June 6-August 5 Make Your Dreams Come True - PK-12th Grade - St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
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ARTS • ACADEMICS • ATHLETICS • ADVENTURE M E R SUMP 2022 CAM Make Your Dreams Come True June 6-August 5 PK-12th Grade
WELCOME TO SUMMER AT ST. AGNES ACADEMY-ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL! Each summer, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School hosts a vibrant variety of camps that provide opportunities for campers of all ages to continue learning, experiencing, exploring and enjoying their summer. Open to the community we offer a huge catalog of over 70 professionally run and highly rewarding camps for PK-12 grade students. From drama and fine arts to sports and all-day camps, there is sure to be something for everyone! Choose from Junior Day Camp for rising PK-K students, and Day Camp for rising 1st- 6th grade students. We offer Auxiliary Camps for all students (rising PK-12th grade) as well as partial or extended day care before and after camp programs (rising PK-6th grade students). We hope that after reviewing our summer offerings, you’ll select St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School Summer Programs for your child. Additionally, registering is easy via our safe and secure online registration portal. Mary Harmeier Register Extended Day and Camp Coordinator Online Here! Jenny Howell Director of Auxillary Programs CONTENTS: Summer Camp Information and Fees 3-4 Policies and Procedures 5-7 Day Camp 9-10 Week 1 11-14 Week 2 15-16 Week 3 17-20 Week 4 21-22 Week 5 23-25 Week 6 26-28 Week 7 29-33 Week 8 34 Camp Calendar 35-38
Summer Contact Information: Main School Number: (901) 767-1356 Summer Front Desk: (901) 435-5893 Coordinator’s Office: (901) 435-5817 Street Address: 4830 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, Tennessee 38117 Email: eda-summercamp@saa-sds.org Summer Program Website: www.saa-sds.org/Summer School Website: www.saa-sds.org Facebook: saasdsmemphis Instagram: @saasdsmemphis
SUMMER CAMP 2022 Junior Day Camp (Rising PK, JK & K) Our Jr. Day Camp is open to all rising PK-K students and is housed in our Davis Early Childhood Center. Our Jr. Day Camp provides age-appropriate activities and special events that will not only enhance your child’s summer vacation, but also provide an atmosphere where they can grow socially, emotionally, and physically. Here, children have the opportunity to experience adventures through theme-based arts & crafts, special activities & visitors, and much more! Junior Campers will also expand community and self awareness through weekly service projects, done in partnership with the Day Campers. All Junior Day Campers are provided rest time (quiet time for Kindergarten campers) after lunch. Day Camp (Rising 1st-6th) Open to all rising 1st-6th grade students, Day Camp provides age-appropriate activities and special events that will not only enhance your child’s summer vacation, but also provide an atmosphere where they can grow socially, emotionally, and physically. Here, children have the opportunity to experience adventures through weekly scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, special visitors each week and much more! Campers will also expand community and self- awareness through weekly service projects, daily journaling, and guided creativity time. Summer Camp Fees (per week) Full Day Camp 7:30 – 6:00 PK, JK & K $275 1st – 6th $260 Summer Camp 9:00 – 3:00 PK, JK & K $200 1st – 6th $185 All Ages: (7:30–6:00) Full-Day + 1 Auxiliary Program $150 + Auxiliary Program Price (9:00–3:00) Summer Camp + 1 Auxiliary Program $90 + Auxiliary Program Price (7:30–6:00) Full Day + 2 Aux. Programs (1st – 6th only) $100 + Aux. Program Prices (9:00 - 3:00) Care Between 2 Aux. Programs (1st – 8th only) $25 + Aux. Program Prices *When registering, please choose your auxiliary camps first, then add on full day or partial day camps from the list of auxiliary camp options. if you have questions about registration, please call Mary at 435-5817. We are proud of our flexible, yet carefully guided programs, which allow time for recreation, learning, and leisure. Every week holds exciting new activities you won’t want to miss! No matter what type of adventure your child is looking for, it is the goal of our counselors to create an atmosphere where your child can explore, learn, and investigate the possibilities of summer!
