SUMMER under the sea enjoying week 3

Myra shows us her winning Olympic dive on Swim Day! 

Lions, tigers, and parrots, oh my!
Our campers learned all about animals last week at the LA Zoo

Highlights From This Week

Week 3 was full of celebration! We prepared for Independence Day with some U.S. history in summer school and some festive crafts during camp. We hope your family enjoyed celebrating the holiday together yesterday. We're thrilled to be back in action for the rest of the week! 

Today is Thursday Theme Day, and in honor of the 4th of July our theme is Red, White, and Blue. We can't wait to see all of our campers sporting their patriotic gear!

On Friday, we will be going under the sea for our field trip to the Long Beach Aquarium. Our campers will have the opportunity to discover the life aquatic, including some hands-on experiences with a variety of beautiful fish. Check out your campus' weekly newsletter below for tips about what your child needs to bring and wear for the day. 

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Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

BULLETIN BOARD american celebration

Summer has arrived, and it's time once again to celebrate our beautiful Land of the Free! Throw a neighborhood parade, run in the sprinklers with the kids, win a watermelon eating contest--no matter how you plan to spend 4th of July, we hope you find some inspiration in these patriotic picks. 

1. Berry Delicious Cupcake Flag  2. Neighborhood Parade Bike Decor 3. Firecracker Place Cards 4. Red, White, and Blue Porch Accessories 5. Patriotic Simple Snack 6. Appetizer Caprese Pops

Contributed by Alyssa & Danyelle 

SUMMER anchors away for week 2

Argghh...Little Pirates at Fairmont Summer Camp

Highlights From This Week

Week Two of summer is well underway. This week kicked off our six-week summer school program. Students attend summer school from 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday. Then many students continue on to join the summer camp program after lunch. Participating in summer school is the most effective way for kids to beat summer brain drain and ensure that they remember all the fascinating  things they learning this year. 

Today is the second Thursday Theme Day, and today's theme is Animal Face Painting. When you pick the kids up from camp today, they'll be transformed into their favorite animals. They just might start responding to you with a "grrr" or a "meow." 

Speaking of animals, this week's field trip is the Los Angeles Zoo! The zoo is always one of our campers' favorite field trips of the summer. Check out your campus' weekly newsletter below for tips about what your child needs to bring and wear for the day. 

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Summer Orientation Videos 
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Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

THE FAIRMONT FIVE unique powers of camp

We all know that kids benefit in many ways from participating in summer camp programs. They develop leadership and teamwork skills, make friendships, and explore their interests. 

But what is the "secret sauce" of summer camp? What really makes camp such a special time for kids? At Fairmont, we know that it's moments like these...throwing your head back to fully experience the misting Rainforest exhibit at the Zoo or catching some Z's on your Camp Counselor's shoulder during the bus ride home. These moments are magical and memory-making for kids (and they just happen to be our favorite moments too!) 

We also loved this Top 5 list of the "unique powers of camp" compiled by educator/author Michael Brandwein. He credits the magic of camp to these things: 

1. Camp leads the way in using the best methods to help children learn and grow. For almost 150 years, camps have been the leader in using the number one secret to teaching: children learn most from doing. 
2. Camp communities remove the typical pressures from school and support children in a positive atmosphere that cherishes effort and persistence. One fast way to explain the incredible power of camping is in two words: "no grades." 
3. Camp has distinctive value in preparing children for future success. Camp creates communities where kids make daily decisions about activities and learn how to get along with others. 
4. Camp offers an unequaled variety of opportunities to develop well-rounded children. Camps cut like a laser through the negative expectations and beliefs that can stick to children and hold them back. 
5. Camp combats youth isolation by offering positive and accepting communities. Camp is all about belonging - belonging to a group that respects and values each member. 

What makes camp special for you? While that definition might be slightly different for each person, the "super power" of summer camp is undeniable.

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

SUMMER a'hoy mateys, it's week 1

Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the 
two most beautiful words in the English language.  
-Henry James

Highlights From This Week

Summer is here! And Summer Camp at Fairmont is off to a grrrrreat start! This year's summer theme is Treasure Island, and our pint-sized pirates are just starting their adventure. This week we welcomed our new campers with fun activities like swim day, pirate eye patch crafts, and our first Themed Thursday: funky socks & sunglasses. 

This week's Friday field trip is a Treasure Hunt at our Anaheim Hills Campus. Check out your campus' weekly newsletter below for tips about what your child needs to bring and wear for the day. 

Weekly Newsletters 
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Summer Orientation Videos 
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Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

FRIDAY FOLDER june 15

Highlights From This Week

Congratulations on Another Great Year! 

Today marks the last day of the 2011/2012 school year! And what a fantastic year it's been! Congratulations especially to our 8th Grade Class of 2012 who we said goodbye to in our promotion ceremonies this week. We wish you all the best in high school and your future adventures!  

We would like to thank all of our students and parents for their dedication to Fairmont all year long. We wish you, and our teachers, a restful and enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you next fall! 

Fairmont Summer Programs 

Summer is here! Fairmont Summer Programs is setting sail for a summer to remember, and you won't want to miss it!  Whether you are joining us for summer school, summer camp, or specialized enrichment workshops, Fairmont guarantees that this summer, adventure awaits you! Read about the benefits of summer camp in this blog post. Enroll today for a week or the whole summer at www.fairmontsummerprograms.com

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Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools

SNACK TIME celebrate flag day

Today we celebrate Flag Day, a patriotic holiday that falls right between Memorial Day and the 4th of July--giving us even more reason to break out the red, white, and blue. Flag Day marks an important date in U.S. history--the anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. 

As the quintessential American symbol, our "grand old flag" deserves some special recognition. We love these patriotic after school snacks to share with the family. The fruit skewers are great for the whole clan, and these mini flags on toast are just too cute. 

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools