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Monday, Jun. 23, 2008

Summer Camps 2008

ACADEMIC CAMPS

Gordon College

Super Science Sleuth: Super Science Sleuths will enjoy hands-on science experiments, games, songs, crafts and stories. Some of our experiments will be making chalk, crayons, rubber balls and ice cream. We will explore the world around us and find some answers to why. Camp includes lunch, naptime and outdoor playtime. Ages 4-6 years. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2-6. $210.

3rd Rock from the Sun: Learn about the different types of bodies in the cosmos — moons, asteroids, planets — and what they’re made of. Campers make their own telescope and spectroscope, keep a sun journal and create a gemstone collection to explore the varied nature of the materials that make up the physical world around us. Grades 2-7. 1-3 p.m. June 16-20. $89.

Starbase Robins

At the Museum of Aviation. Call 926-1769 for further information.

Robotics I Academy: For students entering sixth–eighth grades. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. June 2-3. Students will learn the basics about robots and build an award winning OWI robot to take home. $100.

Rocket Science Academy: For students entering fifth–eighth grades. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. June 5-6. The perfect academy for the rocket enthusiast; students will launch several types of rockets and learn the basics of flight. All participants get to keep their rocket after the launch. $75.

Robotics II Academy: For students entering sixth–eighth grade. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. June 23–27. Students will design and build Lego robots using the Lego Mindstorm activity sets. The academy will end with a mini bot-ball competition. $200.

Engineering/Manufacture Academy: For students entering sixth–eighth grade. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. June 30–July 3. Students will design and build a project using Pro/Desktop software and a 3-D manufacturing printer. $125.

Fort Valley State University Summer Research Apprenticeship Program

The six-week program, June 9 to July 18, is a research-based program for high school seniors graduating this May. Meet and interact with research scientists and conduct independent laboratory research projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. $500 stipend, paid housing, travel and meals and access to campus facilities. Applications due by April 30. For more information, contact: Angela Askew Hite, (478) 825-6887 or askewa@fvsu.edu or www.fvsu.edu/downloads/SRAP08.pdf.

Tattnall Square Academy

French Mini-Course: Students will improve their French and prepare for the CLEF exam, or they can gain confidence to pass their college’s foreign language requirement, opening the opportunity for other electives in college. Instructor: Christine Skarbek. Open to students who have completed French I. 10-11:30 a.m. June 2-20. TSA room 206. $150.

Blast Off To Science Camp: Camp participants will enjoy the principles of flight and rocketry. Take home projects include paper airplanes, shuttles, UFOs, straw rockets and bottle rockets. Each participant will build his own rocket to be launched the last day of camp (parents are invited to attend). Instructor: June Moncrief. 9:30 a.m.-noon. June 23-27. TSA Elementary Science Lab. $100, $20 registration fees (includes cost of supplies) with $80 due on the first day of class.

Tattnall Summer Phonics: Campers have a refresher course in phonics and reading skills. Instructor: Barbara Chapman. Students rising to first and second grades. 9:30 a.m.-noon. July 21-25. Tattnall Kindergarten Room. $70, $10 registration fee and $60 balance due the first day of class.

Getting Ready for Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II: Thorough exploration of the beginning chapters of the math text book students will be using in order to build confidence and help them set the tone for the upcoming school year. Instructor: Carolyn Smothers. Aug. 4-7: 12:30-2 p.m. Pre-Algebra; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Algebra I; 8-9:30 a.m. Geometry; 9:30-11 a.m. Algebra II. Tattnall High School Building, room 104. $150 per class.

SAT Prep: Students prepare to take the SAT through learning a variety of test taking strategies and taking practice tests. Instructors: Verbal — Shirley Kitchings; Math — Carolyn Smothers. For high school students. Aug. 4-5: 9 a.m.-noon, verbal; 2-5 p.m., math. Tattnall Square Academy High School. $150 verbal, $150 math.

Wesleyan Math and Science Residential Camps

Wesleyan’s Spectacles math and science residential camp for girls include field trips, experiments and projects using the college’s new state-of-the-art science laboratories and computer facilities. Also included are conversations with women who have discovered exciting careers in science and math-related fields, the chance to learn from faculty members in Wesleyan’s division of science and mathematics and computer information systems and the chance to spend time with other middle-school girls interested in math and science. July 13-19: Spectacles I is designed for rising sixth- and seventh-grade grade girls. July 20-26: Spectacles II is designed for rising eighth- and ninth-grade girls. The cost of Spectacles I and II is $625 each week and includes housing on the Wesleyan College campus, three meals a day, classes and field trips. Call (478) 757-5234 for information.

