FOREST EXPLORERS – 2.5-9 YEAR-OLDS
8-12 OCTOBER 2018
An intensive, holistic and authentic contact with Nature enriches the lives of all children. Experiencing the forest with all of their senses, searching for plants and uncovering their secrets, cooking on a magical fire, singing, dancing, collecting, climbing, listening – discovering many exciting new things.
HAPPY HEARTS CAMP / GYMNASTICS & YOGA – 2-8 YEAR OLDS
11-15 FEBRUARY 2019
On your mark! Get set! GO! It’s time for a week of fitness fun. Whether you like to climb run, jump, dance or do yoga, there will be something for everyone this week! Every morning we will be at the Sporthalle in Erlenbach, returning to Double Decker by for lunch and exciting afternoon activities.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
MINI MAESTROS
Introduction to Musical Instruments
Age: 3 to 7 years
Day: Monday
Time: 15:30 bis 16:45
Course language: Englisch
Music is a universal language that teaches us patience, how to listen, and how to play and work together. Fostering a musical ear also assists in improving language, literacy and math skills, and is a great tool for self-expression, helping to build self-confidence. Our budding musicians will get a hands-on, creative experience with an array of instruments, including percussion, strings, wind and also the keyboard. Using these instruments, we’ll go on a journey to explore music from all over the world.
GROOVY MOVES – TO A GERMAN BEAT!
German Language Skills
Age: 2 to 5 years
Day: Monday
Time: 15:30 bis 17:00
Course language: German
Let’s raise our voices, tap our toes and shake our bodies! A joyful combination of movement and music, promoting the development of physical skills, channelling energy, stimulating imagination and encouraging creativity, this is an exciting activity designed for children who are learning and improving upon their German language skills.
So dust off those dancing shoes and get your little ones bopping to the beat and give their confidence, creativity, coordination and German language a boost!
ENGLISH CHEFS
Early English Language Support
Age: 2 to 7 years
Day: Tuesday
Time: 15:30 bis 17:00
Course language: German
Come play, create and enjoy! Designed to allow children to develop and strengthen their English skills in a fun and stimulating environment, English Chefs is comprised of teacher guided cooking/baking sessions. Your child will love it as they explore cutting, mixing, experimenting and creating as they simultaneously develop concentration, listening and social skills, sharing and expanding upon their knowledge and use of the English language.
S.T.E.M. – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS
Age: 3 to 7 years
Day: Tuesday
Time: 15:30 bis 17:00
Course language: English
More than just an acronym, STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines. Double Decker’s STEM projects are sure to keep little scientists engaged, learning and having so much fun, they won’t realise they’re developing a passion for something that’s going to help them later in school – and in life. Joshua Sneideman, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator, describes STEM as “… helping students integrate knowledge across disciplines, encouraging them to think in a more connected and holistic way.”
KIDS’ YOGA
Age: 2 to 7 years
Day: Tuesday
Time: 15:30 bis 17:00
Course language: English
Babies are born yogis! In harmony with themselves and their supple bodies, they perform various poses naturally. As Bhanu Narasimhan, director of women’s welfare and childcare programs for The Art of Living Foundation, states, ‘Schools around the world are now acknowledging the important role yoga plays in the physical and mental growth of children and are encouraging children to practice.’ Kids’ Yoga offers your child the opportunity to remain fit, healthy, happy and balanced!
ENGLISH LITERACY SKILLS
For beginning readers
Age: 4 to 7 years
Day: Friday
Time: 13:30 bis 15:00
Course language: English
Classes offer children the opportunity to develop their literacy skills in speaking, reading and writing, whilst actively learning through songs, games and an abundance of fun activities! By learning a new language children enhance creativity, self-esteem and cross-cultural understanding. Our literacy program supports children who are learning English as an additional language, as well as focusing on mother-tongue children who are beginning to read.
MINI ENGINEERS
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY FOR 4 TO 7 YEAR–OLDS – KÜSNACHT
Age: 2 to 6 years
Day: Friday
Time: 15:30 bis 17:00
Course language: English
Using their full imagination, whether building marble runs with a mixture of Lego and cardboard tubes or simply creating a space ship from recycled materials, these young engineers will not only have fun, but they will also have the guidance and freedom to express their creative genius!
