2021 Summer Program Activities/Schedule
Session Dates
The NIS Summer Program runs for four weekly "sessions" from Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Applications for Sessions 1 & 2 are due by June 25. Students can participate in just one session, or both sessions if interested.
- Session 1: July 26-30
- Session 2: August 2-6
*Application Deadlines: Sessions 1+2 is June 25
Session Schedule
- The NIS Summer program starts daily at 9:00 am.
- The program finishes each day at 3:00 pm.
- Parking is available in the UPPER parking lot.*
2021 Daily Schedule & Course Descriptions
Session 1
| 7/26 - 7/30 (Mon-Fri) | |
| 9:00 | Drop-Off |
| 9:05 | All-Group Activity |
| 9:20 |
(Period 1) |
| 10:20 | Morning Break |
| 10:40 |
(Period 2) |
| 11:40 | Lunch and Outside Play |
| 12:30 |
(Period 3) |
| 1:30 | Afternoon Break |
| 2:00 |
(Period 4) |
| 3:00 | End of Day Goodbyes |
| 3:05 | Pick-Up |
Course Outlines
PERIOD 1
(Group A) New in Newspapers Taking old newspapers and using our creativity to produce exciting, beautiful arts and crafts.
(Group B) ABC Fitness Students will take part in activity-based-cardio fitness. Movement time is optimized during various team and individual pursuits. Activities will promote heart health while simultaneously developing basic sporting concepts and skills.
(Group C) Band Time Utilizing the piano, keyboard, guitar, xylophone, electric drum pad, and cajon, students will develop skills and explore musical possibilities while working together to produce an instrumental piece.
(Group D) Is it Magic or Science? Through a series of experiments and inquiries, students will dive into the science behind everyday "magic". They will learn the steps to a scientific experiment and see how their results connect to the world we live in.
PERIOD 2
(Group A) Fun with Science Students will inquire into "The Scientific Method" while having fun conducting interesting experiments. They will learn to ask and answer questions about various physics and chemistry principles.
(Group B) Dolphin DIY A maker space where students can tap into their creativity to make collages, build sculptures, write and illustrate books, and/or design and play their own board games.
(Group C) Triple C Cardio with communication and collaboration. Students will participate in daily fun and enriching physical activities which push their English and their bodies.
(Group D) Ukulele Starting with some basic chords, students will work towards a performance featuring songs.
PERIOD 3
(Group A) Story Time This is a time for our younger students to slow down and relax in a quieter setting. Students will have the choice of being involved in reading or being read too, group games or just relaxing to music.
(Group B) Fun with Science Students will inquire into "The Scientific Method" while having fun conducting interesting experiments. They will learn to ask and answer questions about various physics and chemistry principles.
(Group C2) Is it Magic or Science? Through a series of experiments and inquiries, students will dive into the science behind everyday "magic". They will learn the steps to a scientific experiment and see how their results connect to the world we live in.
(Group D) ABC Fitness Students will take part in activity-based-cardio fitness. Movement time is optimized during various team and individual pursuits. Activities will promote heart health while simultaneously developing basic sporting concepts and skills.
PERIOD 4
(Group A) Triple C Cardio with communication and collaboration. Students will participate in daily fun and enriching physical activities which push their English and their bodies.
(Group B) New in Newspapers Taking old newspapers and using our creativity to produce exciting, beautiful arts and crafts.
(Group C) I-photo Students will learn techniques used in photography and be provided with a new photo challenge each day. They will be able to express their perspectives and learn about the perspectives of others using the portfolio of images that they create.
(Group D) Around the World Math Students will explore fun hands-on math games from around the world that develop number sense and spatial awareness. Students will also create their own versions of their favorite games to share with others.
Age Requirement for Summer Program 2021
Green (Group A) = Students in Preschool /Kindergarten (Born between 9/1/15 - 8/31/17)
Blue (Group B) = Students in Grade 1 (Born between 9/1/14- 8/31/15)
Orange (Group C )= Students in Grades 2-3 (Born between 9/1/12- 8/31/14
Yellow (Group D) = Students in Grades 4-6 (Born between 9/1/09 - 8/31/12)
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Group placement will be based on a student's age-determined grade placement for the equivalent of the 2021-2022 NIS school year, which runs from September-August, not the Japanese school year placement which runs from April-March.
