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Summer Fun Since ‘51

June 15 - August 21, 2015 Grades K-6

Meadows Elementary School 1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae, CA

Science Movement

Creative Arts Workshops

Swimming Lessons

Recreational Swimming

Field Trips Life Skills

Friendship Academics

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Dear Families,

My staff and I are excited to present Camp Happy Hall 2015!

We have designed an array of amazing workshops to capture the

curiosity and energy of our campers. Each day, campers enjoy a

combination of skilled-based science, creative arts and movement

workshops that explore valuable life skills.

Our staff has a combined total of over 100 years teaching at our Happy

Hall Clubs and use that experience to weave educational lessons into

all aspects of the camp. We believe that lifelong habits are formed

throughout childhood, and we offer programs that build strength of

character and competency.

Happy Hall Schools have been educating children for 64 years. Our goal

is to provide top-quality preschool, school age, winter camp, spring

camp, and summer camp programs that are innovative and fun.

We hope your family will join the Camp Happy Hall 2015 Adventure.

Warm regards,

Mary Lou Johnson, Executive Director/Owner

CAMP OVERVIEW

A SAMPLE DAY OF CAMP

CAMP STAFF

CAMP WEEKS 1 - 10

’ FIELD TRIPS & FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS

MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB

CAMPER TESTIMONIALS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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10 Weeks of Adventure from June 15-August 21

Camp Hours: 9 AM-4 PM

Extended Hours: 7-9 AM & 4-6 PM

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

Camp is located at Meadows Elementary School in Millbrae. Campers

enjoy playgrounds, basketball courts, playing fields, a gymnasium, and

exclusive use of the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club for recreational

swimming. Optional swimming lessons are also available.

INSPIRED LEARNING

Our camp is designed to reduce summer learning loss and keep children

healthy and strong. Each week campers learn, develop, and practice

important principles and life skills such as community service, ecology,

leadership, and culture. All activities emphasize academic enrichment,

character development and hands-on learning that promote

cooperation, patience, responsibility, effort, caring, and flexibility.

WORKSHOPS

Camp Happy Hall uses a rotational workshop schedule tailored for each

age group to keep campers alert, enthusiastic and engaged. Our skill-

based workshops feature science, creative arts and movement. Our

Science Workshops create a fun environment that promotes critical

thinking, problem solving and math skills. Our Creative Arts Workshops

foster imagination and observation while enhancing motor and

cognitive skills. Our Movement Workshops reinforce the fundamentals of

physical movement, healthy living, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Every Thursday we venture out into our community on exciting field trips

that serve as an extension of the week’s learning themes and lessons.

Funtastic Fridays are filled with guest entertainers, popular camp games,

obstacle courses, fun activities, and parent’s favorite - FREE LUNCH!

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7:00 AM Morning Activities Enjoy my favorite activities

9:00 AM Morning Snack Take a break to nourish my body

9:30 AM Morning Spirit Rally Camp songs, cheers and friends!

10:00 AM Brain Power! Flex my Brain Power Muscles!

10:20 AM Movement Workshop Get physical and explore MOVEMENT!

11:00 AM Creative Arts Workshop CREATE a work of ART!

12:00 PM Lunch Take a break for some energy intake

12:30 PM Recess Time for fun and exercise

1:30 PM Science Workshop Discover through SCIENCE!

3:15 PM Afternoon Spirit Rally Brain games, songs and excitement!

3:30 PM Afternoon Snack Eat a healthy hearty snack

4:00 PM Afternoon Activities Enjoy a variety of games and activities

6:00 PM Close of the Day Recharge for another fun day!

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Camp Happy Hall is led by the same experienced teachers and

directors who run our Happy Hall Clubs during the school year. During

the summer, they offer campers a safe and creative environment in

which to develop new skills and positive attitudes towards learning.

Our teacher-to-camper ratio is typically 1:10, which is one of the lowest

in the local day-camp community. Staff receive year-round training and

are CPR and First-Aid certified.

