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2023 adult summer Classes
yoga
Tuesdays 6PM-7PM
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15. No class July 4.
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Yoga For EveryBody is a program designed to meet the needs of all class participants. The program was created by Kathleen Margiotta, a traditionally trained yogini with 20+ years of teaching experience. Yoga For Every Body fosters strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as promotes a sense of well-being and accomplishment. Classes focus on the needs of the individual within a non-competitive group setting. This program is based on the Hatha Yoga tradition and incorporates Vinyasa flow poses and meditation. Classes are designed for adults at all fitness levels. Participants will provide their own yoga mat and blocks. Age: 16+
2023 summer Camp
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CAMP
M 06/19, T 06/20, W 06/21, F 06/23
1:30PM – 4:30PM
Session 2
M 06/26, T 06/27, TH 06/29, F 06/30
1:30PM – 4:30PM
Grades: Students entering K through grade 5 Price: $295 per child, per session @ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ She was an American Girl…travel back in time to a different period in history to learn how young girls like you lived! You and your daily guest (your American Girl doll or other doll of your choice) will explore foods, crafts, dance, games and fashion together. Campers will have endless fun while learning about history, culture, and character through the lens of a famous American Girl.
*Daily snacks will be provided. Please bring a drink.
About The Teacher: Jennifer Christal has been an educator in the Chester School District for 21 years. Not only does she love her job but she loves history! Having watched her daughter (who is now 16) grow up playing with her American Girl dolls she decided to create an experience where girls and boys can develop a love of learning history while having fun!
Please email Jennifer Christal if you have any questions @jenn.christal@gmail.com
IMAGINATION CREATION CAMP WITH MRS. MILLER
Session 1: July 10–14 (Monday-Friday)
Session 2: July 17-21 (Monday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades: Entering kindergarten to fourth grade
Price: $275/child for 1 week session
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Are you looking to have tons of fun this summer? Do you like SUPER COOL science experiments, activities, crafts, projects and using your imagination? Do you like making things EXPLODE? Do you like using your hands and getting MESSY? If you answered yes, you should attend Mrs. Miller’s Imagination Creation Camp! We will do lots of fabulous and exciting science experiments, projects, activities & crafts, such as:
Slime, Tie dye t-shirts, Erupting soda and Mentos geysers, Rainbow density jars, Pop Rocks candy, soda and balloon experiments, Jellyfish bottles, Lava lamps, iSpy bottles, Balloon rocket ship races, Exploding volcanoes, Homemade play dough, Marshmallow creations, Galaxy jars, Cool outdoor activities & so much MORE!
*Children will be bringing home lots of fun experiments, projects & crafts daily! ? What to bring to camp: art smock, water, peanut free and tree nut free snack. Art smock will go home the last day of camp.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. Dani Miller @danifreda9388@gmail.com.
HAPPY CAMPERS SUMMER CAMP
Times: 9AM-12PM
Grades: Students entering K through grade 2
Price: $250 per child
Location: @ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Is your child interested in being a real camper this summer? Come and enjoy learning about nature and campground life with Mrs. Knowles, Dickerson Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher. Join her in the amazing adventures of camping! They will go on nature hikes, scavenger hunts, make their own snacks, crafts, games, and more! Learn how fun camping life can be indoors and outdoors this summer! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Knowles at Barbk6770@gmail.com
SUMMER ART CAMP with artsi studio
Times: Morning sessions 9AM-12PM; afternoon sessions 1:30PM-4:30PM
Ages: 5-12
Price: $325 per 1-week session, plus taxes/fees. $355 for Castle Creations Camp.
Sibling discounts available. Discount codes for early registration available at ArtsiStudio.com
Location: @ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Join us for a creative summer with Artsi friends! Enjoy Morris County’s only Indoor/Outdoor Summer Art Camp. Artists ages 5-12 will learn art techniques and create paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more. Family and friends are welcome to attend our closing Camp Art Show on Friday.
Morning sessions: 9AM-12PMAfternoon sessions: 1:30PM-4:30PM
COST: $325 for 1-week session, plus taxes/fees. $355 for Castle Creations Camp.
Sibling discounts available.