Mifflin Summer Zone

Welcome to the Mifflin Summer Zone!

Each summer, Governor Mifflin students have an opportunity to enjoy high-interest topics or take advantage of academic preparation Zones that will help set them up for success in the year ahead. The Mifflin Summer Zone is led by Governor Mifflin teachers in a camp-like setting.

Registration for our 2023 Summer Zone will take place on:

Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Registration will take place online and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No preregistration will be permitted.

NOTE: Zones will be based on grade level the student will be entering for the 2023-2024 school year. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

Zone Registration

Click the button down below to register for your desired Zone. Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families must register for one student and one slot at a time and may register for up to two Zones Any students registered for additional slots will forfeit these slots and only be enrolled in the first two for which they registered.

Waitlist

Each student may waitlist for one slot. If a space opens up in your Zone of choice, you will receive a call from our Zone Coordinators. A waitlisted child will only receive a spot in a Zone once our Zone Coordinators have successfully contacted you and confirmed participation. Students may not "swap" Zone spaces with one another or attend the Zone without their participation being confirmed.

2023 Zones

Sensory Science (Grades K-1)

Instructor: Mrs. Faust & Mrs. Zweizig
Dates: July 24-27, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Brecknock Elementary Room 161

About This Zone:
Does your child love to explore things for themselves? Do they enjoy hands on learning? Well, we have the Zone for you! In the Sensory Science Zone, children will have the opportunity to learn using a variety of senses. This hands-on Zone is bubbling over with excitement, which is sure to inspire a love of science within our youngest learners! Each daily session is filled with fun for all the senses!

Field Day Shenanigans (Grades 1-4)

Instructor: Mrs. Freeman & Mrs. Burns
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: TBD

About This Zone:
Field day shenanigans is the perfect opportunity to show students how to put their skills to work from what they learned from their physical education class during the school year. Not only that, it shows the importance of their physical, emotional and mental health and gets the students to move and learn to enjoy physical activities. It also allows students to experience personal enjoyment and have social interactions with their peers.

The History of Sports & Healthy Participation (Grades 1-4)

Instructor: Mr. Hole & Mr. Williams
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Governor Mifflin High School Gym - Door #11

About This Zone:
Have you ever wondered how your favorite sport originated? Look no further than the History of Sports and Healthy Participation Zone! In each session, students will explore the history behind a particular sport, including origins and founding, then play each of the sports explored for a firsthand learning experience! Sports may include soccer, dodgeball, hockey, handball, kickball, football, and more! This is a very active zone, so make sure to wear your gym attire and sneakers and bring a water bottle and sunscreen!

Mind & Movement (Grades 1-4)

Instructor: Ms. Simmons & Ms. Russell
Dates: June 19-22, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Shillington Park

About This Zone:
If relaxation, nature, and positivity is your thing, then this is the Zone for you! In the Mind and Movement Zone, we will write, draw, walk, talk, reflect, get moving, and connect with each other and nature! Participants should bring a blanket or towel to sit on, a water bottle, and a backpack to carry their belongings!

Read It, Do It! (Grades 2-3)

Instructor: Mrs. Reber & Mrs. Bilger
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 11-20, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Berks Nature, GMIS, Shillington Park, and Nolde Forest

About This Zone:
Explore the outdoors in literature and in real life! In this Zone, students will read stories or participate in read-alouds about a specific outdoor experience, discuss the activity they’ve read about, then participate in that experience themselves. This Zone will take you on adventures in adventures like trail walking, gardening, exploring, and more! It’s that simple—in this Zone, you’ll read it…. And then you’ll do it!

THIS ZONE IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY

Game On!!! (Grades 3-4)

Instructor: Mrs. Kemp & Mrs. Stoltz
Dates: June 12-15, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: GMIS Rooms 211 & 212

About This Zone:
Do you love board games?! If so, this is the Summer Zone for you! Spend your days enjoying board games, all while enhancing your math and ELA skills! Games played include, but are not limited to, Boggle, Scrabble, Skyjo, 24, Bananagrams, Yahtzee, and Tenzi. Plus, create your very own board game that you can take home to share with family and friends!

