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WELCOME TO GSL SUMMERFEST For more than 40 years, GSL has offered summer programs to boys and girls in the Memphis area - regardless of school affiliation. We offer a variety of programs for every interest, from sports, science, and reading to hip hop, math, and art.

GSL's SummerFest provides a safe and fun environment each week, while giving your child the opportunity to experience something new and create long-lasting friendships. If we can answer any questions, please call or email. We look forward to seeing you this summer at GSL!

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EMILY MERRELL

ARIEL DENTON

Director of SummerFest emerrell@gslschool.org

Director of Auxiliary Programs adenton@gslschool.org

Contents 4 Camp Policies

5 SummerFest @ Preschool

6-7 Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps & LL Themes

8-15 Rising LL-SK Camps by Week

16 SummerFest Main Campus

17-20 Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps

21-36 Rising 1st-8th Camps by Week

Ready to join us?!

Register today at: gslschool.org/summerfest

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Camp Policies SummerFest 2025 @ GSL is open to all students entering JK through eighth grade, regardless of school affiliation. Programs for rising LL & PK students are for returning GSL students only.

Programs are limited and fill up quickly, so register now on UltraCamp.

All SummerFest camps are led by current or former faculty/staff/coaches, GSL alumni, or trusted school vendors.

Program fees must be paid in full for your child to be officially registered. All programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations must be made via email to Emily Merrell, Director of SummerFest, five business days prior to the start date in order to receive a refund (less a $25 cancellation fee).

No refunds will be given for absences or cancellations within five business days.

Campers may not be registered for a partial week. GSL reserves the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel a program. In the event of a cancellation by the school, a refund for closed camp days will be issued. GSL may also add a program after the print date of this brochure.

Morning camp drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. Morning-only campers should be picked up at 12:00 p.m.; afternoon-only campers should be dropped off at 12:45 p.m. Campers should be picked up at 5:00 p.m. A late pickup fee of $5 per minute, due at time of pickup, will be charged for any child who remains after 5:30 p.m. Pick-up and drop-off for rising LL-SK campers will be at GSL’s Preschool at Miss Lee's (1760 Peabody Avenue). Pick-up and drop-off for rising 1st-8th grade campers is on Lemaster Street outside of the Anchor Center Cafeteria (250 Lemaster Street).

It is expected that every camper attending SummerFest adhere to the school's procedures and standards of behavior, which can be located in the handbooks posted on our parents portal and are available upon request. GSL reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose behavior becomes unmanageable or who is disruptive to SummerFest activities.

We ask that you please not send your child to camp when they are not feeling well. If your child develops cold/flu/Covid-19-type symptoms while at camp, you will be contacted and asked to come pick him/her up as soon as possible.

By registering for SummerFest, you agree to allow GSL to publish photos, artwork, videos, podcasts, and any other materials created by your children or featuring your children, in both online and printed communication materials for GSL, unless you notify the SummerFest Director otherwise in writing.

Thank you for your interest in SummerFest 2025 @ GSL!

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SummerFest @ Preschool GSL’s Preschool at Miss Lee’s, 1760 Peabody Ave.

For students entering PK*, JK, SK *PK programs available for current Little Luker students only

7:30am-8:00am 8:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm- 5:00pm 5:00pm

Drop off for morning and all-day Morning Camps Pick-up for morning-only campers Aftercare ($100 per week) Pick-up

*PK-SK campers must be fully potty-trained in order to attend SummerFest

For students entering LL* *LL programs are all-day from 7:30am-5:00pm and are available for current Little Saints students only ($325 per week)

LL and aftercare campers must be picked up by 5:30pm.

There will be a late fee of $5 per minute after 5:30pm.

Morning campers should bring a morning snack and water bottle.

All-day campers should bring a morning snack, water bottle, lunch, and an afternoon snack, plus a blanket if needed for nap time. LL Campers should bring the above along with diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes.

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Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps & Weekly LL Themes WEEK 1: JUNE 2-6

WEEK 2: JUNE 9-13

Spaced Out

Get Messy!

Storytime at Puppet Playhouse

Jumping into JK

To Infinity and Beyond What’s the Scoop?

Under the Sea Sing, Dance, Play!

