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Willowwind
2015 summer program
“Blow off S.T.E.A.M this summer!”
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Why
Willowwind
this summer
Dear Willowwind Friends-
CURRICULUM
NIGHT
January 20
6:30 pm
Interested in Willowwind’s K-6
Academic Year program?
Come learn about the unique
experience that is Willowwind!
At this event, Willowwind
faculty will discuss the dynamic
curriculum, Personalized
Education Plans, experiential
learning, and innovative Spanish
program. RSVP by calling
319-338-6061.
COMMUNITY
NIGHT
I am pleased to present Willowwind’s 2015 Summer Program, “Blow Off S.T.E.A.M this Summer.” In
this brochure you will find some old favorites as well as a number of new engaging classes that fit
within our S.T.E.A.M theme. S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Mathematics. All of our summer classes relate to one or more of these areas. In a world with a highly
competitive job market, we strive to equip students with the necessary 21st century skills that will allow
them to make valuable contributions to society. Our summer program provides students with
opportunities to create, collaborate, problem solve, and develop confidence, persistence, and ultimately
a love of learning.
Unique learning experiences, small multi-age classrooms, experienced educators, and a culture of caring
are characteristics that set Willowwind summer programs apart from other programs. Summer classes
at Willowwind engage students in exciting hands-on, experiential learning. Our innovative campus,
including our LEED-Gold certified building, outdoor classrooms and extensive grounds provide ample
opportunities for fun and unique learning throughout our summer program. Classes are organized in
five multi-age groups: preschool (ages 3-5), kindergarten, 1-2nd grade, 3-6th grade, and new to this
year a 6-8th grade course! Class sizes of 10-16 students ensure each child receives individual attention
and is able to take an active role in the classroom experience.
Willowwind’s summer faculty are experienced educators and artists, or specialists in their field. Our
summer teachers return year after year and/or are current Willowwind staff. We are delighted by the
excellence of our summer faculty and their commitment to your child’s education. Willowwind’s safe,
caring environment provides students with the opportunity to grow and learn socially, emotionally, and
academically.
I look forward to seeing you and your child in the coming months as we S.T.E.A.M into summer!
Sincerely, Katherine Anderson
Program Director
March 12
5:30 pm
See collaboration, project-based
learning, and Willowwind’s
engaging curriculum in action at
this preschool- 6th grade
community-wide event.
Students of all ages will give
presentations on research, yearlong projects, and more!
Call for more information!
(319) 338- 6061
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Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
Preschool
All Preschool classes are
full day, Monday-Friday,
8:30am-3:30pm
summer calendar
Families looking for hands-on, experiential preschool play this summer have the opportunity to select from
full-day, week-long, and/or theme-based units developmentally geared towards early learners, ages 3-5.
The Willowwind week-by-week option allows a family to select a preschool experience based on a student’s
areas of interest or a family’s need for summer care. Choose anywhere from one session to a full summer’s
worth of sessions to offer your preschooler a fun, safe, and supportive introduction to school. Students must
be at least 3 years old and potty trained to attend.
“I love teaching summer
programs because it’s a great way
to connect with the community.”
-- Rachel Klein, Willowwind
Montessori Teacher
June 8 June 12
Class ID:
P01
June 15 June 19
Class ID:
June 22 June 26
Class ID:
P03
June 29 July 3
Class ID:
P04
July 6 July 10
Week-by-Week Schedule
Class ID:
P05
P02
Kids in the Kitchen
Mix, shake, blend and bake. Put on your apron and stir up a tasty treat as we explore the kitchen.
Taste new foods and learn to make old favorites.
Art Creations
Explore the fundamentals of art- shape, line, color, and space, and express your creativity with
paint, crayons, mosaics, and more. Students will apply principles of design and other art
structures, and understand art through history and culture by learning about famous artists.
Music Makers
Music lovers won't want to miss this week! Participate in dance games, play musical chairs, and
even create a camp band. Enjoy visits from musical guests, like Willowwind's music teacher
Katherine Anderson, as you explore different kinds of music. Students will create their own
music and develop beat keeping, ensemble playing, and rhythmic skills.
Stars & Stripes
Celebrate Independence Day with classic American traditions- play baseball, make an apple pie,
and create crafts with red, white, and blue. Learn about amazing sites in the USA, their
significance to our society and culture, and what makes them special.
Wild Wild West
Go back to the Old West! Learn about the people of the Old West and the world in
which they lived by singing campfire songs, dancing western-style dances, panning for
gold, lassoing pretend cattle, and learning about travel on covered wagons.
