CAMP - Mythology - Morisset-June 2010

For the past 20 years I have been running camps for gifted and talented children in NSW for the NSWAGTC. This year the Association has decided to suspend this program, and so AGSC will now be offering camps. 

The strength of the camps has always been the children themselves. Giving gifted children the opportunity to spend time with like minded peers engaged in interesting or challenging activities and social experiences is vital for their wellbeing.

"If gifted and talented students are to achieve their potential, they require expanded educational opportunities beyond the scope of the regular school program.  The students need to explore different career options, crafts, ideas and skills that challenge their abilities. Our children need personal attention, adult commitment, role models they can admire and talk to."(Hegeman, 1987, p123) The camp aims to address some of these needs within a fun supportive environment.

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 

WHEN:             7pm  Friday 18th June 2010

                    3pm  Sunday 20^th June 2010

WHERE:          WEC Camp , Netoura St, Morisset ( about 1.5 hrs north of Hornsby)

                        Families can be in the same room. Some rooms may have several families.

AGES:          7 – 14 year olds children under 8 years must be accompanied 

                    by a parent or guardian         

                        A separate program for 12 – 14 year olds will run if there is sufficient interest

                    Parents of all children are very welcome. 

 FEES:         Registration includes accommodation in shared bunk houses, all meals

                     and all activities, workshops and materials. Most special dietary

                     needs can be met.

PROGRAM:        

The camp will include a range of activities based on the the mythology through the ages and from different cultures. These will include invention, science, art, creativity & lots of fun.

There will be plenty of time to undertake the challenge of the low ropes course, play board games, sports and chat with new friends

A separate range of activities for 12 – 14 year olds will be included as part of the program along with the chance to be leaders of the younger groups.

A Cmap kit list and Medical Consent for is available at

http://www.australiangiftedsupport.com/Download2.html 

                       Facilitator Helen Dudeney MEd (COGE) 

 www.australiangiftedsupport.com

For fruther details about the course please contact Helen Dudeney at enquiries@australiangiftedsupport.com