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Welcome to camp…
Are you ready for summer? Summer is a wonderful time to connect with friends, learn new skills or enhance existing ones, and discover new passions. At Camp Cannon, we specialize in weekly enrichment sessions focused on Arts & Academics, College Prep, SciTech, and Sports for students from ages 3 to 18. Campers learn while having fun on our 65acre campus which includes state-of-the-art classroom facilities and performing arts center, two gymnasiums, a dance studio, a strength and conditioning center, athletic fields, track, tennis courts, and wooded wetlands.
Programs
Camp Cannon programs are open to all children, whether they attend private or public schools or are home-schooled. The 2022 Camp season runs for seven weeks from June 13th through August 5. Camp Cannon will NOT be running camps the week of July 4-8. Most camp sessions are three hours in the morning or three hours in the afternoon. There are also full-day sessions available. Pricing starts at $190 per halfday session. There are also full-day sessions available, as well as before and after camp care. Early care is available from 7:30 until 9:00 a.m., and late care is available from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m., both for additional fees. Campers may stay with us during lunchtime from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m., if indicated at the time of registration. Campers are supervised while they eat, and then allowed to play until they are picked up or until their afternoon session begins. This is designed to add flexibility for busy schedules. The safety of your child is our number one concern while they are in our care. From drop-off to pick-up, you can be assured that your child is in a safe environment. All our instructors must pass a background check and drug screen, and our facility is secured through a comprehensive security system. Additionally, will have one of our Cannon School Registered Nurses and a certified athletic trainer on-site during camp sessions to address needs such as medications and to handle any injuries that may occur. For more detailed information, please be sure to visit our FAQs page at www.CampCannon.com. Thank you for allowing us to share in your child’s summer experiences. 3
SCHEDULE Week 1: June 13-17 Week 2: June 21-24(4-day) Week 3: June 27-July 1 Week 4: July 11-15 (*No Camp July 4-8)
Week 5: Week 6: Week 7:
July 18-22 July 25-29 August 1-5
AM Session 9:00 AM-12:00 PM PM Session 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Full Day 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (See camp description for camps with alternate schedules) Camps fill up fast! The best way to secure your spot in the camps of your choice is to utilize our online registration system which will require a deposit either by credit card, debit card or electronic check. Families wishing to mail a check may register using the paper forms at the back of this brochure. In order to accommodate for busy schedules, and as an added value of our camps, we offer lunch care from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at no additional cost. Campers may stay after their morning session or come early for their afternoon session, when indicated at the time of registration. Please note that because camp sessions are offered for children as young as age 3, we require all our campers to be fully potty trained in order to attend.
Camp Cannon Mission Statement Camp Cannon strives to provide the community with fun and enriching summer programs that promote personal growth and instill a lifelong love of learning in a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. 4
Camp Cannon – COVID-19 Safety Protocols To lower the risk of possible transmission of COVID-19, Cannon School has implemented Safety Protocols for Camp Cannon. This information can be found by going to: https://www.cannonschool.org/cannon-life/camp-cannon Please help us by discussing these protocols with your camper prior to attending camps this summer.
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ACADEMICS Athena’s Path
Offered by: Michelle in the Middle Ages: 10-13, Girls Only
Cost: $200
Athena’s Path is filled with games and activities, guest speakers, and lively discussions—all about middle school and designed to teach girls the tools they need to navigate the social scene and be the leaders in their own lives. These tools give girls confidence to solve their own problems in middle school and beyond. This proven curriculum has been helping girls navigate middle school for over 18 years. Offered: Week 4 AM
College Essay Bootcamp
Offered by: Connie Stavrakas Ages: 16-18 Cost: $240 This bootcamp is designed to give rising seniors a jump-start on the college essay writing process. Campers look at actual prompts and draft essays for college applications, which receive feedback from a Cannon Upper School English instructor. Guest speakers and college Admission officers will share what they are looking for from applicants. Students will benefit from bringing their own laptop. A USB flash drive is suggested to save work. (All sessions have the same content.) Offered: Week 1 AM – Mon. & Tues. (virtual) Wed.-Fri (on-campus) Week 3 AM – Mon. & Tues. (virtual) Wed.-Fri (on-campus) Week 5 AM – Mon. & Tues. (virtual) Wed.-Fri (on-campus)
Fun with Phonics & Decoding
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 5-8 Cost: $190 Campers will participate in fun hands-on opportunities to learn the building blocks of literacy. Campers will use all modalities (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) to engage in learning activities which will strengthen their reading and writing skills. Offered: Week 5 AM
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Jump Start to Reading & Math
Offered by: Jennifer Ridenhour Ages: 5-6 Cost: $190 Back by popular demand, this session is perfect for students entering school to get a jump start on reading and math skills through daily interactive, themed activities. Investigative themes include water, insects, colors, fairy tales, and pirates. Campers spend each day in reading and math activities based on their individual readiness and receive activities to share at home. Offered: Week 7 AM
Math Munchkins
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Math Munchkins is for all budding mathematicians! We immerse campers in rich and multi-sensory activities using manipulatives and hands-on activities. Through our activities, students will learn about basic addition and subtraction, graphing, telling time, fractions, word problems and money. Offered: Week 6 AM
Princeton Review ACT Prep Course
Offered by: Mark Kmidowski & Julia Finneyfrock Ages: 14-18 Cost: $475 Specially trained instructors will deliver the well-respected Princeton Review ACT course. Students take scored pre- and post-tests to determine weaknesses and strengths and to measure progress. Students will take the pre-test remotely, June 21 from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Offered: Week 3 Full Day M & T 9:00-3:00; W & Th 9:00-2:00; F 8:30-1:00
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Princeton Review SAT Prep Course
Offered by: Mark Kmidowski & Chris Taylor Ages: 14-18 Cost: $475 Specially trained instructors will deliver the well-respected Princeton Review SAT course. Students take scored pre- and post-tests to determine weaknesses and strengths and to measure progress. Students will take the pre-test, remotely, June 6 from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM. Offered: Week 1 Full Day M & T 9:00-3:00; W & Th 9:00-2:00; F 8:30-1:00
Small Group College Essay Workshop
Offered by: Connie Stavrakas Cost: $240 Ages: 16-18 (Recommended for rising Seniors) This small-group workshop is designed for students who want highly individualized attention on college essays. First, we focus on generating ideas for the Common Application essays and then work on writing an engaging college essay with teacher guidance every step of the way, tailored to students' individual needs. By mid-week, students will have as much as 30 minutes per session of 1:1 help. This workshop emphasizes brainstorming exercises, essential skills in descriptive writing, and processes of revision. Students should expect to leave the course with a fully polished Common Application essay. Offered: Week 6 AM – Virtual
Whiz Kids
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-11 Cost: $190 Join us on a science discovery mission! We will explore the world of science through everyday objects, experiments, and encounters. This camp will enhance the STEM education philosophies with a big punch of fun. Physics, biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and zoology will be covered in this camp. Offered: Week 6 PM
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ARTS American Girl Doll Adventures
Offered by: Barbara Falkenbury Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Campers are inspired to design and create items for their favorite American Girl® dolls based on a daily theme. Campers make costumes, beach apparel, sleepover items, and have an accessorizing bash, all to take home. On Friday, campers share their work with a fashion show for their dolls. Offered: Week 1 PM
Art Safari
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Grab your binoculars because we are going to take a safari around the world! We will visit different countries each day and learn about native animals through literature, games, and art. Discover the thrill of the hunt without leaving camp! Offered: Week 7 AM
Artful Adventures
