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Summer Camps 2015 All Summer
Week Five: June 22-26
Week One: May 26-29 (Tues-Fri)
Week Six: June 29-July 3: NO CAMPS
w Camp Bruins: 2, 3, or 5 days a week, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2-year-olds through rising 5th graders w Lower School Summer Library: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July except for July 28. Special program at 10 a.m. Free w Girls Basketball: Rising 2nd-8th w Boys P.E. Games with Coach Dunn: Rising 7-9th
Week Two: June 1-5
w ACT English Prep: Rising 10-12th w Best of the West Soccer Camp: Rising 1st-12th w Guided Summer Reading, Week 1 of 4: Rising 6-9th w LEGO Programming and Robotics: Rising 5-9th w Little Bruins Yoga: 3- to 6-year-olds
Week Three: June 8-12
w ACT MATH Prep: Rising 10-12th w Boys Basketball: Rising K-8th w Guided Summer Reading, Week 2 of 4 w Little Bruins Gymnastics: 3- to 6-year-olds
Week Four: June 15-19
w Art-rageous Art Camp: Rising 1st-7th w Baseball Camp (Mon to Thurs): Rising 1st-8th w Driver’s Ed: Must be age 15 by June 1 w Guided Summer Reading, Week 3 of 4 w Jackson National Golf Academy: Rising 1st-5th w Little Bruins Art Camp: 3- to 6-year-olds w Tennis Camp with Don Newman: Rising 3rd-8th
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w Jackson National Golf Academy: Rising 6-12th w SCRATCH Intro to Computer Programming: Rising 2nd-6th w Guided Summer Reading, Week 4 of 4 w Little Bruins Adventure Camp: 3- to 6-year-olds w Tennis Camp with Ted Measley: Rising K-12th
Week Seven: July 6-10
w Football Camp (Mon to Wed): Rising 1st-8th w Musical Theater Camp (Week 1): Rising 1st-9th w Volleyball: Rising 3rd-8th
Week Eight: July 13-17
w July Boys Basketball Camp: Rising 5-8th w July Soccer Camp: Rising 1st-8th w Little Bruins TOT Basketball: 3- to 6-year-olds w Musical Theater Camp (Week 2)
Week Nine: July 20-24
w Algebra Academy I: Rising 8-9th w Keyboarding for Middle School: Rising 6-8th w Kids Yoga: Rising 1st-5th w Tennis Camp with Ted Measley: Rising K-12th
Week Ten: July 27-31
w Math Fundamentals: Rising 6-8th w Spanish Academy: Upper School Spanish I &II
Week Eleven: August 3-4 (Mon-Tues) w Jump-Start the Common App Workshop: Rising 12th, USJ students only
Week Twelve: August 10-14
w Learn Your Laptop (after school): Rising 6-12th, only USJ students new to Middle and Upper School
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
Let’s have fun this summer! E Summer Library ach summer, University School of Jackson offers a great variety of day camps, fine arts and athletic camps, and academic courses for children of all ages. w All USJ camps, except for the academic camps the weeks of August 3 and August 10, are open to all, not just USJ students. Feel free to invite friends who do not have children at USJ. w We make it easy to register for camps online at www.usjbruins.org/camps. You’ll find a one-stop registration and payment cart and the option to auto-pay the balance once your selected camp begins. w Many of our camps fill up quickly, so we encourage you to look over what we’re offering and register online today! w Questions? Summer Programs Director Melissa Zerfoss can be reached at mzerfoss@usjbruins.org or 731-300-3686.
The Lower School library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday in June and July except for July 28. The library staff will offer a special program on those days at 10 a.m. The program is free.
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Camp Bruins Learning disguised as fun!
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our children will love our organized, 10week summer day care program full of learning experiences and fun activities, which are developmentally appropriate for 2-year-olds through rising 6th graders. Structured weekly themes include water play, arts and crafts, jumpers and inatables, physical activities and games, and music. The camp is open to the community from May 26 through July 31, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The camp is closed July 3, and childcare will not be available May 20-22 or August 3-4. For more information contact Camp Director Faith Dixon at fdixon@usjbruins.org.
