2021 Ashley Hall Summer Programs Brochure

Summer fun for all ages and interests!

JUNE 14–JULY 30, 2021

Back for 2021:

Weekly Specialty Camps!

Early Education Co-Ed and Girls Day Camps!

BOYS ONLY DAY CAMP!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Ashley Hall is the perfect place for your child to enjoy summer!

The 2021 Summer Programs schedule offers a wide variety of classes that will keep campers entertained and engaged!

June 14-July 30, 2021

OPEN TO THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY!

Location: Ashley Hall, 172 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Questions: Email summerprograms@ashleyhall.org or call (843) 965-8452

Registration Information Visit www.ashleyhall.org/summerprograms to view the various offerings available for your child based on age and interest.

Registration is available online only.

Summer Programs Deadlines: Specialty camps must meet minimum camper registration requirements by April 16, 2021. If sessions do not meet the minimum by this date, families will be contacted and offered the option to switch into another specialty camp or receive a full refund.

Summer Programs Deposit: There will be a $75 non-refundable deposit per week of camp (or session) to secure your camper’s spot. All payments, minus the non-refundable deposit, are fully refundable until May 7, 2021.

Payment: Balances due on all summer programs must be paid in full by May 7, 2021. Campers who fail to meet this payment deadline risk losing their spot and deposits. There will be no refunds issued after May 7, 2021 unless there is a public health emergency or an individual medical emergency accompanied by a verifiable doctor's note. Camps cannot be prorated for missed days during a camp week. Ashley Hall reserves the right to change the details of any camp.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the website below.

REGISTER AT WWW.ASHLEYHALL.ORG/SUMMERPROGRAMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS DAY CAMPS...............2 Early Education Day Camp Girls Day Camp Boys Day Camp

SPECIALTY CAMPS...4 Ages 4 & 5 (Girls and Boys) Wee Little Arts Young Explorers Dinosaur Days Building by Design Young LEGO Dynamic Dance Sports All-Stars Literary Cooks Ages 6–8 (Just For Girls) French Culture Budding Artists Bricks 4 Kidz Lacrosse Full STEAM Ahead Fairy Garden Arts for the Ages

Ages 9–11 (Just For Girls) Sewing and Design La Cuisine Française Up to Code!

Archery

ATHLETIC CAMPS........8 Volleyball Basketball

day camps

Early Education Day Camp (For Girls & Boys)

Ages 3–4 Weekly from June 14 to July 30 (7 sessions) 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $375 per session Get ready for a summer of exploration and hands-on learning. Ashley Hall’s summer camp for three and four year olds parallels Ashley Hall’s Early Education Center’s (EEC) program and its philosophy of student-driven, experiential learning. The curriculum adapts to students’ interests and passions while incorporating many EEC favorite activities.

Camp fee is all inclusive, with a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and daily swimming.

Girls Day Camp

Ages 5–10 Weekly from June 14 to July 30 (7 sessions) 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $375 per session Designed just for girls in kindergarten through fourth grade, Ashley Hall’s Girls Day Camp offers the opportunity to explore dance, music, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Through weekly themes, campers immerse themselves in creativity while exploring the world around them. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. Ashley Hall’s unique camp setting creates a supportive environment where campers make new friends, strengthen both minds and bodies, and just have fun! Camp fee is all inclusive, with a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and daily swimming.

day camps Boys Day Camp

Ages 5–10 Weekly from June 14 to July 30 (7 sessions) 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $375 per session Ashley Hall is excited to offer summer programs for boy campers!

Designed just for boys in kindergarten through fourth grade, the Boys Day Camp offers a selection of high-energy activities for boys to explore their world through swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events.

Weekly themes allow campers to immerse themselves in creativity while exploring the world around them. Each day includes various sports and physical activities that emphasize the importance of teamwork while helping campers fine tune their motor skills. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. Camp fee is all inclusive, with a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and daily swimming.

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SPECIALTY camps AGES 4 & 5 (GIRLS & BOYS)

Specialty camps run on a half-day schedule. All specialty campers can enjoy a hot lunch and afternoon day camp activities until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $175 per specialty camp session.