Offered by: Christiana Holyer Ages: 7-11 Cost: $200 Come try your hand at art! Campers engage in a variety of fun craft projects utilizing various artistic media, such as painting with string, creating crepe paper mosaics, poured-paint canvases, and producing sun prints with found objects. They will also explore the work of related artists and delve a little into the science behind the projects they create. It all makes for a beautiful week! Offered: Week 3 AM Week 4 PM Q. For what ages are the sessions? A. Each camp session lists the specific age or grade range accepted for enrollment. Exceptions must be approved. NOTE: Only those camps for which your child is the correct age/grade appear during on-line registration. 9
Crafts & Relax
Offered by: Laurie Burlington Ages: 10-14 Cost: $190 Making crafts is relaxing and a great way to de-stress. This camp explores all kinds of crafts. Campers will make cookies in a jar, jewelry, hand sewn items, Zen doodle drawings, origami and more! Offered: Week 6 AM
Creating Art Thru Math
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Campers learn how to create art through the incorporation of math. Artists discover the meaning of two and three-dimensional shapes, patterns, observational drawing versus mirror drawing, pointillism, rotational symmetry, and Op Art while creating unique works such as masks, paintings and an array of different artistic projects to add to their take-home portfolios. Offered: Week 3 AM
Drawing Animals From A-Zebra
Offered by: Smart Educational Art Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 This is the perfect camp for a student who loves art and loves animals. If your camper can draw a circle and a line, they are “good to go”. Using our step-by-step follow-the-leader technique, a new animal will be drawn each day creating many “frame-worthy” results. Focus on drawing, focus on animals, focus on fun! Offered: Week 6 AM
Interior Design & Model Building
Offered by: Teresa Schmitt Ages: 10-15 Cost: $200 Calling future engineers and interior designers! Build & design house spaces using a variety of recycled materials. Campers really get to express their creativity in both architecture & design in this unique summer camp. Offered: Week 3 AM
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iPad® Photography
Ordered by: Ellen Loflin Ages: 5-8 Cost: $190 Capture your own amazing photographic masterpieces in this camp designed for little ones who love technology! Students will learn how professional photographers capture beautiful images and enjoy trying out techniques during fun, outdoor photo shoots. Camp will also include editing photos using cool, free apps. Students will leave camp with a shareable slideshow portfolio and a framed print of their best photograph. Campers are required to bring their own iPads with free photographic apps downloaded. Protective iPad cases are recommended. Offered: Week 1 PM
Jr. Sculptors
Offered by: Krista Johns Ages: 6-10 Cost: $200 Campers will have fun in this messy, hands-on session, where they will create three-dimensional sculptures using a variety of materials including clay and paper mache. The artwork created will be both decorative and functional. All supplies are provided. Offered: Week 1 AM
Painting with Acrylics
Offered by: Teresa Schmitt Ages: 10-15 Cost: $200 This session focuses on acrylic painting. Students learn how to grid an image onto canvas and then enlarge the image to Trompe l’oeil on a wall. They will explore different brushes to invest in and the care and maintenance of them. A variety of photos and examples are provided. All supplies are provided, but students will choose their own subject matter. Offered: Week 3 PM Week 6 PM Q. When does registration open? A. Registration opens on February 15, 2022. Although paper forms are available in the back of the brochure, online registration is the best way to secure camp spots. 11
Passport to the Arts
Offered by: Krista Johns Ages: 6-10 Cost: $160 Come explore art from around the world in this hands-on, creative camp! Campers will have fun learning about other countries and cultures as they create two- and three-dimensional artworks using a variety of materials. Pottery skills will also be included. Offered: Week 2 AM
Photography Basics
Offered by: Mark Kmidowski Ages: 11-15 Cost: $190 Campers will learn the fundamentals for taking better photographs. Campers will learn compositional rules such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, horizontal lines, and symmetry. Each class day will focus on a different style of photography- still life, action, nature, portrait, and closeup. Campers must bring their own digital camera (at least a point and shoot). On Friday a gallery crawl will be held, showcasing the campers best work and their artist statements. Offered: Week 5 PM
Photography Scavenger Hunt
Offered by: Michelle Ferguson Ages: 11-13 Cost: $190 Do you constantly pull out your camera to take pictures? Do you enjoy scavenger hunts? Let’s spend the week exploring our surroundings and taking pictures that capture exactly what you’re looking for. We will go on a daily scavenger hunt around campus taking pictures of nature, architecture, people, shapes and more. We will use learned techniques and editing skills to add a bit of creativity to your images. You will need a smartphone (Android or Apple) or iPad, as well as the free app SlideLab. Offered: Week 2 AM Week 4 AM
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Princess Tea Party
Offered by: Lavender Cottage Productions Ages: 4-8 (Girls only) Cost: $190 This popular camp for young ladies is full of surprises. Bringing dreams to life, a different princess visits each day, including Cinderella, Elsa, and Tiana. Campers learn proper tea-party etiquette through a curriculum of social skills. Families are invited to attend a tea party demonstration Friday at 11:00 a.m. Offered: Week 5 AM
Rock and Roll Club
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 We are looking for the next rock and roll star this summer! We will jam out with handmade instruments, learn hip songs and dance the camp away. Your rocking scholars will build their social skills, gross motor, and fine motor skills. We will show off our moves at a final performance on Friday. Offered: Week 4 AM
Stories in Motion
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Are you a bookworm? Do you love to act? Need to get your wiggles out? This camp is just for you! Learn, move, and have fun with your favorite storybook characters. We will integrate movement, drama, literacy, and yoga into this exciting camp where campers act out the stories and scenes from their favorite books! Offered: Week 5 AM
Up-Cycled Art
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Up Cycle ‘trash’ and recyclable materials into creative creations such as murals, decorative containers, and wearable art. Let your creativity run wild, dream big, and help the environment along the way as you stretch your artsy side. Offered: Week 1 PM 13
CULINARY* *Camp Cannon will not be able to accommodate ANY food allergies.
Cooking for Beginners
Offered by: Chef Craig Rosekrans Ages: 9-11 Cost: $225 This is a hands-on cooking camp for beginners. The kids will prepare basic family favorite meals from scratch such as: pasta & sauce, omelets, fajitas, and more. At the end of each day, students will sample their meals. Students will learn some basic cooking techniques and knife skills. Offered: Week 1 PM
Little Chefs Dessert Academy
Offered by: Ages:
SmArt Educational Art 6-8 (Week 1 & Week 7) Cost: $190 8-10 (Week 4) Cost: $190 Those with the smallest of taste buds will learn to prepare excellent desserts without so much as lifting a knife! Campers will make marvelous treats and have lots of chocolate-covered fun in a safe environment. A goody bag will be sent home on Friday. Offered: Week 1 PM Week 4 PM Week 7 PM
The Candy Shop
Offered by: Ages:
SmArt Educational Art 8-10 (Week 1 & Week 4) Cost: $190 10-12 (Week 2 & Week 7) Cost: $190 Satisfy your sweet tooth while learning the art of candy making. Learn how to make your own gummies, Jolly Rancher® pops, edible necklaces and more! Campers will learn how to melt and pour chocolate into a variety of molds. Marshmallow minions and chocolate-covered pretzels make a sweet gift for family and friends. Offered: Week 1 AM Week 2 AM Week 4 AM Week 7 AM 14
ENGINEERING ART-chitects: Engineering and Art
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-12 Cost: $190 In this camp, campers will learn the basics of architecture including drawing, designing, and creating structures and buildings. Design the home of your dreams, discover the inspiration of famous buildings and bridges, or plan a new roller coaster for your favorite theme park. Unleash your inner ARTchitect this summer. Offered: Week 5 PM
Builders
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 6-10 Cost: $152 Calling all inventors, builders, and designers: come build some awesome creations with us! Campers will create their own designs and make structures using building blocks, recyclable materials, and many other interesting items. Skills gained: communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity and teamwork. Offered: Week 2 PM
Explore + Make + Share (Makerspace)
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-9 Cost: $152 Campers will work collaboratively on STEM/STEAM activities. Students will use hands on manipulatives to create and build structures by utilizing science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The focus will be on using a mindset of creating something out of nothing, while exploring personal interests. Offered: Week 2 PM Q. A.
