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Summer Camp 2018

Posted on by Mike Maleski

Science Enrichment Summer Camp

The Outdoor Lab offers three, week-long camp sessions that provide a number of nature-related activities and experiences to Arlington Public School students who may not otherwise have such opportunities.

Campers sleep outdoors in tents and are provided three meals and snacks every day. Activities include nature hikes, survival skills, night walks, games, skits, arts and crafts, animal exploration, boating, fish, and much more.

Sessions for 2018

  • Session A- Elementary School  (for students entering 5th or 6th): June 25 to June 29
  • Session B- Middle School  (for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th):  July  9  to July 13
  • Session C- Elementary School:  (for students entering 5th or 6th): July 23 to July 27

Applications

Application is made through the Summer School program and will be accepted from March 1 to April 6, 2018.   APS students can sign up for Outdoor Lab Summer Camp through the APS Summer School Program. The APS Summer School Catalog, application forms and deadlines can be found at www.apsva.us/summer-school

More Info

More information on Summer Camps can be found in the Arlington Public Schools summer school booklet. The Summer school booklet and registration forms are available from your home school.

More information about summer camp, including paperwork and a suggested packing list can be found at www.apsva.us/science/outdoor-lab/

Questions that your school can not answer should be directed to the Arlington Public Schools Science Office at (703) 228-6166 or chris.reid@apsva.us

Questions about camp activities or meals should be directed to Neil Heinekamp, Outdoor Lab Co-Director, at (540) 347-2258

APS Summer Camp 2018 Brochure

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Summer Camp 2017

Posted on by Mike Maleski

Science Enrichment Summer Camp

The Outdoor Lab offers three, week-long camp sessions that provide a number of nature-related activities and experiences to Arlington Public School students who may not otherwise have such opportunities.

Campers sleep outdoors in tents, and are provided three meals and snacks every day. Activities include nature hikes, survival skills, night walks, games, skits, arts and crafts, animal exploration, boating, fish, and much more.

Sessions for 2017

  • Session A- Elementary School  (for students who just completed GR 4 and GR 5): June 26 to June 30
  • Session B- Middle School  (for students who just completed GR 6, GR 7, and GR 8): July 10 to July 14
  • Session C- Elementary School:  (for students who just completed GR 4 and GR 5): July 24 to July 28

Applications

Application is made through the Summer School program and will be accepted from March 3 to April 7, 2017 APS students can sign up for Outdoor Lab Summer Camp through the APS Summer School Program. The APS Summer School Catalog, application forms and deadlines can be found at www.apsva.us/summer-school

More Info

More information on Summer Camps can be found in the Arlington Public Schools summer school booklet. The Summer school booklet and registration forms are available from your home school.

More information about summer camp, including paperwork and a suggested packing list can be found at www.apsva.us/science/outdoor-lab/

Questions that your school can not answer should be directed to the Arlington Public Schools Science Office at (703) 228-6166 or chris.reid@apsva.us

Questions about camp activities or meals should be directed to Neil Heinekamp, Outdoor Lab Co-Director, at (540) 347-2258

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Dates for the 2016 Outdoor Lab Summer Camp

Posted on by Mike Maleski

Plans are already underway for the 2016 season at the Outdoor Lab Summer Camp! The dates for the three camp sessions are:

  • Elementary School: Session A
    for students who just completed GR 4 and GR 5
    June 27 to July 1
  • Middle School: Session B
    for students who just completed GR 6, GR 7, and GR 8
    July 11 to July 15
  • Elementary School: Session C
    for students who just completed GR 4 and GR 5
    July 25 to July 29

How to Apply:

The application for the Outdoor Lab Summer Camp is the same form used to apply for any of the APS Summer School programs. There is a separate form for the Elementary and Secondary (Middle School) sessions. These may be found in the Summer School catalog (distributed at the Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences) or through the Summer School web page (starting in late February).

Applications will be accepted from March 4 to April 8, 2016. Applications may be returned to the Main Office of your child’s school, and they will be forwarded directly to the Science office. Tuition and financial assistance have not yet been determined.

NOTE: Applications are not accepted on a first come-first served basis. Once the registration window closes, if there are more applicants than available slots, a lottery will be held to determine enrollment

More information and forms are available on the Arlington County Public Schools web site.