Healthy Living & Baking (Grades 3-5)

Let's Get PHYSIC-al (Grades 3-5)

Instructor: Mr. Collette & Mr. Shuman
Dates: June 12-15, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Cumru Elementary Grounds

About This Zone:
Explore the relationship of potential and kinetic energy through roller coasters, kickball, wiffleball, soccer, and more! Through hands-on activities, discussions, sports, and games, students will deepen their understanding of these important concepts in physics and the impact that outside forces such as friction have on them, while also getting up and moving!

Exploring Mindfulness Through Art & Movement (Grades 4-6)

Instructor: Mrs. Bartholomew & Mrs. Himmelberger
Dates: June 19-23, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Governor Mifflin High School Grounds

About This Zone:
Students in this Zone will have the opportunity to learn about what mindfulness is and the benefits of this practice through various art, movement, and writing strategies. Students will leave this summer zone with skills and abilities that are applicable to managing difficult situations, handling stress and anxiety in non-traditional forms.

Around the World (Grades 5-6)

Instructor: Mrs. Kemp
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: GMIS Room 212

About This Zone:
Do you love learning about other cultures? Do you enjoy games, art projects, foods from around the world, and listening to different types of music? Would you like to travel to five different continents in five days, but without ever leaving Shillington? If you answered YES, this is the Summer Zone for you! We will explore various aspects that make each continent unique, including the people, the geography, holidays celebrated, as well as a glance into the past. Join us on this fascinating world tour!

Chess Meets History (Grades 5-6)

Instructor: Mr. Kurtz
Dates: July 10-14, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: GMIS Room 239

About This Zone:
The game of chess has been played through the ages, but it’s also a game that represents the ages! Each day, students will explore a piece from the board and their corresponding place in history, from the Pawn and the power of the masses in history all the way up to the King and the impact of leadership in history. Throughout the week, students will learn a lesson and play chess, building both their history knowledge and chess acumen. Checkmate!

Outdoor Fitness for Health (Grades 5-6)

Instructor: Mr. Peck
Dates: June 19-23, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Shillington Park & Nolde Forest

About This Zone:
Challenge your mind and body while exploring the diverse settings and landscape our community has to offer! In this Zone, we will provide organized, fun, fitness-based activities that will build leadership skills, adventurous spirit, and teamwork while also learning important health lessons that can last a lifetime! Students will take on activities such as hiking while learning about heart rate, fishing while learning about the nutritional benefit of fish, slacklining and the impact of physics on the sport, what makes swimming such healthy exercise, and more! Activities may vary based on the weather.

Road Trip USA! (Grades 5-6)

Instructor: Mrs. Kemp & Mrs. Stoltz
Dates: June 19-22, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: GMIS 211 & 212

About This Zone:
Buckle up and get ready for fun! We will explore major tourist attractions in cities such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco without ever leaving Berks County! In each session, students will learn about each city before working in teams to construct 3-D replicas of the city’s iconic sights! But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ll play some games that teach you facts about some of our amazing national parks, our home state of Pennsylvania, and our nation’s capital. Bring your creativity and get ready to be amazed!

Vex Robotics (Grades 5-6)

Instructor: Mrs. Eastman & Mr. Engle
Dates: July 5-7, 10-13
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: GMIS Room 255

About This Zone:
The VEX Robotics Zone is a great choice for STEM-minded students who will be attending GMIS in the fall! Learn how to design and construct a robot, navigate your robot through obstacle courses, and experience the thrill of competition in an epic series of head-to-head robotics challenges!

Mind & Movement (Grades 5-7)

Instructor: Mrs. Simmons & Mrs. Russell
Dates: July 10-13, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Shillington Park

Entrepreneur? Explore, Plan, and Make It Happen! (Grades 5-8)

Instructor: Mrs. Ziemer
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: GMMS Room 108

About This Zone:
It's never too early to explore entrepreneurship! In this Zone, students will explore their interests and goals while crafting a business plan and creating a product. The week will culminate in a family and friends showcase, where students will have the chance to share their work and kickstart their entrepreneurial endeavor.

