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Li'l Bears, Tykes, and Explorers

  • July 12-18 (Week 1)
  • July 19-25 (Week 2)
  • July 26-August 1 (Week 3)
  • August 2-8 (Week 4)

Li'l Bears, Tykes, and Explorers

A typical day in the Li'l Bears, Tykes, and Explorers programs described on this page begins with a morning of easy-going educational activities followed by lunch, afternoon recreation and workshops, healthful snacks, and visits to places of interest at Cornell and in Ithaca. After supper, a child-care program continues until bedtime with games, entertainment, and crafts.

Li'l Bears

Ages three to four

Music and Motion

Through songs, dances, interactive games, rhymes, and rhythmic instrument fun, Li'l Bears will explore music from around the world. Our youngest CAUers will enjoy a safe and happy environment all day long under the caring supervision of trained early-childhood staff. Trips to nearby places of interest on campus and to local parks are included. (Note: Potty training is an absolute must for Li'l Bears.)

Tykes

Ages five and six

Frog Squad

Amphibians Great and Small Morning trips to Cornell's bogs, ponds, and labs, Sapsucker Woods, and Beebe Lake will provide lots of learning opportunities. Tykes will keep journals to record their discoveries as they investigate habitats and the great transformation from tadpole to frog or toad. Hands-on projects, videos, discussion, music, and stories will nurture your child's curiosity and interest. Afternoon field trips and recreational activities will make this a very special week for your little Cornell scholar.

Explorers

Ages seven and eight

Buildings and Byways

Making Models What does it take to design and build habitats, buildings, and villages that are functional, accessible, and fit well into the environment--real or imaginary? Explorers will work with different materials and shapes to create architectural models, and they'll meet experts who work with "building" art from the inside out. Afternoons include games, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips, and other recreational fun!