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Adventure Camp

Offered by: Leigh Northrup & Jeremy Mattsson

Ages: 9-13

Cost: $440

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

Ages: 9-13

Cost: $400

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 & Danielle Robinson

Ages:

4-6 (Week 1 – AM camp)

6-8 (Week 1 – PM camp)

Cost: $200

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

Basketball Skills

Offered by: Kelvin Drakeford

Ages: 7-11 Cost: $200

This skills camp will feature stations, drills, competitive games, and contests. 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

Week 5 AM

Cannon Football – QB & WR Camp

Offered by: Jamie Bolton

Ages: 12-17

Cost: $200

Join Cannon’s Head Varsity Football Coach in an incredibly unique football camp experience. This camp is specifically designed for Middle School & High School grade QBs and Wide Receivers. This camp will be a comprehensive football academy. Sessions will include Football 101, Concept Structure, QB/WR Timing, and specific drills to accelerate the development of each player.

Offered: Week 1 AM

Cannon Football – Youth Skills Development

Offered by: Jamie Bolton

Ages: 8-13 Cost: $200

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 6 AM

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. 48 for fees.

Dance & Cheer

Offered by: Leaps & Bounds Dance Kidz

Ages: 4-6 (Week 2, 3 & 4)

Cost: $220 7-10 (Week 1 & 5)

Cost: $220

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:

Enkidu Jiu Jitsu

Week 1 AM Week 3 AM Week 5 PM

Week 2 AM Week 4 AM

Offered by: Bailey Draper

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $200

Learn to stand your ground with Jiu Jitsu. This Martial Arts camp will teach you practical self-defense techniques. Campers will learn how to protect themselves, all while building self-confidence and making friends!

Offered: Week 5 AM

Week 7 AM

Fishing Forays

Offered by: Paul Borowicz

Ages: 8-14

Cost: $200 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 4 AM

Week 7 AM

Flag Football League

Offered by: Mark Ferguson

Ages: 8-11

Cost: $200

Campers will play in a one-week Flag Football league, in which they will compete daily against multiple teams to determine this year’s Camp Cannon Champions! Each day campers will play games, work through passing and throwing drills and discuss game strategy. All skill levels are welcome, and open to both boys & girls.

Offered: Week 1 AM

Fliptastic Tumble Camp

Offered by: Impact 1 Allstars

Ages: 6-12

Cost: $200

Is your 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: $200

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

Golf Academy

Offered by: The Better Golf for Kids Academy

Ages: 5-13

Cost: $200

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 7 AM

Hockey Skills Camp

Offered by: Mark Kmidowski

Ages: 11-15

Cost: $200

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 4 AM

Lacrosse Skills Camp - Boys

Offered by: Steve Schattner

Ages: 5-14

Cost: $200

This camp will be directed and coached by Cannon School’s Boys Lacrosse Program Director Steve Schattner, his coaching staff, and other local experienced coaches. Based on registration, players will be split by age and ability. Players will focus on the fundamentals of ground balls, cradling, catching, throwing, and shooting through fun competitions in a variety of stations and drills, while progressing experienced players through development in advanced skills appropriately, all while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment.

Offered: Week 5 AM

Lacrosse Skills Camp - Girls

Offered by: Brittany Pasut

Ages: 5-14

Cost: $200

This camp will be directed and coached by Cannon School’s Girls Lacrosse Program Director Brittany Pasut, her coaching staff, and other local experienced coaches. Based on registration, players will be split by age and ability. Players will focus on the fundamentals of ground balls, cradling, catching, throwing, and shooting through fun competitions in a variety of stations and drills, while progressing experienced players through development in advanced skills appropriately, all while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment.

Offered: Week 5 AM

Soccer Skills

Offered by: Matthew Denton

Ages: 5-13

Cost: $200

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: $160

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 2 PM

Super Sports Sampler

Offered by: Rod Rachel

Ages: 5-11 Cost: $200

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 3 AM Week 4 AM Week 4 PM

Ultimate Fun Camp

Offered by: Rendi Powers

Ages: 6-8

Cost: $336

Camp Cannon’s Ultimate Fun Camp will include a range of pure camp activities and adventures all campers will want to jump in on! From large motor outdoor activities such as creek stomping, archery, and disc golf to fine motor crafting including beading and painting, your camper will experience ultimate fun!

Week 2 Full Day (4-day week)

Wrestling – Cougar Camp

Offered by: Solomon Fleckman

Ages: 11-18

Cost: $200

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 4 PM

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