Dogs Around the World

Monday, September 14 – Friday, October 16

Did you know that dogs around the world look a little different? And that people adopt rescue dogs from different countries?

In this session, kids will write stories about dogs from different countries.

Kids will learn about dogs, different countries and what life is like for dogs who travel around the world. They’ll even get a chance on video to meet real dogs from different parts of the world (virtual petting only!) and hear their story.

At the end, parents will be able to see the animated stories kids create online.

This After School Session will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your child busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours total during each one-month session. 

Once you sign up, your child will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be held at 3pm EST / 3pm CST / 3pm MST / 3pm PST on Wednesdays.

Host a Podcast: Stories About Presidents and Elections

Tuesday, October 17 – Friday, November 13

Elections are coming and being a President will be on everyone’s mind. In this After School Session, your child will  become a Podcast Host. Kids will be hosting their own podcast that tells stories  about Presidents in different countries. We’ll work with kids to plan and record their very own podcast. At the end, parents will be able to hear the podcast online.

This After School Session will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your child busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours total during each one-month session. 

Once you sign up, your child will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be held at 3pm EST / 3pm CST / 3pm MST / 3pm PST on Wednesdays.

Birds Around the World and the Sounds They Make

Week Two: June 15 – June 19

Write a story about birds around the world and the sounds they make. Can you guess what sounds a beatboxing Starling and a South African hadeda make? We’ll even record you making bird sounds for your story.

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.

What if Your Pet Was From Another Country?

Week Three: June 22 – 26

What if your pet was from another country? Would your pet’s name be different? Would your pet look different? Would your pet have an accent? We’ll get creative in this session and write a story imagining if your pet was from a different country.

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.

Have Fun with Puns!

Week Four: Week Four: June 28 – July 3

We’ll have a lot of fun creating a story with puns. Maybe we’ll write a story about an otter who “otter” know what we’re talking about. Or maybe we’ll write a story about a squirrel who steals tomatoes from the garden and doesn’t “carrot” at all.

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.

How Time Passes

Week Five: July 6 – July 10

Passing Time! What does it mean when it’s evening in one part of the world and morning in another? Is it today or tomorrow? What about when it’s winter in Brazil and summer in the USA. Is it winter or summer? Hear from a U.S. diplomat living abroad talking about time when traveling. Let your imagination soar when telling this story that crosses the international date line.

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.

Become a Pilot!

Week Seven: July 20 – 24

A pilot spends a lot of time seeing the world through the clouds. Write a story from the perspective of a pilot flying a plane around the world. Do pilots get bored of seeing clouds all the time? Do pilots see other planes flying by? What does the earth look like to a pilot from the air?

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.

What if Your Pet Was From Another Country?

Week Eight: July 27 – July 31

What if your pet was from another country? Would your pet’s name be different? Would your pet look different? Would your pet have an accent? We’ll get creative in this session and write a story imagining if your pet was from a different country.

Our virtual camp will be conducted through a combination of email, live video calls, and phone calls. At minimum, children will need the following to participate: access to a phone camera and the ability to send/text images and photos.

Schedule: Between assigned activities and scheduled video calls, we’ll keep your virtual camper busy, engaged and creative for 10 hours during each one-week session. Once you sign up, your virtual camper will receive materials in the mail that he/she will use during that session. Live video calls will be from 2-3pm EST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each session.