SUMMER CAMP 2022 Full Day Camp For rising PK - 6th grade students We love for campers to enjoy our summer camp. We know that some campers may need before and after care. The cost of the full-day camp includes the opportunity to play outside, have craft time, lunch and special visitors from the area. This option includes extra outside play time and crafts. The day will be packed with activities for your child! Summer Camp For rising PK - 6th grade students The cost of the summer camp option, which is a shorter day, still provides the opportunity for your child to play outside, have craft time, lunch and special visitors from the area. Full Day Camp + 1 Auxiliary Program For rising PK - 6th grade students If your child needs a full day of care and would like to participate in one of our auxiliary programs, this is the choice for you! We will walk your child to their auxiliary camp and bring them back to summer camp for the remainder of the day. They will eat lunch with other campers. Summer Camp + 1 Auxiliary Program For rising PK - 6th grade students For those who would like to do one morning or one afternoon auxiliary camp on top of their summer camp, we have a spot for you! Drop your child off at their morning auxiliary camp and we will pick them up so they can join summer camp until 3pm. If your child is doing an afternoon auxiliary camp, drop them off at summer camp and then pick them up at their auxiliary camp. Full Day Camp + 2 Auxiliary Program For rising 1st - 6th grade students If your child needs a full day of care and would like to participate in two of our auxiliary programs, this is the choice for you! We will check your child into their auxiliary camps and bring them back to camp until it is time for their next auxiliary camp. They will eat lunch with the other campers. Care Between Two Auxiliary Programs For rising 1st - 8th grade students We will provide supervision during lunch (11:30-12:30) for any child that is attending a morning and an afternoon auxiliary program. Our staff will see to it that your child is picked up from their morning program, escorted to day camp for lunch, and then guided to their afternoon program. This service is available for a fee of $25.00 per week. Please remember that SAA-SDS is a peanut-free campus. 4
POLICIES & Note: Camp details are subject to change. Please refer to the Summer Program website for the most current information. Registration The priority registration deadline is Friday, April 29, 2022. You must complete the online registration process and either pay in full or establish a payment plan by this date. There is a mandatory $25.00 registration fee per student. (This is a non-refundable registration fee and does not apply to your Summer Program balance.) Registrations will be accepted after the priority deadline if the program still has space available. However, if a program has not reached its minimum enrollment by Friday, April 29, 2022, it may be canceled. Early registration is encouraged. Withdrawal/Refund The last day to withdraw and receive a refund is Thursday, May 19, 2022. No refunds will be given after this date unless there is a case of critical illness or a family emergency. Such situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and will only be considered if notification is received prior to the start of the specific program. SAA-SDS will withhold a $25.00 processing fee from all refunds granted, in addition to the non-refundable registration fee. Confirmation A confirmation email will be automatically sent to you when your online registration is received. All schedules, supply lists and location information will be available on the summer program website prior to the start of programs. Program Cancellations and Adjustments Minimum and maximum numbers have been set for each of the described summer programs. Every effort will be made to prevent cancellation of a program. Any schedule adjustment or cancellation will be announced at least one week prior to the start of the program. In such a case, a full refund will be made available. Conduct and Dress Students are expected to behave appropriately and wear dress deemed appropriate during the regular school year. SAA-SDS reserves the right to remove anyone from its programs who exhibits disruptive behavior and/or inappropriate dress. No refunds will be given upon removal from the program. Please see our Summer Camp Guidelines & Disciplanary Policy.
PROCEDURES Rising PK-K Students Attending Programs Students must be at least 3 years of age by June 1, 2022 to attend Summer Programs and are expected to be fully potty-trained prior to the start of camp. Should a child have an incident at camp, a parent may be contacted to come to the School to take care of the student. Should a chronic issue arise, the student may no longer be able to attend Summer Programs. Late Pick-Up Fees The Summer Program office is aware that unexpected events happen to all of us. Therefore, the first late pick-up (after 3:00 for Day Camp, 6:00 for Extended Care) is excused. On the second late pick-up, a fee of $1.00 per minute, per child, will be assessed. All late pick up fees will be debited from the account on file. Campers attending partial-day programs will be escorted to the Day Camp ten minutes after their program ends. If a child is checked in to Day Camp, a fee of $20 will be debited from the account on file. Peanut-Free Campus SAA-SDS is a peanut-free campus. Any lunches and snacks brought to Summer Programs must adhere to this policy. Allergies & Medical Conditions It is extremely important that the Summer Program Staff be made aware of any allergies or medical conditions that may affect your child’s camp experience. You must provide the Summer Program Staff with all information and medications necessary to ensure your child’s safety. Electronics & Other Personal Items Cell phones are allowed on campus during Summer Programs for grades 5-8, but must be kept out of sight at all times and may only be used to place a call or receive a text regarding pick up from summer programs. No other electronics are allowed during Summer Programs. SAA-SDS is not responsible for any lost, stolen or broken personal items brought to summer programs. 6
POLICIES & PROCEDURES COVID-19 PROTOCOLS All summer staff will model, encourage, and incorporate proper hygiene into their camps and classes. We will teach and reinforce washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes among children and staff. Our number one priority is the health and safety of all our campers and staff. We have developed a comprehensive COVID-19 health plan to keep our campus safe. As COVID-19 information evolves, we will make modifications to our policies as warranted. SAA-SDS COVID-19 HEALTH PLAN 7
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DAY CAMP 2022 Join us in celebrating Disney’s 50 years, by finding the magic at SAA-SDS as we enjoy movies, magic, and more! Travel with us as we swim with Ariel, fly through the galaxies, take a magic carpet ride through many countries and kingdoms, roam with Simba, and dance and sing with Anna and Elsa. Accompany us for a summer full of fun, adventure, exploration, and creativity. Let’s explore the possibilities that surround us. As Walt Disney said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” DAY CAMP June 6-10 AROUND THE WORLD During this week students will experience new cultures, international cuisine, and learn how the world is shaped by global music, people, innovation, imagination, and artistic expression. Join us as we create our vision of the world with the assistance of various Disney movies. June 13-17 UNDER THE SEA Dive into the sea, bask in the sun, play in the sand! Don’t get hooked on the land, splash into the sea, and roll with the waves. Let’s explore the wonders of water. June 20-24 SOUNDS OF MUSIC Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! It’s a week of song and dance! Sing along with us as we take part in some of Disney’s best musicals. Be entertained with food, artistry, and animation. June 27-July 1 ANIMAL KINGDOM Run, walk, jump, hop, slither, swim, and fly. Encounter the wonder of animals from regions of the world. Experience animal Olympics, animal munchies, and animal kingdoms as we travel the zoo – from the Arctic to the Sahara, back to the Rainforest, the Northwest Passage, and the Zambezi River.
