Exploring the World at the Child Development Lab Summer Program
Children ages 2 years 9 months to 6 are having fun and learning in the four-week summer camp program, “Exploring the World Around Us,” now in session at the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab at FSC.
“The program provides opportunities for children to enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere with activities designed for exploration, socialization and play,” says Valerie Hytholt, associate director of the lab.
Above, co-teacher Lori Mayberry and a young camper do marble painting.
Each of the four weeks of the program has a different imaginative setting, from outer space to a woodland forest. This week the children are camping at the beach, where they engage in dramatic play, art, music and other learning activities that incorporate mathematics, science, writing and reading. They are always excited to visit the Planetarium with Mr. Ed Jameson and his presentation, “Storytelling under the Stars.”
“Our daughter is so excited about getting to the camp that she won’t let me finish breakfast,” says Dr. Ben Alberti of the Sociology Department. “The teachers are wonderful; it’s only been two days and already she knows a bunch of new words, enjoys new activities and has made friends.”
“Exploring the World Around Us” runs through July 25.