"Read-Write" Workshop

The "Read-Write" workshop uses the Linda Mood-Bell approach to strengthen reading comprehension and language expression skills through developing imagery and visualization. If your child has difficulty in the following areas, he/she may benefit from this program: memory and comprehension; poor, slow fatiguing reading ability; avoidance of written assignments; bores easily; can't do word problems in math; can't express himself well; seems to miss the main idea; poor logical thinking and problem analysis; difficulty following directions; accused of daydreaming or being "spaced out" in the classroom. For rising fifth- through eighth-graders. Class space limited. Instructor: Susan Causey, M.ED, LPC. 9 a.m.-noon July 14-18; check in at 8:45. First Presbyterian High School Office. For more information, call 477-6506. Forms may be downloaded from www.fpdmacon.net under "athletics." $215. Please send checks with registration forms at least two weeks before the first day of camp to Nancy Faulk, First Presbyterian Day School, 5671 Calvin Drive, Macon, GA 31210.

ARTS CAMPS

Kids Theatre Camp

Macon Little Theatre in association with The Academy of the Performing Arts presents a camp for children that teaches theater skills and culminates in a public performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" under the direction of Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss.

Kids Mini Camp: Ages 4-8, May 23-30, performance 7:30 p.m. May 30. Register now; forms available at MLT box office, 1-6 p.m. $100.

Two-week camp: Ages 9-16. June 2-5 and 9-13; four performances, June 13-15. Register now; forms available at MLT box office, 1-6 p.m. $150.

Midsummer Macon

Visual and performing arts camps and festival. Drama art, classical music, rock music, dance, creative expression. Tuition varies by program. Contact Jessica Barth at 757-5174 or go online for registration and more information, www.midsummermacon.com. Wesleyan College campus, June 7-27; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, June 7-25. Both day camps and overnight camps (at Wesleyan) available: Arts Discovery Camps, ages 6-12; Geico Junior Camp Intensives, ages 7-12; Senior Camp Intensives, ages 13-18.

Art! Day Camps

The Creative Alternative is proud to feature certified Visual Art instructors who are members of GAEA (Georgia Art Education Association). June 2-July 25. Ages 3-6 meet 9 a.m.-noon; ages 6-12 meet 9 a.m.-noon; ages 10-teen meet 1-4 p.m. To receive an Art! Day Camp schedule, call (478) 474-8457 or come by The Creative Alternative, 262 Riley Ave. after May 1. $100/week (Monday-Friday) or $25/day (Clay classes add $10 glaze/firing fee).

Gordon College

Campers experiment with different media in lots of hands-on projects. Some of the projects and techniques include painting, mask making, jewelry making, fiber art and much more. Projects vary in each camp. Morning camps include lunch in the cafeteria. Afternoon camp includes swimming. Grades 2-5: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9-13 or July 7-11, $125 (includes lunch). Ages 10-12: 1-5 p.m. June 9-13, $99. (770) 358-5126

Fort Valley State University

Fame Summer Camp allows students in grades 7-12 to experience a fine arts and media program combining orchestra, band, choir, drama, dance, poetry, forensic, drawing and painting, computer design and video/radio production in a university setting. The daily camp schedule includes morning rehearsals/sessions in the area of concentration and one afternoon elective. Private lessons are also available for an additional fee. Evenings may include activities, such as a pizza party, movie night and a dance night. June 8-June 20. The Fine Arts Summer Camp concludes with an art exhibition at 4:30 p.m. in the C.W. Pettigrew Center, followed by the Gala Performance and Video/Radio Production at 5 p.m., which is followed by a reception. Applications are due May 15 and are available by calling (478) 825-6387 or by e-mailing fame@fvsu.edu. Some scholarships are available.

Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Camp

The Georgia Music Hall of Fame hosts the Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Camp June 23-27 for ages 13-17. Workshops include songwriting fundamentals, recording workshop, voice class with nationally acclaimed instructor Jan Smith, Drumming for Success with Dr. Arvin Scott and overviews of Georgia music history and the music business. Also features live performances by Georgia singer/songwriters. Held in collaboration with the Big “O” Youth Educational Dream Foundation. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily. Call (478) 751-3334 or e-mail KVeline@georgia.org for more information. $100.