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
Tuition:
$215
Tuition:
$215
Tuition:
$215
Tuition:
$215
Tuition:
$215
3
2
July 20 - July 13 July 24 July 17
July 27 July 31
Class ID: Learn about weather patterns and how they affect us, and engage in hands-on weather Tuition:
P08
$215
experiments in this interactive class. Apply this newfound knowledge by learning about how to
August
3-7
Surf ’s Up
Class ID:
P06
Class ID:
P09
Class ID:
P07
Travel to imaginary beaches to build sandcastles, search for seashells, learn about waves, and
discover the animals that live in the ocean and on the shore. Learn how to care for our oceans
and these important ocean creatures.
Storybook Theater
Make your favorite children's stories come to life through art, music, dance, and drama. Each
day will feature a new tale to explore. Finish the week with a performance for family and
friends.
Tuition:
$215
Tuition:
$215
Environmental Science
take care of the environment.
Starry, Starry Night
What happens when the sun goes down? Blast off into outer space to see planets, stars, and
moons. When you return to Earth, learn about the animals who love the dark of night.
Tuition:
$215
Interested in Willowwind’s year-round Montessori program?
The Montessori Preschool Program works to educate the whole child, to equally guide the child’s physical,
social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Willowwind School prides itself on its multi-age Montessoribased preschool classrooms for students ages 3-5. Enrollment in the Willowwind School Montessori
preschool is through a separate application. Admission information and application are available at
www.willowwind.org or schedule a tour today at 319-338-6061.
Are you a current or incoming Willowwind preschooler? Enrolling 2015-2016 Willowwind students
have the option of an academic year only or full year preschool program. Families looking to maintain
consistency and continuity in preschool programming can select a full-day (8:30-3:30) or part-day
(8:30-11:30) summer option to be added to their contract for the coming year.
“I enjoy bringing guest
speakers and professionals in
to share their talents with
students and enhance the
weekly theme!”
-- Marlys McKaig, Willowwind
Montessori Teacher
Need Before or After Summer Program Care?
Our supervised and educational Before- and AfterSummer Programs are engaging for children and make
pick up and drop off more convenient for families.
BSP: 7:30am-8:30am $35/week
ASP: 3:30pm-6:00pm $75/week
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There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
Kindergarten
summer calendar
Lunch supervision is offered for free when students sign up for both morning
and afternoon classes.
Lunch supervision may be purchased for $40/week if your child is signed up for 1/2 day camps.
No prorating available.
*Grade level refers to the grade students will enter in fall 2015.
June 15 - June 19
June 8 - June 12
Willowwind understands the transition to kindergarten is an important time in a child’s life. We have
created a program designed especially to support the academic, social, and emotional
development needs of these young learners. With our dedicated instructors, our emphasis is on
building strong teacher relationships and consistency of experience. Children will engage with peers in a
small, safe learning community and enjoy multi-age partnerships during Exploration Weeks. Students
are sure to leave these programs with classroom competencies, strong skills in self-expression, and a joy
for learning that will carry them through their early school years.
Class
ID
Class
Tuition
Spanish
K01
Come explore the Spanish language
through games, songs, and crafts!
During our time together, we'll learn
to make tasty treats, sing, dance, and
practice our new Spanish vocabulary
as we enjoy our time learning and
playing together. A perfect class for
the beginning Spanish speaker.
$150
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New
for
2015!
World Music
K02
Explore the rhythms of the world.
Develop rhythmic and ensemble
playing skills, and cultural awareness
by exploring music from different
c u l t u r e s, l e a r n i n g a b o u t t h e
instruments of other countries, and
moving our bodies to the beat with
cultural dances.
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
New
for
2015!
Blast Off !
Outdoor Explorations
Blast off into outer space to learn
about the galaxy, stars, solar system,
and more! Develop an
understanding of daily and seasonal
weather conditions, and other
patterns affected by space. Engage in
crafts, games, stories, and other
hands-on activities to learn all about
what goes on in the world above us.
Explore the great outdoors in a series
of walking field trips to nearby parks
and scavenger hunts for plants,
animals, and other natural objects.
Develop an understanding of living
things, their basic needs, and how
they interact with each other and the
physical environment. What
wonderful adventures are waiting for
us right in our backyard?
K03
Class
ID
June 22 - June 26
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
$150
K04
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New
for
2015!
Fitness Fun!
Go Green!
K05
Go green in this class as we learn
about the garden! Students will learn
about the life cycles of plants and
animals, how they interact with one
another, and how to care for living
things and the environment by
planting seeds and maintaining the
Willowwind garden.
$150
K06
Stay active by hiking, playing, and
gaming during this week of camp.