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In cases where students come from different international school calendar cut-off date, considerations will be made for different placement.
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NIS reserves the right to change group allocations subject to student numbers.
Session 2
| 8/2 - 8/6 (Mon-Fri) | |
| 9:00 | Drop-Off |
| 9:05 | All-Group Activity |
| 9:20 |
(Period 1) |
| 10:20 | Morning Break |
| 10:40 |
(Period 2) |
| 11:40 | Lunch and Outside Play |
| 12:30 |
(Period 3) |
| 1:30 | Afternoon Break |
| 2:00* |
(Period 4) |
| 3:00 | End of Day Goodbyes |
| 3:05 | Pick-Up |
Course Descriptions
PERIOD 1
(Group A1) Paint Palettes Little ones will exercise their creativity through a series of messy yet purposeful art challenges using paints.
(Group A2) Piggy and Gerald Puppet Theatre Students will have lots of fun making their own puppets based on popular storybook characters. They will create a performance using their puppets, settings and props and perform/record it by the end of the week.
(Group B) Xylophone Starting with some basic melodies, students will work towards a performance featuring songs.
(Group C) ABC Fitness Students will take part in activity-based-cardio fitness. Movement time is optimized during various team and individual pursuits. Activities will promote heart health while simultaneously developing basic sporting concepts and skills.
(Group D) Investigations in Nature Students will be guided in hands-on exploration and investigation as they connect with nature and build upon skills and knowledge through a variety of age appropriate activities.
PERIOD 2
(Group A1) Piggy and Gerald Puppet Theatre Students will have lots of fun making their own puppets based on popular storybook characters. They will create a performance using their puppets, settings and props and perform/record it by the end of the week.
(Group A2) Paint Palettes Little ones will exercise their creativity through a series of messy yet purposeful art challenges using paints.
(Group B) Investigations in Nature Students will be guided in hands-on exploration and investigation as they connect with nature and build upon skills and knowledge through a variety of age appropriate activities.
(Group C) Around the World Math Students will explore fun hands-on math games from around the world that develop number sense and spatial awareness. Students will also create their own versions of their favorite games to share with others.
(Group D) ABC Fitness Students will take part in activity-based-cardio fitness. Movement time is optimized during various team and individual pursuits. Activities will promote heart health while simultaneously developing basic sporting concepts and skills.
PERIOD 3
(Group A) Story Time This is a time for our younger students to slow down and relax in a quieter setting. Students will have the choice of being involved in reading or being read too, group games or just relaxing to music.
(Group B) Investigations in Nature Students will be guided in hands-on exploration and investigation as they connect with nature and build upon skills and knowledge through a variety of age appropriate activities.
(Group C) Around the World Math Students will explore fun hands-on math games from around the world that develop number sense and spatial awareness. Students will also create their own versions of their favorite games to share with others.
(Group D) ABC Fitness Students will take part in activity-based-cardio fitness. Movement time is optimized during various team and individual pursuits. Activities will promote heart health while simultaneously developing basic sporting concepts and skills.
PERIOD 4
(Group A) Triple C Cardio with communication and collaboration. Students will participate in daily fun and enriching physical activities which push their English and their bodies.
(Group B) I-photo Students will learn techniques used in photography and be provided with a new photo challenge each day. They will be able to express their perspectives and learn about the perspectives of others using the portfolio of images that they create.
(Group C) Ukulele Starting with some basic chords, students will work towards a performance featuring songs.
(Group D) Stop Motion Story Creation Students will create stop-motion animated versions of their own stories to share with others.
Age Requirement for Summer Program 2021
Red (Group A1) = Students in Preschool (Born between 9/1/16 - 8/31/17)
Green (Group A2) = Students in Kindergarten (Born between 9/1/15 - 8/31/16)
Blue (Group B) = Students in Grade 1 (Born between 9/1/14- 8/31/15)
Orange (Group C )= Students in Grades 2-3 (Born between 9/1/12- 8/31/14
Yellow (Group D) = Students in Grades 4-6 (Born between 9/1/09 - 8/31/12)
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Group placement will be based on a student's age-determined grade placement for the equivalent of the 2021-2022 NIS school year, which runs from September-August, not the Japanese school year placement which runs from April-March.
-
In cases where students come from different international school calendar cut-off date, considerations will be made for different placement.
-
NIS reserves the right to change group allocations subject to student numbers.
