Oakmont's Summer Investigations
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Summer Address:
Austin, Texas, United States
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DescriptionBack to top 
Oakmont's Summer Investigations is a new summer program for kids ages 4-18. Camps are 1-week, 1/2 day programs on a variety of topics/themes.
Come explore ancient Egypt or the Rainforest, or enter a magical world of fairy tales! Learn more about creative writing, poetry or community service. Delve into art and creative movement or discover how animals communicate. Come and learn about building, either monuments or computers. There is something for everyone at Oakmont's
Summer Investigations!
Our student: teacher ratio is 6:1, so most camps will consist of only 6 students. Therefore, please register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the camp of your choice.
Come explore ancient Egypt or the Rainforest, or enter a magical world of fairy tales! Learn more about creative writing, poetry or community service. Delve into art and creative movement or discover how animals communicate. Come and learn about building, either monuments or computers. There is something for everyone at Oakmont's
Summer Investigations!
Our student: teacher ratio is 6:1, so most camps will consist of only 6 students. Therefore, please register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the camp of your choice.
DetailsBack to top
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: 2004 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 4 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Oakmont School
Camp Director(s): Amy Duncan
Nearest Large City: Austin, TX Off Season Rental: No |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: Computers Academic and Pre-College Camps: Creative Writing Arts Camps: Arts and Crafts |
ActivitiesBack to top
Art Activities:
Academic Activities:
- Arts and Crafts
- Ceramics
- Drawing and Painting
- Other Arts
- Sculpture
Academic Activities:
- Animals
- Computers
- Creative Writing
- History
- Science
SessionsBack to top
Age range is suggested only. Please talk to Amy Duncan if you wish your child to participate in a camp for which he/she is not the suggested age.
Session 1: June 7-11
* 10 AM - 12 PM
Art Exploration
There are no limits when it comes to imagination! Delve into art with our resident art teacher, John Mulvany.
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
1 PM - 4 PM
Let's Talk Turkey
Learn about the many ways animals communicate. We will explore animal "talk" through drama, art, creative movement and literature.
Ages 4-6, $110/wk
Session 2: June 14-18
9 AM - 12 PM
Imagination on the Move
Spend the morning exploring your creative side!
* 9 - 10: Explore your world through movement. Diane Hand has taught creative movement for 16 years, and is bringing her talents to Oakmont to inspire the imagination of our campers.
* 10 - 12: Get a different perspective on the elements learned through movement as you delve into art with our resident art teacher, John Mulvany.
* 9 - 10: Explore your world through movement. Diane Hand has taught creative movement for 16 years, and is bringing her talents to Oakmont to inspire the imagination of our campers.
* 10 - 12: Get a different perspective on the elements learned through movement as you delve into art with our resident art teacher, John Mulvany.
Ages 5-7, $130/wk
9 AM - 12 PM
The Rainforest
Explore the rainforest through interaction with literature. The week's readings and activities will focus on wildlife, interdependence, and environmental issues. Activities will integrate science, geography, and art.
Ages 8-11, $110
1 PM - 4 PM
Computers: From the Inside Out
This session will help students learn:
* about the various components of a computer;
* how to take apart and build a computer;
* how to utilize available resources to fix and upgrade computers;
and
* how to install and configure an operating system.
* about the various components of a computer;
* how to take apart and build a computer;
* how to utilize available resources to fix and upgrade computers;
and
* how to install and configure an operating system.
This camp is designed to help students gain confidence in working with computers, and will include one field trip to the Goodwill Computer Store on 183 and Burnet Rd.
*Requirements: students must have a strong interest in computers, and be able to work independently.
Ages 13+, $125/wk
Session 3: June 21-25
9 AM - 12 PM
The Rainforest
Explore the rainforest through interaction with literature. The week's readings and activities will focus on wildlife, interdependence, and environmental issues. Activities will integrate science, geography, and art.
Ages 8-11, $110
1 PM - 4 PM
Experience Egypt!
Explore the geography and culture of ancient Egypt through hands-on activities.
* Enjoy learning about Egypt through creative arts and crafts.
* Discover the mysteries of the pyramids.
* Find out how and why they were built.
* Write like an Egyptian using hieroglyphs.
* Discover what everyday life was like as an Egyptian princess or a commoner.
Ages 8-1, $110/wk
*1 PM - 3 PM
Poetry in Motion
Explore poetry through language and movement, focusing on rhyme and concrete poems.
Ages 5-7, $85/wk
Session 4: July 12-16
9 AM - 12 PM
Under Construction
Come learn about cool pieces of architecture from around the world, and how different things are built. Then, try your hand at constructing amazing things with legos, clay, tiny bricks and mortar, plankos, toothpicks, and more! There's a little architect in all of us!
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
1 PM - 4 PM
Experience Egypt!
Explore the geography and culture of ancient Egypt through hands-on activities.
* Enjoy learning about Egypt through creative arts and crafts.
* Discover the mysteries of the pyramids.
* Find out how and why they were built.
* Write like an Egyptian using hieroglyphs.
* Discover what everyday life was like as an Egyptian princess or a commoner.
Ages 8-1, $110/wk
* Enjoy learning about Egypt through creative arts and crafts.
* Discover the mysteries of the pyramids.
* Find out how and why they were built.
* Write like an Egyptian using hieroglyphs.
* Discover what everyday life was like as an Egyptian princess or a commoner.
Ages 8-1, $110/wk
Writing Workshop
Learn a variety of writing strategies for use in creative and formal writing, with focus on the writing process (prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing). Explore mulltiple formats (informative, how-to, descriptive/expositive, and persuasive) through group and independent writing projects. Students will leave this camp with a basic writing portfolio.
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
Session 5: July 19-23
9 AM - 12 PM
Under Construction
Come learn about cool pieces of architecture from around the world, and how different things are built. Then, try your hand at constructing amazing things with legos, clay, tiny bricks and mortar, plankos, toothpicks, and more! There's a little architect in all of us!
Ages 5-7, $110/wk
9 AM - 12 PM
Poetry
Investigate language and form of poetry. We will review rhyme, metaphor, structure, and various formats of poems, with each student publishing a book of poetry by the end of the week.
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
1 PM - 4 PM
Make a Difference!
Discover the changes we can make in our world-at any age!
* Explore ways to make a difference every day.
* Discuss the importance of volunteering in your community.
* Brainstorm ideas for a community service event.
* Plan and execute an event decided upon by the class.
* Explore ways to make a difference every day.
* Discuss the importance of volunteering in your community.
* Brainstorm ideas for a community service event.
* Plan and execute an event decided upon by the class.
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
Session 6: July 26-30
9 AM - 12 PM
Fairy Tales
Explore favorite children's books through art, drama, and writing.
Ages 5-7, $110/wk
1 PM - 4 PM
Folklore, Myths & Legends
Examine a variety of works from different cultures, paying careful attention to their similarities in theme and structure. Native American, African, and other folktales and legends will introduce students to a range of ways different cultures describe their worlds.
Ages 8-11, $110/wk
