Stop Look and Listen . Safety Explorations June 1st-June 4
This week we will review all of our Safety Drills! Fire, Tornado, Earthquake and Intruder drills to name a few! In addition, we will review our water safety rules, field trip rules and stranger danger rules. We will welcome many new friends to our camp program and we will enjoy a picnic lunch at a local park!

ALC Super Kids Saving the World. Recycle Exploration June 7th-11th
We will acknowledge the need to participate in helping our environment and world through the four R's : Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle. We will become super heroes in training and will become crafty with our recycled art projects! The children will l read the popular story "George Saves the World by Lunchtime." To end our week, the Magic House has a recycle exhibit. The children will learn about green products and how to be an active participate in recycling. The school agers will participate in a Power of Plants contest through the Missouri Botanical Garden.

With a Moo, Moo here and an Oink, Oink there ..Farm Animal Explorations June 14th-18th
Favorite farm animals will be our theme this week! The school agers will tour Purina Farms to see a Cow milking demonstration. Our preschoolers will enjoy a farm animal parade along with a chuck wagon luncheon! We will have a "mooo-arvelous" experience at Suson Park with a farm friendly hayride, a pony ride, and barn yard tour!

Native Americans .. Gardening Explorations June 21st-25th
Our children will learn about the importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Native Americans. We will familiarize ourselves with the evolution of maize and make Roast Corn Soup ! We will parade around the parking lot in our Native American costumes. The children will learn about the traditions , stories and ceremonies surrounding corn, beans and squash for Native Americans! On Friday we use our new knowledge at the Missouri Botanical Garden to participate in the Lewis and Clark Exhibition and review some information regarding some of our famous Native Americans and the crops they grew!

Show me State .. America the Beautiful Explorations June 28th-July 2nd
The children will study Missouri and the states that border us. The children will be introduced to Missouri facts and trivia about our Show Me State. We will read many books about Missouri and our friendly neighboring states. We will be creative with our patriotic colors to celebrate Independence Day! We will end this week with an old fashion cookout at the local park.

Once Upon a Time.. Favorite Fairy Tale Explorations July 5th-9th
We will have a fairy good time with our favorite fairy tale week. Our activities will come from the following favorites: " Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Elves and the Shoemaker and Jack in the Bean Stalk". We will learn the power and significance of fairy tales throughout history and from around the world. We will end the week with a field trip to Meramac Community College to see a college performance of Cinderella.

Under the Sea...Ocean Exploration July 12th-16th
We will go deep sea fishing with our activities learning about the earth's most exotic waters. We will learn about the extraordinary creatures that call the sea their home. The school agers will attend the new exhibit at the Saint Louis zoo : String rays at Caribbean Cove! We will also learn the value of the ocean animals for our environment. We will end the week with a visit to the Science Center to see "Under the Sea" at the Omni Max.

Lions, Tigers and Monkeys Oh My ...Safari Explorations July 19th-23rd
This week we will grab our binoculars and safari hat for our safari themed crafts, songs and stories! We will explore different animals that we may see on a safari hunt! We will end the week with our own hunt at the Saint Louis Zoo; we will seek out to find our adopted alc safari animal!

Eating the Alphabet. Fruit and Vegetables Explorations July 26th-30th
The children will learn the importance of eating healthy for a healthy body! We will follow the life cycle of different fruits and vegetables. We will sample a variety of fruits and vegetables and graph our favorites! We will take note of the similarities and difference in taste, texture and visibility. We will plant some of our own classroom rooted vegetables and take a trip to Eckert's Farm to venture out on a wagon and pick peaches!

Animal Autographs . Local Animal Explorations August 2nd-6th
We will act like conservationists and track animal tracks. We will track the striped skunk, the white tail deer, the cottontail rabbit and some our favorite domesticated family pets. We will get local autographs of these from these animals that walk the Missouri streams in the area. We will make our own animal track and go on a hike to Powder Valley to seek out some of these animals!

3,2,1 Blast Off . Planet Explorations August 9th-13th
We will blast off with excitement this week as we become astronauts and seek out different planets and surrounding stars! We will end our week with a blast to the Science Center. The preschoolers will see the story of a star and it's journey, and the school agers will learn about the planets of the sun. We will end our week with a cool rocket treat!

August 16-20
August 23–27
August 27

Orientation Week / Safety Week
Letter A /a Andy, the ant
Apple Festival Fun

August30–September 3
September 6
September 6–10
September 10
September 16
September 13–17
September 20–24
September 27–October 1

Letter B/ b Ben, the bear
Closed for the Holiday
Family Appreciation Week
Grandparent’s Day Tea
Fall Pictures
Letter C/c Callie, the cat
Letter D/d Digger, the dog
Number-Poolza Week

October 4–8
October 11–15
October 18–22
October 22
October 25–29
October 29

Letter E/e Elmo, the elephant
Letter F/f Finny, the fish
Artistic Shape Appreciation / Assessments
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Letter G/g Gerty, the gorilla
Costume Parade and Party

November 1-5
November 8th
November 8-12
November 15-19
November 19
November 22–24
November 25 and 26
November 29–December 3

Letter L/l Lucy, the lamb
Winter Celebrations and Winter Traditions
Santa Claus Visit - Morning
Letter M/m Mortie, the mouse
Close at 3:00 pm
Five Senses Week
Close at 3:00 pm