Play activities are designed to encourage stimulation in fine and gross motor development and positive social and emotional interactions. Our days are child driven and by choice. A basic routine is followed and adapted according to children's needs and moods. Following are a few examples of what your toddler will be doing during their time in the Starfish Room: Sensory Experiences Water, sand, rice, and corn meal sensory table Bubbles Playdoh Social and Emotional Development Following simple rules like "gentle hands" and "quiet voices" Following instructions such as "pick up the toy" Following routines like "let's wash our hands and then..." Fine Motor Development Pouring, sifting, filling, and dumping Simple puzzles Gross Motor Development Dancing and marching Crawling, climbing, jumping, and running Language Development Reading stories and singing songs Talking and communicating with one another Self Help Skills Washing hands Eating and cleaning up independently Taking off and putting on shoes Creative Expression Easel, finger, or sponge painting Color with crayons, markers, and chalk

The Dolphin's curriculum is a combination of Creative Curriculum and weekly themes. The Creative curriculum focuses on concepts that promote social, self-regulation, literacy, language, and cognitive development through child-directed and teacher-led activities. The Creative Curriculum materials are used to compliment our themes and routines already in place and to assess progress of preschoolers. Following are examples of what your preschooler will be doing during their time in the Dolphin Room: Social and Emotional Development Following basic rules and instructions Communicating with peers and teachers Sharing, choosing, and participating in group times Language Development Reading stories and singing songs Listening to stories on tape Small Groups conversations Self Help Skills Cleaning up Washing hands and face Potty training Creative Expression Dress up and imaginary play Painting, gluing, cutting and coloring Singing and dancing Math, sorting, measuring, and categorizing,simple experiments Understanding of social roles and rules Awareness of our environment and surroundings Kindergarten Readiness Counting and number recognition Phonemics and letter recognition Following three step directions

We recognize how important it is that your child's morning transitions be smooth, structured and secure. Therefore, we offer a welcoming atmosphere that includes a nutritious breakfast, quiet activities and the extra attention children need to prepare for a good day at school. We then walk your child to the end of the driveway to catch the school bus. Our after school program fills that critical time after school for working parents and their children. They get to spend time with friends and enjoy activities that are relevant to school-age interests. To make it easy for your family's schedule, our school-age program also aligns with school calendars to provide a fun-filled day during holidays, teacher in-service days and other school breaks. The program is directed by a certified teacher and an assistant. Our staff is chosen for their experience and education, as well as commitment to children and life-long learning. We meet your child at the Semiahmoo Kids Kamp bus stop after school each day.

The Orca Room serves children between 5 and 12 years old. The program is directed by a certified teacher and an assistant. Our staff is chosen for their experience and education, as well as commitment to children and life-long learning. We meet your child at the Semiahmoo Kids Kamp bus stop after school each day.