Abacus Math Camp: Exponential Learning and FUN!

Sarah Cole

Math may be a four letter word and not what we associate with fun but Abacus Math Camp is going to change the way kids think about math with a fun and engaging summer day camp for kids ages 5-9.

Kids won’t just be learning math, Abacus keeps kids engaged, entertained, and constantly learning, they will rotate through five periods each day, including time for creativity, time to run around during recess, manners, reading and of course, math.

Here’s a sample of what your child’s day will look like:

Math
Mr. Even and Mr. Odd (Recommended for rising K and 1st graders)
Explore the properties of even and odd numbers with Mr. Even and Mr. Odd. Watch out! Mr. Even likes to get even!
Frog Resort Decimal System (Recommended for rising 2nd and 3rd graders)
Gain a deeper understanding of our base-10 decimal system with Ranger Mat as he takes you on a tour of Frog Resort.
Note: Depending on a child’s age/grade or ability, he or she will do only one of the above math themes each week. Each of the above math themes are available both weeks of camp.
Reading
Big Words Vocabulary Lessons
Learn 5 different big vocabulary words each week through fun comic illustrations, hand motions, and rhymes.
Comprehension Story Time
Work on story comprehension, learn nature trivia, and review the qualities that make good character during story time.
McGuffey Phonics and Spelling Practice
Explore phonics and spelling through our Phonics and Reading with McGuffey software.
Note: Children will do all three of the activities above during reading class. All reading lessons are different for the different weeks of camp.
Manners
Etiquette Lessons
Make friends, set the table, table manners, give gifts, and being kind are reviewed through hands-on, interactive activities.
Puppet Story Time
Help our puppet friends learn how to be thoughtful and respectful.
Note: Children will do both of the activities above during manners class. Etiquette lessons are the same each week, but the puppet stories are all different for the different weeks of camp.
Creative Fun
Make and Take
Relax and have fun with paint, glue, scissors, and everything arts and crafts. Take home a project related to our frog theme.
Build or Design
Practice fine motor manipulation, team work and creative design through fun hands on activities, like legos, kinetic sand, and domino rally building.
Note: Each day children will do either Make and Take OR Build or Design depending on the day at camp, but each type of activity will be done during each week of camp. Craft projects and hands on activities will be all different for the different weeks of camp.
Recess and Snack
Play Time
Burn off energy and have fun in the gym or outside when the weather is not too hot. Group activities will emphasize cooperation versus competition. Build team work and just plain have fun.
Snack
There will be snack time for each group at some point in the morning.