Camp Terms
This person oversees the daily operations of camp and is your first point of contact for questions or concerns.
Who is the "Site Leader?"
This event, held on the morning of Day 1, includes all camp staff and students.
What is the "Opening Ceremony"?
This block is designed to build relationships and set the tone for the day.
What is "Community Time"?
This first required milestone outlines basic information about the Performance Team and captures brainstorming ideas.
What is the "Draft Project Plan"?
This week focuses on building foundational skills in both STEM and Dance.
What is "Week 1"?
This term refers to a group of ~5-8 students working together to develop a showcase performance.
What is "Performance Team"?
Facilitators should use observations from this specific day to form Performance Team groupings.
What is "Day 1"?
This is done after every transition to make sure all campers are accounted for.
What is "Taking Attendance"?
This milestone outlines the major sections of the Showcase Performance and is due at the end of Workshop 8.
What is the "Storyboard"?
This framework during Dance Lab is used to expose students to the 5 Elements of Dance.
What is "B.A.S.T.E"?
This tool is used to create, host, and share instructional content during both Direct Instruction and Applied Practice.
What is "Articulate"?
A set of rules you create with clear instructions for your cohort
What are "Community Guidelines"
Each camp day ends with this session, providing time for facilitators to regroup and prepare for the next day.
What is "Facilitator Debrief"?
This is the final event that campers are working towards throughout the duration of camp.
What is the "The Final Showcase"?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This is what B.A.S.T.E. represents.
What is "Body, Action, Space, Timing, Energy?"
This term is used for teacher-led active learning with a full cohort of students.
What is "Direct Instruction"?
You arrive in the morning and discover your STEM materials aren't set up yet. What should you do first?
What is "Contact the SOL"?
This block focuses on teaching fundamental dance concepts and choreography in a specific genre.
What is "Dance Lab"?
This required milestone ensures students are on track for their Showcase Performance and is due at the end of Workshop 11.
What is the "Project Checklist"?
This block provides structured work time for students to integrate new learning into their showcase routines and teaches skills that helps students work together.
What is "Workshop Time"?
This term refers to self-directed learning that happens individually, in pairs, or in Performance Teams.
What is "Applied Practice"?
This refers to the platform where you can find all lesson plans.
What is "Disco"?
These sessions expand students' understanding of STEM fields and careers through guest speakers.
What are "Expert Sessions"?
Facilitators should use this milestone to help students finalize their project planning and check for any missing elements.
What is the "Final Project Checklist"?
These are the three modules being facilitated this summer.
What are "Beats By Code, Shine Bright, and Lights. Camera. Dance?"