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Flight School
Offered by: Jeremy Mattsson Ages: 9-11 Cost: $200 Learn the ins-and-outs and ups-and-downs of flight. From birds to bombers, campers explore physical properties of how things stay in the air. Hands-on projects give campers the challenge of making their own flying machines and experiencing the intricacies of flight. A field trip to a local aviation museum will provide contact with pilots and aircraft. Offered: Week 4 AM
Intro to Robotics
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 This camp teaches the true meaning of robotics and the basics of the robot world. Campers learn about artificial intelligence and how robots are being used in industries today. They will gain an understanding of robot mechanics, the different parts of a robot, and then design their own concept. A different robot will be built each day and Friday’s robot is theirs to keep! Offered: Week 3 PM
Laser Cutting
Offered by: Ages:
Ellen Loflin 11-13 (Week 2) (4-day) Cost: $288 14-16 (Week 3) Cost: $360 Combining the power of light and the power of the computer, campers will learn how to design, cut, and engrave wood. This class will introduce campers to a 50watt laser cutter/engraver which they will use in combination with Adobe® Illustrator to create laser designs using text, images & cut lines. Each camper will come up with their own unique project with the help of the instructor and all creations go home. Project ideas can include storage solutions, board game design or a 3D creature! Materials cost included in camp fee. Offered: Week 2 Full Day Week 3 Full Day
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LEGO®: ABC’s and 123’s
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 What could be more fun than learning, building and playing with LEGO® Duplo models, singing songs, learning rhymes and making crafts using ABC’s and 123’s? Each day campers will practice essential skills such as counting, letter recognition, colors, phonics, and fine motor skills. Offered: Week 4 AM
LEGO®: Bat League Superhero Adventures
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Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $152 Wearing a dark cape and mask, our bat hero steps out of the shadows to save the day! Calling all superhero (especially Batman) fans for a week of building heroes and villains, cool gadgets and hideaways and so much more using LEGO motorized, mosaic and 3D LEGO builds. Campers will use their imaginations, building skills and crime fighting passion in this SUPER camp! Offered: Week 2 PM
LEGO®: Brick City
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Let’s build a city! There are many different types of engineering jobs, and building is one of the most fun. What would a city be without the architects and engineers who come up with the ideas, plans and building skills to make it all come together? Campers will put their skills to work as they build citythemed models using Lego® Bricks and our motorized, battery-operated Lego® builds. The sky is the limit! Offered: Week 7 PM
LEGO®: Exploring the Jungle
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Your camper will swing into the fun in our jungle-themed camp! Campers will go wild for this fun-filled camp, learning as they build with the LEGO® Duplo models, sing songs, play games, and learn facts about jungle animals. Offered: Week 3 AM Week 7 AM 17
LEGO®: Extreme Ninjas
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 In this action-packed camp, kids will build motorized and brick models, compete in Spinjitzu® tournaments, show off their building skills and take on new challenges as we journey through the world of LEGO® Ninjago and other popular ninjas. Imagination & creativity will abound as campers build cool models, customize battle arenas, tools, vehicles and more! Offered: Week 1 PM
LEGO®: Fun at the Farm
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, oh my! Have your camper spend the week learning about animals from the jungle to the farm, build their favorite animals with LEGO® Duplos, play themed games, and sing songs while practicing fun and essential preschool skills including letter recognition, colors, counting and fine motor skills. Offered: Week 5 AM
LEGO®: Game On
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Children love video games so why not bring them to life? In this interactive summer camp, campers will use LEGO® Bricks to create and build different characters from their favorite video games. Themes such as Fortnite®, Super Mario Bros®, Roblox®, Beyblades®, Pokémon®, and Minecraft® come to life as you use motorized LEGO® builds, mosaics, and 3D art. Offered: Week 3 PM
Q. What is the age range for the camp sessions? A. Each camp session lists the specific age or grade range accepted for enrollment. Exceptions must be approved. NOTE: Only those camps for which your child is the correct age/grade appear during on-line registration.
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LEGO®: Gear Bots
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Campers will design and create different types of functioning robots using Lego® Bricks. Through building, campers will explore S.T.E.M.-driven models, such as an octopus spinning records, a pterodactyl, a yeti, and much more! Campers will receive their own kits to take home. Offered: Week 6 AM
LEGO®: Jurassic Brickland
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? You are about to enter Jurassic Brick Land. Campers will build a world that comes to life with gentle brontosauruses, ferocious velociraptors, terrifying T-Rex, and more. We’ll learn about amazing dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic period, and other extinct, prehistoric animals that roamed the earth and swam the seas during that time and millions of years later. Offered: Week 4 PM
LEGO®: Pokémon
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Is it a Pikachu® pika-brick? Bulbasaur or Bulba-builder? Charmander or Char-minifigure? It’s a giant mash-up of LEGO Bricks! Inspired by Pokémon and our Pocket Monsters Camp, this camp features lots of amazing motorized and 3D LEGO building activities. Are you ready to catch and build them all? Offered: Week 6 PM
LEGO®: Under the Sea Adventure
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 3-5 Cost: $152 Campers will dive into fun with our Under the Sea Adventures LEGO® camp! Kids will learn fun facts about animals and creatures that live in the water, build supporting models with Duplo bricks, create fun crafts, and sing songs while reinforcing principles such as colors and numbers. Offered: Week 2 AM 19
LEGO®: Work Vehicles
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Campers will love our exciting activities all about work vehicles and the people who operate them. Children will practice using fine motor skills and make new friends, all while learning and playing. Build, sing and laugh along with us as we drive (and fly) through the world of work vehicles! Offered: Week 1 AM Week 6 AM
LEGO®: World of Imagination
Offered by: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Get excited for a World of Imagination! Join the adventure as we dive into the world of Disney®, beginning with classics such as Mickey & Minnie. Do you want to build a snowman? How about an under the sea adventure? LEGO Bricks come to life as we travel through Disney’s® most popular characters and themes. Offered: Week 5 PM
Maker Mania 2022
Offered by: Leigh Northrup Ages: 12-15 Cost: $200 Come experience a week of MAKING in the Cannon School Think Tank. Campers will learn the basics of coding microcontrollers, drone racing, making rockets, 3D printing, woodworking and much more! All students will have the opportunity to spark their imagination and curiosity with week-long projects. Cost includes materials fee. Offered: Week 6 AM
Pinewood Derby – Build & Race
Offered by: Smart Educational Art Ages: 7-10 Cost: $152 Love to build? Love cars, planes and things that move? Then this is the camp for you. Using kits, campers will build and decorate their own Pinewood Derby car! Campers will work as a team to assemble a digital track to race their cars on to compete with other campers. Campers may keep their cars at the end of the week. Offered: Week 2 PM 20
GAMES Chess
Offered by: Dominique Myers Ages: 6-12 Cost: $190 Campers learn from a curriculum targeted to their skill level (beginner, experienced, advanced) taught by U.S. Chess Federation rated/certified chess coaches. This program has launched players who compete at the local, state, and national levels. Enjoy the art and science of chess! Analytical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques are emphasized within the framework of chess. Offered: Week 4 AM Week 5 PM Week 6 AM Week 7 PM
Intro. to Dungeons & Dragons®
Offered by: Buzz City Games Ages: 10-15 Cost: $200 Adventurers will embark on a journey where they will encounter enemies, allies, monsters, treasure and magic in the world's greatest role-playing game: Dungeons and Dragons®. Campers will sharpen their skills in teamwork, problem solving, creative thinking, storytelling, and math. Offered: Week 7 AM
Esports Experience Camp
Offered by: Level Up Esports Ages: 7-15 Cost: $360 Immerse yourself in the world of competitive gaming. This camp is designed for all skill levels. Make new friends and have a blast in a safe and supportive gaming community. Coaches will guide players through a variety of games, daily competitions, drills, and strategies in a fun and competitive environment (no experience necessary). Games include: Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch and Valorant. Offered:
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Magic the Gathering Camp
Offered by: Buzz City Games Ages: 10-15 Cost: $200 Campers will learn a great deal about the popular trading card game: “Magic: The Gathering”, including rules, background, basic skills, deck building, and basic through advanced strategy. Campers will develop and sharpen their skills in social interactions, deduction, math, focus, critical thinking, and resource management. All players will receive a Welcome Deck as well as cards, supplies and accessories. All experience levels are welcome. Offered: Week 6 PM
Retro Video Games 101
Offered by: Mark Ferguson Ages: 9-15 Cost: $190 Beat the heat and come learn about the history of classic retro video games, characters & consoles. Each day campers will discuss and learn the history of different classic video games from the 1970’s & 1980’s. There will be ample time to play these vintage games, while competing with their friends for high score! Offered: Week 3 AM
Retro Video Gaming: Multiplayer Mayhem
Offered by: Mark Ferguson Ages: 9-15 Cost: $190 If you joined us for “Retro Video Gaming 101”, extend the day with Multiplayer Mayhem. A week of video gaming history and competition where we discuss, team up, and compete with the most popular cooperative & competitive classic video games – such as Tetris®, Contra® and many more! Offered: Week 3 PM Q. What about medications and first-aid care? A. All medications are stored and dispensed by our on-site Registered Nurse, except EpiPens, which stay with the camper. A Registered Nurse and a certified athletic trainer will handle first-aid and medical needs during camp sessions. 22
Strategy Board Games
Offered by: Buzz City Games Ages: 10-15 Cost: $200 Campers will be exposed to many genres of board games as they explore some of the modern classics from the "Golden Age" of board gaming: Catan®, Ticket to Ride®, Pandemic®, 7 Wonders® and more! Campers will sharpen their skills in resource management, decision making, teamwork and team building, logic, strategy, patience, critical and creative thinking. Campers will receive a game to take home and teach to their family. Offered: Week 7 PM
Ultimate Games
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-12 Cost: $190 Are games of skill & competition your thing? Do you like solving challenges? Grab your friends and hustle to win! We will dive into individual competitions and team-based challenges for days of fun & games. Experience new sports, teach your friends a cool new game, learn a few new tricks, and have fun! Offered: Week: 3 PM
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PERFORMANCE* * All Camps will have a performance for families on Friday.
