Working with Themes

Content
13 modules

Rating

Course length
45 mins

Instructor
Dr. Michelle H. Martin

Description

Read-a-Rama programming is organized around themes. This course introduces you to our thematic approach to camp planning. In addition to this learning path, we've also prepared for you a theme-based curriculum that you can search in the Resources section of the learning portal.

You'll have the opportunity to explore these resources, as well as participate in discussions involving themes and community, activities, guest speakers, and field trips.

We've also included several Mindful Minutes in this course, a practice you may choose to include in your camps as well - you can find them all in the Resources section!

And finally, we introduce the RaR Activity Plan as a template you can use to start putting your camp together - feel free to download and use it as a guide, or use your own format. You will be asked to upload your document as your assignment to complete this course.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Choose high interest themes that will attract campers and families.
  • Use the curriculum database as a starting point.
  • Choose books around which to build your camp theme.
  • Create activities that bring the theme to life.
  • Consider theme-related field trips and guest presenters.

1.
The Thematic Approach
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Discussion - Themes and Community
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3.
Themes and Motivation
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4.
Knowledge Check
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5.
Mindful Minute - Heart Breathing
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6.
The CRaR Curriculum Database
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Using the CRaR Curriculum Database
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8.
Choosing Your Activities
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Discussion - Activities Scenario
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Mindful Minute - Flower and Candle Breathing
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11.
Field Trips and Speakers
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12.
Final Thoughts
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13.
Discussion - Pause and Reflect
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Added 15 days ago, by Anonymous
Amazing.
 
Added 3 months ago, by Anonymous
Some very fun ideas for thematic programming, plus the reasoning behind why to plan programs around themes.
 
Added 6 months ago, by Karen
Interesting course
 
Added 7 months ago, by Linda
enjoyed this one
 
Added 7 months ago, by Michelle
Loved the song and game videos from camp that show how these work.

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