Fees
w 5 days a week for the entire summer: $1,375 w 3 days a week for the entire summer: $935 w 2 days a week for the entire summer: $715 w Registration Fee: $50
Little Bruins Extended Care Camp Bruins will also oer an extended care option after each Little Bruins camp (rising Cubs-K). Campers will participate in art activities, music and movement, and story time, and have a short rest time. The hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch included at no extra charge. Cost: $75 per week, or $20 per reserved day. 4
Week 1: May 26-29
Boys P.E. Games with Coach Dunn: Rising 7-9th, $100 Time: 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday Instructor: Softball Head Coach and P.E. Teacher Brian Dunn Location: Upper School gym Participants will play games such as boccer, handball, football, crossfire, wiffle ball, cone ball, spider ball, three-goal soccer, and more. Each student will receive a snack, P.E. games T-shirt, and the time of their life! For more information, contact Coach Dunn at bdunn@usjbruins.org.
Girls Basketball: Rising 2nd-8th, $100 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday-Friday Instructors: Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Tony Shutes and the USJ Lady Bruins basketball team Locations: USJ Middle and Upper School gyms This camp will focus on ball handling, shooting, and fundamentals. Campers will also participate in three-on-three, free throws, and hotshot competitions! For more information, contact Coach Shutes at tshutes@usjbruins.org.
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
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Week 2: June 1-5 ACT English Prep: Rising 10-12th, $150 Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: AP English Literature and 11th Grade English Teacher Katie Ramer Location: Mrs. Ramer’s Upper School classroom Mrs. Ramer will use a mixture of lecture, guided instruction, and student practice to refresh students of the English usage and rhetorical skills needed to be successful on the English portion of the ACT. Students will learn proven test-taking strategies for standardized tests, take and score practice ACT tests, review critical reading skills related to passage analysis, review writing skills, and practice ACT writing skills concepts. This course also serves to be good preparation for students wanting to get a head start on their upcoming fall English course. For more information, contact Mrs. Ramer at kramer@usjbruins.org.
Best of the West Soccer Camp: Rising 1st-12th, $120 Times: Rising 1st-7th, 9 a.m. to noon; Rising 812th, 5-8 p.m.; Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Soccer Coach Paul Conway Location: USJ soccer field Camp emphasizes developing and improving the soccer skills of each camper. Techniques such as shooting, passing, receiving, heading, dribbling, and goalkeeping are learned through individual and group instruction. Beginners and experienced players welcome! Camp is for both boys and girls. Camp fee includes T-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Conway at pconway@usjbruins.org.
Guided Summer Reading: Week 1 of 4: Rising 6-9th, $125 Times: Rising 6th, 9-10 a.m.; rising 7th, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; rising 8th, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; rising 9th, 1-2 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday Instructor: Middle School English Teacher Dana Simmons Location: Dana Simmons’ Middle School classroom Mrs. Simmons will guide students through the most complicated summer reading novel assigned for each grade. Students will get a head start on the upcoming school year by getting a thorough review of the book and by learning how to glean key information from the book so they are ready for the discussion and test in class after school begins. Assignments will be given each week, so if you need to miss a day or two, that is fine. Register by May 25; we must have at least five students per grade for the course to hold. For more information, contact Mrs. Simmons at dsimmons@usjbruins.org.
LEGO Programming and Robotics: Rising 5-9th, $175 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday Instructor: AP Computer Programming Teacher Dr. Jan Wilms Location: Middle School computer lab Dr. Wilms will teach this fun course once again. Space is extremely limited. Lego kits will be provided to use during the camp, but students are encouraged to bring their own. $50 deposit required. Questions? Contact Dr. Wilms at 661-5267 or jwilms@usjbruins.org.
Little Bruins Yoga: 3- to 6-year-olds, $80 Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Cubs Assistant Carolyn Gwatney Location: Meet in Lower School front foyer This camp introduces youngsters to yoga. Extended Care Program available after this 6
Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. See page 4 for information. For more information about Little Bruins Yogo or extended care, contact Faith Dixon at fdixon@usjbruins.org.