American Girl Doll® Celebration
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community through Theatre Ages: 4-9 Cost: $190 We will celebrate our favorite American Girl Dolls® (AGD) in this creative dramatic class using storytelling, song and movement. Students are encouraged to bring their AGD to class, but this is not required. Offered: Week 6 PM
Camp Hollywood
Offered by: Drama Kids Inc. Ages: 7-11 Cost: $190 Hooray for Hollywood! Walk the red carpet as we help your camper get ready to be a Hollywood star. Let them act out their wildest fantasies. Campers can channel their inner star power as they act out scripts and hone public speaking skills, work on ensemble-building exercises, and bring out their stage personas by working on expressive techniques. Offered: Week 1 PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory®
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community Through Theatre Ages: 8-12 Cost: $190 An adaptation of the yummy story by Roald Dahl tells the tale of Charlie as he and his grandpa join a group of golden ticket winners and tour the fantastic chocolate factory with Willy Wonka. Campers will learn the basic skills of mime, character creations, vocal work and improvisation. Offered: Week 3 PM
Q. What about snacks? A. Counselors and coaches have a break during each camp for snacks and drinks. Snacks and drinks may be sent with your child or purchased for 75 cents per item. 24
Cinderella Cinderella
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community through Theatre Ages: 4-7 Cost: $190 Poor Cinderella! Life with her stepmother and stepsisters is work, work and more work. And then poof, her fairy godmother arrives, and the rest is well known. A story filled with creative dramatics, magic, laughter and a happy ever after ending. Offered: Week 5 AM
Dance Your Way to Broadway
Offered by: Next Step Dance Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 In this session, students explore the Broadway style of dance by learning choreography to popular musicals. They also learn about the different jobs that make a Broadway show successful and create related props and signage. Offered: Week 4 AM
Disney® Fun
Offered by: Jessica Zingher Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 In this camp, actors will use their creative instincts and explore storytelling through drama and creative roles. Throughout the week, campers will use their bodies and voices as they play games & sing songs about their favorite Disney® characters. Campers will make their own costumes and props. Offered: Week 6 AM
Fairy Tale Fun
Offered by: Next Step Dance Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Campers celebrate their favorite characters from fairy tales and books through song, movement, and crafts. Their musical performance will incorporate all the skills learned. Offered: Week 1 AM
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Fantasy Adventures
Offered by: Jessica Zingher Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 In this camp, actors will use their creative instincts and explore storytelling through drama, role play and storytelling. Campers will use their bodies and voices to help tell stories through drama games and songs about their own favorite fantasy characters. All campers will make their own costumes and props. Offered: Week 4 AM
Improv Comedy
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community through Theatre Ages: 9-12 Cost: $152 Create a trunkful of characters in this fast-paced short form improvisation class. This is a class for students who love to act ‘on the spot’ and for those who want to learn the skills of quick thinking as an actor. Students will present an improv comedy with a few surprises. Offered: Week 2 PM
Improv on the Go
Offered by: Matthew Charity Ages: 12-16 Cost: $190 Campers will learn the fundamentals and concepts of improvisation through exercises and games that help develop strong ensemble and character work. Campers will spend time being creative, spontaneous, shredding nerves and many other important & fantastic skills. Kids will be educated and entertained! Offered: Week 3 PM Week 7 PM
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What if a camper has a medical appointment or needs to leave early? A. We ask that you email the Camp Cannon office and let us know the date & time that the camper will be picked up, so that we can have the camper ready upon your arrival.
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Monster Fun
Offered by: Jessica Zingher Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Do you have a favorite monster? Do you like to pretend? Then, this is the camp for you. Campers will use drama to help bring out their creative ideas. They’ll work on their monster moves & voices as they help bring their favorite monster to life. Children will make their costumes and props.
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Week 3 AM
Musical Theatre (in a Week) Offered by: Ages:
Jessica Zingher 6-10 (Week 5) Cost: $360 11-13 (Week 7) Cost: $360 Campers get the chance to take center stage in this popular theatre camp! Campers will work on their acting and singing skills while working with their peers to create a one-of-a-kind performance piece. Actors will perform a musical theatre revue based on songs and scenes from popular musicals. Offered: Week 5 Full Day Week 7 Full Day
Peter Pan® and Wendy
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community through Theatre Ages: 8-12 Cost: $190 Join Wendy and her brothers as they fly to Neverland with Peter Pan® and his friend Tinkerbell. A production camp, adapted from the book, filled with pirates, fairies, lost boys and a crocodile. Campers will learn basic skills of mime, character creations, vocal work and improvisation and present a short play with costumes. Offered: Week 5 PM
Q. Do I have to pack a lunch for my child? A. Campers with us from noon to 1 p.m. can bring lunch from home or purchase hot lunch from Camp Cannon. See more details in the LUNCH & SNACKS section on page 45. 27
Rockstartopia
Offered by: Drama Kids Inc. Ages: 7-11 Cost: $190 Does your camper dream of touring the country in a rock band? It’s time to rock it out in this camp. Join your new band to record your new #1 hit, play in a concert for fans, and let your inner-rockstar free. Campers will act out scripts and hone public speaking skills, work on ensemble-building exercises, and especially bring out their stage personas by working on expressive techniques. Let’s Rock! Offered: Week 1 AM
Shakespeare: Outside the Box
Offered by: ACT - ACTivate Community through Theatre Ages: 11-16 Cost: $360 Witches, Warlords, Kings, and Queens. Stage fighting, costumes, makeup, acting and learning how to speak the language of Shakespeare are included in this exciting ‘outside the box’ adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. Campers will perform a 30-minute play set ‘inside a video game’ using music from favorite video games. Offered: Week 4 Full Day
Youth Rock Orchestra
Offered by: Davidson Violins, Inc. Ages: 11-17 Cost: $380 This is not your average orchestra camp. Students will participate in rock orchestras, playing electric instruments, work with professional musicians, play challenging and fun music, learn to improvise, and become familiar with the modern technology driving the music industry. The Friday presentation will be held at 6 p.m., so students will stay to prepare for the concert from 4 to 6 p.m. on the last day. Offered: Week 6 Full Day
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SCIENCE Animals Alive
Offered by: Rendi Powers Ages: 6-8 Cost: $152 Excitement abounds in this returning favorite session “alive” with animals! Campers learn about small animals’ habitats, food likes and dislikes, play and exercise needs, handling technique, and much more. Camp includes enjoyable crafts and science experiments, too. No animal allergies please. Offered: Week: 2 AM
Bug Bonanza
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 Are you ready to bug out? Explore the world of bugs as you sing songs, create crafts, and complete math and reading activities focused on the lives of these crawly creatures. We’ll learn about ladybugs, bees, spiders, and many more as we have fun getting buggy! Offered: Week: 7 AM
Crazy Chemworks