OUR AWESOME CAMP STAFF

Pat 28th year

Maria 15th year

Charina 13th year

Rosa 8th year

Stephen 8th year

Janet 8th year

Jessica 2nd year

Colleen* 2nd year

Marina Hamack, Director

18th year

Rachel Heck*, Coordinator

3rd year

*Happy Hall School Alumni

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: JUNE 15-19

This week camp will motivate, energize, and cultivate team spirit and

sportsmanship. Campers foster relationships with their teammates, as

they get active and moving.

SCIENCE: PHYSICS OF SPORTS

Enhance your sports game, as well as gain a new perspective on the

science of sports. Measure and calculate your best chances of scoring,

while practicing the fundamentals of sports. You are sure to improve your

athletic techniques and support your teammates.

CREATIVE ARTS: TEAM SPIRIT

Show your team spirit! Brainstorm with your team and put your ideas into

action by designing jerseys, banners and noise makers. Use your creative

ideas to support your team. The spirit of cheering is powerful.

MOVEMENT: PLAY BALL!

And the crowd goes wild! Challenge yourself in team games that

exercise your skills. Work as a team to score home runs, shoot hoops and

dodge balls! Campers, who work together, win together!

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: JUNIPERO SERRA PARK

Venture with us to Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno. Enjoy the natural

landscape and put your five “C’s” into action. Use competence,

confidence, connections, character, and caring for some outdoor fun!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: OBSTACLE ADVENTURE

Celebrate the spirit of teamwork and reward all your efforts with a day

filled with extreme fun, games, and an obstacle course challenge.

Costume Contest:

Show your team spirit!

Free Lunch Friday:

Classic American grilled cheese sandwich & salad.

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: JUNE 22-26

This week camp will inspire, raise awareness, and develop responsibility.

Campers become environmental stewards as they explore the complex

nature of the ecosystems and take positive environmental action.

SCIENCE: GREEN THUMB

Get insight on the importance of soil conservation in agriculture while

you get your hands dirty. Experiment with soil to explore vegetative

cover and how it regulates various biogeochemical cycles.

CREATIVE ARTS: NATURE’S CREATIONS

Practice recycling by repurposing materials to create amazing crafts.

Cereal boxes, plastic bottles and materials found in nature can all turn

into works of art with a bit of effort and imagination.

MOVEMENT: SCAVENGER ADVENTURE

One camper’s trash is another camper’s treasure! Come along on our

scavenger adventure as we do our part to keep our earth clean and

green. Let’s work as a team to contribute to our community.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: COYOTE POINT’S CURIODYSSEY

Travel to the CuriOdyssey Wildlife Center. CuriOdyssey fosters scientific

curiosity through interactive science exhibits and animal encounters.

Make discoveries, one brain-building revelation after another.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: LIVING EARTH

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Get ready for some green fun. Be inspired by a

visit from Recology, our local resource recovery company. Where the

world sees waste, Recology see resources.

Costume Contest

Represent nature with your animal style!

Free Lunch Friday

Farmer’s market taco salad.

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: JUNE 29 - JULY 2*

This week camp will challenge, surprise, and stimulate critical thinking.

Campers practice problem solving as they engage in mind-puzzling

adventures and work together in a week of super-sleuth fun!

SCIENCE: TOP SECRET

Discover the science behind invisible ink, spy decoders and night vision.

Explore how oxidation and ultraviolet light can reveal top-secret

message. What will you uncover?

CREATIVE ARTS: CRYPTIC CRAFTS

Create gadgets that are sure to crack the code. Be original, creative,

and artistic as you make collages from magazine letter cutouts, “I Spy”

bottles, and communicate using top-secret language.

MOVEMENT: SPY ACADEMY

Calling all secret agents! Get ready for some spy training games and

obstacle courses that will help you embark on the mission of the missing

jewels! Don’t forget your disguise!

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB

Our mission continues at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club. Swim laps or

play a game of water tag! Enjoy our poolside activities such as

basketball, board games, and cool crafts!

FRIDAY

*We are closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.

Have a safe and fun holiday!

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: JULY 6 - 10

This week camp will rouse curiosity, promote verbal reasoning, and

cultivate teamwork. Campers investigate the wonders of astronomy and

astrophysics in a stellar week of excitement.