WEE LITTLE ARTS

June 14–June 18 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum of campers required - 8 During this exploratory camp, students experience the artistic styles of faraway lands or historic periods. Through fun crafts and inspirational activities, students travel to different regions of the world to understand and appreciate art in its many forms.

YOUNG EXPLORERS

June 21–June 25 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Sparking imaginations and promoting healthy activity, this camp inspires young explorers eager to investigate the great outdoors! From outdoor games and nature scavenger hunts to learning about the natural habitat of the Lowcountry’s wildlife, campers enjoy new outside adventures each day.

DINOSAUR DAYS

June 28–July 2 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Calling all future paleontologists! Discover the wonders of the prehistoric world and relish all things dinosaur! Through storytelling, music, dance, art, and other play activities, campers learn about these fascinating creatures before participating in their very own archaeological dig.

building by design

July 6–July 9 (4 days only) 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $140 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Come see that building is so much more than stacking blocks! In addition to drawing their own designs and sketches, campers use a number of tools and building materials to make their dream buildings a reality. This camp enhances critical thinking and collaboration skills.

SPECIALTY camps AGES 4 & 5 (GIRLS & BOYS)

young lego

July 12–July 16 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Especially for emerging LEGO® builders, this camp harnesses the imagination as campers build their own Duplo LEGO® structures. Design and building basics help guide children to visualize new ways to make extraordinary creations, all while enjoying one of their favorite pastimes.

dYNAMIC DANCE

July 19–July 23 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 This camp pulses with energy as the week offers a dynamic movement class followed by a craft and special activity. Each day focuses on a different dance genre including modern, ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Campers receive a snack each day.

sports all-stars

July 26–July 30 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 10 With multiple sports on deck each day, this week offers fun games and drills just for kids! Campers learn the basic skills of a variety of sports along with offensive and defensive strategies. Developing self-confidence, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship, this camp is perfect for the budding young athlete.

literary cooks

July 26–July 30 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Aspiring cooks savor this class and its delicious daily activities! In addition to cooking, students explore food-related books, games, and crafts. Each young chef creates an individual cookbook with favorite recipes learned that week.

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SPECIALTY camps AGES 6–8 (JUST FOR GIRLS)

Specialty camps run on a half-day schedule. All specialty campers can enjoy a hot lunch and afternoon day camp activities until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $175 per specialty camp session.

FRENCH CULTURE

June 14–18 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Girls explore French culture through literature, movement, food, music, and art. From pointillism to crepes and so much more, girls use their imaginations and creativity for this immersive cultural journey!

BUDDING ARTISTS

June 21–June 25 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Painting, collage, and sculpture­—girls experience a wide range of art mediums while producing their own masterpieces! Each day has dedicated time for campers to work with their favorite art medium, and the week ends with a beautiful portfolio of their creations.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ

June 28–July 2 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Guided by our experienced teachers and built around exciting themes like space exploration, amusement parks, and more, girls explore the world of engineering, architecture, and robotics. Campers use LEGO® Bricks and basic robotics equipment to build motorized Bricks 4 Kidz models, participate in team construction challenges, create colorful crafts, and have plenty of time for play!

lacrosse

July 6–9 (4 days only) 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $140 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Lacrosse camp is designed to teach the fundamental skills of lacrosse, such as scooping, passing, catching, and shooting in a fun and safe learning environment. Weekly curriculum includes a progressive series of skill-building activities and games that encourage sportsmanship, fitness, and teamwork. Girls gain a lifelong love for lacrosse!

FULL STEAM AHEAD

July 12–16 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Hop aboard the Full STEAM Express for a week exploring roller coasters and paper airplanes. Students use their creativity to design foam roller coasters and compete in a variety of building challenges. While learning about paper airplanes, students cruise through the creation of several models and wrap up the week with Flight School. Handson experiences and problem-solving exercises are front and center in this STEAM-based camp.

FAIRY GARDEN

July 19–July 23 8:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Come enjoy an enchanting week building fairy homes fully equipped with all the fairy amenities! Girls collect, build, and create structures to take home for their own backyard fairy garden.

