THEMES:
Week #1) Let's Go Camping
Week #2) Candy Land Kaleidoscope
Week #3) Musical Tim Machine
Children 3 1/2 to 6 years will enjoy this fun-filled adventure camp experience with a variety activities built around these educational themes each week! Creative games, music, movement, art and cooking projects, dramatic storytelling, kids yoga, indoor and outdoor play will fill out our days during these three weeks that are designed to maintain the structure and rituals of the pre-school setting! A basic snack of pretzels, graham crackers, and animal cookies are provided each day as well as whole fruits and vegetables, diluted apple juice, lemonade and water too. No food will include nuts and all cooking projects will be adapted to avoid allergies..
Coordinated and taught by World of Song’s children’s performer and teaching artist Allison DeSalvo, who brings over 25 years of experience in early childhood, to foster an atmosphere of learning and joy while inspiring creativity, cooperation, friendship, laughter, and a love of learning through the arts :) SPNDS teacher(s) and other teaching artists as needed will be assisting with the camps.
LOCATION: see map below
Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School
727 Harvard Ave. (off Chester Rd/320) Swarthmore, PA 19081
Lower level classrooms will be utilized for for music, movement, circle and story time with adjacent kitchen area for art, cooking and snack time! Playground and courtyards will be available for outdoor games and play with various props.
AM CAMP Schedule:
Basic Routine adjusted as needed on daily basis:
9:00 – 9:20 - drop off in parking lot, outdoor play – weather permitting
9:25 – 9:40 - hand washing and morning music circle time
9:45 – 10:05 am – creative class/activity
10:10 – 10:30 am – creative class/activity
10:35 – 10:55 – wash hands & snack time
10:55 – 11:15 – indoor toy time & story time
11:15 – 11:35 – creative class/activity
11:40 – 12:00 – AM campers prepare to leave/outdoor play & pick up
**[11:50 – 12:20/30 - AM K’s have lunch, play, escorted to bus for pick up.]
PM CAMP Schedule:
**[11:40 – 11:50 - PM K’s arrive on buses – escorted to playground.]
11:45 - 12:10 - outdoor play time
12:15 - bathroom/wash Up
12:25 – LUNCH – Please prepare a lunch for your children for afternoon camp.
1:00 - quiet time, coloring, reading
1:15 - group story time and songs
1:30 - free choice activity/ play with toys
1:45 – various creative activities: Art / Games / Cooking/ Movement/ Kids Yoga
2:15 - clean up
2:25 - outside play/ outdoor games and activities
2:50 – 3:00pm - pick up time
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Camp Cost: Includes all art materials and snacks. Afternoon campers bring their lunch.
Wk #1) May 29 – June 1(4 days)
Wk #2) June 4 – June 8(5 days)
Wk #3) June 11 – June 15(5 days)
All 3 Weeks) 5/29-6/15(14 days)
Add $2 per day /$10 per week or $25 for all 3 weeks ($8 /Camp Week 1) for Supervised Lunch and Bus Pick Up for AM K's until 12:30.
REGISTER for SPNDS Summer Camp 2018
Reservation & Registration Is Now OPEN. Deadline is MAY 25th.
Thank you. I look forward to your child's participation in the camp this summer!
PAPER REGISTRATION FORM ~ Follow Instructions Below.
Week #1) Let's Go Camping
Week #2) Candy Land Kaleidoscope
Week #3) Musical Tim Machine
Children 3 1/2 to 6 years will enjoy this fun-filled adventure camp experience with a variety activities built around these educational themes each week! Creative games, music, movement, art and cooking projects, dramatic storytelling, kids yoga, indoor and outdoor play will fill out our days during these three weeks that are designed to maintain the structure and rituals of the pre-school setting! A basic snack of pretzels, graham crackers, and animal cookies are provided each day as well as whole fruits and vegetables, diluted apple juice, lemonade and water too. No food will include nuts and all cooking projects will be adapted to avoid allergies..
Coordinated and taught by World of Song’s children’s performer and teaching artist Allison DeSalvo, who brings over 25 years of experience in early childhood, to foster an atmosphere of learning and joy while inspiring creativity, cooperation, friendship, laughter, and a love of learning through the arts :) SPNDS teacher(s) and other teaching artists as needed will be assisting with the camps.
LOCATION: see map below
Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School
727 Harvard Ave. (off Chester Rd/320) Swarthmore, PA 19081
Lower level classrooms will be utilized for for music, movement, circle and story time with adjacent kitchen area for art, cooking and snack time! Playground and courtyards will be available for outdoor games and play with various props.
