In 2017, we'll be kicking off our Sunny Kids Camp program with two days of awesome creative writing experiences to be held at Gondor Writers' Centre in Landsborough.
Throughout the year we'll be adding more programs in Queensland and other states, including Illustration Camps for budding young artists. If you have a child or school you think could benefit from one of our camps, please let us know. Our camps are fully portable to any area in Australia.
Throughout the year we'll be adding more programs in Queensland and other states, including Illustration Camps for budding young artists. If you have a child or school you think could benefit from one of our camps, please let us know. Our camps are fully portable to any area in Australia.
Sunny Kids Camp - September School Holidays
Dates:
Wednesday 20 September
Tuesday 26 September
Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice on writing.
Each day’s program offers variety in material to keep young minds switched on and learning. There are both elements of writing and drawing involved in each program, with plenty of stimulating discussion, group and individual exercises, plus take home materials.
We have designed the camps to allow for longer days so you can get to work early and don’t have to rush back to pick up the kids after only a few hours. The sessions are run by Aleesah Darlison, award-winning and multi-published children’s author, along with special guests as and when needed. Children remain supervised throughout the day. The camp classes are restricted to twenty-five students to ensure maximum benefit for each child.
Camp Hours:
8:30am: Camp opens for registration. You're welcome to kiss and drop if you like as the kids will be supervised from the start, otherwise stay until class starts.
9:00am: Writing Class - Session 1
10:30am: Morning Tea
10:45am: Writing Class - Session 2
12:30pm: Lunch - 45 minute break with play time
1:15pm: Writing Class - Session 3
2:15pm: Afternoon Tea
2:30pm: Writing Class - Session 4
4:00pm: Reflection on the day's learning then END OF CLASS
4:30pm: All children to be picked up
Materials - what to bring:
Pencil case with pencils, pens, erasers, sharpener, textas.
Notebook or paper to write on.
A passion for writing and an interest in exploring your creativity.
An imagination that doesn't mind being exercised!
* Some additional materials including handouts will be provided, depending on the class topic.
Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify Camp Staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day.
Please no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating and playing the old fashioned way!
Camp Inclusions:
Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia's most popular children's authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice in writing.
Safe, local venue at Gondor Writers' Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough.
Private 'conference' room where the writing lessons will be held and outside garden area for meal times.
Limited places - class sized only. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots.
All staff and presenters have Blue Cards and public liability insurance.
Venue:
Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD.
Hours:
8:30am - 4:30pm.
Sunny Kids Camp Price:
$55 per day inc GST. Bookings through Eventbrite. (Small additional fee to Eventbrite).
Wednesday 20 September
Tuesday 26 September
Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice on writing.
Each day’s program offers variety in material to keep young minds switched on and learning. There are both elements of writing and drawing involved in each program, with plenty of stimulating discussion, group and individual exercises, plus take home materials.
We have designed the camps to allow for longer days so you can get to work early and don’t have to rush back to pick up the kids after only a few hours. The sessions are run by Aleesah Darlison, award-winning and multi-published children’s author, along with special guests as and when needed. Children remain supervised throughout the day. The camp classes are restricted to twenty-five students to ensure maximum benefit for each child.
Camp Hours:
8:30am: Camp opens for registration. You're welcome to kiss and drop if you like as the kids will be supervised from the start, otherwise stay until class starts.
9:00am: Writing Class - Session 1
10:30am: Morning Tea
10:45am: Writing Class - Session 2
12:30pm: Lunch - 45 minute break with play time
1:15pm: Writing Class - Session 3
2:15pm: Afternoon Tea
2:30pm: Writing Class - Session 4
4:00pm: Reflection on the day's learning then END OF CLASS
4:30pm: All children to be picked up
Materials - what to bring:
Pencil case with pencils, pens, erasers, sharpener, textas.
Notebook or paper to write on.
A passion for writing and an interest in exploring your creativity.
An imagination that doesn't mind being exercised!
* Some additional materials including handouts will be provided, depending on the class topic.
Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify Camp Staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day.
Please no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating and playing the old fashioned way!
Camp Inclusions:
Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia's most popular children's authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice in writing.
Safe, local venue at Gondor Writers' Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough.
Private 'conference' room where the writing lessons will be held and outside garden area for meal times.
Limited places - class sized only. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots.
All staff and presenters have Blue Cards and public liability insurance.
Venue:
Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD.
Hours:
8:30am - 4:30pm.
Sunny Kids Camp Price:
$55 per day inc GST. Bookings through Eventbrite. (Small additional fee to Eventbrite).
Sunny Kids Camp Tutor: Aleesah Darlison
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Aleesah Darlison is a multi-published, award-winning Australian children's author. She writes picture books, chapter books, novels and series.
Her story themes promote friendship, courage, understanding, teamwork and environmental themes. In 2015, she won the Environment Award for Children's Literature (Non-Fiction). Aleesah has published thirty-five books including Stripes in the Forest: The Story of the Last Wild Thylacine, Ash Rover: Keeper of the Phoenix, the Unicorn Riders Series, the Totally Twins Series, Netball Gems, Puggle's Problem, Warambi and Mama & Hug. Travelling throughout Australia and overseas, Aleesah regularly conducts author talks and writing workshops for adults and children at preschools, schools, libraries, writers' centres and festivals. Visit Aleesah's website at: www.aleesahdarlison.com |
