WISH Family Resources
Welcome WISH Families to the WISH Family Resource section. I will be supporting at the WISH Elementary campus EVERYDAY this school year! I am so excited to be at only one campus and I look forward to an amazing year with your kiddos!
Despite being back on campus, we are still facing various emotions during this pandemic and the resources below are here to hopefully continue to support you and your family through these tumultuous times. I will be updating this page as I get resources.
Please reach out if you have any questions and/or concerns, tlee@wishcharter.org
Recipe for a Summer of Joy - Big Life Journal.pdfSummer Boredom Buster Challenge - Big Life Journal.pdfsummer mad libs.pdfSummer SEL Toolkit for Families 2024-merged-compressed.pdfWhat is Co-Regulation?
Back to School Resources
10 Ways to Love Me for Me - Big Life Journal.pdfBack-to-School Care Package - Big Life Journal.pdf20-21 Counseling Services and SEL Tips Video for Parents and Families.mp4Welcome Back- Introduction Video and Overview of Counseling Services
Virtual After School Camp
Free Resources during this Time
During this time of shelter-in-place it’s important and challenging to make sure your kids are able to learn and be entertained, despite school closures. To address this, Audible is currently offering its service for FREE to school age kids. Visit stories.audible.com to find hundreds of titles for kids 0-18
Storyline Online features celebrities reading favorite children’s books. Stories can easily be accessed through Vimeo or YouTube, and are free. Each story comes with an online activity guide for parents that describes the themes of the book and offers age-appropriate discussion questions.
This is a stressful time for parents and children alike, and many families are turning to exercise and yoga to cope. The Cosmic Kids Yoga channel on Youtube offers yoga and meditation classes for children ages 3+. Each class incorporates a kid-friendly theme- yoga can be done on the farm, under the sea, while going on a bear hunt, or with Moana.
We realize online resources or plentiful, but not all families have access to the internet. Comcast is offering 60 days of complimentary broadband internet to new customers in low-income households. To review additional requirements and apply for this program, click the link above. Comcast is also offering additional resources, including access to free Xfinity WiFi hotspots, even for non-Xfinity customers. Information can be found here: https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19. Learn more: https://www.internetessentials.com/.
Stories about COVID-19
Why We Stay Home.pdfWhy We Stay Home Story
Parent_Coronavirus_Kids_Book_ENG.pdfThe Germ Called the Caronavirus
The Yucky Bug
By Julia Cook
COVID Social Story.pdfSocial Story about COVIDD-19
Free Social Stories to support students with the changes because of COVID-19 in our lives.
COVID19_ASocialStoryviaNoodleNook.pdfVideo Resources
ES Videozoom_0.mp4TK-5th Grade Family Video
Saying hi and discussing ways to support your son/daughter during this time.
Digital_Citezenship_Video.mp4Mr. James, TK-5 Counseling Intern
Talks about being a Digital Citizen
MS Videozoom_0.mp46-8th Grade Family Video
Saying hi and discussing ways to support your son/daughter during this time.
Digital Citizenship w: Ms. Chelsea.mp4Ms. Chelsea, 6-8 Counseling Intern
Talks about being a Digital Citizen
Coping Skills with Ms. Chelsea.mp4Ms. Chelsea, 6-8 Counseling Intern
Talks about what Coping Skills are and how to use them
Digital Citizenship w: Ms. Chelsea.mp4Ms. Chelsea, 6-8 Counseling Intern
Talks about Positive Thinking
How to Talk to Your Child(ren) about COVID-19
Resource Guides for Families created by Ms. Trisha, Mr. James (TK-5 Counseling Intern) and Ms. Chelsea (6-8th Counseling Intern)
ES Resources for Families .pdfTK-5th Grade Family Resource Guide
MS Wellness Resources.pdf6-8th Grade Family Resource Guide
Surviving Virtual Learning with your Son/Daughter
Additional Parenting Resources to Support You During These Unprecedented Time
2.0_YT-CV19.pdfIdeas-Activities-for-Families-During-the-COVID-19-Pandemic.pdfCoronavirus Handout - Counselor Keri.pdf
Tip.pdf
RW_Coping_After_a_Disaster_508.pdfSHARED Parent Resources During School Closure.pdf
Extra Resources to Support your Child(ren)
Parent's Guide to a Growth Mindset - Big Life Journal (1) (1).pdf
Julia Cook Read Alouds
All Grades- TK-5
Julia Cook- Author of various books dealing with worry, anxiety, resiliency and she is doing live readings and activities on her Facebook account.
7 Helpful Tips On Sharing Feedback With Your Child - Big Life Journal.pdf
Summer Time Fun
Summer 2021 Summer Camp Ideas
IST Youth summit
June 4&5
https://www.changeist.org/summit
The full LAUSD summer learning list:
https://achieve.lausd.net/summer2021
Picked out some that are more urgent to sign up for:
Summer community of school Tk-8
register starting 5/17-6/18
https://enroll.lausd.net/en/SummerCOS
Summer reading challenge with the public libraries
Register starting May 17
Summer elective enrichment programs through LAUSD
Aps june june 1-11
https://enroll.lausd.net/en/enrichment
Camp Galileo is pretty popular and there are so many different camp types they can choose from (engineering, art, cooking, etc). There are two locations close to us, one in Westchester and one in Culver City
https://galileo-camps.com/our-camps/southern-ca-locations/
Got Game Camp is a day camp with multiple locations, the closest one being the West LA Location. They also have a virtual day camp option, which is daily but only from 10 am - 12 pm.