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 6-8 Cost: $200 This action-packed camp explores the chemistry of everyday life! Campers will learn real lab techniques and safety procedures through the week to mix crazy concoctions. They will experiment with super sticky-stuff, explore glow-in-the-dark technology, mix potions, and make slime! Offered: Week: 6 AM
Destination Earth
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 5-9 Cost: $200 Campers will have fun with hands-on experiments that will increase their understanding of our good ship Earth! They will learn how animals are camouflaged and go on the hunt for scents and tracks as they take walks on the wild side of science. Offered: Week: 7 AM 29
Digging Back Through Time
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 Take a trip back in time and discover the history beneath our ground. Campers will become paleontologists for the week and enjoy discovering different types of artifacts, which campers will take home as keepsakes. Offered: Week: 4 AM
E-STEAM: Women in Science
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-12 Cost: $152 The moon landing, Bluetooth, new varieties of dinosaurs…did you know that women scientists played critical roles in these discoveries? Dabble in a bit of science, math, and engineering all while learning about fascinating women who have made important contributions to the world of science. Offered: Week: 2 PM
Extreme Animals
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-11 Cost: $190 Who is the most dangerous animal on earth? What is the weirdest animal adaptation? What creature is resistant to venom? You’ll find out all of this and more as we learn about the world’s most extreme animals. Campers will build their science and language skills as they debate and conduct experiments regarding these crazy creatures. Offered: Week: 5 AM
Genealogy 101
Offered by: Mark Kmidowski Ages: 11-15 Cost: $190 Campers will utilize Cannon’s Upper School library and use resources such as Ancestry.com, Fold3, and Newspapers.com. Other US Government resources such as the US Archives and the Library of Congress will be employed. Students will also research & share family recipes and traditions. The class finale will be an artifact book about each camper’s family tree and a “potluck” lunch where students may bring in a family dish to share. Offered: Week 4 PM 30
Guts, Goo and Gross Science
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 6-11 Cost: $200 Use your skills as a creepy chemist to make your own radically gross reactions with batteries, coins, and more! Compare fingerprints and discover the mysteries of DNA as you fine-tune your secret agent skills. Make “brain goo” and check out your bones as you travel the organ trail. Discover the cool and yucky chemical reactions and how to solve crime in this hands-on science adventure. Offered: Week: 4 AM
Infinity and Beyond
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $190 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Blast off to a galaxy far, far away to learn about Earth and the amazing solar system! Discover all things galactic such as comets, planets, shooting stars, rockets and more. Learn about flight, the adventures of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! Offered: Week: 5 AM
NASA: Journey into Outer Space
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 8-11 Cost: $200 Take a voyage of discovery into the atmosphere and beyond! Explore planets, moons, and outer space phenomena in our solar system. Build your own rocket and launch several with the group. Campers will have lots of projects to make and take home. Offered: Week: 4 PM
Nature Makers
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 7-11 Cost: $190 Ignite your passion for nature and wildlife as you learn about this magnificent planet that we call home! Build, discover, and explore with science experiments and hands-on creative art activities all in the name of nature. Offered: Week: 4 PM
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Science in the Forest
Offered by: Rendi Powers Ages: 6-8 Cost: $190 Campers find enjoyment in the natural world by taking on the roles of naturalist, scientist, and explorer. Activities include nature study, creek exploration, science experiments, animal study, hiking, games, and crafts. Learn about conservation while having fun! Offered: Week: 1 PM
Science Palooza
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 6-9 Cost: $190 Come discover, experiment, and create as we learn about the colliding worlds of art and science in this STEAM-based camp. We will create biomes from around the world, star gaze at constellations, master meteorology, investigate how things work, and dabble in chemistry and physics. Offered: Week: 5 PM
Scientist in Training
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 3-5 Cost: $152 Take a dash of engineering and a sprinkle of earth science, toss it together with some fun and games, and you have a STEAM-based camp. Our future scientists will explore the different worlds of science through take home creations. Join us on this exciting journey! Offered: Week: 2 AM
Secret Agent Camp
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 This camp includes fun filled, hands-on, secret agent activities that allow our campers to become detectives for the day. Detectives will sharpen their surveillance skills and explore forensic science by decoding encrypted messages, allowing them to crack the codes to become super sleuths. Offered: Week: 5 PM
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Shipwreck Island
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 7-11 Cost: $200 This camp puts campers on a “deserted island” on which they must work together to devise a means for collecting food and water, build shelter, bridges, and learn about the science behind survival fun! They will use tools at hand to write messages to send in a bottle and witness a volcanic eruption. Campers will eventually design a means to escape the island and come home. Offered: Week: 6 PM
Spy Academy
Offered by: Mad Science Ages: 8-11 Cost: $200 Look out 007 – this spy academy is now in session! Use your power of observation to solve problems and uncover crimes. Check out security systems, cool spy equipment, and discover proper procedures that are used in real crime scene labs. The key to being a great spy is your ability to use science to “sniff out” your suspects and uncover their secrets. Offered: Week: 7 PM
STEM for Young Minds
Offered by: No Ordinary Summer Camp Ages: 6-10 Cost: $190 This camp engages young minds through a variety of activities by using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Campers will participate in fun, interactive activities that will allow them to create, test, and build their ideas. Offered: Week: 4 PM
That’s Gross
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 9-12 Cost: $190 Get your hands dirty and hold your nose! This hands-on camp will combine anatomy, physiology, and chemistry to help better understand the way the body works. Make fake blood, discover how sugar causes cavities, and find out why we burp. You’ll have grown-ups saying – YUCK! Offered: Week: 1 PM 33
Veterinarian Science Offered by: Brandon Powers
Ages: 9-12 Cost: $190 Campers are introduced to veterinary science by meeting live animals and learning how to care for them in this popular camp. Students use stethoscopes, gauze, and bandages to ‘doctor’ pets. Discover the work involved in raising healthy animals and take hikes in the forest to see evidence of animals in their natural habitat. No animal allergies please. Offered: Week: 1 AM Week: 2 AM
Water Explorers
Offered by: Brandon Powers Ages: 7-10 Cost: $190 Campers enjoy an entire week of water activities such as creek-stomping, conducting water experiments, testing water quality, boat building, and exploring aquatic life with a Cannon School science instructor. Be prepared to get wet! Offered: Week: 1 PM Week: 2 PM
World of Wizards
Offered by: Little Scholars Ages: 6-8 Cost: $190 Calling all wizard fans! This is like no other camp you have experienced. We will take a magical journey into the world of wizards: designing wands, making magic potions, going on a magical creature hunt, playing Quidditch, and participating in activities that will astound all Muggles. Offered: Week: 6 PM
Q. May I bring my child early/pick them up late? A. Yes, Camp Cannon offers Before and After Care. All campers must be registered for Before or After Care to take advantage of this. See pg. 46 for fees.
