Weekend Camp for Gifted and Talented Children

THEME: Around the World in 80 days

The Australian Gifted Support Centre are now taking enrolments for our first ever Weekend Camp for gifted and talented children in Victoria. For the past 20 years I have been running these camps in NSW and ACT for the NSWAGTC and am excited to be able to bring them to Victoria.

The strength of the camps has always been the children themselves. Giving gifted children the opportunity to spend time with likeminded peers engaged in interesting or challenging activities and social experiences is vital for their wellbeing.

WHEN: 7pm Friday 11th November to 3pm Sunday 13th November 2011
WHERE: Gilwell Park, Launching Place Rd, Gembrook
AGES: 7 – 12 year olds children under 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian . Parents of all children are very welcome.
FEES: Registration includes accommodation in shared bunk houses, all meals, all activities, workshops and materials. Most special dietary needs can be met.
PROGRAM:
The Theme Around the World in 80 days provides inspiration for a wide range of activities including science and invention, maps, world travel, countries and cultures. All these ideas will be explored through craft, creation, invention, drama, storytelling, and other hands on activities. There will be plenty of time for imagination, fun and making new friends. The hands-on open ended style of activities are well suited to all children with bright enquiring minds including those who are active, visual spatial and for whom standard classroom activities often don't suit.

The following feedback has been received from families who have attended in the past:

• Great for the children BUT excellent for the parents (sharing experiences)
• The way the camp was run certainly helped my daughter feel comfortable in a new situation, something that can be a challenge for her. She didn't feel forced into any of the activities, which I believe made her more comfortable in participating, and although she was fairly quiet during workshops, the barrage of information since returning home has shown me that she certainly absorbed everything going on around her. The children were very respectful of each other - which is fabulous for a child whose usual interactions with other peers have often been difficult. The camp more than met my expectations.
• Our son is very social, but he does often see himself as quite different and doesn't always embrace that difference. As one of four, it is great for him to independently go and explore his interests with likeminded children and to make new connections.

FACILITATOR: Helen Dudeney MEd (COGE)

ENQUIRIES: helen [at] australiangiftedsupport [dot] com
TO BOOK: Visit  http://aroundtheworld2011.eventbrite.com
** Special discount for VAGTC Members **