The History of Sports & Healthy Participation (Grades 5-8)

Instructor: Mr. Hole & Mr. Williams
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Location: Governor Mifflin High School Gym - Door #11

Intermediate Clay Camp - AM Session (Grades 6-7)

Intermediate Clay Camp - PM Session (Grades 6-7)

Summer of Music: Band (Grades 6-9)

Instructor: Ms. Carter & Mr. Williamson
Dates: June 26, 27; July 10, 11, 24. 25, 26
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Governor Mifflin Middle School Music Suite

About This Zone:Calling all band students in grades 6-9: join us for the Summer of Music Zone! Over the summer months, we’ll be bringing our student musicians together to play music, collaborate, and work on some new and exciting material, culminating in a concert on July 26. Special thanks to GMEF and GMMA for supporting this Zone.

The Science Behind Cheerleading (Grades 7-8)

Instructor: Mrs. Palmer
Dates: Thursdays, June 1-29, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Governor Mifflin High School Gym

About This Zone:
Cheerleading isn’t just a sport… it’s also science! In this Zone, students will learn the science behind “stunting” and what keeps them in the air during stunts, how to use physics to perform stunts with more accuracy, and how to apply that knowledge when attempting more challenging and exciting stunts.

Using Mathematics and Physics to Build the Perfect Workout Plan (Grades 7-12)

Instructor: Mr. Woolwine
Dates: MWF, June 19-30, 2023
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: GMHS Weight Room

About This Zone:
Meet your fitness goals using math and physics! In this program, students will use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) measures and research force and velocity curves to calculate ideal repetition ranges and craft their ideal, scientifically-based workout! Over the course of the Zone, students will put their personalized workout plan into action, track progress, reflect and refine, and use data to project the evolution of their workout plan! This Zone also provides resources and tools for full-body wellness, such as sustainable diet, stretching and mobility, and meditation for mental health.

The Nature of the Arts (Grades 8-12)

Instructor: Mrs. Adkins & Mrs. Bartholomew
Dates: July 17-21, 2023
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: Cumru Elementary Grounds, Shillington Park, and Berks Nature

About This Zone:
This Zone is designed for artists of all levels who want to explore their creativity in a natural setting. Through painting, drawing, photography, 3-D creations using natural materials, and easy movement activities such as walks and dance, participants will learn how to use nature as a source of inspiration and incorporate its elements into their art. We will explore the connection between art and nature and how being in a natural environment can enhance creativity, promote relaxation, and encourage a deeper appreciation for the world around us. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and explore your artistic expression in new ways.

Channeling Good Vibes (Grades 10-12)

Instructor: Ms. McKay & Mrs. Burns
Dates: June 12-17, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Shillington Park

About This Zone:
Live your best life in the Channeling Good Vibes Summer Zone! In this Zone, students will practice living in the moment, expressing gratitude, and appreciating the little things in life to achieve a happier, positive outlook. Students will participate in walk and talks, meditation, yoga, five senses scavenger hunts, crafting, reading, and journaling about the experiences! Best of all, you’ll leave with a list of new, unique book recommendations for some FUN summer reading!

Physics of Music & Guitar (Grades 10-12)

Instructor: Dr. McCarthy
Dates: June 6-8, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM-4:20 PM
Location: GMHS Room 253

About This Zone:
Explore the physics of music and sound through instruments! This Zone dives deep into music theory, exploring the effect hat opened and closed pipes have on sounds, the major and minor scale, and how notes can be used to create major and minor chords! Each session, students will explore these concepts on guitars and ukuleles and use their knowledge to learn fingering positions, chord grips, and a few songs!

High School Summer Ceramics (Grades 10-12)

Instructor: Ms. McKay & Ms. Bartholomew
Dates: June 5-8, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Governor Mifflin High School

About This Zone:
Calling all high school students who have a passion or a curiosity for all things ceramics, pottery, and art! Miss McKay and Miss Bartholomew will be hosting a week dedicated to experimenting and exploring the science behind ceramics and how to create beautiful, unique, out-of-the-ordinary pieces. We welcome all who are interested whether you are a beginner never touched clay before human or advanced ceramics pro. From design techniques to choosing the correct glaze for the kiln, we will explore it all together!