SUMMER EXCURSIONS 2008

Miss Shirley's Kids Express Summer Excursions are uniquely designed classes, where children are immersed in enriching experiences that develop thinking, problem-solving, independence and self-esteem. Through carefully structured enrichment activities children gain independence, become self-directed, and self-sufficient.

Each of the one week sessions, specifically created for 5 to 9 year old children, meets Monday through Friday, from 9 to 3.

Lighthouse Baptist Church
1030 Hilby Ave.
Seaside, CA
831-394-4447

Map of 1030 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955-5310

Lighthouse Baptist Church is an excellent summer location. It provides a very safe learning environment and it is easily accessible to the bus line. Parents will notice that I have added two separate weeks of Miss Shirley's Finishing School because of the demand. My thoughts were that those students ending the school year early in June might like the first session and those students heading back to school later in August might prefer the later session. If the enrollment does not bear out the demand then I will return to just one session next summer.

One week session fees are $200.00 per class but do not include meals out, admission fees, or bus fare unless otherwise noted. The 4 day session fee for Cookey Time Bakery is $160.00.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 for each session is required at the time of registration.

2008 SCHEDULE

June 16-20 AMERICANA
Early American history comes alive for children through music, crafts, and cooking. Experience the life and times of early America by learning to make barter bags, coonskin caps like Davy Crockett, dried apples, hand-dipped candles, cornhusk and clothes pin dolls. Pottery and skin paintings like the Indians. Learn to cook the foods of early America and live life the old-fashioned way. We make a trip to pick berries for jam to go with our home-made bread and butter. A Country Fair and Harvest Feast are held on the last day for all to enjoy (Parents too!). REGISTER

June 23-27 MISS SHIRLEY'S FINISHING SCHOOL*
Young ladies and gentlemen learn basic life skills including the proper way to meet, greet, and introduce people, proper table etiquette, and conversation. Campers learn basics of cooking, nutrition, table setting, cleaning up after themselves, how to ride a bus, how to sort laundry, and more. Last class will consist of riding a MST bus to Portola Plaza Hotel where we dine in Jack’s restaurant. (Bus & meal extra) We will host a tea for parents the 4th day. Class teaches organizational, problem-solving, and self-esteem skills. *Includes lunch REGISTER

June 30-July 3 COOKIE TIME BAKERY ( 4 days)
Mmmm! Smell the mouth-watering, made-from-scratch baked items in our bakery. Young pastry chefs learn the art of measuring, following a recipe, and the science of combining ingredients. Chefs whip up such delicacies as cookies, brownies, coffee cakes, muffins, and cakes-all to share at home. REGISTER

July 7-11 SCIENCE WIZARDS
Young scientists give their brain cells a workout as they delve into Forensic Science, physical, chemical, and astronomy sciences. Their powers of observation will be the best tool for investigating, gathering, examining, and analyzing evidence in the realm of Forensic Science. Each scientist will be given a set of bones to learn and put together (not real, of course). Scientists will have the opportunity to perform many experiments, develop hypotheses, predict outcomes, and analyze data and results using a microscope. What will you discover? Guest speakers may include a pathologist and Hubble Telescope expert. REGISTER

July 14-18 SMALL WORLD ADVENTURES *
This is your passport to adventure. Become a world traveler and gourmet cook of foreign foods as we travel to different countries and regions of the world from our classroom. Our passports admit us to different cultures where we can hear their stories, listen to their music, and cook their native foods to eat. These hands-on experiences help bridge understanding to our cultural diversity. Children receive a passport that is stamped as each country is toured. Come fly with us! *Includes lunch REGISTER

July 21-25 TOWN AND COUNTRY SAFARI
Shutterbugs find that their adventures begin at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Seaside. With cameras in hand we board the MST bus with Miss Shirley for sightseeing in Monterey. We are on the go from Tuesday-Thursday snapping fun along the way to capture sights of Monterey! Monday is spent at camp. Friday will be a Photo Exhibit of everyone’s snapshots of the week. Don’t be left behind! REGISTER

July 28-Aug 1 THE GREATEST SMALL WORLD CIRCUS
The Greatest Small World Circus celebrates its 20h performance with promises of more exciting acts by the world's most daring performers and artists. There are death-defying highwire acts, daredevil acts, comical sea lions, baby sea lions, fierce lions and tigers, lovable elephants, and more. The performers put together an extravaganza beyond the wildest imaginations. The circus performance is Friday evening at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy the excitement and thrills under the big top! REGISTER

August 4-8 MISS SHIRLEY'S FINISHING SCHOOL *
Young ladies and gentlemen learn basic life skills including the proper way to meet, greet, and introduce people, proper table etiquette, and conversation.
Campers learn basics of cooking, nutrition, table setting, cleaning up after themselves, how to ride a bus, how to sort laundry, and more. Last class will consist of riding a MST bus to Portola Plaza Hotel where we dine in Jack’s restaurant. (Bus & meal extra) We will host a tea for parents the 4th day. Class teaches organizational, problem-solving, and self-esteem skills. *Includes lunch THIS SESSION IS FULL

August 11-15 TALL SHIPS and SEA TAILS
Shiver me timbers, ye landlubbers! Adventures await the most daring who join the pirates to roam the high seas. Tales and tails intertwine to weave excitement. We’ll cook up some pirate grub, sing old sea songs, listen to stories of pirates and marine life, and create art treasures that are not buried. We take a field trip to the Maritime Museum. We dare Ye to come aboard! Argh! REGISTER

August 18-22 HAPPY CAMPERS
We do what campers do best-hike, explore nature, and experience the wonders of the great outdoors. Campers learn what to do if they become lost anywhere. Two important factors taught are hiking safety and outdoor survival skills. This is every camper’s guide to exploring nature. Campers learn how to protect nature through recycling, planting flowers, pollution awareness, and respect for plant and animal life. Some simple cooking spices up our outdoor experiences. We cook our entire lunch outdoors on the last class day. Comfortable hiking shoes or tennis shoes and long pants are required. REGISTER