SCIENCE: BLAST OFF!!

3, 2, 1 Blast Off! Learn the sequence of a space shuttle launch. Use your

science skills to show how a rocket works and demonstrate Newton’s

Third Law of Motion.

CREATIVE ARTS: MILKY WAY ART

Explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Launch your artistic talents to

design galaxy art, solar system bracelets and glow jars.

MOVEMENT: STAR WARS

Join in an exciting team building game of Star Wars, which focuses on

teamwork, communication, fitness, and fun. Each day is a new

challenge. Is the force with you?

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM

Trek with us to the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. Discover the

science of aviation and explore its extensive aircraft collection.

Experience dynamic demonstrations and examine airplane and

helicopter cockpits up close.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: SPACE ODYSSEY

Earth to Camp Happy Hall! It’s time to boost the excitement with a

rocket ship building contest, gross-out games and much more fun.

Costume Contest

Break out your galaxy gear and shine like a star!

Free Lunch Friday

Out of this world mac & cheese.

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JULY 13 - 17 This week camp will encourage innovation, challenge, and stimulate

critical thinking. Campers get to work practicing math and problem

solving skills, as they invent, plan, and construct!

SCIENCE: HOW IT WORKS

Think like an engineer! Have fun experimenting with a variety of

materials. Use your knowledge of science and engineering to design,

create, and improve simple machines that make work easier.

CREATIVE ARTS: BUILD IT

Get down to basics with wood, nails, and other cool materials. Let your

imagination run wild as you craft string art and make a pinewood derby

car to race on Friday!

MOVEMENT: MINECRAFT CHALLENGE

Journey on a adventure as you collect items to build and sustain your

team dwelling. Avoid the “creepers” as you solve puzzles using logic and

goal setting. Collaborate with your team to come up with solutions to

navigate through an ultimate game of Minecraft.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: SHARP PARK BEACH

Hike California’s natural architecture and explore the golden coast on

the beautiful trails at Sharp Park Beach. Play in the sand and build sand

castles on the beach.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: FIX-IT FUN

Let’s keep building. Get ready master builders, Camp Happy Hall hosts a

Pinewood Derby Race.

Costume Contest

Come dressed as a master builder!

Free Lunch Friday

Build-A-Burger.

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: JULY 20 - 24

This week camp will motivate, encourage, and reinforce critical thinking.

Campers practice math skills, communication and planning as they

learn about saving, spending and giving.

SCIENCE: CRAZY COINS

Why are some pennies green, and why are dollar bills magnetic? Find

out the science behind minting money. Learn how much it really costs to

make coins and bills in a lesson in seigniorage.

CREATIVE ARTS: CURRENCY CRAFTS

Work together to develop money-saving crafts. Construct piggy banks

from bottles, design wallets from an old carton, and get creative making

original penny art.

MOVEMENT: ECON RELAY

Use teamwork, money management, planning, and leadership skills to

navigate through Camp Happy Hall’s Econ Relay! Work as a team to

make smart decisions that will lead you to victory.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB

Relax at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club after a week of hard work

managing money. Want to test your economics skills? Play a poolside

game of Monopoly or Life.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: CAMP BAZAAR

Engage in economic challenges that establish healthy financial habits!

Set up your booths and make smart purchases during our Camp Bazaar.

Costume Contest

Come dressed to impressed for the Camp Bazaar.

Free Lunch Friday

Boardroom Breakfast.

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: JULY 27 - 31

This week camp will challenge, cultivate, and utilize critical thinking.

Campers build self-reliance as they develop new wilderness skills

and practice preparedness!

SCIENCE: BARE NECESSITIES

Discover the science behind cooking with the bare necessities. No need

for a fancy kitchen to concoct delicious dishes. Practice safety while

mastering creative cooking skills.

CREATIVE ARTS: UNBEWEAVABLE WONDERS

Beweave in yourself! Master weaving techniques as you fashion

bracelets, placemats, and much more. This creative and tactile skill will

have you prepared for all your adventures.

MOVEMENT: TAKE A HIKE

Be an Earth helper while you enjoy Mother Nature on a trail cleanup hike.

