Charleston Collegiate School 2024 Academy Drive John s Island, South Carolina 29455 843-559-5506 fax: 843-559-6172 www.charlestoncollegiate.org This summer, help us bring nature, science, sports, and creative arts to life Don t miss out on this incredible journey! Camps available for all ages, Kindergarten to Adult 1
Nestled underneath the canopy of the Johns Island Oak trees, Charleston Collegiate School brings to you a camp for EVERY camper. Come join us this summer and take in all that Johns Island has to offer! is sure to feed the hunger of the creative and adventurous mind. We offer a funpacked schedule of adventure, learning, sports and fitness, featured camps, and exciting daily activities. Why choose camps at multiple locations for your child, when you can just choose one? Make your own schedule week by week, knowing your child will be engaged in a variety of exciting, adventurous activities, leaving them wanting to see what s next! Questions? Please contact Krystie Mueller, CCS Summer Camp Director kmueller@charlestoncollegiate.org or (843) 559-5506 Day Camp for rising K-4 th graders June 1 July 31, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm $200/week (or $50/day) is jam-packed with many exciting activities, weekly featured camps, and healthy snacks each day. Campers have the opportunity to engage in well-rounded, exciting, and active experiences every day at. No discounts available for shortened schedules. Rotating Activities Creative Arts Drama S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Wilderness Training / Outdoor Education Gardening Sports and Fitness Pet Care Featured Camps Jump Bunch Soccer Shots Dance Moves Brick by Brick Lego Robotics Charleston Community Yoga No Sleeves Magic 2
Middle School Camps for rising 5 th -8 th graders (*unless otherwise noted) offers a variety of specialized camps giving campers the opportunity to participate in active, engaging, and adventurous hands-on learning that fits their lifestyle and interests. Find a new skill, gain a new hobby, or just have fun! Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Archery (*rising 5 th -9 th grades) June 22-26, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120 Join Charleston Collegiate s Physical Education teacher and Certified Archery Instructor, Letitia Sowers, and learn about the craft of Archery. We will size the bow and arrow to each archer, so students may focus on form and safety, learning basics that will reinforce safe shooting and a general feel for archery, such as range rules and safety gear. We will work on getting the best use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear mental preparation, to learn a series of components/steps which build on one another. Basketball June 15-19 or July 27-31, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120 Whether you are new to the game of basketball or semiexperienced, campers will learn and review fundamentals then focus on individual skill improvement. Campers will have significant time devoted to specific skill stations, as well as progress from one-on-one competition to in-game scenarios. This five-day camp will prove both beneficial and fun for all attending. So come out and join Stephen Brown, Charleston Collegiate Alum and Assistant Basketball Coach, for some fun and learning on the court! 3
Brick by Brick Lego Robotics: Studio Hooked June 8-12 or July 27-31, 2:00-5:00pm, $165 For the child that just can't get enough Robotics! This exciting camp teaches you how to build and program the LEGO Mindstorm NXT & EV3 robots, the coolest robots available! In this week-long camp, we will take robotics in a different direction...building creations that must accomplish the task given. Can your team build a robot that can sort objects by size/color, or sense an intruder coming? This camp will offer both guided and self-directed project time. STICK WEAVING WONDERS: July 6-10, 1:00-4:00pm, $120 An advanced fiber-spinning and stick-weaving class, with the goal being finished woven projects. Creative Arts Join artist Angela Walker and bring the joy and creativity of the arts to your fingertips! NOT YOUR AVERAGE SOCK PUPPET: July 13-17, 1:00-4:00pm, $120 Create an animal or character from fabric! Activities include pattern making, designing, and embellishments. WOOD CARVING: July 20-24, 1:00-4:00pm, $120 Using materials ranging from soap to bass wood, participants will create a relief carving. Cook like a CCS chef! Learn basic cooking skills and kitchen safety, while creating some delicious culinary creations. Cooking July 6-10, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120 4
Drama! June 8-12, July 13-17, July 27-31, 9:00am-12:00pm $120 Join Michael Smallwood - actor, director, writer, filmmaker, and teacher who is a 2-time winner of regional playwriting awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. This summer, he joins Charleston Collegiate to give students an introduction to the theatrical arts. Students will work on monologues, get character training through movement and mask work, work on improvisational games, and put together a small performance of scenes at the end of the camp. Students may also get to spend a day observing the professionals of PURE Theatre as they rehearse their annual Summer Slam show. S.T.E.M. June 8-12, June 15-19, July 13-17, or July 20-24 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm, $120 S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is the new way of thinking and learning! Early introduction and integration of S.T.E.M. fosters interest in the jobs of today s world for our students and prepares them for the future. Join Charleston Collegiate s Mathematics teacher, Jennifer Joseph, and enter the world of S.T.E.M. Roller Coasters: Campers will learn the physics behind how roller coasters work. They will also design their own roller coasters and build them using only paper and tape. Bridges: Campers will learn about different bridge structures. They will design and build bridges out of popsicle sticks and glue capable of holding various weights. Kayaking June 15-19, 12:00-4:00pm, $ 150 Ever wanted to learn to kayak? Come join Charleston Collegiate s Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms. Campbell Bowers, on a kayaking adventure on Penny Creek in the beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just minutes from the CCS campus. We will be exploring marine wildlife along with learning basic kayaking skills. No prior knowledge of kayaking is required. 5
