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  Look for Boot Camp Registration to begin in 2012!
Dealing with Teasing and Mean Kids Boot Camp
 

Activities will introduce and review how to speak up for yourself, what to do if you are the victim or the bystander and ways to build friendships and a sense of community. We will role play the differences between being helpful v. tattling and a variety of ways to get help.

August 25, 2012

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Making and Keeping Friends Boot Camp
 

Children will learn about introducing themselves, ways to join ongoing play and carry conversations. There will be activities reviewing what makes for and how to be a good friend and how to peacefully solve social conflicts.

August 18, 2012

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Self Esteem and Confidence Boot Camp
 

Does your child need a boost in confidence? Join us for a play based morning with activities focused on helping build a sense of self. This includes recognizing their growing skills and abilities as well as their social importance to others.

There will be challenges in play and encouragement to help them rise to the occassion.

March 17, 2012

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August 4, 2012

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Managing Frustration and Anger Boot Camp
 

Join us for this valuable morning on managing negative emotions. This Boot Camp will expose children to a wide range of ways to better communicate and display negative emotions as well as ways to help find their calm.

March 31, 2012

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July 28, 2012

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Listening and Following Directions Boot Camp
 

Children will have fun while practicing valuable skills. This play based morning will focus on listening and the importance of following directions. Join us!

May 5, 2012

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July 21, 2012

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manners boot camp
  Get ready to learn some manners!

Join us for a fun filled morning of art projects, a movement game, story time, a puppet show, board game and more, all designed to teach and practice manners.

Snack will be served while practicing good table manners, of course!

This class is open to children 4 to 9 years old.  Children will be divided into working groups by age.

June 23, 2012

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sibling boot camp
 

During our Siblings Boot Camp children will participate in activities focused on recognizing and expressing emotions, problem solving and negotiating and considering others to "play fair" with siblings. This program is open to 20 children ages 4 to 10 years old with 4 teachers.

July 14, 2012

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competition boot camp
 

Does your child need to be first at everything or fall apart over losing a game?  Join our children's Competition Boot Camp!
 
During this fun morning session, children will participate in a variety of activities designed to teach about being a good winner and a good loser in competition.  Activities will also focus on turn taking and teamwork.  Space is limited to 20 children with 4 teachers.

August 11, 2012

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emotions boot camp
 

Children will learn the language of emotions with a focus on causes and consequences, as well as ways to best manage emotions. This fun, activity based program will include individual work, small group and whole group activities.

June 30, 2012

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turn taking, sharing & cooperation boot camp
 

Children will learn about the importance of turn taking, sharing and cooperation in this fun filled, active morning program. There will be role plays, board games, movement games and a puppet show with ample time to practice new skills.

July 7, 2012

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