AM CAMP Schedule:
Basic Routine adjusted as needed on daily basis:
9:00 – 9:20 - drop off in parking lot, outdoor play – weather permitting
9:25 – 9:40 - hand washing and morning music circle time
9:45 – 10:05 am – creative class/activity
10:10 – 10:30 am – creative class/activity
10:35 – 10:55 – wash hands & snack time
10:55 – 11:15 – indoor toy time & story time
11:15 – 11:35 – creative class/activity
11:40 – 12:00 – AM campers prepare to leave/outdoor play & pick up
**[11:50 – 12:20/30 - AM K’s have lunch, play, escorted to bus for pick up.]
PM CAMP Schedule:
**[11:40 – 11:50 - PM K’s arrive on buses – escorted to playground.]
11:45 - 12:10 - outdoor play time
12:15 - bathroom/wash Up
12:25 – LUNCH – Please prepare a lunch for your children for afternoon camp.
1:00 - quiet time, coloring, reading
1:15 - group story time and songs
1:30 - free choice activity/ play with toys
1:45 – various creative activities: Art / Games / Cooking/ Movement/ Kids Yoga
2:15 - clean up
2:25 - outside play/ outdoor games and activities
2:50 – 3:00pm - pick up time
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- This camp is open to the public.
- We welcome children with disabilities with an aid.
- Our camp is designed to maintain the structure and rituals of the SPNDS and other pre-school settings.
- Lunch Bunch and Bus Service is available for PM Kindergarteners going on to other schools for the afternoon.
- We are fully insured and possess all child abuse clearances.
- All cooking projects will be adapted and will not include ingredients children are allergic to. (Children with severe allergies may need to have their snack provided by their family.)
- Camp will be staffed by SPNDS teachers/staff and other teaching artists. Ratio of teachers to students is 1 to every 6 campers.
- Limited Scholarships are available for families needing financial assistance. Please contact [email protected]
Camp Cost: Includes all art materials and snacks. Afternoon campers bring their lunch.
- Registering for all 3 Weeks - 10% off is applied for the first child as listed.
- Register for both AM andPM Sessions in any Week - 20% off the second Session for the first child (already applied to the pricing below).
- Each Additional Sibling: Wk 1) $80, Wk 2) $100, Wk 3) $100 per Session.
Wk #1) May 29 – June 1(4 days)
- One Session (AM orPM): 1 x $160 for first child
- Two Sessions (Both AM andPM): 1 x $288 for first child
- Siblings: $80 x total # of Sessions for all Siblings
Wk #2) June 4 – June 8(5 days)
Wk #3) June 11 – June 15(5 days)
- One Session (AM orPM): 1 x $200 for first child
- Two Sessions (both AM andPM): 1 x $360 for first child
- Siblings: $100 x total # of Sessions for all Siblings
All 3 Weeks) 5/29-6/15(14 days)
- One Session (AM orPM): 1 x $490 for first child
- Two Sessions (both AM andPM): 1 x $882 for first child
- Siblings: $280 x total # of Sessions for all Siblings
Add $2 per day /$10 per week or $25 for all 3 weeks ($8 /Camp Week 1) for Supervised Lunch and Bus Pick Up for AM K's until 12:30.
REGISTER for SPNDS Summer Camp 2018
Reservation & Registration Is Now OPEN. Deadline is MAY 25th.
- Register by submitting ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM - New this summer!!
- OR -- Download, Print, PAPER REGISTRATION FORM below.
- Minimum number of 8 students per group (up to 3 groups per week) is required to run the camp.
- Camp may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
- New Registrations can be received up to the start date of the camp if the minimum number of students is met and if spots are still available.
- Sign up for as many weeks as you like.
- All payments must be made by check or cash. No credit card payment option at this time.
- Make checks payable to Allison DeSalvo.
- To secure your children's spot in camp send in your registration form along with check payment ASAP or no later than MAY 25th.
- Please review the “Policies” Guide for attendance to Allison's World of Song Programs. Policies may be updated at any time.
- A Waiver Release will need to be signed by all parents or guardians before children attend camp which will be sent to you upon receipt of registration form.
- A Photo Release Form will also need to be signed. (optional)
Thank you. I look forward to your child's participation in the camp this summer!
PAPER REGISTRATION FORM ~ Follow Instructions Below.
- PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION FOR YOUR CHILD ASAP by EMAILING [email protected] or calling Allison DeSalvo at 267-282-1242. Provide children's names, ages and the weeks you intend to register for.
- Download, print and complete paper registration form from file below.
- Print Your Information Clearly!
- Please make check payment for correct amount if registering for 1, 2, or all 3 weeks, and or if siblings will be attending.
