Spirit of the Heart YES! Camp Martial Arts & Crafts & Outdoor Play Summer Camps 2018 in Northampton
Kids learn invaluable life lessons of communication, boundary setting and respecting, and non-verbal, verbal and physical self-defense techniques.
We play cooperative games which foster positive social skills and self-esteem through equal involvement for all.
Kids get to express themselves through the Indonesian martial art of Pukulan which encourages free movements of four animals: the monkey, snake, crane and tiger.
We explore the worlds of the four animals to learn about being grounded, playful, coordinated, fast, balanced, fluid, intense and creative.
Kids have free play time to build friendships and relax into an unstructured flow.
We do art projects based on various themes. Some themes may include: each animal and its unique quality, community, positive affirmations, peace, mind-body-spirit, etc.
Kids get outside for lunch time, play time and workout time.
We work together to build a respectful and caring learning and playing environment. We have buddies each day and help each other with learning and becoming a part of the spirit of the heart community.
Ages: 5-12
Prices
Full-day camp: $325
Through May 31st: New Students Pay Only $225
Dates
2018 Dates
For Beginners in Northampton: Weeks of June 25, August 13th, August 20th and August 27th-29th
For Beginners in Ashfield: Week of July 30th 9am- 12pm only. ($165 per week)
For Sash Kids in Northampton: Week of July 9th
For Teen Sashes in Northampton: Week of July 23rd
Greenfield Camp Apex: Week of July 16th 9:30am-11:30am only ( $80 per week, $25 per day)
Schedule of a typical day
9-9:30 Arrive and Free Play Inside
9:30-10 Cooperative Games
10-11 Martial Arts
11:00 Snack
11-12 Group Art Project
12-1:30 Lunch and Outdoor Play
1:30-2:30 Self-Defense/Role-Plays
2:30-3:00 Cooperative Games
3:00 Pick-Up