A typical day here at Action Arts camp starts off …
- When Campers arrive they are greeted and temperatures are scanned. Our thermometer is called a silly meter. Then campers get to pick a fun sticker. Our digital thermometer has antennas and eyes and a smile to make it less threatening. We say we're taking your silliness, “Oh wow! You are really silly today!” It takes the tension away.
- Next Art kids are directed to the art room where they draw and do crafts, and more, each with their own art supplies and bags with toys. Lego campers go to the magnet tiles room where they play with their assigned toys and build with magnet tiles. They may draw and instead if they want.
Campers are kept three to four feet apart and do not share any items. We are good at reminding them in a non-threatening way. They get it! Masks are still required. They are worned by all employees, as well.
- Next is our art and Lego lessons. Following our lesson we all wipe our hands and go outside to our picnic tables (weather permitting) for snack break. (Please send a nut-free snack and lunch along with a water bottle.)
- After snack we go back inside and we have a book reading
- Next is show and tell. Kids can share an item from home, their crafts or their art or Lego creation. Anything they would like. Even a joke, a story, etc. We help them if they get stuck.
- Following show and tell we have active fun games that kids absolutely love! No one is forced to do share or games. They may watch and join in if ready. If time permits we add disco dance.
- After all that exercise, it's time for lunch. After wiping our hands, campers go outside again.
- After lunch It's time to pick up, unless they are joining us for movie time.
Movie time is for campers who are signed up for late pick-up. For 90 minutes, campers watch a fun movie complete with popcorn and social distancing. Kids laugh and enjoy! Best way for them to socialize while being socially distanced. We keep them busy and entertained. They are supervised at all times to keep them happy and safe.