2010 SUMMER PROGRAMS

Discovery Zone is gearing up for our Summer Programs. We’re bringing back some favorites from last summer, and adding a new camp to our selection as well. Times, locations, and age levels for our activities vary, so please make sure to read the program information carefully. Students MUST pre-register with Community Schools in order to participate. Please call the Community Schools office at 497-5282 for additional information, or to register for any of our programs.

Because our summer programs have limited availability, we often have waiting lists. For this reason, we require that payment be received within a week of our registration deadlines to secure a spot. If payment is not received, we will contact a wait-listed student and offer them the spot. Checks should be made out to NMCCS, and can be dropped off at the Community Schools building, or mailed to us at:

Discovery Zone
W3719 Grove Lane
P.O. Box 395
Powers, MI 49874

* IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS ARE TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE GRADE THEY WERE IN DURING THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR.

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CURRENTLY REGISTERING

Horsin' Around
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 23
WHO: Boys and girls grades 2-8*
WHERE: Nadeau Township Hall
WHEN: July 6 & 7
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST
COST: $10
A new addition to our summer programming is our “Horsin’ Around” Camp, which will be led by Nita Gomske and members of the Midnight Riders 4-H Club, and co-sponsored by the U.P. RoundUP Rodeo. The program will be held on the rodeo grounds at the Nadeau Township Hall and will focus on an introduction to horses, grooming & care, and an introduction to different riding disciplines. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. Participation will be limited to 20 students.

Dance Camp
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 12
WHO: Boys and girls ages 4-12
WHERE: North Central Elementary Gym
WHEN: August 2, 3, 4, 5
TIME: 5:00-6:30 p.m. CST
COST: $25
Discovery Zone is happy to be offering our Dance Camp again this summer. Our instructor is Deidre Wilson of Stephenson’s In-Step Dance, who has over 15 years of dance experience, and has been teaching for more than 5 years. Participants will learn new dance steps, and put them into a routine. Family & friends are then invited to see their dance on the final day of class. This camp does not require any special wardrobe – each participant will receive a t-shirt to wear for their performance. Participation will be limited to 25 students.

OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS

Volleyball Camp
Carney-Nadeau varsity volleyball coach Steve Kedsch will lead our Volleyball Camp again this year, which is open to boys & girls grades 5-8*. The camp will run Monday June 21 & Tuesday, June 22 from 5-8 p.m. CST at the Carney Nadeau High School Gym. Cost for the camp is $15, and participants will receive a t-shirt and a beverage both days.

Softball
The summer softball program, which runs about eight weeks beginning mid-June, includes girls and boys grades 2-8. The purpose of the league is to provide EVERY child an opportunity to take part in every game his/her team plays. Our emphasis is on recreation, participation and sportsmanship, not on winning. We expect parents to help this program and the children by setting good sportsmanship examples. Games are played at Veterans Park in Powers and at the Carney field near the school.

Teeball
Tee-ball is very similar to baseball, except that no pitcher is used. Instead, the ball is struck off a "tee" which is placed on the ground near home plate. This program is for children ages 4, 5, 6 and 7. It is designed to be a training program that will promote development of physical coordination, instruction, participation, and learning about "team play." It begins mid-June, and lasts until the final week of July. Games are played at Veterans Park in Powers, the Hermansville Little League field, and at the Carney field near the school.

SAVE THE DATE: This year’s softball/tee-ball picnic will be held at the Hermansville Little League Field on Wednesday, July 28 from 3-6 p.m. CST.

WINTER/SPRING 2010 ACTIVITIES

*KEEP CHECKING BACK, AS WE WILL BE UPDATING REGULARLY!*

You can also watch the Lufts Advertiser, the Escanaba Daily Press, school newsletters, and your child's backpack for more information!

Carney-Nadeau

Introduction to Guitar
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16
Cost: $35 ($5 per lesson)
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Dance
Who: Girls & Boys ages 4-12
When: Fridays - Jan. 15, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26
Recital date tentatively set for Saturday, March 27
Cost:$66
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

Beginning Self-Defense
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Feb. 9, 16, March 2, 9, 16
Cost: $5
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Archery
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - March 23; April 6, 13, 20, 27
Where: Cafeteria, then Gym
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 5

Introduction to Percussion
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - May 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: $20
Where: Cafeteria, then Band Room
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 23

Bark River - Harris

Introduction to Guitar
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - Jan 7, 14, 21; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4
Cost: $40 ($5 per lesson)
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Introduction to Percussion
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $35
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

***We are currently working on scheduling Outdoor Cooking in May as well. We will update our schedule as soon as this is finalized.