Learn about the local environment with a scavenger hunt challenge,

working together to identify wildlife.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MEMORIAL PARK

Put your survival training to the test in Loma Mar’s beautiful Memorial

Park. Hike, explore, and discover, as you traverse the parks many trails

and streams. One can never be too prepared!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: WILD ADVENTURE

Get up close and personal with wildlife. See unusual and awe-inspiring

animals and learn more about the tropical rainforest and its plants,

wildlife and people. Participate in our survival themed gross out games.

Costume Contest

Blend into nature with a camouflage costume!

Free Lunch Friday

Campfire Hot Dogs.

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: AUGUST 3 - 7

This week camp will energize, enliven, and nurture a creative spirit.

Campers explore music theory and creativity through self-expression in

this week of musical fun.

SCIENCE: SCIENCE OF SOUND

Welcome to Camp Happy Hall’s music studio. Experiment with state of

the art audio recording equipment! Create your own music and listen to

it wherever you go.

CREATIVE ARTS: JAM SESSION

Get ready to jam out to your very own music! Build instruments and use

them to explore different genres and rhythms. Practice your melody for

our Camp Talent Show!

MOVEMENT: DANCE PARTY

What kind of music gets you dancing? Dance along to both classic and

current music as you practice choreographed dance steps that will

enhance your balance, muscle strength and coordination.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM

Visit the Children’s Creativity Museum, an interactive art and technology

museum, where creativity, collaboration and communication inspire

new ideas and innovative solutions.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: TALENT SHOW

Music to my ears! Join us for a fun day of live performances from our very

own camp musicians. Enjoy a musically themed gross out game and

camp-wide freeze-dance competition.

Costume Contest

Come dressed as a rock star!

Free Lunch Friday

Rappin’ Wraps!

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: AUGUST 10 - 14

This week camp will entertain, enlighten, and build self-confidence.

Campers cultivate bonds with one another as they share their talents and

gain new ones.

SCIENCE: BEHIND THE SCENES

Explore what happens behind the scenes. Go backstage and see how

everything works - from props to scene changes, costumes and lighting.

CREATIVE ARTS: DESIGN IT

Assemble your team and get your creative juices flowing, it’s time to

create a show. Design props and see the show evolve!

MOVEMENT: ACTION!

It’s time to perform! When the director yells “Action!”, where will you be -

acting front and center, coordinating sounds effects, or managing the

lighting? All roles are important and it’s your time to shine.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB

Walk on over to the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club. Swim laps, play a

game of water tag, or enjoy our poolside activities!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: HAPPY HALL-A-PALOOZA

Join us for this EPIC Funtastic Friday! Camp Pride! Wear your camp shirt!

Free Lunch Friday

Palooza pizza & salad.

- -You, your family and friends are invited.

Friday, August 14 from 4:00-6:00 PM

233 Santa Inez Avenue, San Bruno.

There will be non-stop fun, games, and entertainment!

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: AUGUST 17 - 21

This week camp will intrigue, enlighten, and promote acceptance!

Campers learn about the diverse cultures from around the world and use

their sense of community to embrace differences and similarities.

SCIENCE: CULINARY CAMPERS

Put your apron on and discover a vast sea of textures and flavors. Work

as a team and put your cooking skills to the test. Get inspired and create

an artistic dish for our guest judges.

CREATIVE ARTS: GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE

We’ve been collecting postcards and stamps from around the world.

Examine the cultures and traditions from faraway lands. What do they

eat for lunch? What is it like at school?

MOVEMENT: DANCE, BAILE, 舞蹈

Get moving as you speak the international language of dance! Explore

dances, sounds and rhythms from around the world, as you get moving.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP: MILLBRAE MEADOWS SWIM CLUB

Get wet at the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club! Practice your dance

moves in the pool while enjoying music from around the world. Enjoy our

poolside activities such as basketball, board games and crafts!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY: FESTIVAL OF COLOR

Color the world in our 2nd Annual Camp Happy Hall Festival of Color

inspired by the Indian holiday Holi. This messy and thrilling event brings

everyone together to celebrate the colors of the world.

