Grade – Upper Elementary
Level - Intermediate Reading/Conversation Skills
Reading longer articles / magazines / short chapter books
Month 2 Issues
Episodes 1-2 – Tales of the West
Episodes 3-4 – Disaster
Level 3 is for upper elementary school students who are reading longer magazine articles or are starting to read chapter books. The subjects and vocabulary are more mature, suitable for this age range. The focus is on the harder words and phrases that we know many Taiwanese students may not be familiar with at this age. The pace is quicker, and these interesting stories and themes open up the conversation even more. We also welcome Jr. high students to join for some great conversation and fun practice.
Month 2 -Issue 1
Tales of the West
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Tales of the West – Introduction Page
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It’s Junior Rodeo Time – Photo Essay
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Covered Wagons – Nonfiction
Vocabulary
35 Words
Tale故事, West 美國西部, Photo Essay專題攝影, Covered Wagons 有篷的馬車, Scary Story 恐怖故事, Lumberjack 伐木工人, Carve 雕刻, Hail 冰雹, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Whopper大謊言, Junior Rodeo 少年牛仔競技表演, Whoop 吶喊, Holler 叫喊, Contest 比賽, Buckaroo 牛仔(俚語), Ride A Steer 騎馬, Bucking Beast 暴衝難馴的猛獸, Barrel Race 繞桶比賽, Tumble 翻滾, Give Chase開始追逐, Breakaway Calf Roping 用套索套住逃脫的小牛, Lasso 用套索捕捉(牛,馬等), Mutton Riding 騎綿羊, Bareback Event 不用馬鞍的騎乘活動, Saddle 鞍, Bronco 野馬, Bronco Busting 馴馬, Tame 馴服 Covered Wagons 有篷大馬車, Pioneers 先鋒, Trail 小徑, Prairie 草原, Sea Of Grass 草海, Canvas Tops 帆布車蓋, Prairie Schooner 大草原縱帆船(指：草原篷車)
Episode 2
Articles
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Whoppers Stretch the Truth – Tall Tales
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The Diary of Clare Brown – Diary
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Campfire Chorus – Group Play
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Gather Round the Campfire – Poem
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Puzzle it Out – Compound Word Puzzles
Vocabulary
37Words
Tall Tales 荒唐的故事, Diary 日記, Play 戲劇/話劇, Exaggerate 誇大, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Rugged Worker 粗曠的工人, Outdo The Other 超越對方, Logging Camps 伐木營, Leave His Mark 留下標記, Great Lakes 五大湖, Keelboat Captain 龍骨船長, Shore 岸邊, Overflow 溢出, Cyclone 龍卷風, Squeeze 擠壓, Twister 龍卷風, Carve Out 雕刻出, Grand Canyon 大峽谷, Slave 奴隸, Freedom自由, Worn Out 疲憊不堪的, Slavery 奴隸制, Chorus 合唱, Settle 定居, Chinese Railroad Worker 鐵路工人, Stranger 陌生人, Cattle 牛, Panic 恐慌, Stampede 亂竄狂奔, Have It Rough 過得很艱辛, Pick & Shovel 鋤頭和鏟子, Blasting Powder 爆炸火藥, Antelope 羚羊, Discouraging Word 令人洩氣的話, Strum A Banjo 彈奏班鳩琴, Weave A Tale 編織故事, Glint 閃爍
Month 2 - Issue 2
Disaster
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Disaster – Introduction Page
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Nature’s Fury – Photo Essay
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A Storm to Remember – Realistic Fiction
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Puzzle it Out – Synonyms
Vocabulary
27 Words
Disaster 災難, Strike 侵襲, Earthquakes地震, React應對, Nature’s Fury 大自然的反撲, Natural 自然的, Destructive Events 破壞性事件, Volcano 火山, Tornado 龍捲風, Tsunami 海嘯, Magma 岩漿, Lava 熔岩, Ash 灰燼, Whirling Funnel Cloud 旋轉龍捲雲, Plow Through 撞過, Splinter 碎片/裂成碎片, Fierce 凶猛的, Damage 損害, Huge Sections 巨大的部分, Pressure 壓力, Warning Systems 預警系統, Hurricane Warning 颶風警報, Shutters 百葉窗, Storm Cellar 防風窖, Silence 寧靜, Eye of The Storm 風暴之眼/颶風中心, The Storm Raged 風暴肆虐, Terrible 糟糕的
Episode 2
Articles
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Train Wreck – Radio Play
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On the Way to School – Comic Strip
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Rusty to the Rescue – News Feature
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Don’t Let Disasters Get You Down – Poem
Vocabulary
32 Words
