Session two: New blog!

If your child is participating in session two of the ICS Summer Fun Camp, we have created a new blog just for session two.

Please check future photos and annoucements at summerfuncamp2014s2.blogspot.com

Thank you!

End of Session One

Greetings families and students of the ICS Summer Fun Camp, Session One:

It's hard to believe the two weeks are over already!  For those of you who will be moving on to other things, thank you for joining us and have a wonderful rest of your summer.  For those of you who are back in session two, we're looking forward to seeing you next week for all new games & activities!

I will be stepping down from my brief time as director, and would like to welcome the talented Mrs. Juniata Wible who will be taking over as the Director of Session Two.

Thanks to all for a memorable week!

May God bless you as you continue to enjoy your summer, whether it is here or elsewhere.

Regards,

Chris Meyer,
Director of Session One

Age 4: End of Session One

Dear parents,

ICS summer Camp is terribly sorry that your child could not make it to the last day of Session One. On behalf of the teachers and the assistants, I would like to thank you for enrolling your child into the Summer Fun Camp. We hope that your child had a meaningful learning experience, and we look forward to having them in the Second Session or in 2015.

Yours sincerely,

Reuel Prasad

Assistant Director

(July 18) Ages 5-6: Yellow Groups A-E

For our last day of Session One Drama we had a choice of activities after we reviewed the stories we read throughout. The children enjoyed playing charades (acting out an action or thing) or making up a sequential story and illustrating it in a "magic book." For those not returning for Session Two - enjoy the rest of your summer!

Today in art class, red A, B, & C finished their puppets by adding final details with crayon, gluing on googly eyes and adding pipe cleaner arms. Yellow D & E class completed all their unfinished art projects in their art folder and played "knees on blue.”  Meanwhile, children in Red D, E, Yellow A, B & C made a colorful bookmark with transparent paper. Since it was the last class of session 1, children were given time to complete any work they had not finished and they brought their art portfolio home.

Today in games & movement for Red D& E and Yellow A, B, & C:  we talked about sharing the good news, and ran through our mega whopper super awesome obstacle course!The Day 9 Theme for red A, B, & C and yellow D & E:: Fruit of the Spirit.   We will discuss the "fruits" inside us and how we can show them to other people.

Activity: it is a game called fire, wood, water.

(July 18) Ages 5-6: Red Groups A-E

For our last day of Session One Drama we had a choice of activities after we reviewed the stories we read throughout. The children enjoyed playing charades (acting out an action or thing) or making up a sequential story and illustrating it in a "magic book." For those not returning for Session Two - enjoy the rest of your summer!

Today in art class, red A, B, & C finished their puppets by adding final details with crayon, gluing on googly eyes and adding pipe cleaner arms. Yellow D & E class completed all their unfinished art projects in their art folder and played "knees on blue.”  Meanwhile, children in Red D, E, Yellow A, B & C made a colorful bookmark with transparent paper. Since it was the last class of session 1, children were given time to complete any work they had not finished and they brought their art portfolio home.

Today in games & movement for Red D& E and Yellow A, B, & C:  we talked about sharing the good news, and ran through our mega whopper super awesome obstacle course!The Day 9 Theme for red A, B, & C and yellow D & E:: Fruit of the Spirit.   We will discuss the "fruits" inside us and how we can show them to other people.

Activity: it is a game called fire, wood, water.

(July 18) Ages 7-10: Purple Group A

In art - Today was our last day of art for Session 1! All students finished any incomplete projects, filled out a Week 2 Review Sheet, and had the opportunity to begin working in the Coloring Book they made yesterday as a class. We had a great time learning about how to use art as a gift, and the students are very excited to finally bring home their Art Folder portfolios full of beautiful projects! Mr. Tim, Miss Cher and Miss Faye all hope you have a fantastic and keep making art on your own at home!

In Games & Movement for the last day of session one, the students requested to play the all-time favorite, 'doctor-dodge ball'. We played girls against boys, teachers against students, and free-for-all death match. By the end of class all students and teachers were exhausted!

(July 18) Ages 7-10: Green Groups A-B

In art - Today was our last day of art for Session 1! All students finished any incomplete projects, filled out a Week 2 Review Sheet, and had the opportunity to begin working in the Coloring Book they made yesterday as a class. We had a great time learning about how to use art as a gift, and the students are very excited to finally bring home their Art Folder portfolios full of beautiful projects! Mr. Tim, Miss Cher and Miss Faye all hope you have a fantastic and keep making art on your own at home!