DAY CAMP 2022 July 4-8 4th of JULY BREAK July 11-15 CAPES AND GOWNS Discover the magic of galaxies and kingdoms with your favorite superheroes and princesses. Find your inner hero and passion – never give up, get the job done, be the best, and learn to lead. Nourish your head and your heart with our exciting entertainment! July 18-22 BEACH WEEK Aloha! Come have some fun in the sun on Stars and Suns Island! Grab your swimsuit and luau with us as we try tropical fruits, build sandcastles, and swim, swim, swim! Help us “shell-ebrate” Disney’s 50 years! July 25-29 SPACE WEEK This week will be out of this world, and we are over the moon for you to join us! Encounter galactic adventures, aliens, constellations, and gaze at the stars. Meet at our space station and blast off into a universe of fun. August 1-5 THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER The future is wide open! Join us to celebrate the dreams that came true at St Agnes-St. Dominic this summer and enjoy a week of just magical fun! We’ll make it a memorable week that students can carry with them into the new school year. 10
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 1 - June 6-10 CAMP INVENTION - RECHARGE! For rising K-6th grade students Dates/Times: June 6-10; 8:30am - 3:00pm Fee: $260.00 Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention program, EXPLORE! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to Saint Agnes Academy-Saint Dominic School from June 6th -10th, campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. Campers will dive into four modules daily. Our Make a Splash module has campers performing ocean research and they will adopt their own fish. In the Blast Off for Spacecation module, campers will create space packs and astro-arm devices to be used during their “spacecation”. Campers will build their own robotic artist while learning about how inventions have changed the way people create. And finally campers will zigzag through physics, engineering, and gaming as they build a mega Marble Arcade! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations, and give your young innovator the best summer ever. Visit invent. org/camp to secure your spot! (Use promo code EXPLORE25 by 3/31 to save $25) SAA-SDS Contact: Elizabeth Frank (efrank@saa-sds.org) Note: Before and after care for this program are offered through the SAA-SDS Summer Camp Program. If you need these services, please email eda-summercamp.@saa-sds.org. SPANISH ANIMAL CAMP For rising PK-JK students Dates/Times: June 6-10; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $100.00 We will sing our favorite songs, and we will make fun crafts as we review and learn more animal names in Spanish. Singing, practicing, and playing will provide a fun way for us to refresh and renew our Spanish over the summer months. Instructor: Cynthia Goodfellow, ECC Spanish Teacher 11
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 1 - June 6-10 GYMNASTIC CAMP For rising PK-JK students Dates/Times: June 6-10; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $225.00 Immerse you child in the sport children love. Learn gymnastics fundamentals on 4 Olympic events: Bars, Balance Beam, Floor, Vault, along with Mini-Tramp, cardio and stretching. Improve form, strength, flexibility, coordination, and focus. Includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts & snack (100-150 cal., peanut free), awards, and more! Campers will bring a water bottle and wear a leotard or athletic attire with rubber-soled athletic shoes. Instructors: Wings Gymnastics Staff MAD SCIENTISTS For rising JK-K students Dates/Times: June 6-10; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $165.00 Does your child love Science and Experiments? If so, then this is the camp for him/ her. Your child will have the opportunity to learn about Science through interactive and hand-on experiments, tests, and explosions. By the end of the week, you will have your very own Scientist. Instructor: Amy Shoaf, JK Teacher 12
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 1 - June 6-10 CURTAIN UP! MUSICAL THEATRE For rising 1st-8th grade students Dates/Times: June 6-24 (3 weeks); 9:00-11:30am Two Performances will be held on June 24, times TBA Fee: $350.00 This year’s camp will help us learn to “harness the power that lies within” with Moana. What does theatre do for young people? It teaches self-discovery and selflessness. Theatre shows that when we work together on a common goal, we can achieve something magnificent. Join us for 23 days of singing, dancing, and learning lessons that students will take beyond the theatre. Instructor: Ann Neal, Upper School Drama Teacher & Gabby Willingham, Upper School Vocal Music Teacher ACT PREP: ENGLISH & READING For rising 9th-12th grade girls Dates/Times: June 6-10; 9:30-11:30am Fee: $175.00 ($150 for class, $25 for book) Brush up your skills in advance of the June ACT. You will enter the test prepared after a thorough practice of skills covered by the English and Reading sections of the test. We will begin the week with a baseline test, and we will review question types and the skills underlying them. Focus areas include the following: finding the main idea and supporting detail, analyzing rhetorical strategies, and correcting errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and usage. Practice with us and raise your score! Instructor: Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, SAA English Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator 13
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 1 - June 6-10 ACT PREP: MATH For rising 10th-12th grade girls Dates/Times: June 6-10; 12:00-2:00 pm Fee: $175.00 ($150 for class, $25 for book) Brush up your math and calculator skills for upcoming and future ACT tests! You will enter the test prepared after a complete run through of all skills covered by the Math section of the test. We will also go over calculator tricks and test taking strategies. You will be given a suggested self study regimen to carry with you and are encouraged to continue to get help from Ms. McEachron throughout the year. Instructor: Michelle McEachron, SAA Upper School Math Teacher MINI ALL SPORTS CAMP For rising K-2nd grade students Dates/Times: June 6-10; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $120.00 This week will introduce our youngest champs to basic skills of throwing, catching, kicking, and overall coordination. Campers will learn beginning rules to sports like soccer, bowling, t-ball, and other activities and games. With a fun focus on team play and sportsmanship, this camp is perfect for both boys and girls! Campers will be divided into age/ability groups for each activity. Instructor : Carley Bergdoll, SAA Upper School Teacher 14
