TUTORING - ENRICHMENT - ASSESSMENT - SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camp F.A.Q.

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    • Camps for 5 to 6 year old builders
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    • Camps for 9-11 year old builders
    • Camps for 12-14 year old builders
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Can I put my 8 year old in the 9-11 group or my 11 year old in the 12-14 group?
If at the time of the camp your child is within one month of turning the required age and you have received permission from Michael, it is possible.

Can my child take the same workshop twice?
Absolutely.  Kids get so much more out of a project the second time through.  They may even find themselves helping the first timers which is a great self esteeem boost.  Come to think of it, in the world of invention and engineering who does a project only once?

Can I pay by credit card?
Our online payment system will accept your credit card or PayPal payments. 

How do I receive a scholarship?

If your family qualifies as low income then your child can attend at deeply discounted rates.  Contact us if you wish to apply for a scholarship.

Will the little kids and big kids be working or playing together?
Each group has its own room.  During some science demonstration times we will have a multi age group.  At times older students will visit the younger groups to peer teach and to show off their big kid constructions.  During lunch time and some outdoor play times students from different camps are allowed to mix.

Who are the teachers?
Each camp is led by a Lead Teacher,  Lead Teachers are carefully selected for their fun and creative teaching style and for their experience working with their specific age group.  Lead teachers are assisted by Michael and the project managers.  Big Sky Build It! is a mentorship program in which nearly thirty selected teens serve as role models and project leaders for the campers.  In the 5-6 year old camps, every "pod" of four campers is led by a mentor.  In the other age groups every "pod" of five campers is led by their own mentor.

Do I need to pack my child's lunch and snacks?

Yes.  Send your child with a nutritious lunch and food for two snack times.  No highly sugared or caffeinated items allowed.

Are the workshops safe?
Over 15 years of Buld It! camps we have shown that kids of all ages can learn to safely use sharp tools, solder circuitry and use hot glue guns.  Our teachers and mentors receive extensive training in the proper use of safety equipment and the proper and safe use of tools and materials.  At Big Sky, children learn to follow rules, demonstrate responsibility and look after one anoher.  Your child will be proud of their initiation into a world of the real workshop/laboratory.