Dragon Camp & Enrichment Clubs
McCaw STEAM Academy Dragon Camp: Enrichment Clubs: Open to Grades 1st - 5th Dragon Camp After-School Clubs have returned beginning Tuesday, October 17, 2023!
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DRAGON CAMP ENRICHMENT CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
We provide free comprehensive after-school programs to over half of our students. Our programs provide enrichment opportunities, as well as a healthy after-school snack. Dragon Camp program is open to 1st-5th grade students. This program offers many opportunities to our youth in a safe, structured environment. The before and after-school programs provide supplemental enrichment in literacy, math, technology, and club activities. After-school programs offer our students an effective way to overcome obstacles and help our children realize their full potential.
SESSION CLUBS (1ST - 5TH Grades, options vary depending on session)
Kangaroo Math, Geography Bee, Taste of Around the World Cooking Club, Gardening Club, Get STEAM-y Club, 'Board' Gaming Club, Action Dragons Workout Club, and many more!
DESERT TRACKERS (School-wide)
Desert Trackers is a walk/run student and family activity held right before school Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 8:55am. Kindergarten through 5th grade as well as teachers and families walk/run around our playground following footprints and running track of Gordy our dragon. For every lap you run you punch a card to track your distance. Six laps around the the track equals one mile and students run from 10 to 600 miles! Desert Trackers is a great way to set physical activity goals and never never never ever give up! Students are also encouraged to run during their recess time to help reach their goals! We are always looking for parent volunteers, everyone is welcome!
MIGHTY MINER STUDENT AMBASSADORS (4th & 5th Grades)
4th and 5th grade students may be selected to serve as a Mighty Miners at the McCaw School of Mines. A Mighty Miner is a student who represents McCaw Elementary school as a student tour guide and student ambassador. Students must be on grade level or above, no more than 3 absences, and exhibit good citizenship.
MUSICAL MINORS CHOIR (3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH Grades)
Sing fun songs, make new friends, learn how to become a better singer! Join the Musical Minors and sing in concerts, classmates, and for your friends and families!
DRUMMING DRAGONS STEEL DRUM BAND (5TH Grade)
This ensemble is open to 5th grade students. The Steel Drum Band studies the literature and art form of the Trinidadian Steel Pan as well as basic musicianship and performance skills. Sign up for this group are early in the year, so if you're interested, make sure you listen close for any information about the group!
ROBOTICS TEAM (4TH AND 5TH Grades)
This championship competitive club celebrated wins in their 2nd year winning 6 trophies in the VEX IQ Challenge State Competition winning awards for: Design, Think, Build Sportsmanship & 2 team invitations to compete in the Vex Worlds Competition!
CHESS CLUB and COMPETITION TEAM (1ST - 5TH Grades)