Extended Year (Camp Soar)
ALL CAMPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Camp Soar
The Lab School extends academic and project based learning into a summer session known as Camp Soar! Camp Soar is a highly successful summer enrichment series designed for students to receive individual attention in small groups. Instructors are highly qualified and certified educators.
We create summer extensions with our students' health, wellness, and optimal learning needs in mind.
SNU Lab School is proud to be a leader in academic Christian modeling.
All camps located at SNU Lab School, 3100 N Rockwell, Bethany, OK 73008 except the Glass Etching Camp and Woodworking Camp (both located at the Mustang High School Wood Shop) and the Drama Camp (located in Cantrell Music Hall, on SNU's main campus).
NOTE: Children enrolled in both morning and afternoon camps may bring a lunch from home.
*Children must be enrolled by June 1st to be guaranteed a camp t-shirt.
*One t-shirt will be given to each child, regardless of how many camps they attend.
Academic Camps (Duration: 4-weeks)
Space is limited to 25 students per camp
Literacy Camp (morning)
COST: $400 per camp
Experience fun with reading! In this 4 week camp, small group instruction, one-on-one help, and group activities will strengthen children's foundation in reading and language arts. Campers will enjoy reading and writing activities, centers, cooking, and games, all designed to keep kids progressing throughout the summer!
DIRECTORS: Gina McGarry (SNU Lab School) and Jan Hoffpauir (Reading Intervention teacher at Central Elementary Putnam City)
Session LIT - June 12-July 7 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
* for students who have completed Grades K, 1 or 2
Science & Math Camp (afternoon)
COST: $400 per camp
Escape rooms? Games? Experiments? Get ready for a fun time! This 4-week camp presents exciting science and math concepts that will enhance problem-solving skills. Children will receive small group instruction, individualized and group activities, including cooking, all designed to enrich their science and math skills.
DIRECTORS: Gina McGarry (SNU Lab School) and Jan Hoffpauir (Central Elementary Putnam City)
Session STEM - June 12-July 7 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
* for students who have completed Grades K, 1 or 2
Dive Into Summer! (for early childhood)
COST: $200 for the 2 week camp
In this 2 week camp, it's time to celebrate with fun, hands-on summer-themed activities for children who are 4 years of age or will be in kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year. Inside or outside: math, science, and language activities will keep learning fun as we enjoy the summer season.
DIRECTORS: Madelyn Campbell and Kim Adams (SNU Lab School)
Dates: June 12- 23
Session DIVE - June 12-23 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
* for children who are 4 years old or going into Kindergarten.
Space is limited to 12 students.
Project-Based Camps (Duration: 1-week each)
Arts and Crafts
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies Provided)
Explorations in Art! Creations of 2-D and 3-D visual art will allow students to experience drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, and multi-media production in age-appropriate processes. Previously enrolled art students will have the opportunity to create different projects.
DIRECTOR: Laneta Going (OKA+ Fellow)
Dates: June 12-16 and June 19-23
Session ART2 - June 12-16 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Session ART4 - June 19-23 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Space is limited to 12 students per session.
* for students who have completed 1st through 5th grades
**Older students will work on more advanced projects.
Baking Camp
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies Provided)
Baking 1: Campers will have the opportunity to work together to bake multiple recipes, including breads, breakfast pastries, savory items, and sweet treats! Throughout the week, we will discuss and practice good kitchen hygiene and etiquette, including kitchen safety and working together. Cooperation with one another will be key to a successful and fun baking experience!
Baking 2: Same information as above, but campers will experience different recipes.
DIRECTOR: Hannah Barnes (Classen SAS middle school and former Pie Junkie employee)
Dates: June 12-16
Session BAKE1 - June 12-16 (9:00 pm - 12:00 pm)
Session BAKE2 - June 12-16 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
* for students who have completed 5th Grade and up
Space is limited to 6 students per camp.
Cake Decorating
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies provided)
Do you like to eat cake? We've got a camp for you! Campers will learn how to make buttercream frosting, do a crumb coat and a final coat, and then decorate the cake! There are so many ways to decorate a cake, and we will explore all of them. Come have an adventure into a wonderful world of sticky surprises and sweet treats!
*Your camper will be bringing home a decorated cake every day!
DIRECTORS: Diana Anthony (SNU Lab School)
Dates: June 12-16, June 19-23, & June 26-30
Session CAKE1 - June 12-16 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) *
Session CAKE2 - June 12-16 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) *
Session CAKE3 - June 19-23 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)**
Session CAKE4 - June 19-23 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)**
Session CAKE5 - June 26 - 30 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)**
Session CAKE6 - June 26 - 30 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)**
* for students who have completed 3rd grade and up
** for students who have completed Kindergarten and up
Space is limited to 12 students per camp Sessions 1-4
Space is limited to 6 students per camp Sessions 5-6
Clay Sculpting
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies provided)
Learn to sculpt clay! This camp is designed to have children learn how to create three-dimensional works using the clay medium. Children will be bringing home projects at the end of camp.
