Summer Schedule
SUMMER AT “THE GROOVE”
PLEASE CHOOSE ONE MORNING SPECIALTY CAMP PER WEEK Campers will also be able to participate in daily electives/camper’s choice. Activities (like in our after-school program) such as: Archery, Basketball, Tetherball, Fort Building, Arts and Crafts with Recycled Materials, Gardening, and more! (We encourage campers to stick with their chosen activity/specialty camp, but will allow changes if a particular specialty camp is not a good fit for their individual needs). AFTERNOON ADVENTURE SCHEDULE: M/W - SMC Pool Visit (3pm pick up from Foster Freeze Parking Lot (Pico and 16th) T/Th - Beach Trip F - On Campus Water Party or Optional Field Trip (see schedule below for field trip options and prices) (Pick up from field trip location or back on campus at 3:40pm for $5 more)
2010 SPECIALTY CAMPS
June 14 - 18th
Country Theme: Morocco
Optional Friday Field Trip: Indoor Mini Golf at the Howard Hughes Center ($20)Includes admission, transportation and care until 3:45pm
SUPER SPACE ADVENTURERS
It’s the ultimate experience for those explorers who want to have fun on a galactic scale! Let’s explore space, build rockets, and encounter aliens! Build your own rocket, learn about our amazing solar system, and create your own inter-galactic battle! (Check out our 2010 Spring Camp pictures to see how much fun space camp is.)
MOSAIC MADNESS
Take a look at the ancient Romans and learn to make your own stained glass and mosaic collage. Mosaic is the art of creating
images with a variety of small colored pieces. It can be decorative or have cultural and spiritual significance. Make your own creative mosaic and tell us about it!
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BASKETBALL CAMP
Get ready for summer by having a fun week of basketball! We’ll cover ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and defensive playing through the joy of the game. Agility training and fast paced drills will help players improve their game while they have fun with our awesome coaches. This course is recommended for campers 7 and above although younger campers with a strong interest in sports may enroll and play with the ”big guys”. Sports training to be held at nearby park.
June 21st - 25th
Country Theme: France
Optional Friday Field Trip: Pico Bowl ($20)
(Includes admission, transportation and care until 3:45pm)
MASTERS OF PAINT & PRINT
It’s time to explore our artistic side! Give your budding artist the opportunity of applying various art mediums and concepts to create their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Through a variety of artistic mediums, such as watercolor, charcoal, pastel and diverse printmaking techniques, we will learn perspective, design images, and print your ideas! Creativity and talent will be developed through fun exercises that will inspire and give a deeper appreciation for the things we see. It’s not your usual color wheel and potato stamp class!
REPTILE REVOLUTION!
Slither & crawl into the exciting world of reptiles. Learn about snakes, lizards, monitors and amphibians. Discover what they eat, where they live, and a whole bunch of other cool reptile facts. Plus, you will have a chance to meet and pet “Wario” the Ball Python and “Mika” the Bearded Dragon!
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CULTURAL CHEF
Have you ever wondered how to
make a special meal or treat for your friends and family? Well now you can! Join the rest of the Groovy Chefs and explore your way through the kitchen and make a delicious dish from across the Globe! Culinary vocabulary and safety will become part of your everyday cooking experience! Bon Apetit!
June 28th - July 2nd
Country Theme: India
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
SKATEBOARDING
Who’s ready to Shred!? Join us for skate camp and you can learn or improve your skills on a half-pipe, launch ramps, rails, and flatland tricks. (plus you can design and paint your own skateboard so you can go skate with a new and cool one of a kind ride!)
LEGGO TO CAMP!
Come Explore the wonderful world of Legos and learn about geometry too! In this camp, campers will build their own creations and make their own claymation creation to show off their creative building and movie making skills. Get ready for some fun!