- PM K's add $1 per day for "Lunch Bunch & Bus Pick Up" for weeks attending.
- Make All Checks Payable to: Allison DeSalvo.
- Send form with check payment ASAP or no later than May 1st.
- SPNDS families can return their form and payment at school in an envelope with "Summer Camp" written on the front of their child's bag. Allison will retrieve envelopes from her box at school.
- Families OUTSIDE SPNDS please mail your completed form and check to: 9 Brinton Ave, Media, PA 19063.
Fall 2017
'Pop Up' sessions Classes and Mini-Series to be announced soon.
Email with your interest.
Winter 2017 Session
January 18 - March 29 (note exception**)
MONDAYS (starts 1/23) **
9:30 - 10:15 AM (12 - 18 months ~ 10 week session only)
10:30 - 11:30 AM (19 - 24 months)
WEDNESDAYS (starts 1/18)
2 - 4 years - 9:30 - 10:30 am
Children attend with an adult at all classes listed above.
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. Young children explore songs, music, movement, games, dancing, stories, simple art projects and dramatic play stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Themes that are fun and educational are explored through age appropriate activities which incorporate puppets, parachutes, balls, books, musical instruments and more! Providing individual attention to address children’s emotional needs these special classes are also a great way to prepare your youngster for preschool.
Families receive a new class CD of traditional and original songs by Allison each session.
COST:
$200 - 10 week series for Monday Classes
$220 - 11 week series for Wednesday Classes
TRY A CLASS without obligation ~ Try the first class without obligation. If you decide to register for the full session your payment included the class you attended. Drop In-Paid Trials are available after the first class if space is available. Thank you.
LATE REGISTRATION ~New Registrations can be received after the first class if spaces are available and would be pro-rated accordingly.
Thank you. I look forward to your participation in the classes!
'Pop Up' sessions Classes and Mini-Series to be announced soon.
Email with your interest.
Winter 2017 Session
January 18 - March 29 (note exception**)
MONDAYS (starts 1/23) **
9:30 - 10:15 AM (12 - 18 months ~ 10 week session only)
10:30 - 11:30 AM (19 - 24 months)
WEDNESDAYS (starts 1/18)
2 - 4 years - 9:30 - 10:30 am
Children attend with an adult at all classes listed above.
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. Young children explore songs, music, movement, games, dancing, stories, simple art projects and dramatic play stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Themes that are fun and educational are explored through age appropriate activities which incorporate puppets, parachutes, balls, books, musical instruments and more! Providing individual attention to address children’s emotional needs these special classes are also a great way to prepare your youngster for preschool.
Families receive a new class CD of traditional and original songs by Allison each session.
COST:
$200 - 10 week series for Monday Classes
$220 - 11 week series for Wednesday Classes
- To Register - please click button below
- Includes music CD and weekly art materials.
- Discounts for siblings.
- Space is limited. Early registration will secure your place in the class.
- Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
- Registration Questions Call The Creative Living Room at 484-443-8224 or email [email protected] .
TRY A CLASS without obligation ~ Try the first class without obligation. If you decide to register for the full session your payment included the class you attended. Drop In-Paid Trials are available after the first class if space is available. Thank you.
LATE REGISTRATION ~New Registrations can be received after the first class if spaces are available and would be pro-rated accordingly.
Thank you. I look forward to your participation in the classes!
About Classes
The Music, Art & Me & YogAmi Programs
Created by Allison DeSalvo in 1993
Inspiring, Joyful Classes Interweaving Music, Movement, Stories, Art and Yoga for Children 0-7 years.
Created by Allison DeSalvo in 1993
Inspiring, Joyful Classes Interweaving Music, Movement, Stories, Art and Yoga for Children 0-7 years.
Allison has an intuitive ability and a lot of experience, that enables her to work extraordinarily well with a group of young children, drawing their attention, involving them, encouraging the participation of children that are shy. It was a rich, age appropriate experience…we loved the interconnectedness of many expressive art forms…”
-Liz, mom of Madeline & Ellie 5 & 2 yrs
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE 2016
Registration Open throughout Session and Pro-rated!
(Contact Allison with questions.)
**Limited Space in Some Classes ~ Register Soon to Save Your Spot!
Discounts Available for Siblings!
For All Registration or Administration Questions regarding Allison's classes:
at The Creative Living Room (TCLR) please email Elizabeth Bromley at: [email protected]
For All Registration or Administration Questions regarding Allison's classes at other venues:
please call 267-282-1242 or email [email protected]
WALLINGFORD LOCATION FOR TCLR CLASSES:
at Stage One-Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
Registration Open throughout Session and Pro-rated!
(Contact Allison with questions.)
