School Corps > Services & programs > Summer programs

2008 Summer programs

During the summer, the School Corps offers these fun, literacy-related programs to Multnomah County community agencies (such as community centers, SUN schools, day camps, and summer schools). We can also present the programs we offer during the school year.

Programs can be offered on a one-time or a regular basis, if your audience changes throughout the summer. In the past, we've found that these offerings work best when they are integrated into an established summer program, rather than as drop-in programs.

Please note:

There is no charge for any of our programs.
We have a minimum group size of 8 youth.

Story Scouts series (grades K-2)

These classes can be offered individually or as a series. We have 10 different stories, so this class can be offered from one to ten times. School Corps staff introduce students to multicultural picture books, emphasizing literacy skills, crafts and activities related to that book. We'll read a different book aloud at each presentation, involving kids in discussion and questions. Then kids will participate in one or two activities related to the story. 45 minutes-1 hour.

Research Ranger series (grades 3-5)

These four classes can be offered individually or as a series. Students use books to research popular topics and earn a Research Ranger certificate. This summer we will not be offering the computer portion of Research Rangers.45-60 minutes.

Gross and Yucky Stuff:

Is it true that if you chop off the head of a cockroach it can live for up to a week? Do boogers really contain particles from outer space? Learn the answers to these questions and many more, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!

Pirates:

Arrgh! If you get captured by pirates, you won't have to walk the plank. After taking this class you'll be a pirate expert!

Space:

What do astronauts eat? What's a black hole? Find out more fascinating facts about space, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!

Pets:

Is a guinea pig really a pig? How can you tell if a parakeet is male or female? Learn the answers to these questions and many more, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!

Research Ranger series (grades 6-8)

Gross and Yucky Stuff:

The Mysterious and Unexplained:

Is Bigfoot real? Did a UFO really crash in Roswell? We can't guarantee you'll know for sure, but you'll be a mystery expert after taking this class!

Junk Food Junkies:

What's in your doughnut? Do kids in Japan really eat squid-flavored ice cream? Become a junk food expert and earn a certificate to show it!

Extreme Adventure:

Are you a fan of extreme sports or adventure racing? Complete the Extreme Adventure scavenger hunt and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!

Top Secret (grades 4-8)

Students use reading, math, writing and logic skills to write and decipher codes. This class has 4 sessions, so it can be offered from one to four times. Here's a description to use with students: Have you ever needed to write a secret letter to a friend but were worried someone else would read it first? Learn how to write and read secret codes! 45 minutes-1 hour.