WEEK OF DISCOVERY AT ETHICAL CULTURE
Welcome to Ethical Culture's Week of Discovery Camp
Pre-K–4th Grade | Date TBA
Week of Discovery is an exciting program filled with age-appropriate activities for children in Pre-K–4th Grade. The program takes full advantage of the gymnasiums and rooftop playground, as well as the proximity of Central Park.
Throughout the week, children investigate themes incorporated into art, science, and nature activities and share their discoveries. These themes are expanded in other activities, including sports, games, music, movement, storytelling, drama, and cooking. Under the supervision of experienced counselors, children also go on special outings, such as the Central Park Zoo trip. Although each child is part of a smaller peer group of similar ages, every child is also a member of the larger group. This gives each child a different and special kind of social and learning experience. Children have fun, exciting days, but there is always time for relaxation, reflection, and individual pursuits.
What does a typical day look like?
Camp-wide morning meeting to start our day with music and dancing
Campers choose activities of sports and games, arts & crafts, cooking projects, science projects, and playing outdoors with snacks offered throughout the morning
Mid-morning story break
Lunch
A second set of choice activities and on hot afternoons, a water slide on the roof!
Snack and movie
Camp-wide closing meeting
Counselor-in-training program at Ethical culture
Current 4th– 8th Grade
The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program at Ethical Culture is a program that explores leadership in a tangible and dynamic way. The program focuses on what it means to be a leader, as well as what leadership looks like in the camp environment. Training will cover topics such as team building, inclusion, social-emotional intelligence, and child engagement.
WEEK OF DISCOVERY GENERAL FAQ:
WHAT ARE CAMP HOURS?
Monday–Friday 8:45am–3:45pm
ARE MEALS PROVIDED?
Lunch is not provided. Please do not send any peanuts, peanut butter, or other peanut products to camp. Snacks will be provided.
TO KEEP AT CAMP:
Bathing suit, towel for lunch and siesta, hat, sunscreen, and a complete change of clothes (for younger campers)
WHAT IS THE PROGRAM COST?
TBA
Email weeksofdiscovery@ecfs.org with additional questions.