For children who will be entering first grade in the fall, through age 11

Program Staff

Barb Howe, Children’s Program Coordinator:  Barb Howe has been serving as the Coordinator of the Children’s Program since 1982.  She has taught both kindergarten, first grade and Title One (supplemental reading and math), has served as the Children’s Arts Coordinator at the Northfield Arts Guild, and she is presently the Director and 3-day lead teacher at Open Door Pre-school in Northfield.

Carleton Student Staff:  Many Carleton students work with Camp Carleton to provide supervision for the children and lead activities.  More information will be coming once the Carleton Staff arrangements are made.

Kathleen Pender, Movement Instructor: Kathleen Pender grew up in Northfield, MN and received her B.A. in Dance from St. Olaf College in 2013. Kathleen teaches creative dance, ballet, tap, and modern classes at the Northfield Arts Guild and creative movement and all-abilities classes with Young Dance in Minneapolis. She is also Company Manager with performance company Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater and performs for Minneapolis-based choreographer Taja Will. With deep passion for dance education and performance, Kathleen is grateful to have the opportunity to work with and learn from so many different communities. 

 

Philosophy of the Program

Having taught children from ages pre-school through fourth grade, Barb is aware of the various levels of children in this program.  While this range in ages can prove challenging at times, it can also be an incredibly rewarding and positive experience for all involved.  She believes that it is very important for the children to be able to look back on their experience in the children’s program at Carleton as an enjoyable one that they will remember for some time.

 

Program Goal

The children’s program is set up to provide interesting and fun activities for the children.  We attempt to offer a wide range of activities taking into account the varying ages and interests of the children in the program.   Each year it is encouraging to see how quickly the children relate to one another.  The staff have seen some children form wonderful friendships during the two days.  They are pleased to be involved in such a program.

Activities include a mix of art, music, games, movies, swimming, nature activities, and an Arb walk led by student naturalists. Please use the special section on the registration form to register your child in advance. Parents must sign an emergency medical authorization slip and provide a cell phone number in case of emergency. For safety reasons, children may only join or leave the program at pre-set times.

2020 Carleton Children’s Program Schedule

(This schedule is subject to change)

Friday, June 18

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Registration – Sayles Hill Great Space
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Art and Movement Activities
12:15. – 12:45 p.m.	Registration –    Bald Spot
12:00 p.m.	Picnic Lunch (Children registered for only afternoon session should plan to eat with their parent(s) before joining the program)
1:00 p.m.	Activities at Farm House
2:30 p.m.	Swimming
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Reunion Carnival – Bald Spot
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.	Check-in  for Dinner and a Movie for pre-registered only – Bald Spot
5:00 p.m.	Dinner, Sayles-Hill Great Space
6:15 p.m.	Movie, "Monsters, Inc."
8:00 p.m.	**Pick up children in Sayles-Hill 252

 

Saturday, June 19

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Registration – Sayles Hill Great Steps
9:00 a.m.	Arboretum walk
10:00 a.m.	Parade of Classes – Bald Spot
10:30 a.m.	Art and Movement Classes
12:00 -12:45 p.m.	Picnic lunch, (Children registered for only afternoon session should plan to eat with their parent(s) before joining the program)
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.	Registration  – Bald Spot
Children registered for afternoon session should plan to eat with parents before joining the program.
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.	Art, and Movement Activities
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.	Swimming
4:15 - 4:45 p.m.	Check-in for Dinner and a Movie for pre-registered only – Sayles-Hill Great Space
5:00 p.m.	Dinner - Sayles-Hill Great Space
6:15 p.m.	Movie, "Sing"
8:00 p.m.	**Pick up children in Sayles-Hill 252

If someone other than a parent is picking up your child, please inform Barb in advance.  If parents do not check out children as required, the children will not be allowed to participate in the following day’s activities.