Little Dribblers Littlest Chefs Sew Crafty I Can Be an Artist

Theme: Space Week

Theme: Garden Week

WEEK 3: JUNE 16-20

WEEK 4: JUNE 23-27

Bug Out! Pop into PK! Glow Painting with a Twist Pop! Art Preschool Theatre Molding Magic

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Theme: Safari Week

Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun Camping Fun! Bluey Bonanza Unicorn Fun Camp Splat! Science Outdoors Theme: Camping Week

Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps & Weekly LL Themes

WEEK 5: JULY 7-11

WEEK 6: JULY 14-18

Creative Play Theatre

Pop into PK!

GSL Kids Cookbook

D is for Dinosaur Dig

Bodies in Motion

Swiftie Camp: SummerFest Era

Christmas in July

Daisy Chains

Barbie’s Dream Camp

Trip Around the World

Battle of the Bricks

Learning in Motion

Theme: Ocean Week

Theme: Disney Week

WEEK 7: JULY 21-25

WEEK 8: JULY 28-AUG 1

Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun

Gymnastics Fun

Bodies in Motion

To Infinity & Beyond

Carnival Camp

Junior Chess Camp

D is for Dinosaur Dig

Glow in the Dark Camp

Gymnastics Fun & Fundamentals

Little Art Explorers Welcome to SK

Theme: Superhero Week

Theme: Storybook Week

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JUNE 2-6 Spaced Out Amanda Coile $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Let’s go explore our galaxy!! We will have so much fun exploring the planets and stars in our solar system. But first, we will need some brave explorers to help build and paint a rocket ship in order to blast off into space.

Storytime at Puppet Playhouse Itch2Learn $215 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Designed for young storytellers, this program invites students to unleash their creativity by using puppets to bring their own stories to life. As they work collaboratively, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves, enhance their communication skills, and discover the joy of performance.

What’s The Scoop?

LaKeisha Johnson $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

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What is better than something cold on a hot summer day? Come join us to learn how to create homemade ice cream, snow cones, and more in this cool camp!

Under the Sea MiDeonna Owens $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Learn about ocean life while letting your curiosity of the sea bring your creativity out!

We will focus on sea animals to create crafts, make treats, and even practice ocean yoga.

Sing, Dance, Play!

Reem Rassoul & Jenna Bencini $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Break out of your shell with some fun and sillythemed dance parties. Sing your heart out to your favorite songs! The only rule for this class is to just have FUN! Mrs. Bencini and Ms. Rassoul are dancers and singers at heart, so be ready to learn some funny new dance moves and learn plenty of fun songs with us!

To Infinity & Beyond Creative Education Services $275 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

3,2,1… Blast off!! Young astronauts will have a blast in our out-of-this-world summer camp.

Campers will build and explore life in outer space with LEGOs, K’Nex, magnets, and other hands-on tools. Imaginations will soar as we explore the solar system together. Don’t let gravity hold you down… sign up today!

JUNE 9-13 Get Messy!

Anden Hamilton & Marlene Soto

$165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Put on your play clothes and get ready to enjoy some messy, sensory fun! Campers will get hands-on with sand, soap, slime, and more!

Jumping into JK Mimmie Fisher & Allie Dudley

$165 Rising JK 8:00am-12:00pm

Are you heading to JK and ready to jump right in? Come join us to get a glimpse of what each day holds and gear up for a successful jumpstart to your JK year. We will run through our daily routines, sing songs, and learn about how much fun you will have in JK. We can’t wait to see you!

Little Dribblers Creative Education Services $275 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Experience the excitement of basketball and soccer in a nurturing environment.

Our program works with the basics of both sports, including ball handling, footwork, dribbling, shooting, passing, and scoring a goal.

Littlest Chefs Jeanette Walton $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

There is something about preparing your own food that makes it special. Campers will read books like Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog and Dragons Love Tacos, then practice their fine motor skills as they prepare their favorite, fun foods from the stories.

I Can Be an Artist Cynthia Hill $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Come and explore all that art has to offer, from painting to sculptures to collage-making. This fun, hands-on class will turn any little one into an artist. Each child will come away with their very own special artist portfolio.

Come and make some magic!