North Central

Intro to Percussion
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15
Cost: $35 ($5 per lesson)
Where: NCA Elem. Room 104, then Band Room
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Archery
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5
Where: NCA Room 104, then Gym
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Food & Fun Around the World:
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - April 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24
Where: NCA Room 104, then Gym
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 2

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SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES:

On Friday March 12, Discovery Zone will be sponsoring assemblies for the K-6 students at each of our schools. Dynamic West School Assemblies will be teaching the kids all about the"Science of Toys."
Dynamic West describes their program as "A unique combination of scientific principles and the one thing children relate best to - TOYS! Toys that float. Toys that fly. Toys that spin. Toys that bounce. Toys that even walk and talk! This show has it all and science will never be the same again..."
The Bark River-Harris presentation will begin at 8:30 EST. A second presentation will be held at 9:30 CST for both North Central and Carney-Nadeau students, who will be bussed to the North Central High School gym for the program.

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We want your input!

What do you think about Discovery Zone? What do you like? What do you not like? What can we do to improve our program? What activities would you like to see offered? Please feel free to leave us comments or about anything that's on your mind!
You can also e-mail us at dzone@nmcschools.org, or call us at 497-5282.

WINTER 2009-2010 ACTIVITIES

***KEEP CHECKING BACK, AS WE WILL BE UPDATING REGULARLY!***

You can also watch the Lufts Advertiser, the Escanaba Daily Press, school newsletters, and your child's backpack for more information!

Carney-Nadeau

Creative Cards & Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Nov. 24; Dec 1, 8, 15
Cost: $2.00
Where: Art Room
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Introduction to Guitar
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
Cost: $20 ($5 per lesson)
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

Dance
Who: Girls & Boys ages 4-12
When: Fridays - Dates TBA
Cost:
Where:
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Beading
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Feb. 2, 9, 16
Cost: TBA
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

Bark River - Harris

Creative Cards & Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - Nov. 12; Dec. 3, 10, 17
Cost: $2
Where: Room 149 (across from caf.) on Nov. 12 & Dec. 3; Cafeteria Dec. 10 & 17
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Introduction to Guitar
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - Jan 7, 14, 21; Feb 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4
Cost: $40 ($5 per lesson)
Where: Cafeteria
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

North Central

Creative Cards & Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - Nov. 23, 30; Dec. 7, 14
Cost: $2
Where: NCA Elementary School - Room 104 (across from office), then Art Room
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Intro to Percussion
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15
Cost: $35 ($5 per lesson)
Where: NCA Elem. Room 104, then Band Room
ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11

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COMING THIS SPRING:
CN - Archery, Intro to Percussion
BRH - Archery, Intro to Percussion
NCA - Archery, Food & Fun Around the World

***With more programs in the works!***

Fall 2009 Programs - UPDATED 10/1/09

Flag Football
This program is open to North Central, Bark River-Harris, and Carney-Nadeau students in grades 3-6. Entry fees are $17 for one student, $29 for two students, and $13 each for three or more students from the same family. Games (which last about 1 hour) will be scheduled on Saturday mornings at NCA, C-N, or BR-H. This program lasts approximately 5-6 weeks, with about an hour of practice per week. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. One volunteer coach is needed for each team – NO COACH, NO TEAM.

Hunter Safety
Community Schools and the Department of Natural Resources will be sponsoring Hunters Safety, with financial support from the Normenco Sportsmans Club. This free program will be held at the Normenco Sportsmans Club building in Powers on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST, and Sunday, Sept. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. CST. Students at NCA, BR-H, and CN are invited to attend. This program has limited enrollment, and participant selection will be prioritized by age, not order of registration. A parent must accompany children under the age of 11. ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.

North Central

Dance
Who: Boys and girls ages 4-12
When: Fridays - Sept.25 through Dec. 18
Recital will be held Sat., Dec. 19
Cost: $66 ($6 per lesson)
Participants also need practice skirt, black leotard, and ballet slippers
Where: North Central Elementary, meet in room 104, then gym

Introductory Guitar
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - October 5-26, Nov. 2,9
Cost: $30 total ($5 per lesson)
Where: NCA Elementary, room 104 until 4 p.m, then band room

BB Guns
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - Oct. 12-26
Where: NCA Elementary, room 104 until 4, then outside

Creative Cards/Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Mondays - Nov. 23,30, Dec. 7,14
Cost: $2
Where: NCA Elementary, room 104 until 4, then art room

Bark River-Harris

Woodworking
Who:Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Oct.1-29, Nov. 5
Where: Room 149 (across from cafeteria)

Creative Cards/Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Tuesdays - Nov. 12, Dec. 3-17
Cost: $2
Where: Room 149 (across from cafeteria)

Carney-Nadeau
Food and Fun Around the World
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - Oct. 6-27, Nov. 10,17
Where: Cafeteria

Creative Cards/Scrapbooking
Who: Grades 3-6
When: Thursdays - Nov. 24, Dec. 1-15
Cost:$2
Where: Cafeteria

Summer 2009 Programs

GRASP

Grasp is an eight week correspondence course which helps students (grades 1-8) maintain reading and math skills over the summer.

