as you speak the international language of dance! Explore
dances, sounds and rhythms from around the world, as you get moving.
THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB
Get wet at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club! Practice your dance
moves in the pool while enjoying music from around the world. Enjoy our
poolside activities such as basketball, board games and crafts!
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: FESTIVAL OF COLOR
Color the world in our 2nd Annual Camp Happy Hall Festival of Color
inspired by the Indian holiday Holi. This messy and thrilling event brings
everyone together to celebrate the colors of the world.
Costume Contest
Come dressed in a fun cultural costume.
Free Lunch Friday
Annual Camp Happy Hall Potluck.
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Field trips create exciting opportunities for campers to discover the
community around them. Field trips include: Hiller Aviation Museum,
Memorial Park, Sharp Park Beach, Junipero Serra Park, CuriOdyssey
Wildlife Center, and Children’s Creativity Museum. All trips are fully
staffed and camp provides transportation with professional drivers.
Parents are welcome to attend field trips with their children. Field-trip
fees may apply. If there is space available, you may ride on the bus or
take your own vehicle. Please note, non-enrolled children cannot attend
field trips due to insurance regulations.
Fridays are a treasure trove of fun and adventure. These fun-filled days
offer just the right balance of structure and spontaneity. Campers’ hard
work and achievements are rewarded with fun and challenging
activities that utilize their newly mastered skills.
Get ready for guest entertainers, popular camp games, obstacle
courses, silly skits, trivia, and much more fun. Show your spirit and come
in costume or create a costume from our creative arts center. Win prizes
and receive acknowledgement for your accomplishments. Don’t worry
about packing a lunch… Camp provides a delicious FREE LUNCH.
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Camp Happy Hall has exclusive use of the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club
for recreational swimming and offers optional swimming lessons.
The Swim Club is within walking distance of Camp Happy Hall and has
many amenities including a heated full-size pool, wading pool, volleyball
court, basketball court, tether ball court, ping pong and covered picnic
area where campers can enjoy board games and snacks.
Recreational Swim
Campers enjoy recreational swimming and a variety of outdoor games
and activities Monday-Thursday from 9-11:30 AM during weeks 3, 6, 9,
and 10. Campers are supervised by camp staff and certified lifeguards
at all times. Each camper is tested by a lifeguard to determine their
swimming ability and is given a colored wristband designating sections
of the pool they will be permitted to use.
Optional Swim Lessons
Millbrae Meadows Swim Club offers swim lessons in two-week sessions
during weeks 1-2, 4-5 and 7-8 from 9:00-11:00 AM. For information and
fees, contact Tracy Montserrat, [email protected].
Please note: Swim lessons are Monday-Friday. On Thursday field trip
days, during weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8, lessons and field trips overlap.
You have two options:
1. Take camper to swim lesson and meet Camp Happy Hall at the
field trip site.
2. Opt out of swim lessons for the day and attend the field trip.
Transportation
We leave the camp for swimming at 8:45 AM. If you arrive after that,
please transport your child directly to the pool, and wait until a Camp
Happy Hall staff member arrives at 9:00 AM.
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“The summer activities I liked were the Color
Festival, swimming, teacher performances, museum with sharks, and henna
hand painting.”
“What I like about Summer Camp is the fun activities that we do. I also like Fun Fridays and playing with Ambrose. I really like Miss Marina’s mac n cheese!”
“My favorite thing about going to Camp Happy Hall
is going swimming, the really nice teachers and
just everything!”
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Camp Dates June 15 - August 21
Camp Fees Include all workshops, field trips (admission fees &
transportation), recreational swimming, snacks and Free Lunch Fridays,
plus a journal, camp shirt, and drawstring bag.
CAMP FEES
Camp 9 AM-4 PM $290/week
Before Camp 7 AM-9 AM $20/week
After Camp 4 PM-6 PM $20/week
PAYMENT DATES
Weeks 1-3 Due May 15
Weeks 4-7 Due June 15
Weeks 8-10 Due July 15
Register Online at
www.happyhallschools.com
For more information contact:
Rachel Heck at 650-583-7370 or [email protected]
FOUR WAYS TO $AVE
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Register by April 30 & save up to $49
MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNT - Enroll for 4 or more weeks & save up to $49
SIBLING DISCOUNT - Enroll a sibling & save up to $196
REFER A FRIEND - Refer a new family and receive a $100 credit for each
camper that enrolls for 3 or more weeks.
The more weeks you enroll, the more you save!
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