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Given OSS' commitment to providing resources for engaging experiences, it's important for students to be present and on time. Please communicate with Ms. Sanders (asanders@oursistersschool.org or call/text 774-328-6694) 24 hours in advance if a student is not able to attend a session. Unexcused absences will result in a $10 fee charged to a student's account for each day missed.
OSS at CBC
When: Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, June 14, 2024, 9am – 3pm
Where: Community Boating Center – 1641 Padanaram Ave, New Bedford (families drop off and pick up at CBC)
Maximum number of students per session: 30
Description: Celebrate Old Friends & New Beginnings! The Community Boating Center and Our Sisters’ School are coming together for activities during which we will explore our ocean and local area. This is a 4-day OSS-specific adventure. Students may be sailing, rowing, kayaking, or paddle-boarding, including an afternoon for your family to join us, and may include a couple of day trips.
Requires registration with CBC: To secure your spot, be sure to follow the registration requirements Ms. Sanders will share with families via email.
SPARK: ART and STEAM at OSS
Who: Girls of Greater New Bedford in Grade 3 and 4
When: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Session 1: 9am – 12pm
Session 2: 1pm – 4pm
Where: OSS - 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford
Maximum number of students per session: 8
What: “OSS Style” Summer Program offers intensives in Art and STEAM. Students will practice as artists and engineers as they use their DESIGN skills to explore, invent, create and make in our outdoor classroom. We will build knowledge and skills — with a focus on creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. Includes a snack.
OSS FAMILIES: Do you know any 3rd or 4th grade girls who may be interested? Please share this opportunity!
SPARK: TEACHING MENTORS
Who: OSS students who want to support students in grade 3 & 4
When: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Session 1: 9am – 12pm
Session 2: 1pm – 4pm
Where: OSS, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford
Maximum number of students per session: 4
What: Help run our “OSS Style” Summer Program in Art and STEAM by working with grade 3 and 4 students. You will support students as they practice as artists and engineers. You will help them use their DESIGN skills to explore, invent, create and make in our outdoor classroom.
GARDEN CARE
When: Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18, 9am – 12pm
Maximum number of students per session: 10
Description: Come connect with the earth, learn to grow and eat from the garden, explore native habitats, create arts and crafts, make new friends, and spend the summer days outdoors. The week is full of creative, hands-on activities that will nurture a life-long appreciation of the outdoors, build healthy habits, and support OSS in maintaining our beautiful, thriving garden.
Play & Fitness
When: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 9am – 12pm
Maximum number of students per session: 10
Description: Students will participate in exercise routines and play a variety of sports. The goal is to keep students active while learning how to be teammates and have good sportsmanship!
STEAM & Robotics
When: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 2024, 1pm – 5pm
Where: OSS – 145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford
Maximum number of students per session: 10
Description: Students will have hands-on opportunities to explore learning and problem-solving with Robotics. They will have a chance to learn basic coding skills, working in small groups to get their robots moving.
OSS @ Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)
When: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 9am – 12pm
Where: Y.O.U. Warming House, 224 Brock Avenue, New Bedford (families drop off and pick up at Y.O.U.)
Maximum number of students: 12
Description: Students will bike along local bike paths, swim and snorkel at local beaches, play games, participate in sports, visit historical landmarks throughout the city of New Bedford, create arts and crafts, and grow fresh food!
To secure your spot, be sure to follow the registration requirements Ms. Sanders will share with families via email.
SUMMER LEARNING SUPPORT
When: Tuesdays, July 9 – August 6, 3:30-5pm, 2024
Where: Outdoor Classroom at OSS
Maximum number of students per session: all welcome
Description: This is an opportunity for students to work on summer learning assignments. Students will be able to access Chromebooks. It’s a great way to strengthen skills and complete assignments so that students come into the next school year feeling ready to rock it! Summer assignments will be due on our first day in the building, Monday, September 9.
Available Sessions
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 6
Ready to sign up?
Parents/Guardians, please sign up for OSS summer programs by completing the Google Form linked here. Register by Wednesday, April 24.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Sanders at asanders@oursistersschool.org or call/text 774-328-6694. Thank you!
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