* Students recieve 10 modules at the end of the school year.
* They complete the weekly lessons (Approx. 1 hour per week)
* Mail lessons to this office.
* Lessons are scored and returned.

Softball

The summer softball program, which runs about eight weeks beginning mid-June, includes girls and boys grades 2-8. The purpose of the league is to provide EVERY child an opportunity to take part in every game his/her team plays. Our emphasis is on recreation, participation and sportsmanship, not on winning. We expect parents to help this program and the children by setting good sportsmanship examples. Games are played at Veterans Park in Powers and at the Carney field near the school.

Tee-ball

Tee-ball is very similar to baseball, except that no pitcher is used. Instead, the ball is struck off a "tee" which is placed on the ground near home plate. This program is for children ages 4, 5, 6 and 7. It is designed to be a training program that will promote development of physical coordination, instruction, participation, and learning about "team play." It begins around mid-June, and lasts until the last week of July. Games are played at Veterans Park in Powers, the Hermansville Little League field, and at the Carney field near the school.


Drama Camp

Erin Berndt, an English teacher from Norway High School, will instuct a drama camp at North Central Elementary. The program is open to students from BRH, NCA, and CN schools.

Session 1
WHO: Boys and Girls, 1st-4th grade
WHEN: July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
TIME: 9am-12pm
COST: $25

Session 2
WHO: Boys and Girls, 5th-8th grade
WHEN: July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
TIME: 1pm-4pm
COST: $25

Each child will:
* Learn about speaking roles and acting skills
* Help create props and costumes
* Receive a Drama Camp t-shirt


Dance Camp

Deidre Wilson, a dance instructor with over 14 years of dance experience, will be teaching the activity. The two camps, held at North Central Elementary and Carney-Nadeau, will be open to students from NCA, CN and BRH.

North Central Elementary Gym
WHO: Boys and Girls, ages 4-12
WHEN: August 3, 4, 5, 6
TIME: 9am-11:30am
COST: $25

Carney-Nadeau Gym
WHO: Boys and Girls, ages 4-12
WHEN: August 10, 11, 12, 13
TIME: 9am-11:30am
COST: $25

Each child will:
* Learn new dance moves and perform one dance
* Make a craft to bring home
* Receive a Dance Camp t-shirt

Current Programs

Bark River-Harris:

BB Guns
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 149 Across from Cafeteria
When:October 2,9,23,30
November 13,20

Introductory Guitar Lessons
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 149 across from Cafeteria
When: December 4, 11,18
January 8,15,22
Cost: $30 (this breaks down to $5 a lesson)

Smart Moves
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 149 across from Cafeteria
When: March 5, 12, 19, 26



North Central

Jump into food and fitness
Who:3rd-6th grades
Where:Elementary Gym
When: October 6, 20, 27

Outdoor Cooking
Who:3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 104 (across from office)
When: November 3, 10

Introductory Guitar Lessons
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 104 across from office
When: November 24
December 1, 8, 15
January 5, 12, 19, 26
Cost: $40 (this breaks down to $5 a lesson)

Archery
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Elementary Gym
When: March 2, 9, 16, 23

Smart Moves
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Room 104 across from office
When: April 6, 13, 20, 27



Carney-Nadeau

Jump into food and fitness
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Cafeteria
When: October 7, 21, 28

Dance
Who: Ages 4-12
Where: Cafeteria
When: Fridays October 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23
Recital Saturday, January 24th
Cost: $55 (that breaks down to $5 a lesson)

Outdoor Cooking
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Cafeteria then parking lot
When: November 4, 18

Smart Moves
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Cafeteria
When: November 25
December 2, 9, 16

Introductory Guitar Lessons
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Cafeteria
When: January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17
Cost: $35 (this breaks down to $5 a lesson)

Archery
Who: 3rd-6th grades
Where: Cafeteria
When: March 3, 10, 17, 24

Afterschool Program

The pilot program was held in May of 2007 at Carney-Nadeau School. It was a huge success! North Central Area Schools pilot program was started in the fall of 2007. Bark River-Harris Schools pilot program has just started in April 2008. All three schools programs are up and running.