Sew Crafty Lily Thompson $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Come get “sew” crafty with us! Campers will hone their fine motor skills using a variety of age-appropriate tools and techniques, including learning basic sewing stitches, all while creating fun and crafty projects! No previous sewing experience is necessary.

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JUNE 16-20 Preschool Theatre

Bug Out!

Lily Thompson $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm Get acquainted with some creepy crawlies!

Campers will learn about various insects through literature, science, and art.

We will also have insect-inspired treats and go on an insect finding expedition.

Come “bug out” with Ms. Thompson!

Pop into PK!

Victoria Blackwell & Jamesha Horton $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm Learn everything there is to know about being in pre-kindergarten at GSL. Meet PK teachers, learn routines, and have fun at our Preschool.

Glow Painting With a Twist Robert Ward $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm Jam out to your favorite kid tunes while painting masterpieces, glow-in-the-dark style. Once you are done mixing up your paint colors, mix up your morning with games and other goodies.

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Sunfish Children’s Theatre $240 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm Teaching artists will bring each student into the world of story and poetry through creative drama, character development, environment, exploration, and movement in a positive, nurturing environment.

Students will learn storytelling, stage movement, characterization, and basic memorization of poems, songs, and narratives. They will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of the session.

Pop! Art

Sarah Langford $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm All your faves are here! Whether your passion is making books, creating colorful drawings and paintings, crafting collages, or building in 3-D, there is something for every young artist in this summer studio.

Molding Magic Natasha Cole $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Let’s have fun with tons of sensory play. We will sculpt and mold many objects using Play-Doh and enjoy a day with sensory sand. Experience making your own slime, cloud dough, and so much more!

JUNE 23-27 Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun

Robert Ward & M-Town Image $165 Rising PK - SK 8:00am-12:00pm This is an irresistible opportunity for some of our youngest campers to develop coordination skills while learning various dance moves to today’s hottest music.

Campers will demonstrate their newfound skills for families at a showcase on Friday.

Camping Fun! Amanda Coile $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Let’s go camping! We will build a tent, eat s’mores, catch fireflies, and make fun summer memories!!

Bluey Bonanza

Unicorn Fun Camp Victoria Blackwell $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Come spend a week playing, making, and having fun with unicorns. We will make unicorn slime, read unicorn books, and even make a pool noodle unicorn.

Splat! Science Outdoors Jeanette Walton $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Love hands-on experiments? Let’s get messy in the backyard with fizzy playdough, exploding baggies, frozen vinegar, and more!

Kelsey Tuten & Amanda Chiles $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm Join us for a week of Bluey fun! Dress like a granny or grandpa, play “keepy uppy” and so much more!

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JULY 7-11 Christmas in July Tiffany Mitchell $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Creative Play Theatre Sunfish Children’s Theatre $240 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Deck the halls and celebrate Christmas in July with us this summer as we create ornaments, read Christmas-themed books, and enjoy fun and festive activities! You’ll almost forget the Memphis heat!

Teaching artists will bring each student into the world of story and poetry through creative drama, character development, environment, exploration, and movement in a positive, nurturing environment. Students will learn storytelling, stage movement, characterization, and basic memorization of poems, songs, and narratives. They will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of the session.

Bodies in Motion Gwen Barber $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Robert Ward $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Play multiple games that help build and improve in the areas of motor skills, concentration, competitiveness, and more!

These games offer so much fun and challenge that children don't realize they are learning and improving. Campers should wear tennis shoes everyday and be ready for a challenge.

This camp is perfect for young chefs and bookworms alike. Dive into enchanting tales, create kid-friendly recipes inspired by each story, and enjoy themed activities that bring each book to life.

Battle of the Bricks

GSL Kids Cookbook

Barbie’s Dream Camp MiDeonna Owens $165 Rising JK-SK GIRLS ONLY 8:00am-12:00pm This is the ultimate girly experience. Campers will get to learn and enjoy all things Barbie.

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Creative Education Services $275 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

LEGO enthusiasts will tap into their genius through guided free-build missions, interactive teamdriven LEGO competitions, and the ultimate Battle Royale.

JULY 14-18 D is for Dinosaur Dig Creative Education Services $275 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Learn all about dinosaurs and the techniques used in extracting fossils in this hands-on camp.