Week 3: June 8-12 ACT Math Prep (Algebra Academy II): Rising 10-12th, $150
Boys Basketball: Rising K-8th, $100/$120
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Instructor: Middle School Math Teacher Bryce King Location: Bryce King’s Middle School classroom Mr. King will refresh students on the mathematical material needed to be successful on the math portion of the ACT. Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry topics will be reviewed, and general test-taking strategy will be discussed. This course is designed as a good preparation for students taking the upcoming ACT. This course will also give a general review of 9th- through 11th-grade mathematics and be good preparation for students wanting to get a head start on their upcoming fall math course. Questions? Contact bking@usjbruins.org.
Times: Rising K-2nd, 8-10 a.m. MondayFriday, $100; Rising 3rd-5th, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, $120; Rising 6-8th, 2-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, $120 Instructors: Head Coach Oliver Simmons and USJ players Location: 2-5 gym for rising K-2nd and rising 3rd-5th; Upper School gym for rising 6-8th Camp will emphasize basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, footwork, passing, and more oensive skills. For more information, contact Coach Simmons at osimmons@usjbruins.org.
Guided Summer Reading: Week 2 of 4 See Page 6.
Little Bruins Gymnastics: 3- to 6-year-olds, $80 Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: USJ graduate Emily Birmingham of Glory Gymnastics Center Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer Extended Care Program available after this Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. For more information, see Page 4.
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
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Week 4: June 15-19
Art-rageous Art Camp: Rising 1st-7th, $150 one session/$225 for both Times: Session One: 10:30 a.m. to noon; Session Two: 12:30-2 p.m.; Monday-Friday Instructor: Art Teacher Libby Lynch Location: Mrs. Lynch’s Upper School art room Activities include drawing, painting, tie dying, clay, and other fun projects! Both sessions include snacks and supplies. Bring a sack lunch if you register for both sessions. For more information, contact Mrs. Lynch at llynch@usjbruins.org.
Baseball Camp: Rising 1st-8th, $100/$125 Times: Rising 1st-4th, 9 a.m. to noon, $100; Rising 5-8th, 1-4 p.m., $125; MondayThursday Instructor: Head Coach and 2014 TBCA Coach of the Year Jack Peel with USJ players Location: USJ baseball field Camp will emphasize baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, base running, and throwing, along with offensive and defensive techniques. For more information, contact Coach Peel at jpeel@usjbruins.org.
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Guided Summer Reading: Week 3 of 4 See Page 6.
Little Bruins Art Camp: 3- to 6-year-olds, $90 Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Camp Bruins Teacher Tammie Trinidad Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer Students will create art projects each day that correspond with our favorite children’s books. Camp fee includes a snack. Extended Care Program available after this Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. See Page 4. For more information, contact Faith Dixon at fdixon@usjbruins.org.
Week 4: June 15-19 Driver’s Ed: Age 15 by June 1, $395
Jackson National Golf Academy: Rising 1st-5th, $130 Time: 8-11 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructors: Tom and Marshall Talkington, PGA Professionals Location: Jackson National Golf Course, 307 Henderson Rd., Jackson Campers will be divided by skill level and age. Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of golf, rules, and etiquette through drills and tournament play. Register at www.golfjn.com/online-store. Each camp is limited to the first 24 paid campers. For more information, contact info@golfjn.com or 731-424-3146.
Time: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: John Herriman Location: Upper School cafeteria This course includes 30 hours of mandatory classroom instruction and 6 hours of additional behind-the-wheel instruction. Students should be 15 years old on or before June 1, 2015. This class usually fills up quickly, so don’t delay in registering. Pay your $195 deposit or the full amount online. The deposit is nonrefundable, but is applied toward the course fee. Deadline for registration is May 15, 2015. An additional medical release registration form is also required. Tip: Check with your insurance company to see if this class will earn you a discount on your car insurance.
Tennis Camp with Don Newman: Rising 3rd-8th, $90 Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Hall of Fame Tennis Coach Don Newman, assisted by Mary Anne Ward and USJ tennis players Location: USJ tennis courts Camp includes drills, strategies and match play for novice to intermediate players. For more information, contact Coach Newman at dnewman@usjbruins.org.