Fun With Music: Introduction to Keyboard Music Skills

For children ages 3-8. Dancing Fingers-Singing Hearts Music School is offering one-week keyboard music camps for children. Parents partner with their children to experience singing, solfege, rhythm and movement games, keyboard playing and note reading. Each class meets for one hour on four consecutive days in graded programs. Session A, June 17-20 or Session B, June 23-26. First Christian Church, 2306 Vineville Ave. For registration, call Suann Strickland at 320-2376. $80 (includes materials). Hello Music: age 3. First exploration of keyboard playing, solfege, and reading skills along with expressive singing and movement. Musictime: ages 4-5. Beginning keyboard skills, ear training, singing, solfege, movement, note reading and ensemble playing. Young Musician: ages 6-8. Older introduction to keyboard playing fundamentals and expressive musicianship. Emphasis on expressive use of voice, movement, rhythm and playing skills.

Tattnall Square Academy

Mini Dance Camp: Campers learn basic routines, leaps and kick lines. The girls perform the last day of camp for their parents. Instructor: Lynne Schaeffer and the TSA Golden Girls. Students rising to K5-6 grades. 10 a.m.-noon. July 14-18. TSA Athletic Complex. $50, T-shirt and daily snack included.

CHRISTIAN CAMPS

Trinity Woods

Trinity Woods, an outdoor Christian day camp for children ages 5-13 ,offers fort building, creek play, hiking, biking, arts and crafts, devotions and Bible time, games, sports, group challenges and more. Open house from 2-5 p.m. May. Open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. with the official day camp hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The weekly fee includes pre and post camp hours. May 27-Aug. 1. For more information, visit http://trinitywoods.org or call 474-8393. Call for packet, or registration forms are also available online. $100/camper/week with multiple children discounts: second child, $90/week and third child, $50/week.

Unique Discovery

Mount Olive Baptist Church’s Unique Discovery Summer Camp for youth ages 6-12 includes prayer, Bible study, swimming, movies, bowling, academic remediation, computer exploration, and more in a safe and Christian environment. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with pre- and post-camp hours available. May 27-July 25. 957 Oglethorpe St. For more information, contact Velma, 745-0314 or mombc957@yahoo.com. $50. Space is limited.

Mabel White Baptist Church

A Christ-centered, fun-filled camp where children will form lasting friendships, develop Christian values and create special memories that will last a lifetime. For children entering K5-5 grades in ’08-’09 school year. Mabel White Baptist Church, 1415 Bass Road. Pre-camp: 7:30-9 a.m. Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Post Camp: 4-5:30 p.m. June 2-Aug. 1. For additional information or to request a parent information/registration packet, call 474-7577. $100 a week, $10 discount per additional child from the same family, $10 deposit per week/per child to reserve your spot. There will be a minimal additional charge for pre- and post-camp.

First Evangelical Church

See www. firstevangelicalchurch.org or contact Sandy Chastain, sandychastain@ firstevangelicalchurch.org, for more details. Camp 252 focuses on teaching kids in grades 1-6 to live a life more like Christ. The focus for Camp 252 is found in Luke 2:52. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 2-6. $40, $20 deposit is due at registration. Registration is due May 1. Late registration cut-off is May 15. Add $15 for late registration. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for extra fee. A Life of Service focuses on teaching kids in grades 1-6 to live the life of a servant as Christ taught us. The focus for A Life of Service is found in Ephesians 4:12. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 9-13. $55, $20 deposit is due at registration. Registration is due May 1. Late registration cut-off is May 31. Add $15 for late registration. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for extra fee. Camp Endurance focuses on teaching kids in grades 3-6 how to have physical and spiritual endurance. The focus for Camp Endurance is found in Romans 15:5. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 7–11. $55, $20 deposit is due at registration. Registration is due June 1. Late registration cut-off is June 30. Add $15 for late registration. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for extra fee. Mission: Zambia focuses on teaching kids in grades 1-6 about the He Touched Me ministry in Zambia, Africa, and about missions. The focus for Missions: Zambia is found in Matthew 28:18-20. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 21-25. $40, $20 deposit is due at registration. Registration is due June 1. Late registration cut-off is June 30. Add $15 for late registration. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for extra fee.