2022 Winter Camps 

Sugar Sand Park Community Center

300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL, 33486
561-347-3900

DISCOVER MAGIC: SECRET SAFARI ONE-DAY WONDER

Ages 7-12

This one-day workshop is a great introduction to Discover Magic, a one-of-a-kind, nationally recognized program designed to create extraordinary FUN that makes Great kids appear! Our courses and workshops build character, confidence, and communication skills that will positively impact your child for the rest of their life. We focus on magic, fun, and learning. The MAGIC makes the FUN happen; the FUN makes the LEARNING easy! Promotes communication skills, public speaking, creativity, and empathy. Materials Fee $8 (Workshop Kit: a packaged trick, secret folder with class notes, and access to online explanatory videos) payable to the instructor prior to the first class; kits will be distributed in class. Please bring a lunch, snack, and beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:          Alan Kratish, South Florida Magic School

ACTIVITY:                  113060

DAY:                           Thursday

TIME:                          8:30am-1:00pm

DATE:                         A1,   December 22

COST:                         per 1 day:  $50 Resident, $62.50 Non-resident

FUN & FITNESS

Ages 5-11

The game master will lead children through activities that may include music, hula hoops, group games, obstacle course with balls, bean bags, and coordination equipment. Program will be designed for age-appropriate material in the class. Promotes social skills, coordination, and teamwork. Materials Fee $10 (t-shirt: minimum 1 t-shirt purchase; program t-shirt required each day). Please wear sneakers for safety. Please bring a lunch, snacks, and beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:        Joy Deco Enterprises Staff

ACTIVITY:                113426

DAY:                         Varies

TIME:                        8:30am-5:30pm

DATES:                    C2,        December 22

                                  C3,        December 23

                                  C4,        December 26

                                  C5,        December 27

                                  C6,        December 28

                                  C7,        December 29

                                  C8,        January 2

                                  C9,        January 3

COST:                      per 1 day: $70 Resident, $87.50 Non-resident

LOL FILM MAKING: STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Ages 8-12

Film Camp in a Box brings imagination and creativity to this camp. Using clay or Legos, young filmmakers will work in small film crews to create an epic Stop Motion Animation Film. They will learn to storyboard, develop a script, create characters, set design, edit, and add special effects, music, and titles. Each child must bring their own Legos to the program, all other equipment wand supplies will be provided. Please bring a healthy lunch, snack, and beverage. Promotes collaboration, script development, and an introduction to editing software.

INSTRUCTOR:        LOL Film Making Staff

ACTIVITY:                113450

DAY:                         Days vary

TIME:                        8:30am-3:00pm

DATE:                      A2,   December 22-23

                                  A3,   December 26-28

                                  A4,   January 2-January 3

COST:                     per 2-day session (A2 & A4): $230 Resident, 

                                $287.50 Non-resident

                                per 3-day session (A3): $345 Resident,

                                $431.25 Non-resident

ACTING & IMPROV

Ages 8-12

Have your child explore and develop their personalities and draw out their creative sides through acting and improvisation! Activities include vocal & physical warm-ups, create improvisation, 'acting' games, focus & attention-span building exercises to build confidence in their public speaking, ensemble work, and develop their own creativity, all while having fun! Your acting coach is a full-time FL and NJ State dual certified teacher in English and Theatre, holds a Master of Arts degree in Education, and has been a TV, film, and theatre working actor for 25 years. Improv show for parents on Tuesday, January 2 at 12pm. Materials Fee $10 (t-shirt). Please bring a lunch, snack, and beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:      David Tully, Tully Teaches

ACTIVITY:              113063

DAY:                        Days vary

TIME:                     8:30am-1:00pm

DATE:                    B1,  December 23, 26, 29, 30, and January 2

COST:                    per 5-day session: $280 Resident, $350 Non-resident

ARKIDTECTURE

Ages 5-12

Participants will test materials, meet design constraints, and dream up amazing structures using a variety of different materials including KEVA planks, straws & cardboard, candy, and more! Activities include testing column strength, designing your own floor plans, building an edible bridge, and creating & testing your very own rollercoaster! Promotes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, & innovation. Materials Fee $15 (KEVA planks, KEVA cards, construction materials) payable to instructor at the first class. Please bring a lunch, snack, and a beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:       Bricks, Bots, and Beakers of South Florida Staff

ACTIVITY:              113034

DAYS:                      Monday; Tuesday

TIME:                       8:30am-3:00pm

DATES:                   B1          December 23

                                 B2         January 2-3

COST:                   per 1 day (B1): $80 Resident, $100 Non-resident

                              per 2 days (B2): $160 Resident, $200 Non-resident

FUTURE VETERINARIANS

Ages 5-11

This is THE class for kids who want to become Veterinarians, or who just love animals! Students will 'adopt' a plush animal to perform mock exams, surgeries, and other procedures. Topics included: The vet's office, the vet pharmacy & lab, basic animal anatomy & physiology, pet care & nutrition, diagnosing common illness & injuries, treatment plans, solving 'medical mysteries', and getting into vet school. Program will culminate with a mock vet school graduation! Promotes critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. No live animals. Materials Fee $25 (t-shirt, plush pet, lesson materials). Please bring a lunch, snacks, and a beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:     Bricks, Bots, & Beakers of South Florida Staff

ACTIVITY:              113034

DAY:                       Monday-Thursday

TIME:                      8:30am-3:00pm

DATES:                  A3,   December 26-December 29

COST:                     per 4-day session: $320 Residents, $400 Non-resident

BRIGHT & SMART CODING & ROBOTICS

Ages 6-10

Participants learn to pay attention to detail, estimate, collaborate, be team players, communicate, empathize, and learn from failure by designing, creating, building, and programming an array of robots using a curriculum developed primarily for them. Teamwork and passion will be necessary to complete this mission. We work in small groups of up to 10 children per class. To achieve the objectives of the program, students are grouped in teams of 2 according to their abilities, skills, and/or age. Please bring a lunch, snack, and a beverage. 

INSTRUCTOR:      Bright & Smart Staff

ACTIVITY:             113413

DAYS:                     Monday, Tuesday

TIME:                      8:30am-3:00pm

DATES:                  G3,     December 27

                                G4,     December 28

                                G5,     January 3              

COST:                    per 1 day: $120 Resident, $150 Non-resident

DISCOVER MAGIC: INTERGALACTIC PASSPORTAL ONE-DAY WONDER

Ages 7-12

This single-day workshop is a great introduction to Discover Magic, a one-of-a-kind, nationally recognized program designed to create extraordinary FUN that makes Great kids appear! Each magic lesson builds character, confidence, and communication skills that will positively impact your child for the rest of their life. We focus on magic, fun, and learning. The MAGIC makes the FUN happen; the FUN makes the LEARNING easy! Promotes communication skills, public speaking, creativity, and empathy. Materials Fee $8 (Workshop Kit: a packaged trick, secret folder with class notes, and access to online explanatory videos) payable to the instructor prior to the first class; kits will be distributed in class. Please bring a lunch, snack, and beverage.

INSTRUCTOR:          Alan Kratish, South Florida Magic School

ACTIVITY:                  113060

DAY:                           Thursday

TIME:                          8:30am-1:00pm

DATE:                         A2,   December 29

COST:                         per 1 day:  $50 Resident, $62.50 Non-resident