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SPORTS Adventure Camp
Offered by: Leigh Northrup & Jeremy Mattsson Ages: 9-13 Cost: $380 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Cannon faculty guide kids though an incredible week of adventure including white-water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, zip lines, and more. Camp is structured around core concepts of confidence, risk-taking, leadership, and teamwork. Students travel to the US National Whitewater Center and Crowders Mountain. Offered: Week 1 Full Day
Adventure Camp
Offered by: Leigh Northrup & Paul Borowicz Ages: 9-13 Cost: $325 Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Cannon faculty guide kids though an incredible week of adventure including white-water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, zip lines, and more. Camp is structured around core concepts of confidence, risk-taking, leadership, and teamwork. Students travel to the US National Whitewater Center and Crowders Mountain. Offered: Week 2 Full Day (4-day week)
Adventures in Fitness
Offered by: Rendi Powers Ages: 4-6 Cost: $190 Young campers create their own summer fun through physical activity, crafting, and creating healthy snacks. As each child moves through obstacle courses, relays, hiking trails, creek adventures, crafts, and preparing recipes, they will have fun while learning skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and leadership. Offered: Week 1 AM
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Basketball Skills
Offered by: Kelvin Drakeford Ages: 7-11 Cost: $190 This camp will feature stations, drills, competitive games, contests, and special guest speakers. The focus will be on teaching fundamentals of basketball: shooting, defense, offensive moves, ball handling, dribbling, passing, screening, and moving without the ball to get open. Offered: Week 1 AM
Cannon Football – Lineman Camp
Offered by: Jamie Bolton Ages: 12-16 Cost: $190 Join Cannon’s Head Varsity Football Coach in an incredibly unique football camp experience. This camp is for football players that play on the line of scrimmage. If your athlete is, or your athlete wants to be, a Lineman or Tight End, then this camp experience is for them. Campers will develop the skills and football IQ for both offensive and defensive Lineman. Offered: Week 1 AM
Cannon Football – Youth Skills Development
Offered by: Jamie Bolton Ages: 8-12 Cost: $190 Cannon’s Head Varsity Football Coach and coaching staff will lead youth football players through a variety of detailed instruction. This camp will incorporate individual drills, small-group drills, guided strategic training, as well as position specific training. Athletes will have fun, compete, and develop their skills. Offered: Week 7 AM
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Dance & Cheer Offered by: Ages:
Leaps & Bounds Dance Kidz 4-6 (Week 3) Cost: $190 7-10 (Week 5 & 6) Cost: $190 Campers will leap into the world of dance, cheer and creative movement when participating in this camp. They will learn various dance styles & techniques such as Hip Hop & Jazz styles, along with basic cheer jumps, chants and more. Performance on Friday. Offered: Week 3 AM Week 5 PM Week 6 PM
Disc Golf – Skills & Play
Offered by: Daniel Diorio & Noah Wells Ages: 10-12 Cost: $215 Want to take frisbee throwing to the next level? Let’s play Disc Golf! Campers will receive a starter set of discs on Monday to use as we play Cannon School’s new disk golf course. Coaches will work with campers on how to avoid objects, throw farther, and make more birdies than boogies. Starter sets are for the campers to take home. Offered: Week 4 AM Week 4 PM
Fishing Forays
Offered by: Ages:
Paul Borowicz 8-12 (Week 3) Cost: $190 12-15 (Week 7) Cost: $190 This is more than your typical fishing camp. Students not only learn all about fishing, but also about conservation and the effects of fishing, types of NC fish, fishing techniques, and fishing etiquette. Campers will have fun practicing their fishing skills. Offered: Week 3 AM Week 7 AM
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Flag Football
Offered by: Mark Ferguson Ages: 8-11 Cost: $200 Students participate in a Flag Football mini league, where 2 teams will battle it out daily for the championship! Each day will consist of a short class time where strategy, rules, making plays, and sportsmanship will be discussed. There will be two 45-minute games daily. All skills levels welcome; open to both boys and girls. Offered: Week 1 AM
Fliptastic Tumble Camp
Offered by: Impact 1 Allstars Ages: 6-12 Cost: $190 Is you camper interested in tumbling? Campers will learn rolls, cartwheels, handstands, roundoffs and more. Camp focuses on strength and conditioning, and proper technique while having fun. Offered: Week 1 PM Week 7 PM
Intro. to Fundamentals of Athletic Development
Offered by: Shawn Powell Ages: Rising 5th & 6th Graders Cost: $160 This camp is designed to be an introduction for rising 5th-6th grade students who are looking to develop their movement skills, physical fitness, and exercise techniques. The focus will be on the development of sound movement patterns that carry over to performance and safety on the athletic field and in the weight room. Note: Camp will meet every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday- from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for 3-week sessions. Offered: Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-6
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Golf Academy
Offered by: The Better Golf for Kids Academy Ages: 5-13 Cost: $190 Fun games are used to cover all aspects of the golf swing as well as the rules and etiquette of golf. Campers will receive expert instruction on grip, set up, swing, impact and the professional finish. They will also learn the short game, putting, pitching and chipping, driving, and long iron shots! Offered: Week 2 AM Week 3 AM Week 4 AM Week 5 AM Week 7 AM
Hockey Skills Camp
Offered by: Mark Kmidowski Ages: 9-15 Cost: $152 This camp introduces hockey fundamentals and provides skill development for all levels. Campers will work on basic stick handling, passing, and shooting skills. Prior hockey experience is not required. Players must come to class dressed to run outdoors, though full gear is not needed. Hockey sticks will be provided. Offered: Week 2 AM
Lacrosse Skills Camp - Boys
Offered by: Steve Schattner Ages: 5-14 Cost: $190 This lacrosse camp will be directed and coached by a Cannon School Lacrosse Coach and other local experienced coaches. Players will be split by age and ability and will focus on the fundamentals of ground balls, cradling, catching, throwing, and shooting through fun competitions in a variety of stations and drills. Offered: Week 5 AM
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Lacrosse Skills Camp - Girls
Offered by: Brittany Pasut Ages: 5-14 Cost: $190 This lacrosse camp will be directed and coached by Cannon School’s Girls Lacrosse Program Director, along with other local experienced coaches. Players will be split by age and ability and will focus on the fundamentals of ground balls, cradling, catching, throwing, and shooting through fun competitions in a variety of stations and drills. Offered: Week 5 AM
Soccer Skills
Offered by: Matthew Denton Ages: 5-14 Cost: $190 All players will be grouped according to their age and ability in order to provide a competitive environment. Camp is designed to improve a player’s technical ability and comfort with the ball. Core concepts include teamwork & leadership. Offered: Week 3 AM Week 6 AM
Softball Skills
Offered by: Kirstin Mavs Ages: 8-13 Cost: $190 Taught by Cannon School softball coaches & players, this camp features station drills on the fundamentals of softball including hitting, bunting, throwing, fielding and base-running in a fun, competitive environment. Offered: Week 3 PM
Super Sports Sampler
Offered by: Rod Rachel Ages: 5-11 Cost: $190 Run and jump, catch and throw, swing and strike – campers will do it all as they learn and play a variety of games from floor hockey to kickball to basketball and, to cap it off, beach balls and sprinklers on Friday! Rules, fundamentals, and plenty of friendly age-appropriate competition will be included. (All sessions have the same content.) Offered: Week 1 AM Week 2 AM Week 4 AM Week 6 AM Week 2 PM Week 4 PM Week 7 AM 40
Tennis Skills
Offered by: Cannon School Tennis/Bogomolov Tennis Ages: 5-14 Cost: $225 Tennis anyone? Our campers will receive personal attention, intensive drill work, and superior teaching techniques, all in a fun and competitive environment. They will be broken up into smaller instructional groups of similar ability, learning or improving all strokes. Offered: Week 3 AM Week 4 AM
Volleyball Skills: Beginner
