Included in the monthly calendars are the activity descriptions and registration forms for a variety of special programs and events. These programs and events include the following:
Drum Circle is a new program offered at Camp Kostopulos. This 4 week program will teach basics of hand drumming while participants receive the opportunity every week to drum along in our Camp K Drum Circle on various styles of African drums. This program is designed to increase self-confidence, increase social interaction skills and further your musical skills.
Sports Spectacular is a 6 week program where participants will learn skills and compete in 6 different sports. This program is designed to: Increase social skills, develop sports skills, teach good sportsmanship and appropriate athletic behavior as well as increase physical exercise.
Art Expressions, available during January, is a great way to stay involved in recreation during the winter months. The program teaches a variety of art techniques and allows participants to express themselves. Camp K brings Professional artists in to teach a variety of techniques varying from music and movement to oil painting and pastels.
Horseback Riding takes place in the fall and spring, when participants can “saddle up” for a 3-6 week adventure designed to build confidence, develop horseback riding skills, increase respect for animals, and develop better dexterity and balance. Each participant learns important skills and knowledge about horses, including grooming, saddling, cleaning out their feet, mounting and dismounting, and gaining control of the horse while mounted and while leading a horse from the ground.
Dance Class is a fun, active, exciting and educational 6 week program. Instruction will be given of basic dancing skills and different types of dance moves. Each week we will learn a new type of dance as well as gain insight to the culture where that form of dancing originated. This program is being taught by an experienced dance teacher that has specialized in teaching dance to people with disabilities. Dancing styles we will be learning include ballet, jazz, ballroom, rhythmic and modern.
Drama Club is a 6 week program available in the Spring. The program allows participants to expand imagination and creativity, increase awareness of self and talents, and develop acting skills. Participants spend five weeks making scenery and costumes, memorizing lines, and learning their part in a classic fairy tale. The production is then performed for family and friends.
Bowling League is a 6 week program for teens and adults sponsored by Olympus Hills Bowl, 4015 S. Wasatch Blvd. This program is designed to improve your bowling score, learn new bowling skills, meet new friends, have lots of fun, and continue to hunt for that elusive turkey. This program typically runs every Wednesday evening, periodically throughout the whole year. So come spent time with your favorite friends and knock down those pesky pins.
Scrapbooking Spectacular is a brand new program here at Camp K. This program focuses on teaching individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities basic and advanced scrapbook styles, techniques, and skills. Over a six week program every participate will get the chance to create dozens of personalized professional scrapbook pages customized with their own photos of family and friends. This program is designed to increase self-confidence, social interactions skills, and fine motor skill development.
Cook'n with Camp K is an educational 6 week program that focuses on the instruction of basic cooking skills, cooking techniques, and of course eating. Each week we will learn how to cook fun, exciting dishes that we will then eat together. Each participant will receive a basic cooking book to help practice cooking at home. In this program you will have the opportunity to: learn how to use basic cooking utensils & instruments; learn how to read and follow several recipes; make and eat 6 different tasty meals; gain greater self-confidence through various cooking tasks; further your cooking skills with new techniques and skills.
Mini Camps are an adventure where teen and adult participants can stay the night from a Friday to Saturday in our heated, bunk style cabins. Mini camps happen once a month and include a variety of activities such as holiday celebrations, musical guest, bowling, movies, games, crafts, horseback rides, snow days, and more. Dinner and Breakfast are provided.
Download Bowling League Winter 2012 Flyer
Download Cook'n with Camp K Winter 2012 Flyer
Download Art Expressions 2012 Flyer
Download Disneyland Trip 2012 Flyer
Download Disneyland Trip 2012 Registration Form
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