Camp Schedules will be released the last week of May, 2008. Click here  for Early Bird Special Discounts. Click here  to download a copy of the registration form. Family Friendly Something for all ages. Camp is 1 day only ~ Save on Gas 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Hands on Fun and Learning Power Packed Content Bring you own picnic lunch. Take home "Ready-Set-Go" lessons + Book Promote family unity Location: Our Cabin in the Woods** All Aboard Book Store will be open afterwards. Note: Extra crafts will provided for young ones who tire of the structured activities or they are welcome to rest as their parent sees fit.  We want our camps to be very family friendly.  We want just the right amount of structure balanced with flexibility. There will be times when we need all hands on deck and it would be great if parents could participate, but there will also be time for parents to relax and fellowship. Fees:  Child #1--$35.00    Child #2--$20.00  Family:--$60.00 (Ask about special financing, if you truly cannot afford our fees.) **We are happy to take our camps on the road.  If you have a place in your area that could host the camp, we will pack it all up and bring it to you. The host family will attend for free. Please email for more details.  camps@AllAboardBookStore      (We can even bring along part of the store.) Scroll down for camp descriptions.

Crime Lab Camp

Crime Lab Camp ~ Put on your thinking cap as we apply the scientific method to solve a "crime." We will analyze our research and compile a detective report. Our team of detectives will gather samples, take fingerprints, lift fingerprints, cast footprints, complete composite sketches and more. This camp will be full of old-fashioned, hands-on learning, with an element of high tech.  Students of all ages can enjoy this camp. Older students can use this as a jumpstart to a high school level science elective.  CSI Science is an actual 1/2 credit elective listed in a high school course desciptions. For more details, email us:  camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

You're In the Movies

Yes, you are in the movies.  Join us as we walk through the time line.  We will make sets and fashion costumes for our production.  Scripts can be written, if time and interest permit. Prepared narrations will be read as our living timeline figures act out scenes from history.  Scripts with speaking parts will be considered if time and interest permit. After a little practice, the journey will begin as the timeline comes to life. Our time travel will be recorded and each person will be mailed a copy to watch over and over again. Time periods will be announced and will change periodically. Each camp will cover a specific time period and will be offered quarterly. Destinations will include Ancient History, Rome and Greece, Middle Ages, Reformation & Renaissance,  Colonial American History, 1800's, 1900's, and a Run Through World History. These camps might be combined with the "A Day in . . . " camps. Just ask. For more details, email us:  camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

A Day In . . .

In development ~ TBA Fall of 2008 (maybe sooner, just ask) Come spend a day in history or in another country. Join us for a hands-on experience as we travel back in time. Enjoy sights and sounds, tastes and smells of another time, another place. Play games, do crafts, learn major landmarks, read maps, make costumes. We will even send you home with a record of your journey that you can put in a travelog (history notebook). This camp can be combined with the "You're In the Movies Camps." For more details, email us:  camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

Nature Journal ~ Artful Science

How many times have you thought about doing a nature journal and there is simply no time for the extras? This is a great opportunity to get one started and excite your students to keep on going. Enjoy a blend of science, art, literature and writing. Spend some time in the great outdoors, recording the beauty of the the earth.  Campers will add poetry and narrative to their own sketches as they focus on classifying and observing the Lord's marvelous handiwork. Even if your child is not artistically inclined, we will have supplies on hand for cutting and pasting to get them started, as well as, a brief instruction in simple drawing skills based on Drawing With Children.  Each student will compose at least one haiku, and/or other poems appropiate for their ages. Moms, join in at no extra charge. Do something to refresh yourself as your children work on their own journals. You are welcome to bring your own journaling materials or you can purchase a Nature Journal Kit from us that includes a view binder that is easily decorated, journaling pages, page protectors for collecting specimens, colored pencils, a drawing pencil, eraser.  We will have additional items for sale including scissors, magnifiying glasses, bug views, and more. For more details, email us: camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

Magnificent Math

Coming in August. Math is more than adding and subtracting, it impacts every single second of our daily lives from the clock to the calendar to watching a movie. Math is more than a bunch of numbers. It is man's feeble attempt to catch a glimpse of the awesome order that God has used to construct all of creation. Math is a reminder to us that the Lord is faithful and true, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Mathematical concepts are quietly in action everywhere. Music is math in action; what beautiful fractions. Art, cooking, driving, shopping and so much more are founded on mathematical concepts. Math is everywhere! Whether we keep our feet on the ground or put man on the moon, math helps explain it all!  Maybe you thought it was just a bunch of numbers. Think again! Math is marvelous and magnificient! Plus, you will also learn some fun ways to drill math facts ( or even an advanced formula. There will be something for the whole family, even some algebra tricks and challenging math riddles. Jumpstart the motivation to love math. For more details email us  camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

Grammar-Rammar-Bing-Bang

Coming in August Did you ever think that grammar could be side-splitting fun? Join us for a day of grammar that will jumpstart or refresh your understanding of the gift of language.  This camp will give your students a foundational understanding that you can build upon with any grammar program.  Whether they have never even heard of a noun, or could just use a good review, the whole family will enjoy "meeting" the parts of speech.  See nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs come to life.  You never knew prepositions could be so cute. Diagramming sentences our way will require a good pair of shoes.  So dress comfortably, and be ready to move!  There will be some time to catch your breath, but we cannot guarantee that you will stop laughing. We will even throw in some puctuation for no extra charge. For older students, we will do our five-minute, condensed version of the not-so-famous skit,"I'm Not Afraid of a Semi-colon."  For more details, email us: camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

Simple Study Skills

Coming in August ~ Grades 7-12 A full day workshop that gives students instant practice in using simple study skills. Each student will put together a binder, complete with graphic organizers, that will help them to stay on track in the coming school year. Each student will complete a checklist to help determine his or her learning style and learn specific tips that can make a big difference. These workshops will generally be offered to 7th -12th grades.  We will consider a class for college students by request only. For more details, email us:  camps@AllAboardBookStore.com

Early Bird Discounts   Regular Fees:   1st Child...........$35.00 2nd Child.........$20.00 Family.......... ...$60.00 max   Register by Sat. June 7, get 10% off Get 2 families to register with you, get 50% off Get 4 families to register, your family attends free!