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 2 - June 13-17 SPANISH MUSIC CAMP For rising PK-JK students Dates/Times: June 13-17; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $100.00 We will not only explore Reggaeton favorites, but we will also craft musical instruments to play along with the lively beats. But don’t rule out old favorites like “Feliz Navidad” when we celebrate Christmas in the summer complete with hot chocolate and jingling bells. Instructor: Cynthia Goodfellow, ECC Spanish Teacher TALES OF TAILS For rising PK-K students Dates/Times: June 13-17; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 Experience your favorite storybook animals through games, puzzles, snacks, and more! Each day we will take one or two popular children’s books and bring their special creatures to life. On Friday you can bring your favorite animal storybook from home to share with the rest of the class! Instructor: Kathi Davidson, PK Teacher 15
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 2 - June 13-17 WEIRD AND WACKY SCIENCE AND ART For rising K-2nd grade students Dates/Times: June 13-17; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $180.00 Curiosity and experimentation abound this week! Are you ready to mix up some wild and wacky science magic and take some outdoor adventures? Each day we will uncover some of science’s secrets by doing exciting experiments. We will use ordinary everyday items in each activity and create extraordinary outcomes. Instructor: Kelly Mungle, St. Dominic School Kindergarten Teacher CODING For rising 3rd-6th grade students Dates/Times: June 13-17; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $180.00 Have you ever wanted to build your own website or app? In this hands-on coding and tech club, you’ll learn the skills of a coding professional, and the mindset of an entrepreneur, through building real apps! Learn coding languages like HTML and JavaScript by playing games and working on projects. Ultimately, you’ll work with your peers to build a real app for a nonprofit. Previous students have built apps for homeless shelters, veterinarians, local climate nonprofits, and more! What apps will you build? Instructor: Jennifer Gionfriddo, Director of Marketing 16
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 3 - June 20-24 PRINCESSES ON PARADE For rising PK-K girls Dates/Times: June 20-24; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 We know every girl is a princess, so come join us for fun, frills, and frolicking! Create dazzling crafts including wands, crowns, and pixie dust. Experience life in the royal court with stories, tea parties, and a little “princess etiquette”. On Friday, the princesses will attend the theatre camp performance. You can dress up everyday, or just Friday when we go to the summer theatre camp play! This will be the week of your dreams! Instructor: Kathi Davidson, PK Teacher HOOP SCHOOL For rising 2nd-5th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 9:00am-11:30pm Fee: $150.00 SDS Hoop School offers a variety of skill development opportunities for young basketball players whether you are new to the game or want to improve your skill level. Hoop camp helps build players character, promotes good sportsmanship, and leadership skills. Campers will receive individual and group instruction. This camp will offer the young players a positive experience. Participants will have fun while being taught the fundamentals of basketball; shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. We make the most of every day at camp by developing individual basketball skills with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Basketball is more fun when you can play it well and do it the right way. Instructor: Caitlin Motte, SAA Varsity Basketball Coach 17
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 3 - June 20-24 SUMMER ROX CLIMBING CAMP For rising 3rd-5th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $240.00 Have you heard about rock climbing and wanted to give it a try? Have you enjoyed climbing in a gym or outside and want to improve your climbing skills? Join us for a week of climbing at Memphis Rox for a camp taught by experienced and passionate climbing coaches. Campers will participate in well structured sessions that include a mix of supervised free climbing, instruction in climbing movement, instruction in safe belaying, closely supervised belaying of fellow climbers on the roped walls, and various fun climbing related games like tight rope walking, ropes courses, obstacle courses, and knot tying competitions. All sessions will be directly taught by the head coach of the nationals level Memphis Rox climbing team and by a certified outdoor climbing instructor. Parents will drop off and pick up at Saint Agnes Academy-Saint Dominic School, and we will drive campers to and from Memphis Rox. Instructor: Hal Roberts, Rox Climbing Instructor HISTORY OF FRENCH CUISINE For rising 9th-12th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $125.00 French cuisine is synonymous to gastronomy, the practice of choosing, cooking, and eating good food. France’s food history is diverse, borrowing and adapting techniques from neighboring countries such as Spain, Belgium, Italy, as well as former colonial territories such as the Guianas and Pondicherry. This course will introduce the students to the history of haute cuisine, botanical exploration, and essential cooking techniques. Students will read primary and secondary sources on different aspects of French food history prior to each meeting. While on campus, students will learn essential cooking techniques and classic French dishes, such as crêpes, soupe à l’oignon, cassoulet, and flamiche. Instructor : Dr. Kyra Sanchez Clapper, Upper School French Teacher 18
