Summer Programs

BNS offers two to three week-long themed programs each summer.

For 2008

Summer Scholars

Each week is "theme"-based, providing students an in-depth look at a particular area such as Geology, Theater, Space, etc. Summer Scholars is open to the general K-8 community as well as BNS students. Instruction runs from 9:00 until 3:00, with after-program care available until 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

 

How Perceptive!

June 16-20
 
Take a tour of your sensatonal senses! We'll explore and investigate how we savor, perceive, touch, sniff, and hear the world around us. Each day will bring a focused study of each sense. The week will be highlighted by visits from an eye doctor, musicans,
and a chef!		  
   
 

Poetry Power
July 14-18

  
From the beauty and simplicity of the haiku to the expressive stanzas of the lyrical, we will discover the splendor of writing and reading poetry. We will admire and question a wide varioety of styles and enjoy both the silly and the serious. The week will be highlighted by several visiting poets.
To download a copy of the
2008 Summer Scholars flier and registration form,
please click here.
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Under the Big Top
June 2007

  
 

   Step into the ring for a week of circus fun!

Scholars explored life under the big top for the performers and the audience. They learned about circus history, animal-friendly events, clowns, acrobats, tight-rope walkers, jugglers, and more.
   
 
     

From the Ground Up
July 2007

  
 
   
From the roots of a plant to the tips of its leaves, scholars discovered the wonders of plants and their gifts to us. They explored gardening, ranching, and organic farming with the help of our bountiful local resources.
 
 
 
August 2004: Chemistry Cooks
  Students observe as...
 
     
 
...VA Tech Chemistry Professor William Ducker
prompts sugar to release its stored
energy in an oxidation reaction.
  
 

July 2004: Viva Art

Art teacher Melody Thomas and Spanish teacher Kelly Garcia teamed up to offer VIva Art. Each day, participants explored the culture (music, food and games) of a different Spanish speaking country: Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Cuba. In addition, Kelly provided introductory and intermediate Spanish language instruction while Melody guided students in art projects influenced by the art and artists of each country.

July 2003: Geology Rocks!

From caves to crystals, students journeyed into geology. Field trips included Dixie Caverns and the Virginia Tech Geology Museum. Older kids went caving in Giles County! On Friday, our scholars organized their own geology museum and presented their creations and collections to museum visitors.
 

June 2003: Acting Out!

Participants delved into the various aspects of drama and play production. Virginia Tech Theatre Arts Professor Susanna Rinehart led the students on a tour of Squires Studio Theatre, including the costume area and hidden passageways! At the end of the week, the kids performed their play for family and friends.
 
 
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