Go on your own fossil dig, analyze and assemble skeleton pieces, produce a fossil reconstruction, and use iPads to discover even more about dinosaurs. Little paleontologists will take home lots of cool daily dinosaur projects!

Pop into PK!

Victoria Blackwell & Jamesha Horton $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm Learn everything there is to know about being in pre-kindergarten at GSL. Meet PK teachers, learn routines, and have fun at our Preschool.

Swiftie Camp: SummerFest Era Martha Humber $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Daisy Chains

Sarah Langford $165 Rising JK-SK - GIRLS ONLY 8:00am-12:00pm Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of wearable art with friends using fun fabric and yarn techniques and bright, playful jewelry findings!

Trip Around the World Natasha Cole $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Let’s take a summer trip around the world! Create your own passport to learn about different countries and cultures. Try new foods, read books, and listen to music from other countries. Let’s explore!

Learning in Motion Germantown Speech Language & Learning Clinic $225 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

This camp is hosted by occupational therapists, wellness trainers, and speech-language You belong with me at Swiftie summer camp! Join pathologists. Through the power of movement and us as we travel through each of Taylor Swift’s play, we will integrate evidence-based activities eras! We will explore her music and career with focused on body awareness, social problem fearless dance parties, enchanting photoshoots, solving, and emotional, behavioral, and impulse and Swiftie-themed games. Each day, we will do control. Our goals are to tap into the mind-body themed crafts for dazzling take-home souvenirs connection to make learning fun and help children like accessories, decorations, and of course, ready their bodies for learning. friendship bracelets!

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JULY 21-25 Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun Robert Ward & M-Town Image $165 Rising PK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Get in on this irresistible opportunity for some of our youngest campers to develop coordination skills while learning various dance movements to today’s hottest music. Campers will demonstrate their newfound skills for parents at a showcase on Friday.

Bodies in Motion Gwen Barber $165 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm Play multiple games that help build and improve in the areas of motor skills, concentration, competitiveness, and more!

These games offer so much fun and challenge that children don't realize they are learning and improving. Campers should wear tennis shoes everyday and be ready for a challenge.

Carnival Camp Natasha Cole $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm We will create and play our own games and enjoy yummy treats in this carnivalthemed camp! Come join us for a week of fun at the carnival!

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Gymnastics Fun & Fundamentals Wings Gymnastics $255 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Learn beginning skills on the floor, bars, balance beam, and vault (mini trampoline).

Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence - all of which promote focus and healthy habits for life. This camp includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, snacks, awards, and more! Campers should wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle daily.

D is for Dinosaur Dig

Creative Education Services $275 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm Learn all about dinosaurs and the techniques used in extracting fossils in this hands-on camp. Go on your own fossil dig, analyze and assemble skeleton pieces, produce a fossil reconstruction, and use iPads to discover even more about dinosaurs. Little paleontologists will take home lots of cool daily dinosaur projects!

JULY 29-AUG 2 JULY 28-AUG 1 To Infinity & Beyond Creative Education Services $275 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

3,2,1… Blast off!! Young astronauts will have a blast in our out-of-this-world summer camp. Campers will build and explore life in outer space with LEGOs, K’Nex, magnets, and other hands-on tools.

Imaginations will soar as we explore the solar system together. Don’t let gravity hold you down… sign up today!

Gymnastics Fun Wings Gymnastics $255 Rising PK 8:00am-12:00pm

Learn beginning skills on the floor, bars, balance beam, and vault (mini trampoline). Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence all of which promote focus and healthy habits for life. This camp includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, snacks, awards, and more!

Campers should wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle daily.

Glow in the Dark Camp MiDeonna Owens $165 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

This camp includes hands-on sensory play, storytime sessions, and simple art projects centered around glow in the dark, such as, glow in the dark Play-Doh, paint, and even a neon dance party.

Little Art Explorers The Art Project $250 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

In this camp, kids will use a wide variety of art mediums and techniques - painting, collage, watercolor, glue, drawing, clay, and more. We’ll do lots of process-based art projects and sensory play to keep it fun and messy! Kids will bring home a portfolio of projects at the end of the week.