No Sleeves Magic Camp (*rising 3 rd -8 th grades) June 22-26, 1:30-4:30pm, $195 Warning! Your child may experience one of the best summers of their lives here at No Sleeves Magic Camp! Throughout the week, campers will take an adventure into the world of magic, comedy, and illusion.. In addition to learning new tricks, campers are exposed to outdoor super soaker activities, visiting magicians, secrets to illusion, improvisation, and an array of inventive games that are created by the staff each summer. The variety of techniques and entertainment that we provide is the driving force in creating a fun environment for building character, self-esteem, social skills and problem-solving skills. Wild Week of Wilderness! June 1-5 (rising 5 th -6 th grades) June 8-12 (rising 7 th -8 th grades) Pisgah National Forest, NC 5 Days/4 Nights, $525 Outdoor Education Director Brooke Haynie invites rising 5th - 8th graders to join him for a wild week in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina! This adventure takes the campers hiking on the untamed trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains, swimming/snorkeling in the clear mountain waters, and tubing down rivers while soaking in the fresh air. They will travel to the famous Sliding Rock to glide over nature's own slip-n-slide into a pool of refreshing water. They will also visit Looking Glass Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls. Cooking over an open flame and sleeping in tents are another part of this Wild Week in the Wilderness! 6
Upper School Camps for rising 9 th -12 th graders camps offer the older students an opportunity to participate in active and adventurous hands-on learning and fun! Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Kayaking June 22-26, 12:00-4:00pm, $150 Ever wanted to learn to kayak? Come join Charleston Collegiate s Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms. Campbell Bowers, on a kayaking adventure on Penny Creek in the beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just minutes from the CCS campus. We will be exploring marine wildlife along with learning basic kayaking skills. No prior knowledge of kayaking is required. Wild Week of Wilderness June 15-22, Nantahala, NC, 8 Days/7 Nights, $950 The Outdoor Education Program at CCS has teamed up with the Nantahala Outdoor Center to create the ultimate summer adventure! The Nantahala Outdoor Center was recognized by National Geographic as One of the Best Outfitters on Earth. We will be zip-lining through the canopy of North Carolina s temperate rainforest, conquering the whitewater rapids of the Nantahala River, climbing and belaying from some of North Carolina s oldest trees, learning wilderness survival skills, blasting through an adventure mud race, and hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail. This trip will be an experience that your child will never forget! Space is limited to 10 students and this trip will fill quickly. 7
Adult Camps camps offer a variety of specialized camps giving adults the opportunity to step back into the joy of learning. Drop your children off at one of our exciting camps and let the action, the arts, and the adventure take you on an incredible expedition! Archery June 11 and 12 (2 days) 9:00-11:00am, $80 Join Charleston Collegiate s Physical Education teacher and Certified Archery Instructor, Letitia Sowers, and learn about the craft of Archery. We will size the bow and arrow to each archer, so that participants may focus on form and safety, learning basics that will reinforce safe shooting and a general feel for archery, such as range rules and safety gear. We will work on getting the best use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear mental preparation, to learn a series of components/steps which build on one another. World of Glass June 16-19 (4 days) 9:30-11:30am, $120 Join Charleston Collegiate s talented Art teacher Valerie Shears and enter into the exciting world of glass art! Kayaking June 8-10 (3 days) 12:00-4:00pm $90 Ever wanted to learn to kayak? Come join Charleston Collegiate s Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms. Campbell Bowers, on a kayaking adventure on Penny Creek in the beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just minutes from the CCS campus. We will be exploring marine wildlife along with learning basic kayaking skills. No prior knowledge of kayaking is required. 8
2015 Registration Form and Liability Release Student s Name Grade in 2015-2016 School Address Age Allergies or special medical conditions: Mother s Name Email Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Father s Name Email Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone In the event of an emergency, the following persons may be contacted if the parents listed above cannot be reached: Name Phone Relationship: Name Phone Relationship: PROGRAM SELECTION: (Use back of form if more space is needed) A deposit of $50.00 is due for each session. For all Wild Week of Wilderness Camps, a 50% deposit is due with Registration Form. All camp fees must be paid in full on or before the first day of that week s session. FEES PAID ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 1, 2015 UNLESS THE CAMP IS CANCELLED BY THE SCHOOL. Checks should be made payable to Charleston Collegiate School and mailed with Registration Form to 2024 Academy Drive, John s Island, SC 29455. Enrollment is limited in certain programs. All campers are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior, cooperation, and focused attention during camp. This form is not valid without a deposit and signature on the following release. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING RELEASE. I agree to hold harmless Charleston Collegiate School, their officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from all claims, liability, or lawsuits arising from any accident or injury resulting from my child s actions while participating in a CCS Summer Program. I also understand that Charleston Collegiate School, at times, may provide transportation to and from certain activities; our faculty and staff will provide the required transportation. In such a case, I agree to release all drivers or owners of vehicles from any liability resulting from any accidents while traveling to, from, or around such events. In case of emergency, Charleston Collegiate School's procedure is to contact the parent at home or work. If unable to reach either parent, the school will contact the next Emergency Contact listed. In case of serious accident or illness, the school may contact EMS if the situation warrants emergency treatment. I will not hold the school financially responsible for any emergency care or transportation of my child in the event that emergency treatment is needed. Parent Signature: Print: Date Charleston Collegiate School may on occasion use your child s photograph in school promotional materials. If you do not want your child s photo or work used in this way, please send written notification to the school. For Office Use Only: Total deposit paid: $ Date: Balance due: $ 9