This camp is a sleep away camp in Santa Barbara for girls only. This is for students 5th-12th grade so it more for older elementary and middle schoolers. Lots of daily activities and fun.
This is a summer surf camp for kids ages 4-15. The location is Zuma Beach in Malibu and kids can register from day to day instead of by week, so they can go one day or multiple days.
https://www.alohabeachcamp.com/
This is an online Coding Camp for students aged 8-18. No prior experience is necessary and is intended for students interested in technology and video games
https://codewizardshq.com/summer/
This Aerial camp is located in culver city and runs from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm and is for students aged 5-12.
https://aerialwarehouse.com/camps/
Another surf camp for students aged 4-17 with multiple locations along the west side (santa monica, manhattan beach) and also offers day rates as well as half day and partial day rates.
Summer 2020 Virtual Summer Camp Ideas
Camp Kids for Peace - Register Now!
With only 20 campers per session, slots will fill up quickly.
You spoke and we listened! With so many summer programs halted due to COVID-19, there is a need for meaningful activities for our students throughout the summer months. Camp Kids for Peace fulfills that need! This unique and purposeful camp will spark your students' creative energy and open their minds and hearts to using that energy for the greater good.
When: Every 2 weeks starting on Monday, June 15th (5 sessions to choose from)
Where: Online Zoom Gathering
Who: Junior Peacebuilders (age 7-10) and Senior Peacebuilders (age 11-13) from around the world are invited to attend Camp Kids for Peace.
Cost: $225 for 10 days - This includes a Camp Supplies Box mailed to your home, t-shirt and 10 days of activities led by our dynamic camp directors. Siblings within the same age group only need to pay one registration fee. (Basically, this is a 2 for 1 offer for siblings!) Scholarships are available for low-income families.
Questions? Email info@kidsforpeaceglobal.org or call 760-730-3320
More Virtual Summer Camp Ideas
If you're casting a wide net, start your search with the camp directories below. You'll find tons of online classes for a variety of ages and prices (including free). Other great places to look include your local YMCA, JCC, or parks and recreation department.
ActivityHero. Serving as a clearinghouse for in-person activities as well as online classes and camps, this site lists a wide range of things to do for all ages, interests, and budgets. You'll find both single-day sessions and more in-depth "camp-like" experiences.
American Camp Association. A usual go-to site for families researching in-person summer camps, the ACA now offers a directory of virtual camps for all ages and topics. You can search and sort by cost, activity, and other filters to find the best fit for your kid.
Outschool. This site offers hundreds of online classes in just about every subject -- from mindfulness to Minecraft -- for kids age 3 to 18. There are both live, interactive classes, as well as "flexible schedule" options where kids can go at their own pace. Classes also vary in their start date and meeting frequency. (Note: Common Sense Media has a business relationship with an investor in Outschool.)
For kids who love learning
Brain Chase. Starts at $99, extra for electives; age 7–14.
Kids work on math, reading, and typing all while competing in a real-life treasure hunt for the chance to win $1,000 in gold. Brain Chase starts in June and runs for six weeks.
How it works: Self-directed activities and videos released on a weekly schedule.
Camp Edmo. Starts at $150 per session (supplies cost extra); age 4–13.
An engaging mix of learning projects, indoor games, and screen-time breaks makes Camp Edmo a fun option for families looking for more structure in their kids' online camps. Each week of programming focuses on a different topic, ranging from music to climate change, depending on kids' ages.
How it works: Two and a half hours of live instruction, interaction, and specialized activities via video chat from Monday to Friday. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Camp Kinda. Free; age 5–14.
Camp Kinda offers themed activities like "Histories Mysteries," for kids to complete at their own pace. Each week until Sept. 1, kids get a new week's worth of online, offline, and even outdoor activities designed to take about three to four hours per day.
How it works: Self-directed activities on a flexible schedule, with new daily activities released every week.
Camp Wonderopolis. Free; age 7 and up.
Sponsored by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), this online camp lets kids explore topics such as weather, food, and technology. Each topic includes lessons, outdoor activities, videos, and additional reading suggestions for all ages.
How it works: Self-directed activities on a flexible schedule.
Varsity Tutors. Free; age 5 and up.
Kids can join a weeklong session based on their grade level for a variety of original, educational subjects like basic engineering using household items, mastering strategy games, and drawing anime.
How it works: One hour of live instructions via video chat from Monday to Friday, with some self-directed work time.
Wide Open School. Free; all ages.
Created and curated by Common Sense, this site makes distance learning easier and more accessible for families and educators. Kids from preschool to high school can browse through engaging videos, lessons, and activities by topic or subject -- all created by top-quality providers including PBS, GoNoodle, and Khan Academy.