Kindergarteners will develop motor
skills and movement patterns by
engaging in a variety of sports,
obstacle courses, and more to get their
bodies physically moving. Apply this
knowledge to lear n about the
importance of physical exercise and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
Class
Tuition
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
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Kindergarten Summer Calendar, continued
June 29 - July 3
Class
ID
July 6 - July 10
Class
Tuition
New! Artist’s Workshop
K07
Class
ID
K09
Class
ID
July 13 - July 17
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
K11
Students will have the opportunity to
explore the wonderful world of art.
through painting, drawing, sculpting,
and more! Learn about famous
artists, their historical significance,
and the inspiration behind their
work.
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New!
Puppeteers
$150
K08
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Students will put their creative skills to
work by making different kinds of
hand puppets. Materials such as socks,
paper mache, yarn, and buttons will be
used to bring their characters to life.
After making their puppets, students
will learn a story and put on a puppet
show for family and friends.
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Recycled Art
Yoga for Kids and More!
Do your small part to save the earth
by creating something beautiful from
everyday objects and paper. Students
will create art, jewelry and designs
using ordinary, recycled materials.
Students will have the opportunity to
improve their physical and mental
health while experiencing an
imaginative introduction to yoga.
Class will include yoga and tai chi
instr uction, crafts, stories, and
exploration of other forms of gentle
p hy s i c a l e xe r c i s e t o i n c r e a s e
concentration and confidence, deal
w i t h e m o t i o n s, a n d i m p r o v e
communication.
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
$150
K10
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Fantastic Fairytales
Cooking Up a Story
Develop teamwork, confidence, and
communication skills by learning
lines, building a set, telling a story,
making props, and more… and how
to do so all in front of an audience!
We will learn a classic children's tale
and perform it at the end of the
week for families and friends!
Ever read a story describing a perfect
pie or a sumptuous stew and wish you
could make it yourself ? We will let
children's literature inspire us in the
kitchen, and take us on our own
cooking and baking adventures.
$150
K12
Class
Tuition
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
“Willowwind's summer camp was
a wonderful experience for my
son. He enjoyed choosing
camps to match his interests,
and was excited to study a new
topic each week.”
-Willowwind Summer Parent
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There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
Kindergarten Summer Calendar, continued
July 20 - July 31
Class
ID
August 3 August 7
K13
Get Ready for Kindergarten! (2-week class)
8:30am-3:30pm Full-day class
Class
Tuition
Explore your brand new world of kindergarten! Students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2015 are
invited to participate in this full day, two-week course that will focus on skills for success in their new
classroom environment. With literacy, math, science, movement, and social skills featured, children are
sure to build confidence during their new learning adventure. This class reflects an actual school day at
Willowwind with time for specials classes such as music, physical education, and art. Academic and
interpersonal skills instruction will be specialized for children making the big transition from self-directed
preschool experiences to teacher-led kindergarten work.
Class
ID
Mysterious Adventures Exploration Week (K-6)
8:30am-3:30pm Full-day class
K601
Enjoy the element of surprise? Students will engage in art projects, go on field trips, explore the great
outdoors, and play games based on a new, mysterious theme each day! (Transportation costs included)
“Teachers at Willowwind's
summer camp value each
student and find creative
ways to highlight their
diverse talents and
interests!”
-- Willowwind Summer Parent
$550
Class
Tuition
$300
Need Before or After Summer Program
Care?
Our supervised and educational Before- and
After-Summer Programs are engaging for
children and make pick up and drop off more
convenient for families.
BSP: 7:30am-8:30am $35/week
ASP: 3:30pm-6:00pm $75/week
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
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1st & 2nd grade
summer calendar
Lunch supervision is offered for free when students sign up
for both morning and afternoon classes.
*Grade level refers to
the grade students
will enter in fall 2015.
Lunch supervision may be purchased for $40/week if your child is signed up for 1/2 day camps.
No prorating available.
June 8 - June 12
Class
ID
S01
New
for
2015!
June 15 - June 19
S02
June 22 - June 26
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Painter’s Studio
Math Wizards
Students will draw and paint a variety of
subjects using ink, acrylic, pastel, and
watercolor. The class also examines art in
relation to history and culture as students
create personalized pieces of art. Mysteries are popping up all over and we
need your help to solve them! Using logic,
reasoning, and whole number operations, we
will work together to solve historical and
modern day mysteries.
$150
S03
$150
New
for
2015!
World Music
Explore the rhythms of the world. Develop
rhythmic and ensemble playing skills, and
cultural awareness by exploring music from
different cultures, learning about the
instruments of other countries, and moving
our bodies to the beat with cultural dances.
S04
New
for
2015!
Service Expedition
Games Galore
Use your time and talents to serve others
and impact the community. Students will
spend the week planning and implementing
a service project of their choice, such as
visiting a nursing home or donating their
time at a local food bank.
Put your higher order thinking skills to the
test as we learn to strategize and problem
solve through games such as chess, checkers,
risk, and many more!