GIRLS GROOVE
Throw on your cutest sari (or make one here) because Bollywood is coming to town! Campers will explore this fun Indian Hip-Hop dance and
make girly and glitzy outfits to match. Plus, learn how to design your very own henna tattoos! We will also groove our way through the world learning Yoga, Salsa, and Flamenco.
T-BALL/BASEBALL CAMP
Batters up! It’s summer and it’s time to hone in on your baseball skills. Our coaches will be focusing on offensive and defensive instruction (e.g. base running and pitching). Crucial hitting, pitching, and fielding skills will to get you ready for a great fall season. We’ll put the skills learned into action daily with a variety of different activities! Camp will provide helmets, catching gear, bats and balls. Campers should bring gloves, hat, and water bottle (bat is optional).
July 5th - July 9th
Country Theme: Spain
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
INVENTION CONVENTION!
Put your creative caps on! Learn about the bright minds that invented the everyday things you love to use; lights, t.v., telephone, etc. Plus make your own invention and create your own commercial!
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ACTOR’S WORKSHOP
“Lights! Camera! Action!” Are you ready to play the part of the hero or do you prefer to laugh as the villain? This is a terrific opportunity for you to play games, get involved and learn what it’s like to be an actor! Remember, the director may call the shots but you create the character!
GIRLS GROOVE (week 2) This week get ready for Flamenco Fever! Campers will explore the exciting world of Flamenco dance and rhythm and make their very own shawls (Picos) and Fans (Abanicos) that they can take home and use to make your living room into its very own Tablao (flamenco performance space). No dance experience is necessary, just a great attitude and a strong interest in dance. We will incorporate other dance styles in our moving exploration. Please bring a leotard and small heeled shoes so we can really groove. Ole! The final performance will be filmed and each girl will go home with a Flamenco glamor shot in full Spanish attire…we do Flamenco birthday parties too!
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
SUPERHERO CAMP
Take the best of what comic book legends have to offer and create your own superhero! In each of us there is a hero, a person dedicated to making the world a better place. By taking a closer look at our (real and fictional!) heroes, we are able to recognize the traits that can unleash the hero we are holding deep within. We might not be able to teach you to fly or be invincible but you will leave POWERFUL and ready to HELP THE WORLD! Yes, velcro and super costume making will of course be explored.
CLOWNING AROUND
“Honk! Honk! Whistle! Bam! Boom!” It’s time to get silly and creative with all of your new Groovy Clown-mates as you make your own clown costume, come up with your unique and special clown-name, and earn your nose. We will explore fun and clever ways to make your audience laugh hysterically as you dazzle them with your bright eyes and extra large honking nose! Bring yourself as you are and find your inner clown!
POTTERY AND PLANTING
Explore the world of plants! Find out what makes a plant a plant, how types differ and why. Experiment with growing your own plants and learn horticultural skills to garden at home! Learn the amazing adaptations that allow plants to survive in habitats from sea levels to the tops of mountains! Create your own planter to plant plants and then take them home!
July 19 - July 23rd
Country Theme: Germany
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE…
Almost every culture around the world has its own percussion instrument and they are so fun to play! Campers will get to explore the world of rhythm through this musical journey which helps to build musical awareness and group cooperation. We will also make our very own instruments to take home. You decide when and where they play them!
CREATIVE BUILDERS
When was the last time your child got into the tool chest? During Creative Builders, campers have the opportunity to learn how to safely use tools and create projects they will love! Space is limited in this course. Sign up early!
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MAKE UP ARTIST CAMP
Time to get behind the scenes and learn how the pros create awesome stage and make-up effects. Campers will learn how to apply professional make up, from glamorous to gross, and make cool crafts along the way. We will also dabble in photography to create stunning 8×10 glamor shots. Each camper will go home with their own make-up bag and glam shots.
GERMAN IMMERSION CAMP
Willkommen! Global Groove’s native German speaker will introduce beginning and intermediate campers to German language and culture. We’ll delve into the realm of German fairy tales, history, food, “Fasching” (German carnival), and learn fun phrases along the way.