ARTS FOR THE AGES

July 26–July 30 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 During this exploratory camp, students experience the artistic styles of faraway lands or historic periods. Through fun crafts and inspirational activities, students travel to different regions of the world to understand and appreciate art in its many forms. Offered in partnership with Wee Little Arts.

SPECIALTY camps AGES 9 & 10 (JUST FOR GIRLS)

Specialty camps run on a half-day schedule. All specialty campers can enjoy a hot lunch and afternoon day camp activities until 4:30 p.m. for an additional $175 per specialty camp session.

Sewing and Design

June 14–June 18 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Girls learn the foundational skills to create their own clothing or decorative pieces. Come enjoy the basics of sewing with our experienced instructors. Campers design, cut, and stitch their own creations to bring home at the end of the week.

La Cuisine Française

July 12–16 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Gaining a love of French food and cooking, girls have hands-on experiences in the kitchen while speaking in French! Students have the chance to make recipes in French each day, taste their creations, learn cultural significances, and visit the Medical University of South Carolina Urban Farm to learn about sustainability and harvest their own produce. Enjoy authentic French specialties like Galette de Rois, croissants, crepes, cream puffs, clafoutis, or palmier cookies!

UP TO CODE!

July 19–July 23 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 8 Calling all computer programmers! Using code.org, Scratch, and Spheros, campers learn coding and the basics of app and game creation through collaboration and critical thinking. Each day has outdoor time to explore the campus with friends. Come get plugged in!

ARCHERY

July 26–July 30 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $175 | minimum number of campers required - 8 During this beginner camp, archers learn range safety and fundamental archery skills and receive training from USA Archery certified coaches. Each day is filled with instruction, creative games, and plenty of competition.

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ATHLETIC camps FOR GIRLS ENTERING 4TH-8TH GRADES

VOLLEYBALL

Session 1: June 14–18 Session 2: June 21–25 Entering 4th–6th grades, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Entering 7th–8th grades, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $225 | minimum number of campers required - 10 Led by Ashley Hall’s championship-winning volleyball coach, summer participants in this popular program learn fundamental volleyball skills such as proper serving, passing, setting, and hitting techniques.

Offensive and defensive strategies are also introduced. Sessions feature age-appropriate instruction for all.

BASKETBALL

July 6–9 (4 days only) Entering 4th–6th grades, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $180 | minimum number of campers required - 10 This camp is for athletes looking to take their game to the next level.

Each day focuses on learning and improving fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, defensive technique, and teamwork with various drills and games. The coaching staff designs drills that allow campers to be successful in building up their skill level and applying it in fun games and competitive scrimmages.

summer cALENDAR Week 1

June 14 – 18

Week 2

June 21 – 25

Week 3

June 28 – July 2

Week 4 July 6 – 9

(4 days only)

Week 5

July 12 – 16

Week 6

July 19 – 23

Week 7

July 26 – 30

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Wee Little Arts | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) French Culture | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8) Sewing and Design | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 9&10) Volleyball Session 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Rising 4th-6th grade) Volleyball Session 1 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Rising 7th-8th grade)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Young Explorers | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Budding Artists | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8) Volleyball Session 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Rising 4th-6th grade) Volleyball Session 2 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Rising 7th-8th grade)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Dinosaur Days | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Bricks 4 Kids | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Building By Design | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Lacrosse | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-9) Basketball Camp | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Rising 4th-6th grade)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Young Lego | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Full Steam Ahead | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8) La Cuisine Francaise | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 9&10)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Dynamic Dance | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Fairy Garden | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8) Up to Code | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 9&10)

Early Education Girls & Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 3&4) Girls Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Boys Day Camp | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Ages 5-10) Literary Cooks | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Sports All-Stars Camp | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 4&5) Arts for the Ages | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 6-8) Archery | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Ages 9&10)

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ASHLEY HALL summer programS JUNE 14–JULY 30, 2021

OPEN TO THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY! WWW.ASHLEYHALL.ORG/SUMMERPROGRAMS