A small independent K-6 school in Atlanta
The Morgan Oliver School Summer Camps 2022
At Morgan, diversity and inclusiveness is at the forefront of all programming. Each summer camp offering will incorporate the MOS mission to create change through open conversations around oppression and to encourage kids to be active participants in creating change. Each day camp will have daily Story Time or reading time centering rich and vibrant authors and kids of color, opportunities to cook, explore science, as well as weekly experts from within the community to come share their knowledge of the camp theme. Camps are run mostly by MOS teachers who are excited to reconnect with current and upcoming students and meet new friends, too!
We are now enrolling day campers ages 5 through 13. Sign your camper up now by filling out the Registration form at the bottom of this page. Summer camps should be a fun experience all kids receive- no matter how much a family makes. For currently enrolled MOS students, we offer tiered summer camp cost options reflecting your family's tuition tier.
Weekly Cost:
9AM - 4:00PM - $380/week (5 days) - $300/week (4 days)
Early Care: $75/week 8:30AM - 4:00PM
WEEK 1
Mythbusters
With Heather and Alena
June 5-9
9AM - 4PM
Class Heather: Rising K-rising 2nd
Class Alena: Rising 3rd- rising 7th
An interactive week of STEAM Activities drawing on how myths have similar stories all over the wiles and history, fun interactive science and art based activities built around each myth. Heather's camp class will be stationed in the Allies Classroom. Alena's camp class will be stationed in the Activists classroom. The art studio will be shared.
WEEK 2
Art for Impact 101 & 102
With Heather and Alena
June 12-16
9AM - 4PM
Heather: Rising K-rising 2nd
Alena: Rising 3rd-Rising 7th
101: Through learning the social responsibility artist hold, learning through various artists and art group how art can be achieved on a formal level to a DIY level what the importance of voice kids can make. Lesson will center on flyers, buttons, silkscreening, FAF (free art Friday -- leaving art for others to find). Camp rooms remain the same as above.
102: Using Creative Techniques to Affect the Status Quo) -learning about street art, disruptions of space, DIY techniques (zines, screenprinting, flyer creation, sticker creation), place-based art installations, social experiments for change/exposure, artistic interactions with community -potentially developing and carrying out a reasonably radical art installation in our community and prep for a Juneteenth installation/event
WEEK 2
Creative Drama Camp
With Rachel
June 12-16
9AM - 4PM
Rising 4th to Rising 7th
We will use all kinds of inspiration to create our very own drama. Creative Drama allows players to take an idea from a story, a real-life event or a prompt to collectively create a world using the powers of their imagination. Children will learn basic and drama and improvisation tools as they explore their own creativity, both individually and with the support of their group. The inspirations will come from culturally inclusive stories, stories with anti-racist themes and situations chosen by the group. The purpose of Creative Drama is not to create a performance, but to allow players the freedom to say and do things that might normally encourage inhibition. (Given that, if the children would like to show some of their work at the end of the week, that could be arranged.) Ample reflection time will be given throughout the week in the form of journaling, drawing, silent breathing time and group discussions. Fun and expressive games will be included every day.
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WEEK 3
Pupperty Arts
With Alena
June 19-23
9AM - 4PM
Rising K to 2nd
This camp will explore the mechanics of puppet creation (ie. shadow, hand, finger, marionette)
We will also dive into character development (personality, motives, costuming, relationships) and create a group script. Campers will also work on thier improvisation and set/prop skills with a final performance and potential field trip to Center for Puppetry Arts. Campers will work working on storytelling, artistry, confidence and performance
WEEK 3
Creative Drama Camp
With Rachel
June 19-23
9AM - 4PM
Rising 4th to rising 7th
We will use all kinds of inspiration to create our very own drama. Creative Drama allows players to take an idea from a story, a real-life event or a prompt to collectively create a world using the powers of their imagination. Children will learn basic and drama and improvisation tools as they explore their own creativity, both individually and with the support of their group. The inspirations will come from culturally inclusive stories, stories with anti-racist themes and situations chosen by the group. The purpose of Creative Drama is not to create a performance, but to allow players the freedom to say and do things that might normally encourage inhibition. (Given that, if the children would like to show some of their work at the end of the week, that could be arranged.) Ample reflection time will be given throughout the week in the form of journaling, drawing, silent breathing time and group discussions. Fun and expressive games will be included every day.