Junior Chess Camp Mid-South Chess $175 Rising JK-SK 8:00am-12:00pm

Chess is for everyone, even preschoolers!

Beginners will learn about the amazing game of chess through play, songs, and crafts.

Welcome to SK

Caroline Canon & Reem Rassoul $165 Rising SK 8:00am-12:00pm Prepare for the transition to the big school by learning about SK. Explore the classrooms, learn the daily schedule, and engage in STEAM activities. Campers will also hone in on early literacy by making a book and exploring what it means to be an author and illustrator.

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SummerFest Anchor Center 250 Lemaster St.

For rising 1st through 8th grade students 7:30am-8:00am 8:00am-12:00pm 12:00 12:00pm-1:00pm

Drop off for morning and all-day campers Morning Camps Pickup for morning-only campers Lunch/recess* *Only for campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions.

12:45pm -1:00pm Drop-off for afternoon-only campers 1:00pm-5:00pm Afternoon Camps 5:00pm Pick-up

All campers must be picked up by 5:30pm.

There will be a late fee of $5 per minute after 5:30pm.

Campers should bring a snack, water bottle, and lunch if staying all day.

Campers should also bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen for visits to our on-campus pool.

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Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps WEEK 1: JUNE 2-6

All-Day Camp All-Day All Sports Camp

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Girl Talk

Beauty is Being You: Barbie Camp

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Creativity Toolbox

LEGO Robotics & Coding

Middle School Theater

WEEK 2: JUNE 9-13

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Zumba 101

Sewing School

Games, Games, Games

Fashion Frenzy

Critics & Creatives

Minecraft, Roblox, & More!

LEGO Challenge Camp

Dodgeball Extravaganza

2D Video Game Camp

A Very Swiftie Summer Drone Club

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Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps WEEK 3: JUNE 16-20

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Movies & More!

American Girl Doll Camp

Battlebots

Weird Science

3/4 Basketball Skills & Drills

Crazy for Craft Sticks

You Can Play Ukulele

Tennis Camp

Focus, Aim, & Snap!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Anime Adventure Camp

WEEK 4: JUNE 23-27

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Lower School Theatre

Disney Princesses

Video Game Design Jr.

Nature Explorers

Manners 101

Artsphere

Real Deal Robotics

Personalize Your Pad

Duct Tape Creations

Hip-Hop Camp

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Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps WEEK 5: JULY 7-11

Morning Camps Flag Football

Afternoon Camps Color Wonder

Mahjong Masters

Super Mario & Friends

Sushi Camp

Magical Homes for Fairies & Gnomes

LEGO Masters

Cardboard Creations

Cartooning Camp 5/6 Boys Basketball Skills & Drills

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Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Learning in Motion

Camp’s Got Talent

Creative Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture

Battle of the Bricks

Minecraft, Roblox, & More!

Swiftie Camp: SummerFest Era

Imaginasium Camp

Art in Nature

Chopped

Hip-Hop Camp

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Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps WEEK 7: JULY 21-25

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Doll Art Camp

Fun with Favorite Books

LEGO Movie Magic

Gymnastics Fundamentals

1/2 Basketball Skills & Drills

Escape GSL: Glow in the Dark Edition

CSI Camp

Genre-Spinning Writing Camp

Sewing School

7/8 Boys Basketball Skills & Drills

Reading, Writing, Grammar, Oh My!

WEEK 8: JULY 28-AUG 1 JULY 28-AUG 1

Morning Camps

Afternoon Camps

Math Magic for Rising 1st/2nd

Power Tumbling

Jr. LEGO Challenge Camp

The Magic of Musical Theater

Percussion Drum Camp

Young Knights Chess Camp

Harry Potter Mania!

Math Magic for Rising 3rd/4th

Math for Rising 5th/6th

5/6 Football Camp

7/8 Football Camp

Math for Rising 7th/8th

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JUNE 2-6 All-Day & Morning Camps All-Day All Sports Camp Rick Kohlhof & Debbie Callahan $310 Rising 1st-6th 8:00am-5:00pm Campers will love this movement-based camp.

Learn and play a variety of games and sports, including soccer, four square, basketball, floor hockey, capture the pins, kickball, and dodgeball.

