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Broadoaks Children's School Summer Academies
science camps
for Preschool through 9th grade

Broadoaks offers summer academies for children from preschool through 9th grades. Children will participate in all of the academies offered each day. 

All academies are designed to promote academic and social development, provide opportunities for joy-filled and playful learning, foster creativity and problem solving, and build summer-time memories that will last a lifetime. Developmentally and academically appropriate Academy activities will be designed for each grade level.

2013 Summer Academies

SCIENCE
SPORTS
MUSICAL THEATRE
SPANISH
ARTS & CRAFTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
TECHNOLOGY


Summer Application Procedure

  1. Complete the Summer Application for Admission.

    Download the forms for grades 1 through 3    .

    Download the forms for grades 4 through 9    .

    For Kindergarten and Preschool, contact the school office at (562) 907-4937.

  2. Attach a copy of the child's most current report card.

  3. Attach the Summer Only Credit Card Authorization Form or a personal check for the $90 application fee.

  4. Mail to
    The Broadoaks Children's School
    P.O. Box 634
    Whittier, CA 90608

For more information, please contact

Kathleen Pompey
(562) 907-4937
kpompey@whittier.edu

 

 

THE BROADOAKS SCIENCE ACADEMY


The Science Academy is Broadoaks’ flagship summer program. Students build scientific knowledge and inquiry skills throughout the summer. This year’s theme weeks include

Laboratory Science: Experiments!
Weeks 1 & 2: June 17 – 28
Students will explore the three branches of science (Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science) through a variety of experiments. Using the tools of scientific thinking, students will observe, make predictions test, and record their findings.

Oceanography: Life under the Sea
Weeks 3 & 4: July 1 - 12
Students will study the unique habitats of life under water. Students will dive into the world of an oceanographer. They will study how these environments and the animals that live there play an important role in our lives.

CSI Mystery Week
Weeks 5 & 6: July 15 – 26
A classic whodunit! Using clues left behind at the scene such as fingerprints, footprints, and a mysterious note, students will use deductive reasoning and processes of elimination to help them crack the case. They'll do fingerprint and handwriting analysis, as well as other scientific tests to figure out "whodunit".

Astronomy: Soaring into Space
Weeks 7 & 8: July 29 - August 9
Students will soar into space by learning about our great planet Earth. They will explore a variety of resources to find out about the solar system and the history of space travel. They may even design a space ship for future space exploration! A field trip to the shuttle Endeavor is planned for grades 4 – 9.