WEEK 4
Ceramics
With Alena
June 26-30
9AM - 4PM
Rising K to 3rd
Campers will explore pottery and ceramics using locally foraged materials. Campers will have curated experiences pressing plants and creating art which they will take home each day. Campers will also have opportunities to explore artists of color, queer artists and indigenous folks who use natural resources to create functional art.
WEEK 4
Creative Drama Camp
With Rachel
June 26-30
9AM - 4PM
Rising 4th to Rising 7th
We will use all kinds of inspiration to create our very own drama. Creative Drama allows players to take an idea from a story, a real-life event or a prompt to collectively create a world using the powers of their imagination. Children will learn basic and drama and improvisation tools as they explore their own creativity, both individually and with the support of their group. The inspirations will come from culturally inclusive stories, stories with anti-racist themes and situations chosen by the group. The purpose of Creative Drama is not to create a performance, but to allow players the freedom to say and do things that might normally encourage inhibition. (Given that, if the children would like to show some of their work at the end of the week, that could be arranged.) Ample reflection time will be given throughout the week in the form of journaling, drawing, silent breathing time and group discussions. Fun and expressive games will be included every day.
WEEK 5
Mixed Age Camp
With TBA
June 3-6
9AM - 4PM
Rising Kth to Rising 7th
Kids will be given space and time to discover, explore, expand and grow their interest with various materials, spaces and opportunities each day. This is a wonderful option if there are mutli age children who would like to experience a week of being together in safe and warm environment with caring camp counselors and a host of offerings each day. Kids will have a schedule opening up indoor and outdoor play, quiet meditation time, water play on Friday, reading time and free choice play. Building, lego, board games, small walking field trips and small cooking opportunities will be available in this dreamy and flexible camp.
WEEK 6
Mixed Age Camp
With TBA
July 10-14
9AM - 4PM
Rising K to 2nd
Kids will be given space and time to discover, explore, expand and grow their interest with various materials, spaces and opportunities each day. This is a wonderful option if there are mutli age children who would like to experience a week of being together in safe and warm environment with caring camp counselors and a host of offerings each day. Kids will have a schedule opening up indoor and outdoor play, quiet meditation time, water play on Friday, reading time and free choice play. Building, lego, board games, small walking field trips and small cooking opportunities will be available in this dreamy and flexible camp.
WEEK 7
Photography Camp with Heather.
July 17-21
9AM - 4PM
Rising 3rd to Rising 7th
From Sun prints, to graphic design, altering images in Photoshop, lighting and creating backdrops, to image transfer on wood. A week filled with learning the basics of photography and how each project can be amplified into art. Each day centered on leaning new skills: composition, micro/macro photography, using filters and building an image in Photoshop.
WEEK 7
Board Game Camp
With TBA
June 17-21
9AM - 4PM
Rising K-2nd
In this fun camp, we will be exploring all types of board games from Azul, Apples to Apples, Sorry, Guess Who, Headbanz, Trouble, Twister and more! Kids will learn the importance of teamwork, problem solving and being a good sport.
This camp will involve many rich social emotional opportunities and read alouds in an effort to create healthy game playing habits and follow through.
WEEK 8
Theater Camp with Heather
July 24-28
9AM - 4PM
Rising 3rd to 5th
A fun week of dance, song, improve games, culminating in a short performance at the end of week. This fun week will get into mask making, puppets, and all things performative in theater. Each day a art an project will serve the theme for the day.
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WEEK 8
Imagination Camp
With TBA
July 24-28
9AM - 4PM
Kids will be given space and time to discover, explore, expand and grow their interest with various materials, spaces and opportunities each day. This is a wonderful option if there are mutli age children who would like to experience a week of being together in safe and warm environment with caring camp counselors and a host of offerings each day. Kids will have a schedule opening up indoor and outdoor play, quiet meditation time, water play on Friday, reading time and free choice play. Building, lego, board games, small walking field trips and small cooking opportunities will be available in this dreamy and flexible camp.