How it works: Self-directed activities on a flexible schedule; parents can use the "virtual summer camp" schedule, create their own, or let older kids explore themselves.
For kids who love tech
Connected Camps. Price varies; age 8–13.
Connected Camps offers weeklong, instructor-led camps focusing on topics like coding, game design, and engineering. Some popular options include courses on esports and Minecraft. Note: Connected Camps are available on Outschool.
How it works: Ninety minutes of live instruction via video chat from Monday to Friday, with optional self-directed activities.
Id Tech Camp. Starts at $399; age 7 and up.
Id Tech Camp offers weeklong, instructor-led camps on a variety of tech topics including coding, game design, engineering, and advanced programming languages.
How it works: Two hours of live instruction via video chat from Monday to Friday, plus approximately two hours of individual work.
K12 Destinations Career Academy. Free; age 13 and up.
High schoolers can get course credit with these free summer school classes and coding bootcamps. Teens can also explore careers by taking informational courses. Teachers are available to help during traditional school hours.
How it works: Students have one month to complete school classes on their own time (approximately two hours per day); coding bootcamps have 60 to 90 minutes of live instruction via video chat in the morning and afternoon.
Kids 4 Coding. Starts at $99 per class; age 7–16.
Aspiring app developers and game designers can choose from several weeklong courses to sharpen their coding skills. The small classes are taught by trained teachers and university-level computer science students.
How it works: One to two hours of live instruction via video chat from Monday to Friday, plus additional self-directed time to complete projects.
Tech Revolution - Virtual Tech Camps. Starts at $299 per class; age 7–14.
Kids can learn a variety of programming languages, as well as video and music production, all taught by trained instructors. Small-group classes work together on activities and projects, with plenty of breaks built in.
How it works: Three hours of live instruction, interaction, and specialized activities via video chat from Monday to Friday.
For kids who love creating and making
DIY. Free trial followed by monthly or yearly subscription; age 7 and up.
This site offers online courses in areas such as drawing, photography, animation, inventing, and science, plus more than 1,000 additional activities (many of which can be completed offline).
How it works: Self-directed projects on a flexible schedule.
The Lion King Experience: At Home. Free; age 8–15.
Originally designed for classrooms and adapted for home use, this immersive theater program teaches kids performance art through The Lion King. Each lesson plan (there are 11 for kids, 18 for teens) contains videos, journal prompts, performances, and more.
How it works: Self-directed activities broken into 45-minute lesson plans on a flexible schedule.
Make: Online. Free, but materials cost extra; age 12 and up.
The folks behind the maker movement offer instructions and advice on projects using primarily household materials, like a banana piano or a leaf blower hoverboard.
How it works: Self-directed project ideas on a flexible schedule, with a regular newsletter offering new virtual events and activities.
Play-Well Teknologies. Starts at $36 per class, but Legos cost extra; age 5–12.
Young Lego fans can take part in a weeklong class that combines creativity with STEM concepts. Kids can share their creations with fellow builders and trained Play-Well instructors who guide them through lessons. No instruction manual or specific pieces required.
How it works: 45 minutes of live instruction via Zoom from Monday to Friday.
Start with a Book. Free; age 6 and up.
In addition to a summer science camp, this site offers a long list of themes, such as Art, Night Sky, and Weather Report, for kids to explore. For each theme, you get book suggestions (for all reading levels), discussion guides, hands-on activities, and related sites and apps. (You'll need to check the books out of the library or buy them.)
How it works: Self-directed activities on a flexible schedule.
For kids with special needs and situations
American Diabetes Association Imagine Camp. Free; age 6 and up.
For summer 2020, the ADA is offering Imagine Camp, an at-home version of its traditional camp for kids with type I diabetes. Imagine Camp focuses on community-building instead of outdoor activities, with online adaptations of campfires, games, and singalongs.
How it works: Two hours per week of guided discussions with counselors and health experts via video chat, plus additional virtual activities and videos.
Camp Kesem at Home. Free; age 6 and up.
Camp Kesem provides free summer camps to kids whose parents have cancer, allowing them to build relationships with other kids going through the same thing. This summer's programs are all virtual. Apply through your local Camp Kesem chapter, which you can find on the website.
How it works: Live and recorded videos twice a week, along with offline activities and social media interaction with other campers and counselors.
The Help Group's Kids Like Me. Starts at $90; age 6 and up.
Although usually based in southern California, these camps for kids with autism, ADHD, and other learning and attention issues have shifted online. Kids can choose from three sessions: STEM, learning and improving social skills, and a traditional-style camp with activities from sports to music and drama. All camps are led by trained professionals and experienced counselors.
How it works: Two hours of live instruction in the morning and two hours in the afternoon via Zoom; the STEM class is Monday to Friday, but the other camps have both half-day and three-days-a-week options.
Serious Fun Children’s Network (Free)
Thirty life-changing programs serving children of all ages living with serious illnesses and their families around the world.
Azuled's Virtual Summer Camp 2020
Global Virtual Summer Camp for students ages 3-14. Children have the opportunity to meet and interact with children from all over the world and participate in a wide variety of classes, including music, art, languages, science and more.