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 3 - June 20-24 AMERICAN GIRL ADVENTURE For rising 1st-4th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $225.00 Be imaginative, be bold, be playful! Join us for a week-long celebration of our favorite dolls! Your daughter will love this opportunity to learn, get creative and spend time with friends old and new! Campers will blossom as they create accessories for their dolls, make treats and learn all about the history of American Girls. All materials will be provided! We will end the week with a pajama party and fun surprise for each girl. Instructor: Kelly Healy, SAA 6th Grade Teacher, Jamie Lassandrello, SAA Kindergarten Teacher, and Renee Price, JK Teacher’s Assistant HOOP SCHOOL For rising 6th-8th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 12:30pm-3:00pm Fee: $150.00 SDS Hoop School offers a variety of skill development opportunities for young basketball players whether you are new to the game or want to improve your skill level. Hoop camp helps build players character, promotes good sportsmanship, and leadership skills. Campers will receive individual and group instruction. This camp will offer the young players a positive experience. Participants will have fun while being taught the fundamentals of basketball; shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. We make the most of every day at camp by developing individual basketball skills with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Basketball is more fun when you can play it well and do it the right way. Instructor: Caitlin Motte, SAA Varsity Basketball Coach 19
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 3 - June 20-24 SUMMER ROX CLIMBING CAMP For rising 6th-12th grade students Dates/Times: June 20-24; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $240.00 Have you heard about rock climbing and wanted to give it a try? Have you enjoyed climbing in a gym or outside and want to improve your climbing skills? Join us for a week of climbing at Memphis Rox for a camp taught by experienced and passionate climbing coaches. Campers will participate in well structured sessions that include a mix of supervised free climbing, instruction in climbing movement, instruction in safe belaying, closely supervised belaying of fellow climbers on the roped walls, and various fun climbing related games like tight rope walking, ropes courses, obstacle courses, and knot tying competitions. All sessions will be directly taught by the head coach of the nationals level Memphis Rox climbing team and by a certified outdoor climbing instructor. Parents will drop off and pick up at Saint Agnes Academy-Saint Dominic School, and we will drive campers to and from Memphis Rox. Instructor: Hal Roberts, Rox Climbing Instructor 20
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 4 - June 27-July 1 COLOR YOUR heArt OUT! For rising PK-K students Dates/Times: June 27-July 1; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 We will do all those fun messy art projects your child loves and you hate to clean up! This camp will give them the opportunity to explore various forms of art through building and destroying using different media to create colorful works of art. Special focus will be placed on using unique materials and methods to create works of art and memorable keepsakes. Instructors: Sarah Stepherson, PK2 Assistant Teacher & Libby Lynn, PK Assistant Teacher KIDFIT CAMP For rising PK-K students Dates/Times: June 27-July 1; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $120.00 Fit kids are happy kids! This camp will engage children with fun and friendly activities and games all week long! KidFit Camp consists of fun games throughout the morning including access to the gym, track, soccer field and sports equipment. We play freeze and line tag, relay races, obstacle courses, ultimate dance parties, musical hula hoops, multiple sports, bubble popping and so much more! Activities focus on balance, agility and building confidence through play! Register for KidFit and have a happy and healthy camper all week long! Instructor: Maggie Leone Glaser, Soccer Coach 21
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 4 - June 27-July 1 GYMNASTICS CAMP For rising K-1st grade students Dates/Times: June 27-July 1; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $225.00 Learn beginning and intermediate skills on 4 Olympic events: Bars, Balance Beam, Floor, Vault, along with Mini-Tramp, cardio and stretching. Improve form, strength, flexibility, coordination, and focus. Includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts & snack (100-150 cal., peanut free), awards, and more! Campers will bring a water bottle and wear a leotard or athletic attire with rubber-soled athletic shoes. Instructor: Wings Gymnastic Staff GYMNASTICS CAMP For rising 2nd-4th grade students Dates/Times: June 27-July 1; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $225.00 Learn beginning and intermediate skills on 4 Olympic events: Bars, Balance Beam, Floor, Vault, along with Mini-Tramp, cardio and stretching. Improve form, strength, flexibility, coordination, and focus. Includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts & snack (100-150 cal., peanut free), awards, and more! Campers will bring a water bottle and wear a leotard or athletic attire with rubber-soled athletic shoes. Instructor: Wings Gymnastic Staff 22
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 5 - July 11-15 OUT OF THIS WORLD SCIENCE CAMP For rising PK-JK students Dates/Times: July 11-15; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 Get ready for a camp that is out of this world! Our little astronauts and astronomers will explore all things outer space through art, experiments, and play. Join us in this galaxy of fun, where each day will be a new adventure!. Instructors: Sarah Joyner, PK Teacher CHALLENGES WITH LEGOS! For rising JK-K students Dates/Times: July 11-15; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $165.00 Dream It, Build It, Wreck It, Repeat!! Who doesn’t love Legos? Come enjoy Ms. Amy for a week full of building with Legos, painting with Legos and lots of Lego challenges. We will even enjoy a fun Lego snack one day. Instructor: Amy Shoaf, JK Teacher