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July 26th - 30th
Country Theme: Germany
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
SUPER SCIENCE
Do you love wacky, crazy, and sometimes messy science experiments?? Than this week is for you. Discover why a water balloon does not pop when it is put over a flame. Find out how to make a penny float on water! Come learn about some of the world’s most famous scientist and what they discovered. Join us for mad science!
CULTURAL JEWELRY MAKING
Delve into your creativity and the enchanting world of jewelry making. We’ll explore moroccan jewelry, metal wire techniques, and advanced beading techniques. Learn to see the possibilities and beauty in all kinds of materials. From big beads, small beads, plastic and hand-crafted ones, we’ll turn them into treasures. Campers can expect to create fistfuls of glorious wearable art at the end of the week. Guys are welcome to join too. Mom and Sis just might get a whole new jewelry wardrobe!
SUPERHERO CAMP
Take the best of what comic book legends have to offer and create your own superhero! In each of us there is a hero, a person dedicated to making the world a better place. By taking a closer look at our (real and fictional!) heroes, we are able to recognize the traits that can unleash the hero we are holding deep within. We might not be able to teach you to fly or be invincible but you will leave POWERFUL and ready to HELP THE WORLD! Yes, velcro and super costume making will of course be explored.
Aug. 2nd - 6th
Country Theme: France
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
SKATE CAMP
Who’s ready to Shred!? Join us for skate camp and you can learn or improve your skills on a half-pipe, launch ramps, rails, and flatland tricks. (plus you can design and paint your own skateboard so you can go skate with a new and cool one of a kind ride!)
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CHESS CAMP
Calling all Chess Masters and players in training. During this week, we will learn fancy moves to stump your future opponets. Campers will also get a chance to make a chess board of their very own! Parents better sharpen their skills this summer. Our junior players are good!
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GROOVY ROCK BAND (WEEK 1)
During this week, campers will learn how to play the guitar, bass and write and sing their own songs taught by professional musicians. This camp teaches valuable cooperative skills and always proves to be a blast! We will film a music video and design our own band ”look” and CD cover. No prior music training is necessary, but campers should have a strong interest in music. This class will continue into the Fall once a week during our afterschool program. Get in and rock with us! This camp is recommended for campers 8 and above.
FRENCH FEVER (don’t worry…it is not contagious! 
This one week immersion camp will allow beginning and Intermediate French speakers to learn all about French speaking cultures around the world while engaging in fun art and culinary activities with other emerging French speakers. This week will be lead by a fun native French speaker and include a trip to a french restaurant in the area. Space is limited in this program. Please enroll early.
Aug. 9th - 13th
Country Theme:
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
PIRATE WEEK
Arrrrghh Mateys! Ever wish you were a pirate?? Well now’s your chance. Come aboard the “Groovy” and get ready for a fun filled week of pirate adventure! Learn to navigate the seas to find your treasure, make a treasure map to hide your treasure. Learn about the most famous pirates and what oceans they traveled!
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MASTERS OF PAINT & PRINT
It’s time to explore our artistic side! Give your budding artist the opportunity of applying various art mediums and concepts to create their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Through a variety of artistic mediums, such as watercolor, charcoal, pastel and diverse printmaking techniques, we will learn perspective, design images, and prin
t your ideas! Creativity and talent will be developed through fun exercises that will inspire and give a deeper appreciation for the things we see. It’s not your usual color wheel and potato stamp class!
GROOVY ROCK BAND (WEEK 2) (week 1 recommended, but not required)
Do you have a Diva in your family? At Global Rockstar campers will learn about music from around the world while they form their own band, write a song, and make their own music video. A dvd of this performance will be available and you have a chance to join the global groove band year round! This week will add choreography to last week’s exploration. We do awesome Rockstar birthday parties for kids of all ages too!
Aug. 16th - 20th
Country Theme: France
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
COME ON…BUG ME!