Narrator 旁白, Program 節目, Tracks 軌道, Screeching 尖叫著, Warn Them 警示他們, Railroad 鐵路系統, Dash Into The Doorway 衝進門道, As Fast As Lightning 快如閃電, Flow 流動, Made A Hiss 發出嘶嘶聲, Search And Rescue Team 搜救專對, Respond To Disasters 應對災害, Buried Under Rubble 被埋在瓦礫下, Animal Shelter 動物收容所, Abandon 拋棄, His Future Was Uncertain 他的未來是渺茫的, Trained 訓練(過去式), High Spirits 熱情, Bravery 勇氣, Devoted To 奉獻給, Eager To Please 渴望討好, Survivor 生還者, Ruins 廢墟, Shift 輪班工作時間, Weary 疲倦的, Keep His Spirits High 振作精神, Victim 受難者, Alert 使警覺, Reward 獎賞, Get You Down 讓你沮喪, Oversleep 睡過頭, Terrible 糟糕的
Making English Fun!
PBL Mission - Story
In the not-too-distant future, an asteroid impact has changed the world forever. The impact creates a blast that has wiped out all computers and smartphones forcing the survivors to get back to the basics. A thick cloud covers the sky and blocks out the sun, sending the Earth back into the ice age. Survivors take shelter underground in the subways, fighting to stay warm, find food, and build shelter in a world without modern conveniences. Now, the time has come. Their mission : Reboot Earth.
PBL Mission - Topics
Dr. Sparks Summer Camps bring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to life as students embark on an epic journey to rebuild society from the underground up. They will tackle real-world survival and innovation challenges, including shelter construction, water filtration & irrigation, generators, renewable energy, food preservation, resource management, caloric calculations, raft building, the science of timekeeping, and preserving culture through stories and songs.
4Eras of Civilization
This immersive adventure will accelerate students through four eras of rebuilding civilization:
Surviving the Ice Age
Securing food, water, and shelter without modern technology.
Exploring the Land
Emerging after the melt, building communities, gathering resources, and starting agriculture.
Developing Towns
Adapting past technologies, developing renewable energy, and building trade systems.
Advancing Society
Creating trade systems, advancing the sciences, and expanding engineering, architecture, and the arts.
Dr. Sparks Camp Style
Set in a steampunk-inspired world, similar to popular video games and anime, this camp transforms education into an interactive and gamified adventure. , renowned for developing hands-on science adventures, have designed this experience to push students beyond traditional learning. By combining STEAM knowledge with Social Studies concepts, students will develop their English critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
💡A 5-day English STEAM camp covering all five disciplines of STEAM.
🎁Premium take-home items every day!
🧠For students eager to develop their English critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
🚀Daily hands-on experiments & exciting challenges!
👨🏫Experienced Native English Teachers.
Dr. Sparks and the S Team, PBL Mission - Reboot Earth Summer Camp.
English, Science, Fun!!
Daily Description
science
Science for Survival: Feeding the Future
From underground gardens to bio-fueled cities, science becomes the lifeline of civilization’s rebirth. In the Ice Age, survivors learn to grow food in low light, reflecting sunlight into their shelters and even generating light with potato-powered circuits. As explorers, they dive into the science of bacteria, learning to preserve food through pickling, smoking, and dehydration, and ensure safe drinking water with filtration systems. In developing towns, science drives innovation as they germinate seeds from ancient seed banks and experiment with hydroponics and vertical farming, while cultivating medicinal plants to care for their communities. As cities flourish, they reflect on the past and choose a cleaner path, transforming food waste into bioethanol fuel to power their future sustainably. Through hands-on experiments and real-world problem-solving, students will discover how science feeds, heals, and powers society from survival to success.