Offered by: Kim Jackson Ages: 8-11 Cost: $190 Players will focus on learning basic volleyball skills and techniques, including court movement and game strategy with an emphasis on teamwork. Campers play a variety of games to demonstrate how volleyball can be competitive, fun, and a great way to stay active. Offered: Week 6 AM
Volleyball Skills: Intermediate
Offered by: Kim Jackson Ages: 12-15 Cost: $190 This camp is for players with some team-playing experience. With a focus on teamwork, players will further develop their volleyball skills and techniques through drills and daily games. Campers also focus on game strategy throughout the camp. Offered: Week 6 PM
Wrestling – Cougar Camp
Offered by: Solomon Fleckman Ages: 11-18 Cost: $190 This camp will focus on developing techniques, tactics, and body awareness for wrestlers of all abilities. There will be live wrestling in addition to detailed instruction on high percentage techniques that are effective at all levels of the sport. The camp will be led by Cannon School’s Head Wrestling Coach and will feature guest clinicians throughout the week. Offered: Week 3 PM 41
Wrestling – Cougar Fundamentals Camp
Offered by: Solomon Fleckman Ages: 5-10 Cost: $190 Wrestlers will learn about mankind’s oldest sport through stories, games, experiences, and situational wrestling. They will also work to develop balance, flexibility, and body awareness through tumbling and physical challenges. The camp will be led by Cannon School’s Head Wrestling Coach along with experienced wrestlers and coaches. Offered: Week 3 AM
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REGISTRATION Q. Where is Camp Cannon located? A. Camp Cannon sessions are held at Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord, NC. Any camps involving off-campus travel are noted in the camp description. Q. How do I register for a camp? A. Camp Cannon registration opens on February 15, 2022. Online registration is highly encouraged and is accessed via CampCannon.com. If a paper registration is necessary, complete forms A and B and mail/drop off at Cannon School with a minimum of 50% deposit via check or money order. Credit cards are accepted for online registrations only; payment by check must be received within 1 week of online registration. Q. Why should I register early? A. Each camp session has a minimum number of campers required to run the session, as well as a maximum number of campers who can be accepted. The number varies for each session. Some popular camps fill very shortly after registration opens. Others may cancel when student counts are too low to continue to hold registration open. Q. When are payments due? A. An initial 50% deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your child’s spot in a session. The remaining payment is due by May 10, 2022. Campers who have not paid in full are not permitted to attend camp sessions. Registrations initiated after May 10 must be paid in full. Q. What if a camp does not receive enough registrations? A. If it’s necessary to cancel a camp, Cannon will do so as early as possible, so there is an opportunity to select another session to attend. If Camp Cannon cancels the session due to low enrollment and no alternative session is chosen, a full refund will be given. Q. What if I need to cancel? A. Registration fees ($25) are non-refundable. Session deposits are fully refunded if the cancellation is made before May 10, 2022. On or after May 10, 2022, no refunds are offered. There are no exceptions. Q. What if I want to change a session after registering? A. Changes and transfers of registration are free of charge before May 10. On or after May 10, there is a $25 per transaction charge on all transfers that are not a result of a camp cancellation. 43
LUNCH & SNACKS Campers are given a snack break during each camp session. Campers may bring a snack from home or purchase from our camp store; items are 75 cents each. Campers staying through the lunch hour, noon to 1 PM, (if indicated at the time of registration), may bring a packed lunch or may purchase hot lunch for the week through Camp Cannon. A different meal is offered each day of the week, with a 2-week rotating menu. The cost is $32 per week per camper (except Session 2 which is only 4 days, $24 per camper). Simply register for the meal option with the week(s) of camp. On Fridays, all campers staying through lunch for the week will receive pizza at no additional charge, regardless of the lunch option chosen for that week.
Weeks 2, 4, & 6
Monday
All Beef Hotdog Baked Tater Tots Steamed Green Beans Fresh Cut Cantaloupe
Breaded Chicken Breast Sandwich French Fries Steamed Green Beans Fresh Cut Pineapple
Tuesday
Grilled Ham & Cheese Bag of Kettle Chips Steamed Broccoli Fresh Cut Pineapple
Penne Pasta with Bolognese Sauce Caesar Salad Fresh Grapes
Wednesday
BBQ Pork Sandwich Macaroni and Cheese Steamed Corn Fresh Orange Wedges
Cheeseburger Potato Wedges Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Fresh Cut Pineapple
Baked Chicken Tenders French Fries Maple Glazed Baby Carrots Fresh Grapes
Tex Mex Beef Tacos Spanish Rice Buttered Corn Fresh Cut Orange Wedges
Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Pizza
Friday
Weeks 1, 3, 5, & 7
Thursday
– Ice Cream – Tuesdays & Thursdays at no additional charge.
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REGISTRATION FORM - A Programs are open to everyone. Please complete a separate registration for each participant. When submitting, be sure to include the Form B with medical information and waiver. _______________________________________________________ Applicant’s Name (Last) (First) _______________________________________________________ Street Address City State Zip _______________________________________________________ Main Contact’s Name (Last) (First) _______________________________________________________ Main Contact Cell # Secondary Contact Cell # _______________________________________________________ Main Contact Email Address _______________________________________________________ Applicant’s Age as of June 1, 2022 School Attending Fall 2022 _______________________________________________________ Indicate New or Returning Camper
Please note: Registration is subject to camp availability. All sessions are subject to minimum enrollment. Payment: check, money order, or cash; or by credit card when registering online.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Session deposits are refundable before May 10, 2022; no refunds offered on or after May 10. Full refunds are given for sessions canceled by Camp Cannon. Mail Registration Forms and Payment to: Camp Cannon, Cannon School 5801 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord, NC 28027
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Course Title
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Cost of Extended Care Hours and Lunch
Dates June 13-17 June 21-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 August 1-5
7:30-9 AM ☐$40 ☐$32 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40
8-9 AM ☐$30 ☐$24 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30
Lunch Care ☐Free ☐Free ☐Free ☐Free ☐Free ☐Free ☐Free
Lunch Service ☐$32 ☐$24 ☐$32 ☐$32 ☐$32 ☐$32 ☐$32
4-5 PM ☐$30 ☐$24 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30 ☐$30
* Lunch Service & Lunch care must be selected when registering
Total of Lunch Care and Lunch:
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$25.00
4-5:30 PM ☐$40 ☐$32 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40 ☐$40
REGISTRATION FORM - B Emergency Medical Information _______________________________________________________ Applicant’s Name (Last) (First) _______________________________________________________ Physician’s Name Telephone _______________________________________________________
Please list any special conditions (medications, disabilities, allergies, etc.)
Local Emergency Contact (non-parent) _______________________________________________________ Name (Last) (First) _______________________________________________________ Home Phone Number Cell Number Waiver I agree and release and discharge Cannon School (the School) and its officers, directors, and agents and its partner organizations (and their officers, directors, and agents) of and from any claims, demands, or liability of damage arising from the participation of my child in any classes or programs of Camp Cannon. In the event that my child needs medical attention, I authorize the School and give my consent to the School to provide such service and/or to transport my child to a hospital or treatment facility. I hereby certify that my child is in good health and may participate in all activities, as noted in camp descriptions. I hereby give my child permission to ride in school-approved transportation to and from camp activities, as noted in camp descriptions. I hereby grant permission for images of my child to be included in Camp Cannon print, online, or social media marketing materials.