S05
New
for
2015!
$150
S07
$150
New
for
2015!
Up, Up, and Away
Flying isn't only for the birds. Learn the
principles of flight and aerodynamics by
designing, testing, and re-engineering kites,
airplanes, simple rockets, parachutes, and
more.
Class
ID
Learn the common 'cents' of smart money
management as you work within a budget to
complete a real-world project. Utilize math,
science, logic, and reasoning skills as you
learn how to budget appropriately to make
the most efficient use of your resources
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
S08
Dive into the waters of the Atlantic and
Pacific to learn about the creatures that call
the ocean home. Learn the importance of
ocean life and how it affects us through
games, crafts, stories, and other hands-on
activities.
New
for
2015!
Writer’s Corner
Amazing Animals
For the budding author! Use your creative
skills as you work through the writing
process by brainstorming, writing, editing,
and publishing. Create a writing piece of
your choice that may include short stories,
poems, narratives, and journaling. Student
work will then be printed into a spiral
bound book to take home.
Explore the animal kingdom through writing
and games. One day we might befriend lions
in the Serengeti and the next we might learn
the ways of the mysterious giant squid.
Either way we'll be sure to end up with a
marvelous zoological story.
S10
$150
S11
$160
New
for
2015!
Fiber Arts
Use recycled fabric, buttons, and other
materials to design and create your own
projects, such as sewing stuffed creatures
and clothing items, tie dying, and other
works of art. (Includes supplies costs)
S12
$150
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Under the Sea
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
New
for
2015!
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Class
ID
S09
Class
Tuition
Class
Tuition
Money Cents
Class
ID
S06
8
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Puppeteers
Put your creative skills to work by making
different kinds of hand puppets. Use socks,
paper mache, yarn, buttons, and more to
bring your characters to life. After making
their puppets, students will learn a story and
put on a puppet show.
There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
$150
Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
Class Afternoon Classes
ID
12:30-3:30pm
June 29 - July 3
New! Dinosaurs Rock!
What did the earth look like over 65
million years ago? What do we know about
the dinosaurs that roamed the earth, and
what caused their extinction? Examine
these questions and more as you learn
about the prehistoric creatures of land,
water, and air.
S13
S14
July 6 - July 10
Class
ID
S17
July 13 July 31
$150
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
S15
$150
S16
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Fantastic Foragers
Discover the beauty of the parks and
prairies in our surrounding area by
exploring its trails and creeks. You'll learn
about the trees, plants, and creatures, and
their significance to the environment as
y o u e x p l o r e t h e g r e a t o u t d o o r s.
(Transportation costs included)
Join us for some foraging fun! Learn
foraging safety, plant identification, explore
nearby parks in search of these plants,
create paint dyes from berries, and more!
Taught by Resident Naturalist Alex Schulz,
this course may include SAFE and
VOLUNTARY consumption of positively
identified edible plants.
$165
S19
Class
ID
$150
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Magical Potions
$150
S20
Enter the laboratory to create real and
imaginary potions! We will study physical
and chemical reactions as we concoct
amazing potions.
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Wildlife Explorations
Creative Drama
Discover the wildlife of Iowa City in this
active, outdoor class. Explore nearby
parks as we learn about plants, insects,
animals, their habitats, and what they need
to survive.
Construct a short play from the ground up
through fun and creative theater games.
From set construction to memorizing lines,
learn how to put on a play in five days! Get
ready for a riveting performance at the end
of the week!
$150
S23
New!
Want another morning option?
Sign up for our 3-week Math & Reading
Challenge listed above.
S24
$150
Class
Tuition
Math & Reading Challenge (3-Week Course)
8:30am-11:30pm Half-day class
This three-week course is the perfect class to refresh your skills before school starts. This class focuses on
individualized math and reading instruction. Taught by licensed teachers, it includes student book groups, strategic
math and reading lessons, small group discussion practice, as well as a review of math concepts and innovative
problem solving. This is a morning only class. Please select an afternoon course for each week to create a
full day of classes.
S21
S22
U n l e a s h yo u r i n n e r D o n a t e l l o o r
Michelangelo as you understand and apply
media to create three-dimensional artistic
creations with recycled objects. Create
recycled robots, plastic bottle sculptures,
shoebox towers, and more!
Trails & Creeks
"Underneath the poet's tree, come and rest
a while with me." Explore the work of
children's poets Dr. Suess and Shel
Silverstein. Read and create poems, and
examine the themes, emotions, and
meaning behind each. Then share your
work at a coffee house event.
Class
ID
Use legos to construct buildings, cars, and
more throughout the week! Using higher
order thinking to problem solve and
complete challenges with legos provides
students a glimpse into the 3-6th grade
Lego ™ Building Workshop.