Technology
Technology of Tomorrow: Power & Progress
From generating the first sparks of energy to powering an advanced city, technology fuels the rebuilding of civilization. In the Ice Age, survivors take refuge underground, using thermal energy, mirrors, and hand-powered generators to bring light and warmth into the darkness. As explorers, they harness sunlight to melt ice, insulate their shelters, and make a breakthrough discovery—wind can generate power. As towns develop, they refine energy storage with large batteries, construct windmills for sustainable power, and even turn solar energy into a defensive weapon against Dr. Plarks. Finally, as cities thrive, renewable energy dominates, advancing society into a clean, high-tech world where solar-powered robot dogs patrol the streets. Through hands-on exploration and problem-solving, students will uncover the science of energy, power, and innovation, proving that even after disaster, technology can light the way forward.
Art
The Art of Time: Preserving the Past
As survivors emerge from the darkness of the Ice Age and rebuild their world, art becomes the key to preserving history and identity. In the Solar Winter, they return to the basics, crafting pens and ink to record the memories of a lost world. As explorers, they unite through music and symbols, creating songs and village flags to strengthen their new communities. As towns grow, they salvage and reshape plastic, constructing totem poles that tell the tale of their survival. Finally, in the Industrial Evolution, the next generation looks to the future, sealing their history in a time capsule to ensure that the story of their people is never forgotten. Through hands-on creativity, students bring the art of survival to life—turning raw materials into the legacy of a civilization.
Engineering
Engineering Innovation: Building a New World
From underground survival to thriving cities, engineering shapes the way civilizations grow. In the Ice Age, survivors construct makeshift shelters in subway tunnels, mastering fire-making and water circulation to sustain life. As explorers, they craft rope-fastened shelters for mobility and learn the basics of tool and weapon-making. As towns expand, they use their skills to build rafts and bridges, allowing for exploration and trade while constructing brick buildings for stability. Finally, as cities rise, they reinforce concrete with rebar for towering structures and design irrigation systems to provide water and generate power. Through hands-on challenges, students will engineer solutions for survival, expansion, and innovation, turning raw materials into the foundations of a new world.
Math
The Math of Survival: Counting Calories, Time & Trade
From the depths of Solar Winter to the rise of thriving cities, math is the key to survival, growth, and progress. In the Ice Age, survivors calculate caloric intake, measuring every resource to stay alive. As Explorers, they analyze the cost and efficiency of hunting, farming, and foraging to sustain their people. In the Developers’ era, towns assign value to resources, learning the fundamentals of trade and specialization. Finally, as Expanders, cities thrive through commerce and bartering, using math to maximize prosperity. Through hands-on challenges and real-world problem-solving, students bring math to life—turning numbers into the foundation of civilization.
Previous Camp
The Science Behind Youtube
2-Day Camp
PBL Adventure - Breakout
5-Day Camp
Mars - Rockets & Rovers
2-Day Camp
The Science of Ancient War
1-Day Camp
CSI Taiwan - Forensic Science
1-Day Camp
SUMMER CAMP PRICE
Regular Price
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5-day Camp - $18,990
(Including material fees, lunch, and snacks)
💫Summer Special Price Until 06/23💫
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5-day Camp - $15,690 (SAVE $3,300)
Groups still qualify for Early Bird Rates❗️❗️
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Group 3+ students - $15,290 (SAVE $3,700)
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Group 5+ students - $14,990 (SAVE $4,000)
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Group 10+ students - Contact us
(Including material fees, lunch, and snacks)
2025 Summer Camp
Location & Dates
AGES
LEVEL 1
GOING INTO GRADES 2-4
LEVEL 2
GOING INTO GRADES 4-7
Junior high school students are also welcome to sign up and join us!
The themes for both levels are the same. Here is how the 2 levels are different.
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Level 1 will have some of the more difficult parts of the experiments prepared for them.
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Level 1 will use a bit more Chinese to help with key words and concepts that students may not be familiar with.
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Level 2 will challenge kids more with intricate parts of the experiments that require better fine motor skills.
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Level 2 will talk about the scientific concepts in more detail. There will be more open questions, conversations, and opportunity for discussions.
Students going into grade 4 are welcome to choose which level is more suitable for them. For students less comfortable in an English environment, stick to level 1. Students who are comfortable using English can come up to level 2.
Daily Schedule
Drop of Time - 8:00～9:00
Camp Time - 9:00～12:00, 1:30～4:30
Lunch Break - 12:00～1:30
Pick Up Time - 4:30～5:30
(late pick-up must be prearranged. Fees may apply)