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CAMPS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY Adventure Camp 35 Adventures in Fitness 35 American Girl Doll Adventure 9 American Girl Doll Celebration 24 Animals Alive 29 Art Safari 9 Art-chitects: Engineering & Art 15 Artful Adventures 9
Athena's Path
Basketball Skills Bug Bonanza Builders Camp Hollywood Cannon Football - Lineman Cannon Football - Youth Dev. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Chess Cinderella Cinderella College Essay Bootcamp Cooking for Beginners Craft & relax Crazy Chemworks Camp Creating Art Thru Math Dance & Cheer Dance Your Way to Broadway Destination Earth Digging Back Through Time Disc Golf: Skills & Play Disney Fun Drawing Animals from A-Z E-STEAM: Women in Science Explore + Make + Share Extreme Animals Fairy Tale Fun Fantasy Adventures Fishing Forays Flag Football Flight School Fliptastic Tumble Camp Fun with Phonics & Decoding Genealogy 101
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Golf Academy Guts, Goo, and Gross Science Hockey Skills Camp Improv Comedy Improv on the Go Infinity and Beyond Interior Design - Model Building Intro to Dungeons & Dragons ® Intro. to Fundamentals of Ath. Intro to Robotics iPad Photography Junior Sculptors
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Lacrosse Skills - Boys Lacrosse Skills - Girls Laser Cutting LEGO®: ABC's and 123's LEGO®: Bat League Superhero LEGO®: Brick City LEGO®: Exploring LEGO®: Extreme Ninjas LEGO®: Fun at the Farm LEGO®: Game On LEGO®: Gear Bots LEGO®:Jurassic Brickland LEGO®: Pokemon LEGO®: Under the Sea LEGO®: Work Vehicles LEGO®: World of Imagination Little Chefs Dessert Academy Magic the Gathering® Camp Maker Mania 2022 Math Munchkins Monster Fun Musical Theatre (in a Week) NASA: Journey into Outer Space Nature Makers Painting with Acrylics Passport to the Arts Peter Pan & Wendy Photography Basics Photography Scavenger Hunts
39 40 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 14 22 20 7 27 27 31 31 11 12 27 12 12
Jump start to Reading & Math 7
Pinewood Derby Build & Race Princess Tea Party Princeton Review ACT Prep Princeton Review SAT Prep Retro Video Gaming 101 Retro Video Gaming: Multiplayer Rock & Roll Club Rockstartopia Science in the Forest Science Palooza Scientist in Training Secret Agent Camp Shakespeare: Outside the Box Shipwreck Island Small Group College Essay Soccer Skills Softball Skill Spy Academy
20 13 7 8 22 22 13 28 32 32 32 32 28 33 8 40 40 33
STEM for Young Minds Stories in Motion Strategy Board Games Super Sports Sampler Tennis Skills That's Gross The Candy Shop Ultimate Games Upcycled Art Veterinarian Science Volleyball Camps Water Explorers Whiz Kids World of Wizards Wrestling Fundamental Camp Wrestling Cougar Camp Youth Rock Orchestra
33 13 23 40 41 33 14 23 13 34 41 34 8 34 42 41 28
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June 13-17
AM (9:00-12:00) Fairy Tale Fun Lego: Work Vehicles Adventures in Fitness Super Sports Sampler Jr. Sculptors Basketball Skills Rockstartopia The Candy Shop Fleg Football Veterinarian Science Cannon Football Lineman Camp College Essay Bootcamp
PM (1:00-4:00) iPad Photography Little Chefs Dessert Academy Science in the Forest American Girl Doll Adventures Upcycled Artist Lego: Extreme Ninjas Fliptastic Tumble Camp Water Explorers Camp Holywood Cooking for Beginners That's Gross FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) Adventure Camp The Princeton Review SAT Esports Experience Camp
Week 1
June 21-24
Week 2
June 27-July 1
Age 3-5 3-5 5-11 5-13 6-8 6-10 9-12 9-15 10-12 11-13
AM (9:00-12:00) Monster Fun Lego®: Exploring the Jungle Dance & Cheer Wrestling Cougar Fundamentals Golf Academy Soccer Skills Tenns Skills Camp Creating Art Through Math Artful Adventures Fishing Forays Retro Video Gaming Interior Design - Model Building College Essay Bootcamp - Virtual
PM (1:00-4:00) Super Sports Sampler Explore + Make + Share Lego: Bat League Adventures Builders Water Explorers Pinewood Derby Cars E-STEAM: Women of Science Improv Comedy
Age 5-11 6-9 6-10 6-10 7-10 7-10 9-12 9-12
PM (1:00-4:00) Lego: Game On Intro. to Robotics Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Softball Skills Ultimate Games Retro Video Gaming: Multiplayer Painting with Acrylics Wrestling Cougar Camp Improv on the Go
Age 6-10 6-10 8-12 8-13 9-12 9-15 9-15 11-18 12-16
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) Adventure Camp Laser Cutting
Age 9-13 11-13
Laser Cutting The Princeton Review ACT Prep
Age 14-16 14-18
Age 3-5 3-5 4-6 5-11 6-10 7-11 7-11 8-10 8-11 9-12 12-16 16-18
AM (9:00-12:00) Lego: Under the Sea Adventures Scientist in Training Super Sports Sampler Golf Academy Animals Alive Passport to the Arts Veterinarian Science Hockey Skills Camp The Candy Shop Photography Scavenger Hunts
Age 5-8 6-8 6-8 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-12 7-10 7-11 9-11 9-12 Age 9-13 14-18 7-15
Intro. to Fundamentals of Athletic Development will be held every Mon., Tues., Wed., July 18-22
Week 5
Week 3
July 25-29
Week 6
Age 3-5 3-5 4-6 5-10 5-13 5-14 5-14 6-10 7-11 8-12 9-15 10-15 16-18
August 1-5
Week 7
Age
AM (9:00-12:00)
Age
AM (9:00-12:00)
Age
Lego: Fun at the Farm
3-5
Lego: Work Vehicles
3-5
Lego: Exploring the Jungle
3-5
Infinity and Beyond
3-5
Disney Fun
3-5
Art Safari
3-5
Stories in Motion
3-5
Math Munchkins
3-5
Bug Bonanza
3-5
Cinderella Cinderella
4-6
Super Sports Sampler
5-11
Jump Start to Reading & Math
5-6
Princess Tea Party (Girls Only)
4-8
Soccer Skills
5-14
Destination Earth
5-9
Fun With Phonics & Decoding
5-8
Crazy Chemworks camp
6-8
Super Sports Sampler
5-11
Golf Academy
5-13
Drawing Animals from A-Zebra
6-10
Golf Academy
5-13
Lacrosse Skills - Girls
5-14
Lego Gear Bots
6-10
Cannon Football-Youth Developmnt
8-12
Lacrosse Skills - Boys
5-14
Chess
6-12
The Candy Shop
10-12
Extreme Animals
9-11
Volleyball Skills - Beginner
8-11
Intro. to Dungeons & Dragons
10-15
College Essay Bootcamp
16-18
Crafts & Relax
10-14
Fishing Forays
12-15
Maker Mania 2022
12-15
Small Group College Essay - Virtual
16-18
PM (1:00-4:00)
Age
PM (1:00-4:00)
Age
PM (1:00-4:00)
Age
Science Palooza
6-9
American Girl Doll Celebration
4-9
Little Chef's Dessert Academy
6-8
Lego: World of Imagination
6-10
World of Wizards
6-8
Lego: Brick City
6-10
Secret Agent Camp
6-10
Lego: Pokemon
6-10
Chess
6-12
Chess
6-12
Dance & Cheer
7-10
Fliptastic Tumble Camp
6-12
Dance & Cheer
7-10
Shipwreck Island
7-11
Spy Academy
8-11
Peter Pan & Wendy
8-12
Whiz Kids
9-11
Strategy Board Games
10-15
Art-chitects: Engineering & Art
9-12
Painting with Acrylics
9-15
Improv on the Go
12-16
Photography Basics
11-15
10-15 12-15 Age
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00)
11-17
Musical in a Week
11-13
Esports Experience Camp
7-15
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00)
Age
Musical in a Week
7-10
Youth Rock Orchestra
AM (9:00-12:00) Lego®: ABC's & 123"s Rock and Roll Club Fantsay Adventures Super Sports Sampler Golf Academy Tennis Skills Camp Dance Your Way to Broadway Digging Back Through Time Guts, Goo, and Gross Science Chess The Candy Shop Flight School Disc Golf: Skills & Play Athena's Path (Girls Only) Photography Scavenger Hunts PM (1:00-4:00) Super Sports Sampler STEM for Young Minds Lego: Jurassic Brickland Nature Makers Artful Adventures Little Chef's Dessert Academy NASA: Journey into Outerspace Volleyball Skills - Intermediate Disc Golf: Skills & Play Genealogy 101 FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) Shakespeare: Outside the Box Esports Experience Camp
& Thurs. from 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Except June 20 & Week 7)
AM (9:00-12:00)
Magic the Gathering Camp Volleyball Skills - Intermediate FULL DAY (9:00-4:00)
July 11-15
Age
Week 4 Age 3-5 3-5 3-5 5-11 5-13 5-14 6-10 6-10 6-11 6-12 8-10 9-11 10-12 10-13 11-13 Age 5-11 6-10 6-10 7-11 7-11 8-10 8-11 12-15 10-12 11-15
11-16 7-15