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Explorers (Rising 6th-7th)

Summer Explorers

  • Summer Explorers camp is held on the Guilford Campus at 1128 New Garden Road.

Summer Explorers is a level of summer camp that allows rising 6th and 7th graders to explore new activities and themes in an age-appropriate group. Themes for this program were created using a blend of ideas from both our Navigators and Middle School Electives’ sessions, giving the participants a bridge between the two camps. In addition to activities on campus, we offer several field trip opportunities within walking distance of campus. The smaller group size in this program provides the opportunity to do more in-depth and developmentally appropriate activities and projects.

Space is available in all sessions unless noted below in the weekly listings.
 

2024 Summer Explorers Sessions

*This is a 4-day week, as we are closed Wednesday for the national holiday, Juneteenth.

Ever wonder where your food comes from or how all those items get to the aisles of the grocery store? This week we’ll go farm to table, literally! With visits to the Guilford College Farm, a grocery store, and a local bakery. We will go behind the scenes to learn all about how our food is raised, grown, shipped, delivered, and prepared. Of course, we’ll don our chef hats for some kitchen creations of our own, including tasty appetizers and delicious desserts! 

This session is currently full. You may add your camper to the waitlist through the Enrollment screen in CampSite. There is no cost to be added to the waitlist, and you will be notified by email if a space becomes available.

 

This week, we will venture into the world of games, from those played in ancient civilizations, to brand new games, and many in between. We will discuss strategies and design for all sorts of board, card, and dice games, as well as mental and outdoor games. Campers will play many familiar games, look at new variations, and play games they have never encountered before. Campers will also have the opportunity to design their own brand new games!

Come on down and be the next contestant on our newly added Summer Camp theme, Game Shows and Carnivals!!! We will explore the wild world of game shows and carnival games by testing our knowledge with trivia, tackling feats of strength on homemade agility courses, and trying our luck at old carnival favorites. Do you know the capital of Alaska? Can you jump six fun noodles in a single bound? Knock all the cans down, toss the ring over the bottle, or hit the target? Come find out! Spin the wheel for prizes, try to solve the daily double, and So! Much! More!!! We will watch episodes of classic game shows for inspiration as the week will culminate in designing and hosting our original game show ideas. We’ll take “fun” for 500, please!

This session is currently full. You may add your camper to the waitlist through the Enrollment screen in CampSite. There is no cost to be added to the waitlist, and you will be notified by email if a space becomes available.

 

Welcome to our makerspace! Participants will design and create their own decals, stickers, and tshirts, and learn how to make totally groovy tie dyes. Campers will learn how to etch designs into slate or glass, create shrinking art, and explore different dyeing techniques. Can you make it out of pom-poms? Does it need more glitter? Is there such a thing as too many colors? Let your creativity flow!

This session is currently full. You may add your camper to the waitlist through the Enrollment screen in CampSite. There is no cost to be added to the waitlist, and you will be notified by email if a space becomes available.

 

This week gives campers the opportunity to explore Greensboro and the Triad area and its many interesting places and activities. Two days of the week, participants will get to select where to eat at local restaurants for lunch. We will see an appropriately rated movie, and take time to explore some of the beautiful parks that are right here in the Gate City. On Monday, participants will have an opportunity to help plan the schedule, so bring your own ideas of fun things to do with all your Goofing Off friends!

This session is currently full. You may add your camper to the waitlist through the Enrollment screen in CampSite. There is no cost to be added to the waitlist, and you will be notified by email if a space becomes available.

 

Bring your camera and get ready to turn the lens on the world around us. This session is designed to give students a chance to view the world through a camera lens as they learn various techniques to photograph people, nature, and architecture. We will visit a number of locations in and around Greensboro throughout the week on our photographic adventure. Participants will spend time each day photographing in various locations indoors and out, and will then have the opportunity to edit photos and share them with their fellow campers. A variety of camera techniques will be introduced, as well as different methods for editing and manipulating photos. Participants are welcome to bring their own camera from home, or borrow one of our loaners for the week. We will also invite families to join us Friday afternoon for our final photography showcase.