**Limited Space in Some Classes ~ Register Soon to Save Your Spot!
Discounts Available for Siblings!
For All Registration or Administration Questions regarding Allison's classes:
at The Creative Living Room (TCLR) please email Elizabeth Bromley at: [email protected]
For All Registration or Administration Questions regarding Allison's classes at other venues:
please call 267-282-1242 or email [email protected]
WALLINGFORD LOCATION FOR TCLR CLASSES:
at Stage One-Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086
MUSIC & ART CLASSES
Music, Art & Me (MAM)
WEDNESDAYS
Mornings
2 - 4 years - 9:30 - 10:30 am (starts 9/14)
12 - 24 months - 10:45 - 11:45 am (starts 9/14)
Children attend with an adult at all classes listed above.
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. Young children explore songs, music, movement, games, dancing, stories, simple art projects and dramatic play stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Themes that are fun and educational are explored through age appropriate activities which incorporate puppets, parachutes, balls, books, musical instruments and more! Providing individual attention to address children’s emotional needs these special classes are also a great way to prepare your youngster for preschool. Families receive a new class CD of traditional and original songs by Allison each session.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule (includes class song CD & art materials)
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
WEDNESDAYS
Mornings
2 - 4 years - 9:30 - 10:30 am (starts 9/14)
12 - 24 months - 10:45 - 11:45 am (starts 9/14)
Children attend with an adult at all classes listed above.
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. Young children explore songs, music, movement, games, dancing, stories, simple art projects and dramatic play stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Themes that are fun and educational are explored through age appropriate activities which incorporate puppets, parachutes, balls, books, musical instruments and more! Providing individual attention to address children’s emotional needs these special classes are also a great way to prepare your youngster for preschool. Families receive a new class CD of traditional and original songs by Allison each session.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule (includes class song CD & art materials)
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
Family Music, Art & Me
"Siblings Play" Children attend with an adult.
Experience the joy of music as a family. Young children, 0 – 6 years, explore singing songs, musical concepts with a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response. Stories and simple art projects illustrate fun themes each week. This class incorporates engaging age appropriate props and encourages children of all ages to interact together and at their own pace while learning from each other in a positive and playful ways promoting self expression, growth and family fun. Children can be accompanied by more than one adult, all family members welcome. Families receive a CD of class songs each session. Children under 12 months free with a registered sibling.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule (includes class song CD & art materials) 50% off for siblings
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
"Siblings Play" Children attend with an adult.
Experience the joy of music as a family. Young children, 0 – 6 years, explore singing songs, musical concepts with a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response. Stories and simple art projects illustrate fun themes each week. This class incorporates engaging age appropriate props and encourages children of all ages to interact together and at their own pace while learning from each other in a positive and playful ways promoting self expression, growth and family fun. Children can be accompanied by more than one adult, all family members welcome. Families receive a CD of class songs each session. Children under 12 months free with a registered sibling.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule (includes class song CD & art materials) 50% off for siblings
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
Autumn Collage, Exploring Paper Collage, Colors, Trees. Leaves, Owls, and Night.
Happy Hands Art (HHA)
2 - 4 years - TBA
Children attend with an adult.
Children experience the joy of making art in this exploratory class that invites their unique creativity. Happy hands will discover the process and sensations of painting, collage, mixed media, clay and more working with fun tools and 3-dimensional materials, while learning about concepts, shape, color, and texture etc. - older children delving further into drawing. composition and experimentation. This class incorporates thematic projects, songs, play dough play and stories. Children take home a masterpiece each week!
Class Cost: See current schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
2 - 4 years - TBA
Children attend with an adult.
Children experience the joy of making art in this exploratory class that invites their unique creativity. Happy hands will discover the process and sensations of painting, collage, mixed media, clay and more working with fun tools and 3-dimensional materials, while learning about concepts, shape, color, and texture etc. - older children delving further into drawing. composition and experimentation. This class incorporates thematic projects, songs, play dough play and stories. Children take home a masterpiece each week!
Class Cost: See current schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
Baby music classes
Songs, Finger-plays, Lullabies, Introduction to Musical Instruments, Developmental Movement, Stories and Infant Massage.
Being with Baby Music & Massage Time
Join the Goo-Goo Gang
In a soothing atmosphere of music and color, babies up to 12 months with a parent/caregiver will enjoy; singing songs, lullabies and fingerplays using musical instruments and puppets, learning gentle movement exercises and simple yoga, both for you and your baby, playing with balls, dancing and discussion, all geared toward the developmental needs of your baby enhancing playtime at home while making new friends. This class will also provide an introduction to infant massage. A simple technique is taught that nurtures the bonds between caregiver and baby and builds immune function and sensory awareness through touch that research reveals stimulates the brain and body creating pathways for the healthy growth of your baby in every way.