Costume Contest

Come dressed in a fun cultural costume.

Free Lunch Friday

Annual Camp Happy Hall Potluck.

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Field trips create exciting opportunities for campers to discover the

community around them. Field trips include: Hiller Aviation Museum,

Memorial Park, Sharp Park Beach, Junipero Serra Park, CuriOdyssey

Wildlife Center, and Children’s Creativity Museum. All trips are fully

staffed and camp provides transportation with professional drivers.

Parents are welcome to attend field trips with their children. Field-trip

fees may apply. If there is space available, you may ride on the bus or

take your own vehicle. Please note, non-enrolled children cannot attend

field trips due to insurance regulations.

Fridays are a treasure trove of fun and adventure. These fun-filled days

offer just the right balance of structure and spontaneity. Campers’ hard

work and achievements are rewarded with fun and challenging

activities that utilize their newly mastered skills.

Get ready for guest entertainers, popular camp games, obstacle

courses, silly skits, trivia, and much more fun. Show your spirit and come

in costume or create a costume from our creative arts center. Win prizes

and receive acknowledgement for your accomplishments. Don’t worry

about packing a lunch… Camp provides a delicious FREE LUNCH.

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Camp Happy Hall has exclusive use of the Millbrae Meadows Swim Club

for recreational swimming and offers optional swimming lessons.

The Swim Club is within walking distance of Camp Happy Hall and has

many amenities including a heated full-size pool, wading pool, volleyball

court, basketball court, tether ball court, ping pong and covered picnic

area where campers can enjoy board games and snacks.

Recreational Swim

Campers enjoy recreational swimming and a variety of outdoor games

and activities Monday-Thursday from 9-11:30 AM during weeks 3, 6, 9,

and 10. Campers are supervised by camp staff and certified lifeguards

at all times. Each camper is tested by a lifeguard to determine their

swimming ability and is given a colored wristband designating sections

of the pool they will be permitted to use.

Optional Swim Lessons

Millbrae Meadows Swim Club offers swim lessons in two-week sessions

during weeks 1-2, 4-5 and 7-8 from 9:00-11:00 AM. For information and

fees, contact Tracy Montserrat, millbraemeadowsswimclub@gmail.com.

Please note: Swim lessons are Monday-Friday. On Thursday field trip

days, during weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8, lessons and field trips overlap.

You have two options:

1. Take camper to swim lesson and meet Camp Happy Hall at the

field trip site.

2. Opt out of swim lessons for the day and attend the field trip.

Transportation

We leave the camp for swimming at 8:45 AM. If you arrive after that,

please transport your child directly to the pool, and wait until a Camp

Happy Hall staff member arrives at 9:00 AM.

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“The summer activities I liked were the Color

Festival, swimming, teacher performances, museum with sharks, and henna

hand painting.”

“What I like about Summer Camp is the fun activities that we do. I also like Fun Fridays and playing with Ambrose. I really like Miss Marina’s mac n cheese!”

“My favorite thing about going to Camp Happy Hall

is going swimming, the really nice teachers and

just everything!”

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Camp Dates June 15 - August 21

Camp Fees Include all workshops, field trips (admission fees &

transportation), recreational swimming, snacks and Free Lunch Fridays,

plus a journal, camp shirt, and drawstring bag.

CAMP FEES

Camp 9 AM-4 PM $290/week

Before Camp 7 AM-9 AM $20/week

After Camp 4 PM-6 PM $20/week

PAYMENT DATES

Weeks 1-3 Due May 15

Weeks 4-7 Due June 15

Weeks 8-10 Due July 15

Register Online at

www.happyhallschools.com

For more information contact:

Rachel Heck at 650-583-7370 or rachel@happyhall.com

FOUR WAYS TO $AVE

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Register by April 30 & save up to $49

MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNT - Enroll for 4 or more weeks & save up to $49

SIBLING DISCOUNT - Enroll a sibling & save up to $196

REFER A FRIEND - Refer a new family and receive a $100 credit for each

camper that enrolls for 3 or more weeks.

The more weeks you enroll, the more you save!

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