DIRECTOR: Dustin Faust (SNU Lab School)
Dates: June 19-23
Session CLAY 3- June 19-23 (9:00 pm - 12:00 pm)
* for students who have completed 3rd Grade and up
Space is limited to 12 students.
Drama Camp
COST: $150 per session
NOTE: Space is limited to 20 students per session. Students needing transportation between SNU Lab School camps and Drama Camp must provide their own transportation.
In both sessions, children will learn the art of musical theatre by learning auditioning techniques and a scene from a Broadway Musical. A free performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 23, to showcase what the children have learned.
DIRECTOR: Audra Faust (Director of the Bethany Stage /SNU's musicals and plays)
Dates: June 19-23
TIMES:
Session DRAM3 - June 19-23 (9:00am - 12:00 pm) * Completed grades K-4
Session DRAM4 - June 19-23 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) *Completed grades 5-12
LOCATION:
Cantrell Music Hall (SNU Main Campus) *Cantrell is located on College Ave. between the SNU Admissions building and the SNU Library.
Directions to Cantrell Music Hall
snu.edu/campus-map - Cantrell is #10.
Parking is located along NW 39th Exp. and the parking lot off Peniel Ave.
Film & Animation
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies provided)
Lights, camera, action! In this camp, each day will begin with a little film history emphasizing animation. Students will work throughout the week on storyboarding skills to plan and create their own stop-motion animated films.
DIRECTOR: Rebekah Drapeau (SNU Lab School)
Dates: June 19-23
Session FILM3 - June 19-23 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Session FILM4 - June 19-23 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
* for students who have completed 2nd grade and up.
Space is limited to 12 students per camp.
Glass Etching
COST: $150 per session (Supplies Provided)
REQUIREMENT: Students must have completed 2nd Grade and up.
NOTE: Each listed Glass Etching Camp is a one week camp. Space is limited to 12 students per session. Students needing transportation between SNU Lab School camps and Glass Etching Camp must provide their own transportation.
In all sessions, campers will complete three 12" by 12" mirror tiles using a sand blaster. They will cover the glass with a plastic material, then cut out the areas that they are going to sandblast with a special safety-tipped craft knife. Other projects will be completed as time allows. All safety precautions involving the equipment will be followed. Returning campers will be working on new projects.
DIRECTOR: Jeff Marzec (Mustang High School Crafts Teacher)
Dates: June 12-16 and June 19-23
TIMES:
Session GLASS1 - June 12-16 (8:30 am - 11:30 pm)
Session GLASS2 - June 12-16 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Session GLASS3 - June 19-23 (8:30 am - 11:30 pm)
Session GLASS4- June 19-23 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
LOCATION:
Mustang High School
801 S Snyder Dr, Mustang, OK 73064
Directions to the Glass Etching Camp (located in Mustang's Wood Lab)
Go south on Mustang Road, & turn right on Juniper (1st stop sign after Highway 152). Turn left at the second opportunity and look for a dark, gray, metal building.
NOTE: Children attending both a morning and afternoon session the same week, or attending woodworking one session and glass etching one session in the same week, may bring a lunch from home.
Robotics
COST: $150 per camp (Supplies provided)
Campers will work in groups to build and control a Lego robot. Students will build a Lego robot then write Scratch coding to guide the robot through various activities.
DIRECTOR: Cambra Strawn (SNU Lab School) & Paula Sharp (Robotics and STEM instructor at Prairie View Elementary in Mustang)
Dates: June 12-16 & June 19-23
Session ROBOT1 - June 12-16 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Session ROBOT3- June 19-23 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
* for students who have completed 2nd-8th grade.
Space is limited to 15 students per camp.
Woodworking
COST: $200 per session (Supplies provided for basic projects)
REQUIREMENT: Students must have completed 2nd Grade and up.
NOTE: Space is limited to 16 students per session. Students needing transportation between SNU Lab School camps and Woodworking Camp must provide their own transportation.
In all sessions, students will learn how to use a variety of woodworking tools and machines. Safety will be stressed as each student makes his/her own pen on a lathe as well as other daily projects. This camp has a ratio of 4 campers to one woodworking instructor.
*Returning campers will be working on new projects
DIRECTOR: Mike McGarry (Mustang High School Woodworking instructor)
Dates: June 12-16 and June 19-23
TIMES:
Session WOOD1 - June 12-16 (8:30 am - 11:30 pm)
Session WOOD2 - June 12-16 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Session WOOD3 - June 19-23 (8:30 am - 11:30 pm)
Session WOOD4 - June 19-23 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
LOCATION:
Mustang High School
801 S Snyder Dr, Mustang, OK 73064
Directions to the Wood Shop
Go south on Mustang Road, & turn right on Juniper (1st stop sign after Highway 152). Turn left at the second opportunity and look for a dark, gray, metal building.
NOTE: Children attending both a morning and afternoon session the same week, or one session of Glass Etching and one session of Woodworking the same week, may bring a lunch from home.