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 5 - July 11-15 MEMPHIS YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER CAMP: “I AM MOANA!” For rising JK–2nd grade students Dates/Times: July 11-15; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $185 This camp, presented by Memphis Youth Musical Theater, will delight children as they learn two amazing scenes from Moana! Each day begins with a dance warm – up – Broadway style! After that, campers learn songs, dances, and speaking parts from the show. The camp ends with a performance for parents. Each day, students will have outdoor recreation time. Girls should wear leggings or shorts with t – shirt, socks, and slip-on or velcro shoes each day. Please wear hair up and off the face. Students should also bring a snack and drink each day and pre – apply sunscreen. Instructor: Memphis Youth Musical Theater Staff HARRY POTTER CAMP For rising 2nd-5th grade students Dates/Times: July 11-15; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $130 Welcome to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Harry Potter Camp is a fun, engaging, and immersive camp celebrating all things Harry Potter! Kids will get to participate in a Sorting Hat Ceremony, play a live action game inspired by spell casting and Quidditch, enter a mini Triwizard Tournament, and then attend the Yule Ball. While the kids will be introduced to larger events and world details of Harry Potter, they do not need to have read the books to enjoy the camp! If you’re selected into Hogwarts, keep an eye out for the owl post... Instructors: Emma Vescovo, US English Teacher and Julie Patterson, US Assistant Dean 24
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 5 - July 12-16 CHEMIST CAMP For rising 1st-3rd grade students Dates/Times: July 11-15; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $150.00 Calling all little Chemists. Come and enjoy a week of fun experiments! Each Student will receive a Crayola Arctic Lab chemistry kit. We will spend the week working through the kit performing all the experiments. We will also make a yummy snack everyday. Instructor: Renee Price, JK Teacher Assistant VOLLEYBALL CAMP For rising 5th-8th grade girls Dates/Times: July 11-15; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $150 Our volleyball camp is for players at all ability levels that would like to play middle school or junior high volleyball. This camp is also a great way to learn about SAA Volleyball and the strong culture that drives the program forward! Whether you are a true beginner or want to be ready for tryouts, the camp instructors can teach you the skills and techniques you need! The camp is run by the SAA varsity head coach, Jared Marks and his coaching staff. Players will learn fundamental skills including passing, setting, defense, serve, attacking, ball control, and incorporate these skills into game like drills and sequences. Campers will have the opportunity to work first hand with some of SAA varsity staff and players. Respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, and hard work will be emphasized. This is a great opportunity to grow your game and we hope you will join us and take it to the next level! We cannot wait to see you at camp! Instructor: Jared Marks, Varsity Volleyball Coach
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 6 - July 18-22 BOYS, BOYS, BOYS! For rising PK-K boys Dates/Times: July 18-22; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 Pirates, dirt, cars, dinosaurs and more! Explore everything boys like in one week! Boys will dig for dinosaurs, build stuff, and explore our campus inside and out. Daily adventures and a variety of indoor and outdoor games will keep the guys happy all week long! Instructor: Kathi Davidson, PK Teacher CHILDREN’S BALLET THEATER “Frozen” Ballet Camp For rising PK-K girls Date: July 19-23; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $185 In this camp, girls will learn the beautiful art of French and Russian classical ballet with a unique and fun syllabus designed by Children’s Ballet Theater director Mary Van Dyke. Included each day is ballet class, choreography from a new story-ballet of “Frozen”! Included in camp is Frozen and ballet story-time, dress-up/ballet dance time, outdoor play, and arts/crafts. The camp ends with a parent show. Dancers need to wear a pink leotard, ballet skirt, ballet shoes, and bobby socks. Please send slip-on or velcro shoes for outside. Hair should be in a ponytail or bun. Please pre – apply sunscreen and bring a snack and drink each day. Instructor: Children’s Ballet Theater Staff 26
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 6 - July 18-22 SMART ART CAMP For rising JK-K students Dates/Times: July 18-22; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $140.00 A scientist is also a great artist! They explore and create to understand the world around them. This class will blend both art and science in a captivating way to learn and create. Students will be learning about topics like animals, the human body and conservation while creating art projects that support their learning. Through the integration of science and art, students gain a better understanding of their beautiful world! Instructors : Sarah Joyner, Junior Kindergarten Teacher MOANA BALLET AND TAP CAMP For rising 1st-4th grade girls Dates/Times: July 18-22; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $185.00 In this camp, girls will learn the beautiful art of French and Russian classical ballet with a unique and fun syllabus designed by Children’s Ballet Theater director Mary Van Dyke. Included each day is ballet class, choreography from a fun ballet version of “Moana”, ballet story-time, dress-up/ballet dance time, tap class, and outdoor play. The camp ends with a parent show. Dancers need to wear any color leotard, ballet skirt, ballet shoes and tap shoes, and bobby socks or pink tights. Please send slip-on or velcro shoes for outside. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail. Please pre – apply sunscreen and bring a snack and drink each day. Instructor: Children’s Ballet Theater 27
