Introduction to Summer Camp 2020 Virtual Field Trip Projects...Because of this, the Kids ‘R’ Kids Support Center Team is creating a Virtual Field Trip and Project Learning program

Summer Camp Virtual Field Trips/ Projects 2020 Junior ~ Elements – Earth • Air • Fire • Water

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Introduction to Summer Camp 2020 Virtual Field Trip Projects The best strategy for uncertain times is to restore a sense of certainty. We know the current situation has changed normal procedures and planning for Summer Camp, and much of it will continue through the season. The constraints of the COVID-19 situation have made gathering in public for field trips either unsafe or simply not possible. Because of this, the Kids ‘R’ Kids Support Center Team is creating a Virtual Field Trip and Project Learning program to enhance the Camp experience for 2020. The idea behind this program is that campers will create long-term projects based on virtual resources like field trips and tours. Different themed activities will be scheduled throughout each week over several weeks. This will give your academy the ability to create a sense of stability and anticipation from week to week. Just as was true for the traditional Summer Camp, the key to a quality program that includes virtual experiences is the importance of strong relationships for better outcomes (both child-to-child and teacher-to-child). We are prepared to ensure that the virtual camp activities follow the same guidelines of a quality program that is expected of a Kids ‘R’ Kids camp by doing the following:

• Intentionally creating activities that promote youth development • Keeping activities aligned with strategies to build supportive relationships and skill-building • Considering meaningful ways for each child to be safely involved in decision-making and leadership

It is difficult to adjust to such a drastic change, but we can keep it in perspective by remembering how exciting it usually is for the children to anticipate going out on adventures, feel independent, and share experiences to make friends. We hope you will find this new program useful for enhancing your program!



MONDAY Junior Virtual Field Trip Week 8: U.S. Space and Rocket Center Have you ever thought about being an astronaut for a day? Let’s take a trip over to Rocket City, Huntsville, Alabama and tour the U.S Space and Rocket Center, while seeing only one of three authentic “Saturn V” rockets.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10807

Materials:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAJMVeWO9qM Junior Project/Activity Week 8: Exploring Sound Acoustics What happens with sounds in different environments? Why are sounds louder in a empty room? Can you hear your echo? The acoustics of the room determine how sound is transmitted in it. For example, a flat smooth surface such as a brick wall or metal surface reflects sound and makes it bounce right back to us making it sound louder. Let’s explore some different sounds! Materials: rubber bands, various size containers, towel/shirt (items to stuff container), open space (gym to yell and hear echoes, experiment with different voices) Instructions: Wrap rubber bands around containers (use different amounts on each), stuff container with items and wrap rubber bands around Experiment with sounds: Was it loud? Hollow?



TUESDAY Junior Virtual Field Trip Week 8: Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Follow rangers on a journey to places most people never go. Campers will enjoy videos of Hawaii’s beautiful volcanoes. Materials:

• https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/hawaii-volcanoes/nahuku-lava-tube-tour

Junior Project/Activity Week 8: Volcano Erupting in a Plastic Bag Materials: A Ziploc bag, yellow and red Paint (I used tempera paint here), brown construction paper, double sided tape, washi tape or painter’s tape Instructions:

• Cut a small brown volcano mountain. Height of volcano should be about half the size of the Ziploc bag.

• Apply double sided tape on one of side the volcano cutout. Attach the cutout in the Ziploc bag.

• Squeeze some yellow and red paint on the side of the volcano cutout that’s not attached to the Ziploc bag.

• Carefully turn over the bag. Be careful not to press on the bag.

• Secure the bag on the table with washi tape or painter’s tape so that the bag does not move around during the activity.



WEDNESDAY Junior Virtual Field Trip Week 8: Kennedy Space Center Enjoy this educational virtual field trip to Kennedy Space Center! Stop and answer the questions you see as you go along with the video!

Materials:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAq5rjie02c

Junior Project/Activity Week 8: Bean Bag Balance Game Enjoy this fun bean bag balance game that promotes balance and other gross motor skills! Materials:

• Containers (vary the size) ex. bowl, sand buckets, etc. • Bean bags • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yipEsanVzrY

Instructions: 1. Start at the smallest container and have your student place the bean bag on their foot. 2. The student then lifts the foot with the bean bag on it and places the bean bag in the

container. 3. Once they have mastered the smallest container move on to the next largest container. 4. To increase the challenge you can do races, or you can add a timed component to the game.

See if the child can beat their old time.



THURSDAY Junior Virtual Field Trip Week 8: Mars Virtual Tour Get ready for an adventure that is out of this world! Literally! Your campers will enjoy this 360° tour around Mars. Click on each icon throughout the tour to learn interesting facts and play games! Materials:

• https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/ Junior Project/Activity Week 8: Bottle Volcano Head outside with your campers and get ready for an explosion! This experiment is a classic that everyone will be sure to love! Materials:

• http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/how-to-make-a-volcano/



FRIDAY Junior Virtual Field Trip Week 8: Moon Virtual Tour Get ready for an adventure that is out of this world! Literally! Your campers will enjoy this trip to the Moon. Materials:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOaOT_LIaOA

Junior Project/Activity Week 8: A Tasty Global Warming Earth Toast: A Tasty Global Warming is a fun approach to a very serious topic: Global Warming. Help your campers understand what is happening to the earth and what we can do about it while you chat over a piece of toast. It’s bread globally warmed, so to speak :) Materials:

1. White bread 2. Milk 3. 3” circle cookie or biscuit cutter 4. Blue and green food coloring 5. Brush 6. Toppings like butter, cinnamon sugar, etc.

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Instructions:

1. Make your “paint” by adding a drop of food coloring to a few tablespoons of milk and mix well.

2. Take your bread piece and cut a circle in it with the cookie cutter. 3. Paint with the blue and green milk to make it look like the earth. Don’t go too heavy on

the milk or the toast won't crisp up. 4. Toast the bread in a toaster over or oven, making sure to watch it so that it doesn’t burn. 5. Top your toast with whatever you like. Butter and cinnamon sugar go especially well with

the browned over earth appearance. 6. Last, top with a healthy dose of conversation about saving the world.

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Introduction to Summer Camp 2020 Virtual Field Trip Projects...Because of this, the Kids ‘R’ Kids Support Center Team is creating a Virtual Field Trip and Project Learning program