We will also leave campus for skating fun.

Girl Talk

Abby Hensley & Caroline Canon $155 Rising 1st-4th GIRLS ONLY 8:00am-12:00pm Let’s take time with our girlfriends to learn how to braid hair, paint nails, and make friendship bracelets. Each day, we will make a craft, learn new games to play, enjoy girl-talk, and have dance parties, because girls just wanna have fun!

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Annie Chisholm & Abigail Wright $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Join your favorite teachers in “Hollywood” as we walk the Red Carpet to celebrate movies and activities from the worlds of Harry Potter, LEGO, Marvel, Mario, and Disney! By the end of the week, you will know movie trivia, how to sign your own autograph, and even make your own short film!

LEGO Robotics & Coding Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising 2nd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm

Love building with LEGOs? We will spend the week working in groups to build and code using our LEGO Boost and LEGO Spike kits. With over 60 LEGO projects to choose from, your biggest challenge will be narrowing down which build to do!

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JUNE 2-6 Afternoon Camps

Beauty is Being You: Barbie Camp Creative Education Services $275 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Fashion, friendship, and pure Barbie Fabulousness! Students will embrace their “inner Barbie” with a week full of fun, hands-on, creative, and inspirational activities to showcase art and science. Different day: different theme and activities! We will end the week with a Barbie Dance Party and Fashion Show. It’s pure indulgence ...“Get Your Sparkle On, Show the World Where You Belong!”

Creativity Toolbox

Middle School Theatre

Explore, learn, create! Learn the fundamentals of the creativity process and use art to explore many other subjects—like social studies, math, science, and literacy.

Our focus is on the individual child using creativity and self-expression to involve, educate, and encourage. Students will learn storytelling, stage movement, characterization, and basic memorization of poems, songs, and narratives. They will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of the session.

Ream Rassoul & Jenna Bencini $155 Rising 1st-3rd 1:00pm-5:00pm

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Sunfish Children‘s Theatre $240 Rising 5th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

JUNE 9-13 Morning Camps

Zumba 101

Abigail Wright & Annie Chisholm $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Like being active? This is the place for YOU! We’ll start the day with meditation and then get moving with some classic Zumba dance moves! Campers will have the chance to get creative and showcase their own choreography, and then cool down with spa water and yoga. Come get your fitness on with us!

Games, Games, Games Sara Ralston $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Bring your A-game! Learn loads of new games spanning various countries and time periods.

From movement games to traditional board games, campers will play them all!

Critics & Creatives Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising 2nd-6th 8:00am-12:00pm

Do you like watching movies and find yourself talking about ways you would change it up?

Then come beat the heat and watch movies every day! We will critique and create alternate endings for each movie through discussions, drawings, and creative writing. Movie snacks will be provided. Campers are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

LEGO Challenge Camp Carrie Galphin & Joyce Bruno $155 Rising 3rd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm

Discover all of the amazing things you can build and design with LEGOs. The sky’s the limit! Each day will be packed with exciting challenges, friendly competitions, and stimulating projects.

2D Video Game Camp Bits, Bytes, Bots $230 Rising 3rd-8th 8:00am-12:00pm

Students will become masters of MIT’s Scratch and create a game they can play at home. They will be introduced to computer science from computer scientists themselves. Students will learn the basics of game development by replicating games such as Frogger, Geometry Dash, and Fruit Ninja. By the end of the week, students will be fluent in Scratch, earn a “degree” in computer science, and have their very own video game.

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JUNE 9-13 Afternoon Camps

Sewing School Lily Thompson $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

It’s “sew" much fun! Campers will learn the basics of hand sewing using kid-friendly tools. Create your own fun fabric projects including pillows, stuffed animals, clothing, and embroidery pieces. No needle experience is necessary.

Fashion Frenzy Cheryl O’Bannon (Miss O) $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Walk the catwalk as though you are in New York, Paris, or Milan. Learn different modeling techniques and perform them for family and friends in a Fashion Frenzy on Friday. You worked hard to get there, so STRUT YOUR STUFF!

Dodgeball Extravaganza

Debbie Callahan & Rick Kohlhof $155 Rising 1st-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm How many variations of dodgeball are there?