In Games & Movement for the last day of session one, the students requested to play the all-time favorite, 'doctor-dodge ball'. We played girls against boys, teachers against students, and free-for-all death match. By the end of class all students and teachers were exhausted!

(July 18) Ages 7-10: Blue Groups A-B

In art - Today was our last day of art for Session 1! All students finished any incomplete projects, filled out a Week 2 Review Sheet, and had the opportunity to begin working in the Coloring Book they made yesterday as a class. We had a great time learning about how to use art as a gift, and the students are very excited to finally bring home their Art Folder portfolios full of beautiful projects! Mr. Tim, Miss Cher and Miss Faye all hope you have a fantastic and keep making art on your own at home!

In Games & Movement for the last day of session one, the students requested to play the all-time favorite, 'doctor-dodge ball'. We played girls against boys, teachers against students, and free-for-all death match. By the end of class all students and teachers were exhausted!

Typhoon information

Good morning families of ICS Summer Fun Camp,

At 7:00 am this morning, the typhoon signal 3 flag was still in effect.  This means that 4 year olds do not come to school.  The 5-6 year (LE) and 7-10 year (UE) programs will run as normal.  However, please consider your own safety and the safety of your children when you make the decision to attend the final day of session one today.

Just to clarify - all students in the Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple groups will still have classes.

Classes for Apple, Grape, Banana, Blueberry, and Orange are cancelled.

Regards,

Chris Meyer,
Director of Session One

Typhoon T3

Good morning parents and students,

At 7 a.m this morning, Super Typhoon Rammasun was estimated to be about 410 kilometres south-southwest of Hong Kong. What does this mean for you?

4 Year Old Programme:

The T3 signal is up so if you are a parent of a 4 year old or have a child in the 4 year old programme, your classes are cancelled. Do not bring you child to ICS. 

5 Year Old and 7-10 Year Old Programme:

If you are a parent of a 5 year old or a 7-10 year old, their classes will still run today, so you are welcome to bring your child to ICS and enjoy the last day of Session One. 

Have a good day,

Reuel Prasad

Typhoon on the Way

Greetings Summer Fun Camp students and families -

The first session is nearly over, and it just seemed to go really fast!

Checking the weather, we are aware that a typhoon is on the way, and it is currently a T1.  While it would be a shame to miss our last day of the session due to weather, please make sure you are familiar with our policies.
Here is a reminder of the procedures for inclement weather.

Typhoon 1 or Amber Rain::  all classes continue as normal

Typhoon 3 or Red Rain::  Classes for 3& 4 year olds (K1 & K2) cancelled.
                                          Classes for 5-10 year olds (LE & UE) continue as normal

Typhoon 8, Typhoon 10, Black Rain::  If these signals are in effect at 7 am, all morning classes are   cancelled.  If these signals are in effect at 11 am, all afternoon classes are cancelled.

Please be reminded that if we do miss class tomorrow because of the weather, there will not be a make up day, as we will be using the weekend to prepare for session two.

If you are unsure, please check this blog tomorrow morning, and we will post an update.

Regards,

Chris Meyer,
Director of Session One
                

(July 17) Ages 5-6: Yellow Groups A-E

We wrapped up our last book in Drama today by reviewing the definition of sequence and why it's important when one is telling a story. We were happy to hear several students were able to use their little books to retell "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" to their families. We also taught sequence by having a scavenger hunt. The students were able to follow the clues in sequence - great job!

Today in Games & Movement for yellow A, B, and C and red D & E:  we had a reflection/response on Jesus returning and our relationship to Him. This was followed by “knight-rider-princess”, and then a thrilling dodgeball match.The Day 9 Theme for red A, B, & C and yellow D & E: God wants us to be thankfulWe discussed with children what they are thankful for and asked them how they can show what they are thankful for.

Activity: game "Prisoners of War".

In art class today, children in Red D, E, Yellow A, B and C completed their paper cup puppets and acted out a short skit with them. Some were animals; some were aliens and some were fairies. They all had fun!

Meanwhile,  Red A, B, and C  started on their paper cup puppets by cutting out shapes with colored paper and gluing them on to their paper cup.  Yellow D and E will be assembling their muffins together by cutting out shapes from the textured paper they painted the day before.

In music class today, we reviewed all our songs and then learned a new song, “This is the Day”. We also reviewed the solfege and musical notes we learned last week. Then, we learned how to play Musical Pictionary.