Summer Camp Program

 

We are looking forward to another fun-filled summer here at Happy Hollow.  Our wooded natural setting with Kennedy Park directly behind us, two playgrounds, a greenhouse and a garden make this the perfect summer spot. 

We offer 11 theme-oriented weeks during the summer.  Each week of fun includes arts and crafts, cooking projects from around the world, gardening, sports, drama, water and sand activities, camp sing-a-longs, picnics in the park and sports and fitness.  There will be weekly special events, field trips and projects with a super staff to carry it out.

Summer Calendars are available for our school age summer camp program and the Preschool and JK classes.  Please check these calendars for special events and field trips. Highlights of the summer calendar are included here.

Keeping you informed is important to us.

Each classroom has a family information board that will have a copy of the calendar and plans for the week.  We will try to post reminders for you every week so that your child does not miss anything!  Some events may require items from home (bike day) or particular clothing (dress up day).  Please check it often to keep up to date.   

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Happy Hollow Summer Enrichment Camp Enrollment Form (download printable form here)

SPECIAL EVENTS
Preschool and School Age Programs

Beginning of Summer Camp/Camp Antics - June 16th
 

Beaverton Bike Police Bike Safety Patrol Day Visit - June 17th
The Beaverton Bike Patrol provides a bike safety lecture and demonstration for all students to kick off our Bike days at Happy Hollow and Kennedy Park.

Anne Penfound - June 25th
Anne tells oral tales that tickle the senses about different cultures, vegetable tales, the Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees and stories from Japan and the British Isles.  

Alton Chung - July 2nd 
Alton Chung performs exciting and captivating cultural legends, tales and stories from many lands but especially legends from Hawaii and Japan. 

Hat Parade at Beaverton Assisted Living - July 3rd
Students decorate their hat and enjoy a hat parade for our community of neighbors.  

Fourth of July - July 4th 
Closed for Fourth of July

Eartha the Ecological Clown - July 9th
Eartha provides a magic demonstration on recycling, nature conservation, and endanger species using live birds, a pet possum and face painting.  

School Treasure Hunt at Kennedy Park- July 11th 
Treasure maps and clues will lead our classes to the secret treasure.  Where can it be hidden and what is this treasure??

Penny's Puppet Show - July 16th
A local favorite, Penny provides an entertaining show that grabs the attention and provides viewer participation.  

Greta Pedersen International Music Show - July 21st
Music is the magical secret Greta using to provide age-appropriate activities, sign language, hand motions, playing spoons and other percussion instruments as her music themes range from original to traditional.

Rick Meyers Musical Instrument Show - July 25th
Proving that American folk music is alive and well, Rick treats the audience to musical selections played on a variety of unusual instruments and demonstrates Appalachian clog dancing.

The Reptile Man -August 1st
 Educational reptile presentation using 18-20 different animals with many opportunities for audience particitipation, holding and touching.

Pony Rides in the Park - August 6th
Wish Upon a Pony provides a couple of ponies for our students to ride around Kennedy Park on, making for a most memorable day!

Dragon Theatre Production - August 15th
Little Bugs/Big World will be his newest theatre production that provides humor, non-stop entertainment and will teach valuable life lessons.

Jolly Molly - August 18th
Jolly provides an interactive program as she uses her guitar to provide both music and games that deliver great entertainment.

Inflatable Jumping Shark - August 26th
Every class will be provided opportunities all day to choose to engage their friends in a jumping competition in an inflatable jumping device on the school grounds.

Teddy Bear Picnic - August 28th
Bring your favorite teddy bear for our end of the summer picnic in the park.
We can’t “bear” to see the summer end. Parents are welcome to join us.

Closed for Teacher In-Service day - August 29th

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and that’s not all...

Look at our other fun happenings to see why our summer enrichment camp is so special…..

Camp Antics
Every Monday we will gather round and have a Camp Sing-a-long. This jamboree will include singing, acting out rhymes, classes putting on short skits, joke telling and all around fun!  Mail call will also be part of this fun group event .

Community Day on Fridays
As the next best place to home Happy Hollow strives to encourage a sense of supportive community responsibility.  On Fridays children will be encouraged to participate in cooperative community activities.

Gardening Days
Each class will take part in tending to our garden, watering, weeding and enjoying what we grow.  Look for the Garden map on the kitchen summer board.

Swimsuit days
We can’t predict when it will be hot and we didn’t put it on our calendar but we do plan to get through those hot, sweltering days of summer by getting wet.  Please bring a swimsuit, sandals and a towel that we can keep here so we can stay cool when it gets hot.

Kennedy Park 
This 5-˝ park is a hit every summer.  We take advantage of this park in our backyard with daily trips for sports, nature walks, berry picking, playground fun, picnic lunches and Art in the Park.

Cooking projects
Children mix, make and eat delicious and fun foods from around the world.  Learn what children eat around the world for snack and other mealtimes.

Summer Reading Program to promote reading.
 Children will have time every day to read and be read to.  Books read are tracked and we celebrate our accomplishments at the end of the summer.

Bike Day
Your child will get to bring his/her bike to Happy Hollow for a day of riding. Don’t forget the helmet!