New! Sculpture Building
New! Poet’s Tree
S18
July 13 - July 17
Lego™ Creations
Tae Kwon Do
With discipline and focus we'll use our
minds, our feet, and our fists for selfdefense. We will learn the basic stances,
blocks, kicks, and strikes. This Korean
martial art is a great way to stay active!
Class
Tuition
$420
Class
Tuition
$150
Space Cadets
Blast off into outer space to learn about the
galaxy, stars, solar system, and more!
Develop an understanding of daily and
seasonal weather conditions, and other
patterns affected by space. Engage in crafts,
games, stories, and other hands-on activities
to learn all about what goes on in the world
above us.
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
$150
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July 20 - July 24
Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
S25
Class
Tuition
Creative Drama: Storytellers
Clay Creations
Develop teamwork, confidence, and
communication skills as you experience a
story from the inside! Use your voice,
body, and imagination to explore
different books and fairy tales.
Use your hands and fingers to create
works of art and then fire them in
Willowwind's on-site kiln. Students will
learn pottery and sculpture techniques,
and examine art in relation to history and
culture.
$150
Want another morning option?
Sign up for our 3-week Math & Reading
Challenge listed on page 9.
S26
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
S27
Class
Tuition
New! Nature Detectives
July 27 - July 31
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Extreme heat and sandstorms in the
desert, bitter cold in the arctic- how do
animals and the environment survive in
such conditions? Travel to the ends of
the ear th as you unravel these
environmental mysteries about how
living things work together to survive
and support each other.
S28
$150
Ever read a story describing a perfect pie
or a sumptuous stew and wish you could
make it yourself ? We will let children's
literature inspire us in the kitchen, and
take us on our own cooking and baking
adventures.
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New!
Coding 101
S29
New!
Want another morning option?
Sign up for our 3-week Math & Reading
Challenge listed on page 9.
S30
Ever played a computer game and
wondered how it works? Collaborate,
problem solve, and communicate as you
learn basic coding skills. Write code and
complete various challenges through
team building activities as well as using
the computer. This class is for students
with no prior coding experience.
$150
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
$120
with own
device
Literary Adventures
Dive into the world of beloved children's
author, Roald Dahl! Author of stories
such as "James and the Giant Peach" and
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," read
his work, learn about underlying themes,
characters, setting and more, and use his
work as inspiration to write your own
poetry and short stories.
Class
ID
Mysterious Adventures Exploration Week (K-6)
8:30am-3:30pm Full-day class
K601
Enjoy the element of surprise? Students will engage in art projects, go on field trips, explore the great outdoors,
and play games based on a new, mysterious theme each day! (Transportation costs included)
“It brings me joy to pass along my
enthusiasm for theatre and
storytelling to kids that share the
same passion.”
-- Brooke LeWarne, Willowwind
Summer Teacher
10
Class
Tuition
Cooking Up a Story
Class
ID
August 3 August 7
Class
ID
There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
$150
Class
Tuition
$300
3rd - 6th grade
summer calendar
*Grade level refers to
the grade students
will enter in fall 2015.
Lunch supervision is offered for free when students sign up for both morning and afternoon classes.
June 15 - June 19
June 8 - June 12
June 8 June 19
Lunch supervision may be purchased for $40/week if your child is signed up for 1/2 day camps. No prorating available.
Class
ID
Computer Programming (2-Week Course)
Choose Either: AM Class 8:30-11:30am OR PM Class 12:30-3:30
New!
Ever played a computer game and wondered how it works? Use your tech savvy skills to write basic code and
complete computer programming challenges in this 2-week course. Then complete a large scale project, such as
creating a computer game! (This class repeats in the Morning and Afternoon. Please register for only ONE session.)
T01A
(AM)
T01P
(PM)
Class
ID
T02
*This is a half-day only class. Please select another course for each week to create a full day of classes.
Class
Tuition
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Chess for Beginners
Painter’s Studio
Discover the movements of knights,
bishops, queens, and kings as they travel
across the board. We'll learn game set-up,
rules, and strategies of this time-honored
game. Put your strategic and problem
solving skills to the test. Appropriate for
beginners.
Students will draw and paint a variety of
subjects using ink, acrylic, pastel, and
watercolor. The class also examines art in
relation to history and culture as students
create personalized pieces of art.
$150
T03
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
New!
Cartooning
Lego™ Building Workshop
What would life as a cartoon be like? Draw
caricatures and develop cartoon characters
in this class. Students will use a variety of
drawing media to learn how to draw people
in person and from photographs. After
developing their characters, students will
create comic strips as part of a graphic
novel, and also have the opportunity to
learn basic cartoon animation.