Find out and explore other foam ball games during this camp! Enjoy the excitement of these traditional games with new twists.

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Minecraft, Roblox, & More!

Max White '17 & Marley White '20 $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Survive, build, code and more in today’s popular online programs! Campers must have an online (computer use) Minecraft account in order to play Minecraft. No account is needed for any of the other programs we will use this week. Game on!

A Very Swiftie Summer Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising 3rd-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm Are you a fan of Tay Tay? Do you like to sing, dance, and design bracelets? Then join us for a VERY Swiftie summer!

Drone Club Bits, Bytes, Bots $230 Rising 5th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Students will learn to build and fly drones. Each day they will go through an obstacle course. They will fly their drones through hoops, under bridges, and learn to land successfully on different targets.

At the end of the week, they will engineer their own drone to go through the master obstacle course. By the end of the week, they will become masters in piloting and building drones.

JUNE 16-20 Morning Camps

Movies & More!

Reem Rassoul & Jenna Bencini $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Basketball Skills & Drills Andrew Sichting $155 Rising 3rd-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Do you like movies? Do you like popcorn and sweet treats?! How about dance parties to our favorite soundtracks from our favorite movies? Come join Ms. Rassoul and Mrs. Bencini for some light-hearted fun! We’ll watch some of our favorite movies, get cozy with stuffies, and finish up with some creative crafts and snacks. Come join the fun!

Get ready to take your basketball game to the next level! Our Basketball Skills & Drills Camp is designed for young athletes eager to improve their skills in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp will help you develop key fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.

Battlebots

You Can Play Ukulele!

Greetings, Bot Builders! Let’s get ready to rumble.

Campers will design, build, program, and compete in head-to-head competitions with their battlebots. Work with multiple types of bots for competitions and daily challenges. Bring your game face… winner takes all!

Learn to play the ukulele in this fun music camp! This camp is a great place for beginners. We will learn a ditty or two and also learn how to hula dance. Come along and join us for a fun week at the luau. (Campers are required to bring their own Ukuleles each day.)

Creative Education Services $275 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Janet Webster $155 Rising 3rd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm

Focus, Aim, & Snap! The Wonderful World of Photography Hill Photography $170 Rising 5th-8th 8:00am-12:00pm

Explore the art of photography by working hands-on with various cameras and equipment.

Learn effective photography techniques and receive guidance in developing pictures. At the end of the week, campers will display their photographs for family and friends.

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JUNE 16-20 afternoon Camps

American Girl® Doll Camp

Crazy for Craft Sticks

Lily Thompson $155 Rising 1st-4th GIRLS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm

Grab your favorite doll and get ready for oodles of crafts and fun. Hear some extraordinary and empowering stories as you learn about each doll’s unique background and history.

Weird Science Jeanette Walton $155 Rising 1st-3rd 1:00pm-5:00pm

Fizz, bubble, pop! Experiment with loads of crazy materials that whirl, foam, bounce, and glow-in-the-dark!

Tennis Camp MatchPoint Tennis $240 Rising 3rd-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm

This program is designed specifically for children and involves smaller-sized courts, shorter nets, kid-sized rackets, and softer, less bouncy balls. This allows kids to play on courts and with gear that is tailored to their size and strength, making the game a lot more playable and fun. Our goal is to introduce kids to tennis at an early age in a non-pressure, fun environment.

Students must bring their own racquets.

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Sara Ralston $155 Rising 1st-3rd 1:00pm-5:00pm

Who knew you could do so much with craft sticks? Crafts, games, construction, cooking and more!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Allyson Campbell $155 Rising 5th-8th GIRLS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm

Unleash your inner fashionista, dance the day away, and revel in an all-day slumber party!

Join us for an unforgettable time of fun, friendship, and fabulousness!

Anime Adventure Camp Mr. Robert and Spider $155 Rising 4th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Calling all aspiring animators, manga artists, and anime enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable week of creativity, storytelling, and epic fun at Anime Adventure Camp! This camp is designed for kids who love anime and want to dive deeper into the colorful world of Japanese animation.

JUNE 23-27 Morning Camps

Lower School Theatre

Manners 101

Our focus is on the individual child using creativity and self-expression to involve, educate, and encourage. We will bring each student into the world of story and poetry through creative drama, character development, environment, exploration, and movement in a positive, nurturing environment.

