FAQs

What is Going Places Summer Camp?

Based on the award-winning book Going Places by Peter H. and Paul A. Reynolds, campers enter a world of pure summer fun! As members of the Going Places Creative Problem-Solving Agency, teams tackle new problems and create solutions through a variety of engaging, hands-on, project-based activities in Science, Technology, Visual and Theater Arts, Engineering, and Fitness.

How many days is camp, and what are the camp hours?

It varies from location to location, but most commonly, a Going Places Summer Camp will run for 5 days, Monday through Friday. Please check your site for hours as each site varies, based on the availability of before and after care, etc.

Can my child attend multiple weeks of Going Places Summer Camp?

Yes! There are 12 storylines, and 12 unique weeks of Going Places Summer Camp, which means that your child can participate in all weeks offered at your site this summer, and never repeat an activity!

What ages is the Going Places Summer Camp designed for?

Children must be at least 5 years old to attend Going Places Summer Camp.

What is the price for my child to attend?

Prices vary, from site to site, based on local costs and staffing guidelines. Please choose the “LOCATIONS” tab on our website and click on your state and your district or school to find a flyer.

What if my school/district does not currently offer a Going Place Summer Camp?

We would love to work with your school/district to bring a camp to your area. Please email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss.

What types of activities will a camper participate in during a week at a Going Places summer camp?

We integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Visual Arts, Theater Arts, and Fitness activities each day. Each activity is connected to the overall theme, and challenge posed to the CPS (Creative Problem Solving) Agency! Campers work on week-long CPS Agency Projects, have fun with Technology, get creative with the Arts, and shake out the cobwebs with Fitness activities, daily. Following are examples that illustrate what a camper may experience in a given week of Going Places Camp:

Activity Samples:

Types	Examples
CPS AGENCY PROJECTS: Culminating Team Projects Engineering, Art, Team Building	Build a Rube Goldberg machine Design a parade float with moving parts Build a life-sized kinetic sculpture Produce a live theatrical performance Escape the space challenges Design a renewable energy fueled machine Invent a product/service LEGO Engineering challenges
TECH ARTS Technology-based Activities Coding, Robotics, Videography, Stop Motion Animation	Coding with Ozobots, tiny bots that students program with Ozo-blockley program language from an iPad Create a target game for a real drone in Drone Zone Stop motion animation activities Digital storytelling with iMovie technology
S.T.E.A.M. LAB (Integrated Arts) Visual Arts, Crafts, and Theater Arts	Cartooning Engineer a balloon powered hovercraft Human powered spin art, Puffy Salt Paintings, Sun Catcher Wind Chimes, Animation Flip Book Duct tape dress up challenge DIY Hot air balloon DIY magnet Maze Drama Improv Games
Fitness	Frisbee Golf Crab Soccer Trashcan Basketball Rock, Paper, Scissors Hula Hoop Showdown

What does a typical day schedule look like?

Schedules vary from location to location, based on camp hours, field trip days, whether before and after care is provided, etc. Some programs run half-days, some run full days. Our most typical daily is provided below:

Sample Daily Schedule:

7a – 9a	Morning Care (Snacks, Yoga, and Interest Clubs)
9a – 9:45	Camp Kick Off Activities
9:45 – 10:30	STEAM LAB Activities
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 – 11:45	AGENCY PROJECT Activities
11:45 – 12:15	Lunch
12:15 – 12:45	Fitness Activities
12:45 – 1:45	TECH ZONE Activities
1:45 – 2:00	Break
2:00 – 2:45	STEAM LAB Activities
2:45 – 3:00	Reflection Station
3:00 – 6:00	Afternoon Care (Snacks, Outdoor Games, and Interest Clubs)

I have specific questions about the camp in my area. Who can I talk to?

Please choose the “LOCATIONS” tab, choose your state, choose your school/district, and you will find the local contact information. We are happy to help you!