Special events 
We bring in special performers, shows and activities each week .

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HAPPY HOLLOW MAIL CALL

Drop a postcard to your child this summer!  Children will love getting mail from Mom, Dad, Grandparents or friends.  We will have a mailbox in the kitchen area for a Camp Mail system.  Please take the time to drop your child a note, treat, postcard, etc., each week.

Teachers will deliver the mail each Monday during Camp Antics.  We think MAIL CALL will be a special time this summer.  We encourage you to let your child know you are thinking of them through the summer!

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FIELD TRIPS

School Age Field Trips

  • Tualatin Hills Nature Park (2 Guided Tours at 2 different Locations)
  • Washington Park Picnic and Rose Gardens
  • World Forestry Center
  • Hoyt Arboretum
  • Blueberry Picking at Scholls Ferry Farm
  • The Beaverton Library and City Park Fountain (6 different special events in the summer from June to August)
  • Chevy's Restaurant Tour and Lunch
  • Daily Nature Walks
  • Weekly Art in the Park

Preschool Field Trips & Additional Special Activities

  • Pump it Up Inflatable Play Zone
  • Gabriel Park
  • Beaverton Library
  • City Park Fountain
  • Gymstars Gymnastic Camps
  • Pony Rides in Kennedy Park
  • The Oregon Zoo
  • Children's Museum
  • New Seasons
  • Farmers Market

Field Trip Reminders

  • We need all forms signed and returned to the office as soon as possible.
  • Your child's tuition and activity fee includes the cost of all field trips and special events
  • Please make note of departure times for field trips. Many of our trips require reservations and it is important we leave and arrive on time.  If you miss the departure time you may need to transport your child since we may not be able to wait.
  • Please note any special clothing or sack lunches needed each week. Throwaway lunches mean no plastic containers or Thermos because we will not be carrying anything back to the center.
  • Since we allow only a certain number of children per classroom per teacher we will not be able to allow children to switch days to attend a field trip.  If there is a space available you may be able to sign up for an extra day.  PLEASE ASK IN ADVANCE.
  • If it is not your child's scheduled day to attend and you would like to join a field trip, you may transport your child and join the group at no extra charge for the day as long as you stay with your child.

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO HELP CHAPERONE FIELD TRIPS!

 Some trips require extra adults. Please check your child's calendar and let us know if you would like to join us.  Sign up sheets will be on your parent board.

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Our Outdoor Learning Environments

In an effort to create an outdoor environment that is rich in experiences and opportunities for play we have developed areas in our large outdoor space.

  • We have an outdoor garden "room" with a greenhouse and garden plots for children to grow and care for plants. Besides tending to garden plots this summer children and staff will continue working on our stick fence!
  • There is an outdoor stage for kids to use for performances and imagination.
  • There are wooded natural areas to observe and explore nature.
  • There is adventure areas filled with junk (tires, rocks, branches, wood and other materials) to use to build forts and create special scenarios.
  • There are outdoor art areas.
  • Look for our barn, beach cabana, sailboat and our new 12’ Tee Pee!
  • There are of course the usual climbing structures; sand boxes and water play tables.

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  SWIM LESSONS

Since 1993 Happy Hollow has been transporting children to swim lessons during the summer. Swim lessons are offered through the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation staff at the Beaverton Swim Center.

Lessons are planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our staff will transport and remain with the children for swim lessons. Swim sign up sheets and permission forms in the office. Please check with the office for details.

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All of our campers will receive a T-shirt and water bottle as part of our summer program!

              

The following are highlights from our past summer program.  Please call for a complete calendar:

School Age Summer Camp (Ages 6 and up)
Theme Highlights
Week 1 TELL ME A STORY
* Oaks Park, Habiba, Loom Weaving
Week 2

WHERE IN THE WOODS?
* Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Penny's Puppets, Folktale Show @ Garden Home Library
Week 3 CAN YOU TOP THIS?
* Portland Walking Tour-Mounted Police stables, Hat Parade, Bike Day,  Juggling Show @ West Slope Library
Week 4 DON’T BUG ME
* Pajama and Movie Day, Reptile Show, Garden Cake with Worms! BJ the Clown @ Beaverton Library
Week 5 BEAT IT
* Westside Gymnastics Academy, Uncle Drums, Make Rainsticks
Week 6 CONSTRUCTION ZONE
* Greenwood Park and Trails, Mad Science Camp, Art in the Park
Week 7 WOOD YOU BELIEVE
* Gabriel Park, Tool Safety Class, Woodworking Workshop, Juggling and Comedy Show @ Garden Home Library
Week 8 WET AND WILD
* The Fountain at City Park, Field Day at Park, Water balloon games
Week 9 CAN I TAKE YOUR ORDER?
* Chevy's Mexican Restaurant Tour and Lunch, Art in the Park
Week 10 AHOY MATES
* Bowling, Dragon Theatre Puppet Show, Treasure Hunt
Week 11 FOOTPRINTS AND BEAR FEET
* Inflatable Jumping Room all week, Teddy Bear Picnic

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