Do you love to create with Legos? Join us for
a week of great Lego-based science,
technology, engineering, and math learning.
Under the guidance of an experienced Lego
League coach, utilize Lego™ Field Robotics
kits to build, engineer, and solve challenges.
(This class repeats June 22-26. Please register
for one session.)
T04
$150
T05
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Class
Tuition
$280
$255
with own
device
Class
Tuition
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Want another morning or afternoon option for June 8-June 12 or June 15-June 19?
Sign up for our 2-week Computer Programming class listed above!
Class
ID
Class
Tuition
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
ID
June 22 - June 26
Lego™ Building Workshop
T06
T07
Do you love to create with Legos? Join us
for a week of great Lego-based science,
technology, engineering, and math learning.
Under the guidance of an experienced
Lego League coach, utilize Lego™ Field
Robotics kits to build, engineer, and solve
challenges. (This class repeats June 15-19.
Please register for one session.)
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Class
Tuition
Chess for Experienced Players
$150
T08
Dee pen your understanding of the
movements of knights, bishops, queens, and
kings as they travel across the board. We'll
review the rules and develop some advanced
strategies for this time-honored game. Put
your skills to the test in this class for
experienced players.
Photography Studio
Explosive Science
Train your artistic eye as you master the
camera and then take a field trip to Regina
High School to develop your pictures in the
darkroom. Develop an individual style and
leave with a portfolio that will prepare you
to be a fabulous photographer. A digital
camera is required for participation in the
course.
Make exploding pillows, examine the
mysteries of Mentos fountains, and
experiment with different kinds of rockets in
this exciting yet SAFE class. We will study
chemical and physical reactions through these
explosive experiments.
$150
T09
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
$150
$150
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Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
June 29 - July 3
Trails & Creeks
July 6 July 17
$165
$150
Taught by licensed teachers, this course includes student book groups, strategic reading lessons, and small group
discussion practice. Examine setting, characters, plot, literary themes, and more. This is a morning only class.
Please select an afternoon class to create a full day of classes.
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
Everybody has heard of a chef, policeman,
and a mailman, but what do each of these
professionals actually do? Learn about
different careers and then go on field trips
to visit these professionals and see firsthand what they do for their jobs.
T15
$150
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New!
for
2015!
Fiber Arts
New!
T17
Class
Tuition
Film
T18
Class
ID
T16
Want another Morning option?
Sign up for our 2-week Reading Readiness
class listed above!
Class
ID
$150
Ever wonder what it would be like to film
and edit your own short movie? Learn the
characteristics of quality movie making and
put those skills to the test as you write a
script, film, and edit a short movie in this
21st century technology class.
$150
$150
Class
Tuition
New! Dive into the world of literature to refresh your skills before school starts in this two week, reading intensive course.
New! Career Central
July 6 - July 10
T13
How would you survive if you were
stranded on a deserted island with no water
and food? Learn how to build shelters,
gather and preserve food, and complete
survival challenges in various environmental
scenarios.
Reading Readiness (2-Week Course)
8:30-11:30am (Mornings ONLY)
Class
ID
Class
ID
July 13 - July 17
With discipline and focus we'll use our
minds, our feet, and our fists for selfdefense. We will learn the basic stances,
blocks, kicks, and strikes. This Korean
martial art is a great way to stay active!
Outdoor Survival
Love the great outdoors? Learn about
outdoor safety, how to plan for and cook
meals, work together as a team to pitch a
tent, and more in this active course.
Conclude the week by putting these skills
to the test with an optional overnight
campout at Willowwind School. Camping
supplies needed to attend this camp.
T14
12
T12
New! Camping
T11
Class
Tuition
Tae Kwon Do
Discover the beauty of the parks and
prairies in our surrounding area by
exploring its trails and creeks. You'll learn
about the trees, plants, and creatures, and
their significance to the environment as
yo u e x p l o r e t h e g r e a t o u t d o o r s.
(Transportation costs included)
T10
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
Use recycled fabric, buttons, and other
materials to design and create your own
projects, such as sewing stuffed creatures
and clothing items, tie dying, and other
works of art. (Supplies costs included)
Class
Tuition
$160
Crime Scene Investigators
Join us for a week of science and chemistry
as we investigate a new mystery each day.
L e a r n a l l a b o u t f i n g e r p r i n t s, r u n
chromatography tests, and work on your
logic skills to help you solve the case!
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
New!
Service Expedition
T19
$280
Use your time and talents to serve others
and impact the community. Students will
spend the week planning and implementing
a service project of their choice, such as
visiting a nursing home or donating their
time at a local food bank.
$150
Class
Tuition
$150
Innovative Inventors
Want another Morning option?
Sign up for our 2-week Reading Readiness
class listed above!