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
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Week 5: June 22-26 Little Bruins Adventure Camp: 3- to 6-year-olds, $150
SCRATCH Intro to Computer Programming: Rising 2nd-6th, $150 Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Lower School Technology Teacher Heidi McDaniel Location: Lower School computer lab This course teaches MIT’s Scratch programming language, which allows you to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. For more information, contact Mrs. McDaniel at hmcdaniel@usjbruins.org.
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer This action-packed camp will allow your child to experience Camp Bruins for one week. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including water day, inflatables, awesome art projects, fun science activities with Lower School Science instructor Elizabeth Maloan, bike day, and lots of others! For more information, contact Faith Dixon at fdixon@usjbruins.org.
Jackson National Golf Academy: Rising 6-12th, $130 Time: 8 to 11 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructors: Tom and Marshall Talkington, PGA professionals Location: Jackson National Golf Course, 307 Henderson Rd., Jackson Campers will be divided by skill level and age. Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of golf, rules, and etiquette through drills and tournament play. Register online at www.golfjn.com/online-store. Each camp is limited to the first 24 paid campers. For more information, contact info@golfjn.com or 731-424-3146.
Guided Summer Reading: Week 3 of 4 See page 6.
Tennis Camp with Ted Measley: Rising K-12th, $100-$150 Times: Rising K-2nd, 8-10 a.m., $100; Rising 3rd-12th, 8-11 a.m., $150; Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Tennis Coach and USPTA Pro Ted Measley Location: USJ tennis courts For more information, contact Coach Measley at measley1979@gmail.com or 731-697-6027.
Week 6 (June 29-July 3): No Camps 10
Week 7: July 6-10
Musical Theater Camp (Week 1): Rising 1st-9th, $160 Times: 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 6-7, 9-11, 13-14 Instructor: Upper School Music Teacher Dr. Tammy Grant Location: Upper School Blankenship Theatre Once again, Dr. Grant teaches students how to perform a Broadway junior musical. Show date is July 14. For more information, contact Dr. Grant at drgrant@usjbruins.org. This popular camp ďŹ lled completely last year, so register today!
Volleyball: Rising 3rd-8th, $100 Time: 8-10 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Coach Kim McNeal Location: Upper School gym Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and serving. For more information, contact Coach McNeal at kamcneal516@gmail.com.
Football Camp: Rising 1st-8th, $100 Times: Rising grades 1st-6th, 9-11 a.m.; rising grades 7-8th, 1-3 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday Instructor: Hall of Fame Head Coach Mickey Marley with Upper School and Middle School coaching sta Location: USJ Football Field House This non-contact camp is designed for young men interested in learning the fundamentals of football. Players will be taught skills that are applicable for youth league, middle school, and high school. Must bring enthusiasm and fun! For more information, call 660-6740, 664-0812 or 695-1647.
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
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Week 8: July 13-17 Little Bruins TOT Basketball: 3- to 6-year-olds, $80 Times: 9 to 10:30 a.m. MondayFriday Instructor: Mary-Elizabeth Moore Christenson Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer This fun, action-packed camp will focus on ball handling, dribbling, and games that enhance fine motor skills and agility. During the “brain train” section, kids will incorporate arts and crafts while moving through the world of outer space. Questions? Contact Mrs. Christenson at
July Boys Basketball Camp: Rising 5-8th, $150 Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Coach Oliver Simmons and USJ players Location: Upper School gym Camp will emphasize basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, footwork, and passing. Questions? Contact Coach Simmons at osimmons@usjbruins.org.
maryelizabeth@teamsoftomorrow.com. Extended Care program available after this Little Bruins camp. $75 for the week or $20 per reserved day. For more information, see page 4.
Musical Theater Camp (Week 2): Rising 1st-9th, $160 Times: 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 6-7, 9-11, 13-14 Instructor: Upper School Music Teacher Dr. Tammy Grant Location: Upper School Blankenship Theatre Once again, Dr. Grant teaches students how to perform a Broadway junior musical. Show date is July 14. For more information, contact Dr. Grant at drgrant@usjbruins.org. This popular camp filled completely last year, so register today!