Students will learn storytelling, stage movement, characterization, and basic memorization of poems, songs, and narratives.

They will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of the session.

Learn how to write thank-you notes, set and clear a table, make introductions, be a good guest, and even how to handle “sticky” social situations!

Sunfish Children‘s Theatre $240 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Video Game Design, Jr. Bits, Bytes, Bots $230 Rising 1st-2nd 8:00am-12:00pm

Students will be introduced to the world of video game design through ScratchJr. Throughout the week, they will move through the steps of game development by learning how to code and design classic games such as Frogger and a maze game.

By the end of the week, students will have made their own game and earned their very first “degree” in video game development.

Jennifer Atkins $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Real Deal Robotics Creative Education Services $275 Rising 3rd-8th 8:00am-12:00pm

Never before have young coders had the opportunity to code and program lifelike robots like this! Meet Blue: our expressive, programmable robot head that students can program with human-like speech, facial gestures, sensing, and more.

Duct Tape Creations Janet Webster $155 Rising 4th-6th 8:00am-12:00pm

Campers will have their choice of various projects to make using duct tape, including miniature pinatas, flower garlands, bow ties, picture frames, and more.

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JUNE 23-27 Afternoon Camps

Disney Princesses Janet Webster $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Personalize Your Pad

Grab your mouse ears and join us in celebrating some of Disney’s strongest females. Each day we will honor one of the fabulous princesses by dressing up, creating themed snacks, and singing along with our favorite Disney tunes. When you wish upon a star, your dreams do come true.

Nature Explorers Harmony Swenson $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Are you into nature? Let’s get down in the dirt with a magnifying glass and discover the wonders of the insects, leaves, flowers, rocks, and animals that share our Earth.

Artsphere Sarah Langford $155 Rising 2nd-5th 1:00pm-5:00pm

You won’t need a passport to travel the world in this weeklong dive into arts and crafts!

From East to West and from A(ustralia) to Z(imbabwe), we will explore traditional and modern interpretations of culturally significant art styles and methods.

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Cheryl O’Bannon (Miss O) $155 Rising 2nd-6th GIRLS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm

Give your room your personal touch! Express yourself by designing the space you want to live, play and sleep in…your bedroom.

Campers will design flower vases, bed pockets, door signs and more to create a bedroom that reflects who they are.

Hip-Hop Camp Robert Ward & M-Town Image $155 Rising 1st-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mr. Robert, owner of the locally grown and nationally known dance crew “M-Town Image,” will work with campers to develop coordination skills and various dance moves with today’s hottest music. Campers will demonstrate their newfound skills for families at a showcase on Friday.

JULY 7-11 Morning Camps Flag Football Rick Kohlhof $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

We’ll have instruction on running, ball control, passing, and catching skills through various drills and daily gameplay.

Mahjong Masters Itch2Learn $215 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable, fun-filled Mahjong Adventure! Students will embark on a journey through the rich history and rules of this classic Chinese game. As they master tile arrangements, scoring strategies, and the intricacies of gameplay, students will sharpen their analytical skills and enhance their ability to think ahead. Get ready to shuffle tiles and strategize your way to victory!

Sushi Camp

Kelsey Tuten & Amanda Chiles $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Join us this week to learn the art of creating sushi. Campers will learn to make different types of sushi from veggie to candy sushi, play sushi themed games, and make sushi crafts.

LEGO Masters

Abby Hensley & Caroline Canon $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Let’s take LEGO Club to the next level! Complete fun, hands-on ultimate challenges and builds each week while strengthening critical thinking skills, sharpening creativity, and developing a love for all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). Each day will focus on a new theme such as Minecraft, pixels, buildings, superheroes and so much more!

Cartooning Camp Lyn Forsyth $155 Rising 3rd-8th 8:00am-12:00pm

Do you like cartoons? Channel your inner graphic artist and learn to create your own animated cartoons on the computer using different design tools.

Basketball Skills & Drills Andrew Sichting $155 Rising 5th-6th BOYS ONLY 8:00am-12:00pm

Get ready to take your basketball game to the next level! Our Basketball Skills & