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Summer Camp

Through two specially designed programs, Explorers Camp offers preschoolers to fifth graders an exciting and nurturing camp experience.  During the summer months, Goshen Friends School’s ten-acre campus serves as the camp’s home base.    The philosophy of the camp is guided by the same  Quaker values that have been the backbone of a GFS education for over fifty years.  Explorers Camp is staffed by an enthusiastic and qualified team of teachers, aides and junior counselors.  Click here to view a brochure.

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 LITTLE EXPLORERS (for Preschoolers)

Little Explorers Camp provides a creative and engaging variety of structured and self-select centers, including crafts, music, sports, science, games and much more.  Camp runs Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am-11:30 am, with Lunch Bunch and Extended Care options available if a longer day is desired.  Little Explorers is a great first-camp experience that encourages independence and challenges developing skills.

 

EXPLORERS (Ages 6-12)camp-web-andy-2012

Explorers Camp is a full day camp.  Tuesday through Thursday, Tr. Wes Davis (GFS P.E. teacher) guides the campers through games, sports, strength training and more.  The campers then prepare their own nutritional lunch and enjoy a variety of self-select activities designed to encourage small group or one-to-one interaction.  The afternoon is spent diving into the week’s theme-based activity (see registration form).  At the end of the day, campers come together to enjoy a snack and reflect on the day’s activities so that new ideas and interests can be voiced.

Campers can also register separately for Monday and Friday outings to area parks, farms, and nature centers for fishing, hiking, scavenger hunts, swimming and more!

Information and Forms to download:
Little Explorers 2013 Registration Form (Preschool)
Explorers 2013 Registration Form (Ages 6-12)
Brochure 2013

 

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Why Goshen Friends?

Goshen teachers are not married to “Teaching to the Test.” They tailor their teaching style to the needs of each class. The freedom to be flexible allows each teacher to discover and address the strengths and weaknesses of each boy and girl.

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Upcoming Events

PS last day of classes A3, B3, C1, G1, & G2
Thu May 23
PS Picnic
Fri May 24 @11:30AM
Memorial Day Holiday--School and Extended Care closed for all students
Mon May 27 @ 8:00AM
Meeting for Worship
Wed May 29 @10:00AM
Game Day
Thu May 30 @ 1:00PM
Kindergarten Celebration
Tue Jun 04 @10:00AM
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From Mindful Beginnings Come Global Perspectives
An Independent Quaker elementary school serving students from Pre-K through grade 5.

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