T20
For the budding entre preneur!
Communicate, work productively, and
develop leadership skills by creating and
marketing an invention of your dreamswhether it be food, clothing, or every day
items, the sky's the limit! The week will
conclude with a sales pitch for family and
friends.
There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
$150
July 20 July 31
Class
ID
Math Academy (2-Week Course)
8:30-11:30am (Mornings ONLY)
New!
Refresh your math skills and prepare for the school year in this two-week, math intensive course. Taught by licensed
teachers, this class includes strategic math lessons and innovative problem solving. The first part of this class will be
spent reviewing old concepts. From there, students will be introduced to new math concepts they may encounter in
upcoming school year. Please note that math curriculum may vary from school to school. This is a morning only
class. Please select an afternoon course for each week to create a full day of classes.
T21
Class
ID
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
Class
Tuition
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
July 20 - July 24
Comics and Zines
T22
$150
Want another Morning option?
Sign up for our 2-week Math Academy
class listed above!
T23
Morning Classes
8:30-11:30am
T24
Class
Tuition
Class
ID
Ceramics
July 27 - July 31
Want
another
Morning
option? to
Use
pinch,
coil, and
slab techniques
create
own2-week
projects Math
out of Academy
clay. After
up your
for our
T25 Sign
firing their artwork in the Willowwind
class listed
below!
kiln, students
will apply
the finishing
touches to their projects with glaze and
paint!
Want another Morning option?
Sign up for our 2-week Math Academy
class listed above!
August 3 August 7
Class
Tuition
Creative Cooking
Channel your favorite character to create
your own comic book and/or zine.
Develop literacy and artistic skills by
creating a finished book to take home at
the end of the week.
New!
Class
ID
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
$280
Make yummy snacks, and plan and prepare
healthy meals. With an emphasis on
nutritious but fun options, you'll learn basic
techniques for preparing cold foods,
stovetop meals, and baking. Please note:
recipes will contain eggs, dairy, and gluten.
$150
Web Design
Ever been to a website and wondered how it
was made? After learning about internet
safety, spend the week researching a topic of
your choice and creating a website on this
topic. Adding information to web pages, and
including links to documents and other web
resources are among the topics that will be
covered.
Afternoon Classes
12:30-3:30pm
$150
$125
with own
device
Class
Tuition
Build a Rocket to the Moon
$150
T26
Design, build, and launch your own rocket.
Through the hands-on study of velocity,
forced motion, and gravity, see which
rockets can get closest to the moon and why.
(Materials cost included)
$160
Creative Drama: 10 Plays in 10
Minutes
T27
Combine your acting and improvisational
skills into a week of drama-filled fun!
Collaborate, communicate, and create as you
write and learn 10 short plays, which will be
performed in 10 minutes at random at the
end of the week.
Class
ID
Mysterious Adventures Exploration Week (K-6)
8:30am-3:30pm Full-day class
K601
Enjoy the element of surprise? Students will engage in art projects, go on field trips, explore the great outdoors and
play games based on a new, mysterious theme each day! (Transportation costs included)
$150
Class
Tuition
$300
“My daughter learned a lot about the fundamentals of photography and
filmmaking from two excellent teachers. Her class time was spent working
on interesting projects with impressive results.”
-- Willowwind Summer Parent
Registration for Summer Classes begins on January 5.
Register online at www.willowwind.org.
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6th-8th Grade
Rube Goldberg Course
Lunch supervision may be purchased for $40/week if your child is signed up for
1/2 day camps. No prorating available.
*Grade level refers to the grade students will enter in fall 2015.
NEW
in
2015!
Who was Rube Goldberg?
Rube Goldberg was an American cartoon artist,
inventor, sculptor, and engineer. In his lifetime he
created many cartoons that depicted clever and
intrinsic inventions that would assist in common
every day tasks, such as turning on a light switch or
creating a home-made alarm clock.
June 8 - June 19
Brand New 1/2 Day 2-Week Course!
Class
ID
Rube Goldberg
8:30-11:30am (Mornings Only)
RG01
For the aspiring engineer! Work collaboratively, problem solve, and think critically and creatively to design
a complex machine that completes a simple task. Based on the philosophy of inventor and cartoonist,
Rube Goldberg (see biography above), students will spend this two week class designing overly complex
machines that perform simple tasks such as watering a plant, turning a light on/off, popping a balloon,
shutting a door and more! After learning about Rube Goldberg himself, his philosophy, and viewing
examples of his machines, students will work together to create, test, and fine tune a large scale project.
Get ready for a riveting presentation on the last day of class for family and friends to see!
Want to see a Rube Goldberg machine in action?
Follow the QR code to watch a quick video!
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There’s limited availability for our current and 2015-16 school year in our PK and K–6 classrooms.
