The Foote School: Co-Curricular Programs

Adventure Programs

Visiting Animals:
Chickens, Chinchillas and More

Ages 8-10	$300
June 25-29	8:30 a.m. -1 p.m.*
Once again, we offer this exciting activity for animal lovers and future veterinarians. Different animals will visit Foote each day. In the past we have had ferrets, domestic birds, baby bats and other creatures. Learn how to care for, feed and understand them. Study and compare behaviors. There may be a field trip (by the school van) to the Audubon Center in South Glastonbury to see how wounded animals are rehabilitated by professional rescuers. A truly wonderful opportunity. Sign up early. Limited to 12 participants. *return time may be later on certain days

Let's Go Fishing: A Catch and Release Program
Ages 8-10+	$300
July 2-6 (No July 4)	8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.*
Come learn the basics of fishing in a variety of Connecticut locales – rivers, ponds and lakes. You need your own simple equipment (pole, line and hooks). We supply bait. This is a perfect summer experience for both the beginner and intermediate fisherperson. Kids always love it – some take the course again and again! Teacher Ann-Marie Blake leads this activity for the 16th summer! Students travel by school van. Limited to 12 participants. *return time may be later on certain days

Foote Loose ... our famous hiking program
Ages 10-12	$300
July 2-6 (No July 4)	8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.*
In the past we have explored such areas as the Shenipset Trail, Pine Knob Loop and Mount Higby. The van ride is part of the fun and camaraderie. Come with a friend or by yourself. By the end of the week, you'll be part of the Foote Loose gang led by Judy Brennan. Requirements: Plenty of energy and an open attitude toward the great outdoors. Limited to 12 participants. *return time may be later on certain days

Hiking with Jim Adams
Ages 10-14	$300
July 9-13	8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Explore the local wilderness with your friends. We'll go hiking at places near and far, like Lake Wintergreen, Sleeping Giant State Park and maybe even Deer Lake! You can also learn important wilderness skills along the way, such as map reading, using a compass, emergency first aid, animal tracking and many, many more.

Field Trips with Judy Brennan & Bill Manke
Ages 11-14	$400
June 25-29	8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Don't miss out on the opportunity for 5 days of field trips. Judy the professional field trip organizer will be the leader of this fun! Participants will help decide where they will go. Maybe Boston, maybe New York? But all will be fun with a little education!!! Limited to 12 participants. Students travel by school van. Fee includes all admissions.

Helping Hands
a community service activity

Ages 12-14

$200

July 16-20

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This is an opportunity for a group of Middle School students to join together, get to know one other, have fun and give back something to the community around them. Last year's group volunteered at a preschool center and the New Haven Diaper Bank and prepared food for the hungry. Everyone came away with a new outlook on themselves and on society. PLEASE NOTE: We welcome participants who have a positive attitude, mature comportment and a real desire to help. Thank you!

Off-Campus Adventures
Ages 9-14	$400
July 23-27	8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come join Mr. Adams and Mr. Solomon for some serious fun! We’ll go bowling, play minigolf, hike, take a trip to a museum and maybe even an amusement park. Get ready for adventure!

Courses at a Glance

Adventure Field Trips Fishing Foote Loose Helping Hands Hiking Off-campus Adventures Visiting Animals	Sports & Games Baseball Bonanza The Game is the Thing Soccer Rocks
Science Amphibious Vehicles Burglar Alarms Flying Machines Optical Fun Robots & Gadgets Science for Fun	Enrichment The Art of the Shape Baking Chess Dangles & Bangles Digital Cameras Let's Make Dolls Make An Electric Guitar Pajama Making Quilt Making Restaurants Soap Making Travel Around the World Woodworking
Mud Program Fours Fives Sixes Sevens & Eights
Theater Arts Foote Theater Set Building Actors Workshop

Courses by Week

Week 1 June 25-29 Mud Program Baking Visiting Animals Soccer Rocks Woodworking Let's Make Dolls Field Trips Foote Theater Set Building	Week 2 July 2-6 (No July 4) Mud Program Art of the Shape Soccer Rocks Fishing Foote Loose Foote Theater Set Building
Week 3 July 9-13 Mud Program Robots & Gismos Soccer Rocks Chess Amphibious Vehicles Pajama Making Hiking Quilt Making Actors Workshop Foote Theater Set Building	Week 4 July 16-20 Mud Program Stained Glass Science for Fun Flying Machines Chess Make a Guitar Actors Workshop Helping Hands Foote Theater Set Building
Week 5 July 23-27 Mud Program The Game is the Thing Soap Making Optical Fun Off Campus Adventures Actors Workshop Digital Cameras Foote Theater Set Building	Week 6 July 30-August 3 Mud Program Around the World Burglar Alarms Baseball Bonanza Dangles & Bangles Restaurants Actors Workshop Foote Theater Set Building