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 6 - July 18-22 ROBOTICS WITH VEX IQ For rising 3rd-6th grade students Dates/Times: July 18-22; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 Join us for this exciting camp that will introduce campers to robotics and basic programming. This engaging camp will foster student development of the teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and communication skills required to prepare them to become the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. Instructors: David Tran, US Chemistry Teacher ART-RAGEOUS CAMP! For rising 1st-3rd grade students Dates/Times: July 19-23; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $150 Get ready for some artistic adventures! In this class, campers will explore their creative side and have fun making art of all kinds. We will experiment with many different art materials while building artistic skills and expanding their creativity. From painting projects to jewelry making, we will be having a art-rageously good time. Your budding artist won’t want to miss this class! Instructor: Sarah Joyner, PK Teacher 28
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 7 - July 25-29 TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH For rising 9th grade girls Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-10:30am Fee: $150.00 Transition to High School English is taught by the Freshman English teacher, Mrs. Wills. This course is designed for students who need reinforcement of basic English skills. We will cover typical 9th grade grammar problems, sentence structure, composition skills, and introduce MLA format. We will read and write daily. Rising SAA 9th graders enrolled in English 1 are welcome. This course is not recommended for students entering Honors English 1. Instructor: Ellie Wills, US English Teacher GET PREPPED FOR PRE-K For rising PK students Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 Take the first big step from PK2 toddlers to Pre-K through this weeklong adventure! Give your child the opportunity to get acquainted with their new school classrooms early, and learn theirs handouts of a Pre-K day. Students will visit all the fun spots (the chapel, the library, the gyms and theatre), read stories, have snacks and HAVE FUN! The focus of Pre-K is learning to love school and learning. You can never start too early! Instructor: Kathi Davidson, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher 29
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 7 - July 25-29 JUMP INTO JK For rising JK students Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 Hip Hip Hooray! It is almost time for JK. You have made it to the top of the ECC. Being the biggest in the building is so much fun. Come join us for a week filled with activities and learning daily routines to get us ready for the first week of JK. Instructor: Amy Shoaf, JK Teacher and Renee Price, Assistant JK Teacher KICK IT INTO KINDERGARTEN For rising Kindergarten girls Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 It’s almost time to head back to school! Avoid those first day jitters and learn important skills for a successful kindergarten experience. Students will be introduced to the daily routine of kindergarten, which in turn will make them more confident when their orientation day arrives. Come learn and have fun spending time with old and new friends as we kick it into kindergarten! Instructor: Jamie Lassandrello, SAA Kindergarten Teacher KICK IT INTO KINDERGARTEN For rising Kindergarten boys Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 It’s almost time to head back to school! Avoid those first day jitters and learn important skills for a successful kindergarten experience. Students will be introduced to the daily routine of kindergarten, which in turn will make them more confident when their orientation day arrives. Come learn and have fun spending time with old and new friends as we kick it into kindergarten! Instructor: Kelly Mungle, SDS Kindergarten Teacher
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 7 - July 25-29 ROCKIN’ INTO FIRST GRADE For rising 1st grade boys Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 Do you want to “rock” first grade? Feel cool and confident walking in on the first day? Then this is the camp for you! Reconnecting with your friends (and maybe making new ones) in this academically challenging and happy environment will make for a smooth transition. Give your son the gift of a headstart this school year. Your child will enjoy a week full of engaging learning activities that incorporate valuable reading, math, grammar, and social studies skills, essential for a smooth transition into first grade. Instructor: Lauren Harkess, SDS 1st grade teacher ROCKIN’ INTO FIRST GRADE For rising 1st grade girls Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fee: $150.00 Do you want to “rock” first grade? Feel cool and confident walking in on the first day? Then this is the camp for you! Reconnecting with your friends (and maybe making new ones) in this academically challenging and happy environment will make for a smooth transition. Give your daughter the gift of a headstart this school year. Your child will enjoy a week full of engaging learning activities that incorporate valuable reading, math, grammar, and social studies skills, essential for a smooth transition into first grade. Instructor: Jane Grafton, SAA 1st grade teacher 31
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 7 - July 25-29 SEW IT ALL For rising 2nd-5th grade students Dates/Times: July 25-29; 9:00-11:30am Fees: $335.00 Sewing is a great skill to learn and utilize throughout your life. This class will focus on learning the fundamentals of sewing. Students will create 6-8 guided sewing projects on a sewing machine. Projects include home, apparel, accessories and play. Students will create stuffed animals, pillows, tote bag, and more. Some of the skills learned are hemming, top stitching, encasing elastic, and mastering straight seams. All supplies such as fabric and notions are included in your fee. Instructor: Heiress Brown, Fashion Workshop Director TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL MATH For rising 9th grade girls Dates/Times: July 25-29; 11:00am-12:30pm Fee: $150.00 Transition to High School Math is designed for students who need more practice in order to have a firm grasp with the math concepts necessary for success in Algebra 1. The topics covered will include integers, fractions, exponents, percents, order of operations, area and perimeter, simplifying variable expressions, one and two step equations and inequalities, proportions, and coordinates and graphs. This course is not recommended for students entering Honors Algebra 1 or Honors Geometry. Instructor: Michelle McEachron, US Math Teacher 32