Call 319-338-6061 or email info@willowwind.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
Class
Tuition
$280
Registration
Information & Policies
Registration Policies
To secure your space in a class, you must pay half of the total tuition (including the registration fee
and any optional B/ASP fees) at the time of registration. The total tuition must be paid in full no later than
July 1 or 7 days prior to the program start date, whichever comes first. If payment is not made in full by
this date, we reserve the right to cancel your registration. We process all registrations in the order they are
received. We accept registrations as long as there is space available. We do not offer prorated tuition for
absences or late starts. We cannot accommodate drop-ins.
For each student there is a one-time per summer 2015 non-refundable registration fee. The
registration fee is $15 per student for online registration and $35 per student for paper registration.
Who Can Register
Public, private, and home school students ages 3 through Grade 8. For preschool programs, students
must be toilet-trained and at least three years old. Willowwind School provides equal opportunity to
participate in programs and does not discriminate by gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, socioeconomic status, disability, race, national origin, color, religion, and creed.
Class Cancellation Policies
All class cancellations must be processed by Willowwind staff, even if registration was
processed online.
1. If you cancel your registration at least four weeks before the class begins, we will refund
tuition, less a $50 cancellation fee per class.
2. If you cancel your registration less than four weeks before the class starts, no refund will be
given. Any tuition paid for the cancelled class, minus the $50 cancellation fee, becomes a credit,
which you may use toward another Willowwind Summer Program during Summer 2015. Any
lesser tuition costs from the new class will not be refunded.
3. No credit or refund is given to any cancellations occurring within two business days of the
start date of the class.
4. If tuition has not been paid in full by July 1 or 7 days prior to program start date, and no
action to cancel has been taken, no refund or class credit will be issued and the registration will
be terminated.
5. Cancellation by Willowwind: We reserve the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. Any
tuition paid will be refunded in full.
6. We want all students to be satisfied with their experiences at Willowwind School. If after
attending the first day of class, you decide that you do not want to continue, let us know before
the second class and your tuition will become a credit, which you may use toward another
available space in a Summer 2015 class. In this case, B/ASP fees are non-refundable and will not
be credited. After the second day of class, we will not make any tuition or enrollment adjustments.
Attendance
We expect students to attend every day of the classes in which they enroll, except in the case of illness
or emergency. If a student does miss class, regardless of the reason, tuition will not be prorated and
refunds will not be issued.
Behavior
All students have the right to learn in a safe classroom that is free from excessive distraction. When a
child’s behavior becomes a problem, the faculty and staff use a number of strategies beginning with reteaching, reinforcing and acknowledging appropriate behavior, and moving on to redirecting an individual
student. If a child is unable to correct behavior or is unresponsive to teacher interventions, Willowwind
reserves the right to excuse the child from summer programs and provide parents with suggestions for
other summer program placement. Refunds will not be made for current camp class days not attended due
to dismissal. Should the child be registered for future camps, we will refund for tuition fees paid at time of
dismissal.
Scholarships
If interested in summer camp scholarships, please contact Willowwind at (319) 338-6061.
Before & After Summer
Care Policies
1. We offer before and after care for
campers. The Before Summer Program
(BSP) is from 7:30-8:30am and is $35/
week; and the After Summer Program
(ASP) is from 3:30-6:00pm and is $75/
week. Registration for B/ASP occurs with
class registration.
2. If you cancel your registration in B/ASP
at least four weeks before the start date of
the program, we will refund B/ASP fees.
3. If you cancel your registration in B/ASP
less than four weeks before the start date of
the program, no refund will be given. Any
fees paid for B/ASP, becomes a credit,
which you may use toward another
Willowwind summer class during Summer
2015.
4. No credit or refund is given to any
B/ASP cancellations occurring within two
business days of the start date of the
program.
5. If B/ASP fees have not been paid in full
by July 1 or 7 days prior to the program
start date, whichever comes first, and no
action to cancel has been taken, then no
refund or class credit will be issued and the
child’s registration in B/ASP will be
terminated.
6. If a student misses Before or After
Summer Care, is picked up early, or
dropped off late, fees will not be prorated.
7. Only Willowwind Families who were
enrolled in the 2014/2015 school year or
are enrolled in the 2015/2016 school year
may use punch cards. We cannot
accommodate drop-ins.
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QUESTIONS
Phone: 319-338-6061
Email: info@willowwind.org
Class Confirmation: Online registrants will receive an email confirmation within two business days of
registration. Within two weeks of your paper registration, we will send confirmation of your payment and your
spot in class. Closer to the start date of the class, we will send a more detailed email confirming class dates and
times, location, and other general information. Thanks for choosing Willowwind Summer Programs!
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