Class Cost: TBA
Location: Media Arts Center & Gallery, 609 West State St., Media (Parking Available.)
Join the Goo-Goo Gang
In a soothing atmosphere of music and color, babies up to 12 months with a parent/caregiver will enjoy; singing songs, lullabies and fingerplays using musical instruments and puppets, learning gentle movement exercises and simple yoga, both for you and your baby, playing with balls, dancing and discussion, all geared toward the developmental needs of your baby enhancing playtime at home while making new friends. This class will also provide an introduction to infant massage. A simple technique is taught that nurtures the bonds between caregiver and baby and builds immune function and sensory awareness through touch that research reveals stimulates the brain and body creating pathways for the healthy growth of your baby in every way.
Class Cost: TBA
Location: Media Arts Center & Gallery, 609 West State St., Media (Parking Available.)
Yogami~kids yoga classes
YogAmi~Kids Yoga Program
(YogAmi=YOGA FRIEND (Yoga + French word for Friend "Ami")
Available for toddler (2-4, 4 - 6, 6 - 9, 9 - 11 years)
YogAmi/Kids Yoga combines a creative, multi-arts approach to learning poses in playful ways with songs, stories, games, and even simple crafts, providing an enriching experience for the development of the whole child. Classes are designed around children’s natural curiosities and exploration. Students learn yoga through imaginative play, social interaction, and repetition while releasing energy, improving motor skills, building strength and increasing attention span promoting healthy fun and friendships. Educational elements and yoga principles are threaded through themes each week. Simple breath exercises will introduce children to the power of quiet time - often a busy child's favorite part of class!
Class Cost: See Current Schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
(YogAmi=YOGA FRIEND (Yoga + French word for Friend "Ami")
Available for toddler (2-4, 4 - 6, 6 - 9, 9 - 11 years)
YogAmi/Kids Yoga combines a creative, multi-arts approach to learning poses in playful ways with songs, stories, games, and even simple crafts, providing an enriching experience for the development of the whole child. Classes are designed around children’s natural curiosities and exploration. Students learn yoga through imaginative play, social interaction, and repetition while releasing energy, improving motor skills, building strength and increasing attention span promoting healthy fun and friendships. Educational elements and yoga principles are threaded through themes each week. Simple breath exercises will introduce children to the power of quiet time - often a busy child's favorite part of class!
Class Cost: See Current Schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SESSION @
MEDIA Location: Media Arts Center & Gallery, 609 West State St., Media, 19063 (Parking Available.)
MEDIA Location: Media Arts Center & Gallery, 609 West State St., Media, 19063 (Parking Available.)
Classes Below Not Currently in Session FALL 2016
Please email Allison with your interest in any of the classes below. Check back for updates!
Inspired by Eric Carle's "The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse" based on Franz Marc's original work.
Art Soup
Young artist are encouraged to express their creativity and be adventurous while developing their art making skills using a variety of materials including watercolor, tempera paint, mixed media, clay, cray-pas, and more. We will use music and poetry to inspire our process emphasizing experimentation through age-appropriate projects and themes.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
Young artist are encouraged to express their creativity and be adventurous while developing their art making skills using a variety of materials including watercolor, tempera paint, mixed media, clay, cray-pas, and more. We will use music and poetry to inspire our process emphasizing experimentation through age-appropriate projects and themes.
Class Cost: See Current Schedule
Location: The Creative Living Room @ Performing Arts Complex, 101 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford
Songs, Sounds, Beats & Bounds
3.5 - 5 years / 4 - 6 years
A music and movement class that explores the fundamentals of music in creative and dynamic ways. Drawing upon Dalcroze methods, this class channels the vocal and physical energy of preschoolers using singing, dancing, games, instruments and stories to express your child's musical self while learning about basic concepts including rhythm, tempo, dynamics, scales, solfedge and more.
Families receive a CD of class songs each session.
Private Pre-School classes at Shiloh Development Academy and Delaware County Intermediate Unit.
3.5 - 5 years / 4 - 6 years
A music and movement class that explores the fundamentals of music in creative and dynamic ways. Drawing upon Dalcroze methods, this class channels the vocal and physical energy of preschoolers using singing, dancing, games, instruments and stories to express your child's musical self while learning about basic concepts including rhythm, tempo, dynamics, scales, solfedge and more.
Families receive a CD of class songs each session.
Private Pre-School classes at Shiloh Development Academy and Delaware County Intermediate Unit.