Do you love bugs? Do you like watching them creep, crawl, and fly? Then come on… bug me! Become an amateur entomologist and study all kinds of bugs, larvae, and why they are important to us. Go on a couple bug hunt adventures, log, and document your findings like a true entomologist. Are moths and butterflies really the same thing? Come Bug out!!!
FASHIONISTA
Awe and wow everyone around you with your amazing creations! Make your own designer handbag, pillows case, and cape, using different fabrics, jewels ribbons, buttons, sequins, and other dazzling materials.
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SPANISH CAMP
Come and learn one of the most useful languages around. In this week long immersion camp campers will have so much fun singing, dancing, cooking, craft making and game playing, they won’t even know they are learning to speak and write in a new language! No prior language experience is required, just an interest in learning and having fun! We will venture out to a Mexican restaurant the end of this week to try out our new language skills. Vamos!
Aug 23rd - 27th
Country Theme: Peru
Optional Friday Fieldtrip: t.b.a.
UNDER THE SEA
Did you know that the largest living organism in the world lives under the sea? It’s plankton! Dive into the world of tiny crustaceans and explore huge mammals! Design your own sea creatures, like the giant squid, octopus, or blow fish to discover the enormous variety of animals that live in our oceans. Sea monsters are also accepted. Perhaps we’ll even discover an ancient pirate treasure!
CULTURAL JEWELRY MAKING Delve into your creativity and the enchanting world of jewelry making. We’ll explore moroccan jewelry, metal wire techniques, and advanced beading techniques. Learn to see the possibilities and beauty in all kinds of materials. From big beads, small beads, plastic and hand-crafted ones, we’ll turn them into treasures. Campers can expect to create fistfuls of glorious wearable art at the end of the week. Guys are welcome to join too, as we explore bracelets and key chains.
SUPERHERO CAMP
Take the best of what comic book legends have to offer and create your own superhero! In each of us there is a hero, a person dedicated to making the world a better place. By taking a closer look at our (real and fictional!) heroes, we are able to recognize the traits that can unleash the hero we are holding deep within. We might not be able to teach you to fly or be invincible but you will leave POWERFUL and ready to HELP THE WORLD! Yes, velcro and super costume making will of course be explored.
Aug. 30th - Sept. 3rd
Country Theme: Thailand
WRITER’S WORKSHOP
From plays to poetry to scary short stories our counselors make learning fun! We will review basic grammar and punctuation so that everyone arrives in the new school year in style. Elements of art will be brought in as text becomes textures. We will also make our own journals, both collaborative and individual.
ADVENTURE WEEK!
We will venture out to some of the coolest places around.
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MAGICAL MATH
Math can be fun! This camp is a perfect icebreaker for the upcoming school year. We will review basic math concepts in a hands on way that makes learning fun! We will be on our feet adding, multiplying, doing treasure hunts and building projects all of which will help us gain a better understanding and mastery of elementary school math concepts. This camp is designed for campers from 7-10. They’ll love it and so will their teachers next year!
Sept. 6th - 10th (dependent on enrollment)
Daily Schedule
8:00 - 9:00
Before Care
9:00 – 9:30
Cultural Crafts, Cultural Group Games & Sports
9:30 – 10:00
All Camp Meeting-Cool Cultural Learning-Recognition Ceremony
10:00 – 10:25
Snack Break
10:30 – 12:00
M/W-Beach
T/Th.- Santa Monica Pool
Fri-Field Trip or On Campus Water Party
(on campus adventures and Water Play for Mini Global Groove)
3:00 - 3:10
Pick up from Afternoon Fieldtrip Location**
(any student not picked up before 3:10 will be automatically enrolled in aftercare and transported to our Venice Center for 3:35 pick up. Normal transportation charge apply.
3:00 - 6:00
After Care
Transportation back to campus provided for those enrolled in after care campers.
**Transportation back to campus available for non after care campers for $5/day. Pick up time: 3:35