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Summer Enrichment Program 2015
Santa Barbara Catholic School started conducting the first Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) entitled DISTRICT 12: Conquering the Summer Heat, Empowering our Mind, Heart, and Spirit last 2012. It was a 12-in-1 Interactive, Integrated, and Intensive course that focused on the development and formation of students’ knowledge (Study), abilities (Skill), and faith (Spirituality) through multiple-intelligence approaches and strategies. It aimed to provide the young students an enriching, rewarding, and meaningful summer learning experience through different formative courses that lead the young students in building and strengthening a community of committed Christians, creative thinkers, effective communicators and responsible members of the society.
This year, we would like to invite you again to join our team to make your child’s summer fun, memorable, and engaging. Last year, we offered 18 courses. This year we are offering a total of 20 courses. Two more additional courses were added to tap more of your child’s skills and intelligences.
There is an enrollment fee of $550 / student.
Discount shall be given to those who will enroll on or before June 15, 2015. Same discount shall also be given to those who will enroll more than one child and giving referrals. This can be paid in person through the school’s business office.
The program will run from July 6 – July 30, 2015 from Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Extended Care/Late Pick-up may be arranged with additional charge.
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| 1. iCount | Math Class – Don’t let the summer heat melts hard-earned math skills. Cool down the summer heat by sharpening Math skills. This course provides venue for students to enhance their knowledge on numbers and practice math skills through fun games and activities. |
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| 2. iTech | Technology & Computer Class – Innovate by learning the latest trends in computer and media technology. Understand the interconnected world of Internet and be a smart and ethical Netizen! |
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| 3. iPray | Prayer and Spirituality Class – Deepen and strengthen your child’s personal relationship with God. Experience the different ways of conversation with God through reflection, meditation, and contemplation. |
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| 4. iEat | Basic Cooking Class – At a very basic level, students should be equipped with the knowledge on how to prepare simple healthy meals. This course leads the students to acquire basic techniques in food preparation such as following a recipe, planning a weekly menu, preparing and eating several kinds of healthy snacks, etc. |
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| 5. iLead | Leadership and Teambuilding Class – Discover your child’s potential as a student leader to collaborate with others in achieving one common goal. Get involved in activities that lead your child to acquire the qualities and characteristics of a leader. |
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| 6. iWatch | Film Critique Class – Don’t just watch movie for recreation! Be a movie critic! Develop your child’s basic movie review skills. |
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| 7. iCraft | Arts and Craft Class – Enhance your child’s imagination by creating different kinds of handicrafts that will develop hand-eye coordination, brain development, and fine motor skills. |
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| 8. iSave | Recycling Awareness Class – Raise your child’s awareness in saving the environment In this class, your child shall learn how to recycle, re-use, and re-create most common household garbage. |
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| 9. iGrow | Gardening Class – Unfold the “inner gardener” in your child. This class shall teach your child basic gardening skills, hands-on gardening activities, and cultivating crops and herbs. |
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| 10. iPerform | Performing Arts Class – Foster and maximize your potential with creativity, self-expression, and teamwork through high quality training in the theatrical arts. Have fun acting, singing, dancing and performing with friends in your very own style! |
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| 11. iPlay | Physical Fitness Class – Be a street-smart kid that you can be! Learn and experience some basic and practical knowledge and abilities through games, sports, and fun activities. |
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| 12. iFit | Fitness Class – Be physically fit this summer by learning physical fitness skills and basic calisthenics. Groove your body with some body workout moves that will enhance your gross motor skills. |
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| 13. iDraw | Art Class – Build your child’s artistic portfolio through this multi-disciplinary art course. Possibilities are endless in the pursuit of becoming a multi-talented artist. |
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| 14. iLive | Basic Life Skills Class – Develop your child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills through basic household chores. |
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| 15. iDEAR(Drop Everything and Read) | Reading Class – Reinforce your child’s comprehension skills through independent reading and read aloud activities. |
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| 16. iExplore | Science Discovery and Experiment Class – Let your child discover the wonders of science through hands-on experiments. |
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| 17. iRelax | Yoga for Kids Class – Improve flexibility, muscle strength, breathing, flexibility, and inner discipline. |
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| 18. iSing | Voice Class – Let your child unleash the “singer” in him/her. Encourage your child to use the voice as a powerful tool. |
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| 19. iMove | Dance Class – Let your child move to the beat of upbeat music! Your child will also explore different dance styles and forms in this class. |
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| 20. iBuild | Robotics Class – Encourage your child to become an effective engineer through a fun and engaging lego class. |
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We would like to share with you some reviews given by our former students and parents.
“The camp was really fun. It was full of educating activities, but what I love the most are the teachers. They were really patient and fun. Every day, I see smiles on the faces of everyone.” – Brydon Balbin
“Summer Camp was super fun. I learned a lot of things. My favorite was when we learned how to cook and make things.” – Julianna Cayton
“My teachers in summer camp taught me a lot of things like how to cook or play sports, My favorite classes were cooking and watching movies. In cooking class I made sushi, omelette, parfaits, and colored pancakes. The best parts of summer camp was when we played outdoors with water, did a play, received certificates, and made friends. .” – Angelie Donguines,
We are very proud to say that this unique workshop was pioneered by Spartan teachers and the first ever launched on the island. We are looking forward to mentoring your child this summer.
For registration and other details, email us at sep@sbcs.edu.gu or call 632-5578. The program is also open to non-SBCS students.