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 7 - July 25-29 FASHION DESIGN EXPERIENCE - MAKE A SHAWL AND SKIRT DESIGN For rising 2nd-5th grade students Dates/Times: July 25-29; 12:30-3:00pm Fees: $270.00 Fashion Design Experience will give students the opportunity to learn about Fashion design. Students will start by learning how to operate a sewing machine. Students will receive sketching lessons so they understand how to translate their ideas to paper. They will select the design silhouette, fabric, and trim combination. We will discuss and sketch various fabric and styles of skirts. Students will be shown how to encase elastic, make a waistband, straight stitching and hemming. Students will also learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and create a shawl to finalize the finishing look. All supplies are included in your fee. Instructor: Heiress Brown, Fashion Workshop Director CHECKMATE CHESS CAMP For rising K-5th grade students Dates/Times: July 25-29; 12:30-3:00pm Fee: $145.00 Whether your child has ever touched a chess piece or can defeat all challengers, our Chess Camp welcomes you to a chess camp for learning and achievement. Mid-South Chess instructors are college students and graduates hand selected for skill, competence, and experience in coaching chess. This camp is designed for rising K-5th graders, beginners and beyond. Campers will receive a special chess medal on the last day. LOADS OF FUN WHILE EDUCATING YOUR CHILD IN THE AWESOME GAME OF CHESS. Check out this noble game that Mid-South Chess considers an Art, a Science, and a Sport. See you across the board. Instructor: Midsouth Chess Coaches
AUXILIARY CAMPS Week 8 - August 1-5 FROM GARDEN TO TABLE For rising 4th-6th grade students Dates/Times: Aug. 1-5; 9:00-11:30am Fees: $140.00 Ever wonder where your food comes from? This camp is for you! We will spend the first part of the morning in the school Learning Garden doing basic garden maintenance and will harvest what’s available from an assortment of delicious vegetables and herbs. Then we’ll take these goodies into the kitchen and pre- pare a variety of interesting dishes for campers to sample and share with family. Students will have fun while learning basic culinary skills and tips for growing a bountiful harvest. Instructor: Mary-Lee Hood, Master Gardner JUMP INTO SAA For rising SAA 9th grade girls Dates/Times: Aug. 1-3; 9:00-11:30am Fees: $115.00 Are you NEW to SAA ? This MUST HAVE course will make your transition to SAA smooth and seamless! It is designed to be fun and energetic and is specially made for new students entering into St. Agnes Upper School. The topics cho- sen by our upperclassmen are labeled the “survival skills” necessary to succeed at SAA. Areas covered are SAA study skills, time management, organization, reading tips, and everything you need to know about the SAA laptop, including the Learning Management System! Instructor: Mrs. Maria Smith, SAA Freshman Counselor 34
CAMP CALENDAR Table 1 Week One: June 6-10 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp (8:30am-3:00pm) Camp Invention Spanish Animal Camp Wings Gymnastic Camp Mad Scientist Theatre Camp (Week 1 of 3) ACT Prep - English & Reading Rising 9th-12 grade girls - 9:30-11:30am ACT Prep - Math Rising 10th-12 grade girls - 12:00-2:00pm Mini All Sports Camp AM PM Other Table 1 Week Two: June 13-17 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Spanish Music Camp Tales of Tails Weird and Wacky Science and Art Theater Camp (Week 2 of 3) Coding AM PM Other 35
CAMP CALENDAR Table 1 Week Three: June 20-24 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Princesses on Parade Theatre Camp (Week 3 of 3) Hoop School Summer Rox Climbing Camp History of French Cuisine Rising 9th-12th grade - 9:30-11:00am American Girl Adventure Hoop School Summer Rox Climbing Camp 6th-12th grade - 12:30-3:00pm AM PM Other Table 1 Week Four: June 27-July 1 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Color Your heArt Out KidFit Camp Gymnastics Camp Gymnastics Camp AM PM Other 36
CAMP CALENDAR Table 1 Week Five: July 11-15 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Out of This World Science Camp Challenges with Legos! Memphis Youth Musical Theater Camp Harry Potter Camp Chemist Camp Volleyball Camp AM PM Other Table 1 Week Six: July 18-22 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Boys, Boys, Boys! Frozen Children’s Ballet Theater Smart Art Camp Moana Ballet and Tap Camp Robotics with VEX IQ Art-Rageous Camp AM PM Other 37
CAMP CALENDAR Table 1 Week Seven: July 25-29 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp Transition to High School English Rising 9th grade girls - 9:00-10:30am Get Prepped for PK Jump Into JK Kick It Into Kindergarten - girls Kick It Into Kindergarten - boys Rockin’ Into First Grade - boys Rockin’ Into First Grade - girls Sew It All Transition to High School Math 9th grade girls - 11:00am-12:30pm Fashion Design Experience Check Mate Chess Camp AM PM Other Table 1 Week Eight: August 1-5 PK JK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Junior Day Camp Day Camp From Garden to Table Jump Into SAA Rising 9th grade girls - 9:00-11:30am - August 1-3 only AM PM Other 38
N E S AC INIC AG OM S D A C T T DE HO SAIN SA I N MY OL EST. 1851 EST. 1956 PK2 12TH PK2 8TH fo r gir l s fo r b oy s St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School is a Catholic independent school, ecumenical by charter. The school was founded to educate young people in a principle-based program designed to prepare them for advanced formal and personal studies while deepening their faith and relationship with God. In the Dominican tradition, the school actively encourages academic excellence and promotes spiritual and moral growth, social and ecological responsibility, leadership skills, multicultural awareness, emotional maturity, artistic expression, and physical fitness.
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