Our Programs

Zoo-phonics

The Zoo-phonics Language Arts Program is a kinesthetic, multi-modal approach to learning all aspects of language arts, including vocabulary development and articulation, based on phonics and phonemic awareness. The principle of Zoo-phonics maximizes understanding, memory, utilization and transference to all areas of the reading, spelling and writing process in a playful and concrete manner.

Zoo-phonics is a method developed to make children strong readers and spellers using a “phono” (hearing), “oral” (speaking), “visual” (seeing), “kinesthetic” (moving), and tactile (touching)—whole brain approach. Students actually learn the sounds of the alphabet and advanced phonemic concepts through an easily understood, concrete method of presentation.

Zoo-phonics uses animals drawn in the shapes of the letters for ease in memory. A related body movement is given for each letter. This concrete approach cements the sounds to the shapes of the letters. Lowercase letters and their sounds are taught first (needed 95% of the time in text), capital letters and letter names are taught later.

Yoga Class

Yoga with Ms. Kelly is held in our studio every Friday morning and teaches the children various kid friendly yoga poses like “Down Diggity Dog”.  It combines postures, breath work, visualizations and builds their strength, flexibility, focus and a connection between their mind and bodies.  Our Afternoon Program kids will get to enjoy the same with Miss Heather every Wednesday afternoon.

Sign Language

Sign Language with Ms. Michaela is a wonderful way to explore a different way of communicating and is held every Friday morning. When kids learn to sign in ASL (American Sign Language), they are learning a new way to say things. Learning ASL is like learning another language. It also means learning how to express themselves using their eyes, face, head and body movements. Along with their hands, these features make ASL an exciting language to learn and use for kids.

“Mighty Me” TM This program is geared towards teaching self-empowerment and the belief that physical activity leads to improved self-esteem. Brian Donovan will be camouflaging exercises with creative storytelling, physical pratfalls and great songs and sayings. Eventually we see the program branching off into environmental awareness, being caring citizens of planet earth and loving one’s self. Brian teaches these classes twice a month on Wednesday mornings.

Artist of the Month

We introduce the children to a different artist each month. Everyone from Painters, Sculptors, Fashion Designers, Musicians, Chefs, Composers and Architects. They will learn a little about each artist and will create something related to that person’s particular artistic impression.

“Career Day” of the Month

We invite our fabulous CK parents to come in and brag about their careers and showcase their various talents. Careers like Directing/Producing, Acting, Costume & Set Design, Musician, Chef, Attorney, LAPD, Interior Design, Painters, Fashion Designer, Architect, Jewelry Designer, Realtor and various other skills which allow our kids to explore and become aware of a variety of different fun jobs.

Word of the Month – Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution is something that we all work on, on a daily basis here at Camelot. We have brainstormed and come up with various ways on better educating our children about conflict-resolution.  We have decided to showcase a different word each month that every class will discuss during one of their school days. We hope that by doing this they may have a better understanding of that word and can formulate different tools to apply to their everyday lives.

Enrichment Classes

We are pleased to offer an array of challenging classes for this upcoming school year. There are 2 different classes a day, 5 days a week that go for 8 weeks. Click on Enrichment Class tab for description of classes, schedule and start dates.  Sign up early as spaces fill quickly.

Dramatic Play

Each month the classrooms get a “Dramatic Play” make over. This encourages our kids to pretend, imagine, dream and explore while having fun in their new classroom. Some of our most recent themes have been a Chinese Restaurant, Pizza Parlor, Market, Castle, Hair Salon, Movie Theatre, & Home Depot, New York, Under the Sea, Space Ship, Performance Stage & Hospital.

Fire Drills/Earthquake Drills

Every month we conduct practice fire drills or earthquake drills. These drills help aid the children in understanding how to properly evacuate our building in case of an emergency and various safety techniques to use in an emergency situation. Once a year we invite our local fire department to come and visit and discuss the importance of public safety. (Hey it’s also fun to take photos with the firemen and their “Big Red Truck”J)

Parents Night Out

Do you need a break? Some time with your mate or just some time to yourself? Well this is the night to do it. This monthly event is fun filled with games, music and pizza! Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and towards the latter part of the evening will get to watch a great movie while snoozing to sleep. The hours for this event are from 5-10p. The rates are: $35per child w/ an additional $10.00 per sibling.

Family Movie Night

Family movie night and potluck (5-10pm on Friday’s – check calendar for schedule).  This is a fun night for all the parents and kids at Camelot to come together, watch a movie, eat and be merry.

Recycling Program

Green Green Green - that is the motivation behind our recycling program where we encourage parents to drop off glass, plastic and aluminum containers at school.  It not only teaches the kids about taking care of the earth and their surroundings but the money we make from recycling goes towards buying much needed school supplies. We also have recycle bins for all of our dragons to use during their lunch times. Starting this at such an early age is such a great way to get our children acquainted and comfortable with recycling throughout their lives as well as building wonderful and more caring “Citizens of the World”.

Cleaning Service

Once a month Cintas Cleaning Service cleans each bathroom with a high-pressure washer and chemical injection that removes build-up mops and brushes can’t. The result is a sanitized restroom that looks and smells clean.

• Every urinal, commode, sink and even the floor is treated with Sanis Ultra clean, followed by a fresh water rinse.
• Water is vacuumed away along with all bacteria and soil, allowing floors to dry quickly.
• All fixtures are blown dry so your restroom is ready for immediate use.

Along with this, we have our cleaning lady who comes twice a week and cleans each and every bathroom as well as all the other rooms in the facility. The toilets have also been fitted with an anti-bacterial solution that sanitizes after every flush.

We also have an air purifier in each class-room to remove airborne particles and hopefully reduce the spread of gems between the children.

Napper’s

Napper’s have their own labeled mats along with their own labeled box so each child uses the same mat for napping each day and these mats are wiped down with a “green” friendly solution each Friday. Please remember to take home your child’s bedding at the end of each week to clean.