9 Weeks of Summer Camp
MAMBEC Day Camps are offered @ Cole Harbour Place, 9 weeks during the summer break. MAMBEC instructors teach life skills/self-protection at an age-appropriate level. Campers will participate in weekly themes with corresponding movies and crafts. Each day, campers will partake in various outdoor activities such as visits to neighboring playgrounds, field games, nature walks (weather permitting), swims, and library activities. Leaders will choose a male and female camper of the week based on behavior throughout the week. All campers will receive a MAMBEC certificate with fingerprints at the end of their first week. Call to register 902-488-6779 or send e-transfer to info@mambec.com please include child’s name, telephone number and your e-mail address. (Covid-19 restrictions apply)
Yoga for Kids – History of Yoga, Breathing, Poses – Mountain, Tree, Warrior, Cat, Dog Wigwam, Child, Crane, Resting, Dancing Shiva and much more along with Yoga Games to reinforce Technique.
Martial Arts – Safe Options System, Campers learn Self Protection, Personal Space, Circle of Awareness, Ducking, Weaving, Bobbing, Blocking, Jumping, how to roll, proper break fall, front push kick, side kick, round house, scissor kick, punching (high, middle, low) Stances (natural, attention, walking, horse) and much more. Noodle Sparring (using blockers, no contact) and Martial Art Games/Skills Drills to reinforce Technical Skills. Martial Art Kata – 47 movements.
Daily Routine:
7:30 to 8:30 – Free play
9:00 – Attendance – Campers broken down into groups – Youngers and Olders
9:15 – Bathroom/Hand washing
9:30 – One group outside (weather permitting) or Library other Group Does Life
Skills/Martial Arts
10:30 – Bathroom/Hand washing/Snack
10:50 – Other group outside (weather permitting) or Library other Group Does Life
Skills/Martial Arts
11:50 – 12:00 Bathroom/Handwashing
12:00 – 12:50 Lunch and a movie
12:50 – Bathroom/Hand washing
1:00 – Theme of the Week. Theme appropriate activities
2:15 – Bathroom/Hand washing
2:30 – Swim in CHP Pool (Covid-19 restrictions apply) theme continued or library free time
4:15 – Bathroom/Hand washing/Snack
5:00 – Free play
5:00 to 6:00 – Free play
Week 1: Lego July 5 – 9 2021
Everyone loves Lego, especially MAMBEC! We have over 50 pounds of Lego. There is always so much critical thinking and problem solving going on. The students can work at all levels of difficulty as there are projects for those with limited Lego experience as well as for the most advanced Lego fanatic! Skills acquired – problem solving, planning skills, instills confidence, analyze data as well as a higher level of thinking skills. NOTE: MAMBEC supplies the Lego, please do not bring your own.
Week 2: Young Detectives July 12 – 16 2021
Be the crime detectives to solve the mystery!! Have you ever done an investigation… what is a clue… can you find any evidence… who is the suspect… do they have an alibi was there an eye witness… is there a victim… are you the sleuth that will solve the mystery.
What really happened?
Who did it?
When did it happen?
Why did it happen?
Where did it really happen…
Week 3: MAMBEC Olympics July 19 – 23 2021
Learn the history of the Olympics “Oath and Motto” Then pick a country, join a team, create your own motto and flag… let the games begin with an opening ceremony… four days of competition and on the final day medal placement and closing ceremonies will take place!
Week 4: MAMEBC Idol July 26 – 30 2021
Wear your best duds, sing your favorite song, play your favorite instrument, or show us your special talent and you will be judged by our panel of judges. Leaders will take the positions of the judges. Parents are welcome to come Friday at Lunch to see all the STARS in action and help us pick the IDOL. The Idol will win a $100.00 MAMBEC Gift Certificate. Second place is a $50 dollar gift certificate and 3rd place is $25. (Covid-19 restrictions apply)
Week 5: Time Capsule August 3 – 6 (Short Week) 2021
MAMBEC Campers will open a Time capsule from Summer Camp 2016 Campers and discover what was important that year. They will learn the importance of family history while having lots of fun creating a new time capsule for future MAMBEC campers to open. Don’t miss out on the adventure!
Week 6: Young Entrepreneurs August 9 – 13 2021
We are selling “J’s Bad Day” our new book, Cookies, Surprise Bags and Drinks. Campers have to pay expenses for supplies then GTE will receive a $3 donation for the sale of each J’s Bad Day book. Sale is on Friday in the Lobby of Cole Harbor Place from 1:00 until everything is gone.
MONDAY – We will talk about the Concept and the cost of supplies.
TUESDAY – We will decorate Lunch Bags as Surprise Bags.
WEDNESDAY – We will make Posters to Advertise for the Sale on Friday and we will post them around Cole Harbor Place!
THURSDAY– Campers get the first chance to purchase Cookies and surprise bags to cover expenses.
FRIDAY – The “BIG SALE” in the Cole Harbor Place Lobby results will be posted on our web site www.mambec.com
Week 7: World Holiday Fun August 16 – 20 2021
Every Day is a Different Holiday…
MONDAY – MAMBEC’s Birthday – Find out how Birthday’s originated and some of the customs in other Countries….have a piece of cake and see what MAMBEC gets this year… play games and win lots of prizes from the treasure chest!
TUESDAY – Halloween – Find out how Halloween originated…. wear your best costume, ORANGE and black or wear your clothes backwards, get your face painted and have some candies!
WEDNESDAY – Valentine’s Day…Find out how Valentine’s Day originated… Everyone wears RED, make valentines craft, and give out valentines!
THURSDAY – St. Patrick’s Day – everyone wear GREEN, dance a jig, make a St. Patties craft, and read an Irish Tale.
FRIDAY –Christmas Day – Campers can come in their PJs (make sure they are appropriate) as we celebrate all day long, Watch some Christmas movies (The Grinch). Everyone gets a gift from MAMBEC.
Week 8: Superheroes August 23– 27 2021
Campers get to become their own superhero. Decide what your superhero name is, and what your powers are. Create a costume and we’ll take pictures of you flying in it. Superheroes get a headband, mask, belt and cape. Most important of all, a superhero has to do good. What is important to you? Learn all about what it means to be a hero, whether a superhero, or a regular everyday hero.
Week 9: Lego August 30 – Sept. 3rd 2021
Everyone loves Lego, especially MAMBEC! We have over 50 pounds of Lego. There is always so much critical thinking and problem solving going on. The students can work at all levels of difficulty as there are projects for those with limited Lego experience as well as for the most advanced Lego fanatic! Skills acquired – problem solving, planning skills, instills confidence, analyze data as well as a higher level of thinking skills. NOTE: MAMBEC supplies the Lego, please do not bring your own.