“Make your child’s summer COOL.”
Summer Enrichment Program 2014
SBCS’ District 12 Conquers the Summer Heat!
by Mr. Marlon Vargas
As the summer heat conquers the island of Guam, Santa Barbara Catholic School has started conducting the first 3iS Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) entitled DISTRICT 12: Conquering the Summer Heat, Empowering our Mind, Heart, and Spirit last June 4, 2012. It is a 12-in-1 Interactive, Integrated, and Intensive course that focuses on the development and formation of students’ knowledge (Study), abilities (Skill), and faith (Spirituality) through multiple-intelligence approaches and strategies. It aims to provide the young students an enriching, rewarding and meaningful summer learning experience through different formative courses that lead the young students in building and strengthening a community of committed Christians, creative thinkers, effective communicators and responsible members of the society. Moreover, this month-long 12-in-1 course for incoming 1st to 8th grade students includes various workshops such as:
1. iEat (Basic Cooking Skills) At a very basic level, students should be equipped with the knowledge on how to prepare simple healthy meals. This course leads the students to acquire basic techniques in food preparation such as following a recipe, planning a weekly menu, preparing and eating several kinds of healthy snacks, etc.
2. iCount (Sharpening Math Skills) Don’t let the summer heat melts hard-earned math skills. Cool down the summer heat by sharpening Math skills. This course provides venue for students to enhance their knowledge on numbers and practice math skills through fun games and activities.
3. iCreate (Science, Arts, and Language Integration) Arise and reinforce students’ critical thinking skills through inter-disciplinary discussions and activities integrating Arts, Science, and Language.
4. iLead (Leadership Training) Discover your potential as a student leader in our school and collaborate with others in achieving one common goal. Get involved in activities that lead you to acquire and possess qualities and characteristics of a leader.
5. iMove (Dancing) Be physically fit this summer by learning basic dancing skills. Groove your body with some hip-hop moves that will enhance your gross motor skills.
6. iPerform (Theater and Performing Arts) Foster and maximize your potential with creativity, self-expression, and teamwork through high quality training in the theatrical arts. Have fun acting, singing, dancing and performing with friends in your very own style!
7. iWrite (Writing Skills) Grab the opportunity to write in different genres and foster a love of writing. Explore the vast world of Creative Writing through poetry, short story, scriptwriting, songwriting, and more. A fun and engaging class that will help you express your thoughts from page to stage!
8. iPlay (Playing while Learning) Be a street-smart kid that you can be! Learn and experience some basic and practical knowledge and abilities through games and fun activities that will be useful for your daily living.
9. iPray (Prayer) Deepen and strengthen your personal relationship with God. Experience the different ways of conversation with God through reflection, meditation, and contemplation.
10. iWatch (Film Critic and Review) Don’t just watch movie for recreation! Be a movie critic! Hone yourself with some basic movie review skills.
11. iBuild (Robotics) Engage yourself in a fun and exciting world of Robotics! Learn concept of Robotics by building models and programming with others using Lego® Education WeDo™ kits.
12. iTech (Computer, Media Literacy and Ethics) Innovate by learning the latest trends in computer and media technology. Understand the interconnected world of Internet and be a smart and ethical Netizen!
Students’ Review:
“I joined the summer program because I like school. And, because summer school is fun and my classmates are nice to me.” – Adriana, 5 year old girl and incoming grade 1
“I like really to do art work with Miss Roxas and Miss Badong. And I like building crocodile using Legos with Mr. Pangan. I also like practicing dance with Mr. Vargas. And like to cook with Miss Guevara. Sometime we cook what we like to cook.” – Ara, 6 years old and incoming 2nd grade
“I decided to join the summer program because I thought it was fun. I like especially the iTech, iBuild, and iCount under Mr. Pangan.” – Tim, 9 years, incoming 4th grade
“I came here because I wanted to improve my confidence in dancing and leadership skills.” – Justin, 11 years old and an incoming 7th grade
Parents’ Review:
“I’ve enrolled my son for him to learn how to socialize with other kids. So far, I’ve noticed he is learning how to be patient and be more creative. At home, I’ve seen how Andre’s imagination has been enhanced with the activities done at school. He especially likes playing with his Lego toys building different things.” – Mrs. Mandel
“I enrolled Adriana to enhance how to interact with other kids.She enjoys learning a lot from the summer class. She’s more conscious of what she eats and applies what she learns from her iEat Class. She shares how important it is to check the calorie content from the labels of the food package. From her iWatch class, she learned how to identify the characters and understand the story. I am happy to know that they’re learning and playing games that kids do not play anymore. She enjoys playing with us at home like pick up sticks and some board games like chinese checkers. – Mrs. Sabinay
The SEP mentors are Mr. Marlon Vargas (iPray and iMove), Ms. Kristine Roxas (iWrite, iPlay and iPerform), Mrs. Joyce Guevara (iEat and iLead), Ms. Clara Badong (iCreate and iCount), and Mr. Ron Pangan (iBuild, iTech, and iCount).
June 29 marks the student’s graduation for their month-long summer experience and culminating activity showcasing outstanding works and creations. The second batch of the program will be from July 2 to 27, 2012. For inquiries about the schedule, registration and other details, kindly visit SBCS school website www.sbcs.edu.gu, email us at sep@sbcs.edu.gu or call 632-5578. The program is open to non-SBCS students.