AGMS 2025 Summer Camp - Camp Discovery!

July 2 - August 22, 2025

Toddler & CASA (18 mths to 6 yrs)

How did we go from handwritten letters to instant global messaging? What sparked the shift from coins and cash to digital currencies? How have innovations in transportation made the world feel smaller?

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the past century at Camp Discovery, where young minds will uncover the incredible discoveries that have shaped our world.

Explore how communication evolved from telephones to social media, witness the transformation of money from cash to digital currencies, and travel through time to see transportation revolutionized from horses to hyperloops. Uncover the stories behind these innovations and be inspired to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and imagine what comes next!

Summer Camp 2025 Registration Package (PDF)

Why Camp Discovery?

Designed specifically for ages 18 months to 6 years of age, Camp Discovery offers young minds an interactive experience that explores key areas of progress over the past century, including communication, finance, transportation, and technology. With a focus on sparking imagination, encouraging problem-solving, and inspiring future innovators, the camp fosters inquiry-based learning and creative exploration to ignite a passion for discovery.

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AGMS - Summer Camp Discovery!

AGMS Camp Discovery is designed around the guiding principles of creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.

All lessons, field trips, and in-class visits are designed by teachers with extensive experience in early years education and experiential learning.

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Highlights

All lessons, field trips, and in-class visits are designed by teachers with extensive experience in early years education and experiential learning.

All classrooms are managed by qualified teachers.

Age appropriate materials within the classroom available to campers to make new discoveries about the different fields of study.

Weekly Field Trips/Workshops related to the field of studies.

AGMS Camp Discovery Weekly Themes

* Lessons/Activities subject to change according to material availability and classroom ratios.

Week 1 - July 2 to 4

Communication

The way we communicate has transformed over time, starting with the invention of the telephone to the rise of email and texting. The internet brought new ways to connect through video chats and social media, allowing us to share stories, pictures, and ideas. Today, technology continues to evolve with smart devices and virtual reality, making the world feel smaller and helping us share, learn, and make new friends!

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Week 2 - July 7 to 11

Art

Art has changed dramatically over the past century, with artists experimenting with new styles like Impressionism and Cubism. The mid-1900s brought movements such as Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and Street Art, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional views. Today, technology blends with traditional techniques, allowing artists to create interactive experiences with tools like computers and virtual reality, continuing to reflect and shape our ever-evolving world.

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Week 3 - July 14 to 18

Banking

Banking and finance have evolved significantly over time! In the past, people primarily used cash and cheques for transactions. Today, we rely on cards, phones, and digital wallets for payments. Technology has made managing money safer and more convenient, allowing faster transactions and easy access to online banking. With innovations like cryptocurrency, managing finances has become more creative than ever before!

Week 4 - July 21 to 25

Fashion

Fashion has evolved from formal attire to the casual, colorful clothing we wear today. Children will explore how materials like denim, spandex, and polyester made clothes more practical and fun. Fashion also became a way to express creativity, with trends influenced by music, art, and space exploration, showing how fashion reflects and shapes our world!

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Week 5 - July 28 to Aug 1

Technology

Adventure engineering involves hands-on activities and projects that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and creativity in the context of outdoor adventures and challenges. Through activities like building forts, constructing bridges, or creating simple machines, children learn about engineering principles while having fun and engaging with the natural world.

Week 6 - Aug 5 to 8

Entertainment

Welcome to Musicology, where our campers will embark on a musical journey of discovery and creativity! Campers will explore the fascinating world of music, learning about rhythm, melody, and harmony. We will study different music styles, composers, and cultural influences, and engage in hands-on experiences like instrument exploration all the while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

Week 7 - Aug 11 to 15

Transportation

This week, campers will dive into the world of photographic arts, using cameras to express themselves creatively and communicate effectively. They will learn about different techniques, visual storytelling, cultural representation, and the beauty of capturing moments through their own camera lenses, offering fresh perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.

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Week 8 - Aug 18 to 22

Food/Cuisine

Our study of forensic science introduces our campers to the fascinating world of solving mysteries using science. It involves exploring techniques such as fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling, and evidence collection to uncover clues and solve crimes. Through hands-on activities and experiments, campers will learn critical thinking skills, observation techniques, and the importance of evidence in solving realworld mysteries.

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Summer Camp 2025 Registration Package (PDF)