Soccer Camp: Rising 1st-8th, $100 Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Coach Paul Conway and Coach Briamst Castro Location: USJ soccer field Camp emphasizes developing and improving the soccer skills of each camper. Participants will learn shooting, passing, receiving, heading, dribbling, and goalkeeping through individual and group instruction. Beginners and experienced players welcome! Camp is for both boys and girls; fee includes T-shirt. Questions? Contact Coach Conway at pconway@usjbruins.org. 12
Week 9: July 20-24 Algebra Academy I: Rising 8-9th, $150 Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Bryce King, Midde School Math Teacher Location: Bryce King’s classroom This course is for rising 8th grade students who would like to be better prepared for 8th grade math or rising 9th grade students who struggled with 8th grade concepts. For more information, contact bking@usjbruins.org.
Kids Yoga: Rising 1st-5th, $90 Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Cubs Assistant Carolyn Gwatney Location: Meet in the Lower School front foyer An introduction to the world of yoga! For more information, contact Faith Dixon at fdixon@usjbruins.org.
Keyboarding for Middle School: Rising 6-8th, $125 Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday Instructor: Lower School Technology Teacher Heidi McDaniel Location: Lower School computer lab Mrs. McDaniel will focus on the development of the keyboarding skills necessary for Middle School classes. This course will be especially helpful for rising 6th graders and Middle School students who need additional keyboarding reinforcement for the upcoming school year. For more information, contact Mrs. McDaniel at hmcdaniel@usjbruins.org.
Tennis Camp with Ted Measley: Rising K-12th, $100-$150 Times: Rising K-2nd, 8-10 a.m., $100; rising 3rd-12th, 8-11 a.m., $150; Monday-Friday Instructor: Head Tennis Coach and USPTA Pro Ted Measley.
Location: USJ tennis courts For more information, contact Coach Measley at measley1979@gmail.com or 731-697-6027.
Register today: www.usjbruins.org/camps
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Week 10: July 27-31 Math Fundamentals: Rising 6-8th, $150 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Mary Ellen Vaughn Location: Billy Hight’s Middle School classroom This is a refresher course for students who need to brush up on the basics of math before entering the next grade level. For more information, contact Miss Vaughn at mevaughn@usjbruins.org.
Tennis Camp with Ted Measley: Rising g ptin e c c K-12th, $100-$150 er a nga.m., o l Times: Rising K-2nd, 8-10 o n ns. $100; Rising tioMonday-Friday. p isa.m., a 3rd-12th, 8-11 $150; v m r a c se reTennis Instructor: Head Coach and USPTA This Pro Ted Measley Location: USJ tennis courts For more information, contact Coach Measley at measley1979@gmail.com or 731-697-6027.
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Spanish Academy: Upper School Spanish I and II, $150 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Upper School Spanish Teacher Anna Powell Location: Anna Powell’s classroom This course is for students who need help mastering the basics of Spanish or who wish to get a head start on next year’s class. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary, sentence structure, conjugating in the present tense, and other concepts necessary for Spanish I and II. Questions? Contact Miss Powell at apowell@usjbruins.org.
Week 11: Aug. 3-4
Week 12: Aug. 10-14
Jump-Start the Common App Workshop: Rising 12th (USJ students only), Free
Learn Your Laptop: Rising 6-12th (USJ students new to Middle and Upper School only), $125
Times: Session One, 1-3 p.m August 3; Session Two, 1-3 p.m August 4 Instructor: USJ Director of College Advising Carol Ryan Location: Upper School Library This workshop is for USJ seniors interested in getting started on the Common Application for college. Students will work with the college advising staff on starting the Common App. Mrs. Ryan will proofread and provide feedback on the personal essay. Snacks provided. To register or for more information, contact Mrs. Ryan at cryan@usjbruins.org.
Time: 3:15-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Instructor: Middle School English Teacher Dana Simmons Location: Dana Simmons’ Middle School classroom Get a jump-start on the new school year and improve your MacBook skills. This workshop will focus on the basics of your laptop, how to organize assignments, and how to use the technology available with your new MacBook. This class is designed to better prepare rising 6th graders and students who are new to USJ for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact Mrs. Simmons at dsimmons@usjbruin.org.
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