blow from a hairdryer imitating a wolf's huffing!
- - Game: Participate in a relay race acting as little piggies, transporting building materials like wood and bricks.
Wednesday 12/17: Pinocchio
- - Craft: Design and create their own puppets, exploring the mechanics of motion and the secrets behind moving objects.
- - Experiment: Build a simple model that operates using rubber bands.
- - Show: Use completed puppets in a student-led puppet show.
Thursday 12/18: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- - Craft: Create teddy bear ornaments while comparing different sizes and weights of various objects in the story.
- - Experiment: Measure and compare lengths and heights using blocks and paper clips.
- - Game: Sort toys by size into categories of "big," "medium," and "small."
Friday 12/19: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- - Craft: Construct a bridge using ice cream sticks and recycled materials while learning about balance and strength.
- - Experiment: Test how much weight children-built bridges can hold without collapsing.
- - Game: Navigate a troll (acting as an obstacle) while crossing the bridge.
Special Content: Shadow & Puppet Theatre
Children will have the chance to enjoy fascinating shadow plays and puppet theaters as a means of enhancing their English exposure. Featuring two shadow plays and two puppet shows, all conducted in English, this segment will engage students in an imaginative world filled with interaction, singing, and dancing.
Luxurious Prize: Limited Edition Picture Books
Attending the full 5 days of Winter Camp grants children a wonderfully crafted set of 5 picture books based on the fairy tales explored throughout the camp. This gift promotes continued learning outside the camp and evokes memories of their experiences, enriching their understanding of English through relatable storytelling.
Conclusion
Laurus STEAM Winter Camp 2025 is set to provide engaging STEAM activities centered around fairy tales, featuring experiments, crafts, and puppet shows in English. For those interested, we encourage you to visit our official website for further details.
Camp Details:
- - Dates: December 15 (Mon) – December 19 (Fri), 2025
- - Age Group: 1.5-6 years (preschoolers)
- - Locations: Laurus Shirokanedai, Aoyama, Jiyugaoka, Tsukishima, Musashi Kosugi, and Bunkyo schools
- - Participation: Attend on a daily basis
- - Options: Choose between a 5-hour option (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM) or a full-day option (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
- - Registration Deadline: December 8 (Mon), 2025
- - Application Page: Laurus Winter Camp Sign-Up
About Laurus International School Group
Laurus International School of Science operates nine campuses primarily in the Greater Tokyo area (Bunkyo, Shirokanedai, Takanawa, Aoyama, Jiyugaoka, Tsukishima, Musashi Kosugi, Musashi Shinjo, and Shiba Campus). Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, the group also opened a high school program in September 2025. Utilizing the Cambridge International Curriculum, Laurus specializes in STEAM education to nurture future innovators. School tours are available across campuses; more information can be found on their official website:
Laurus Official Website.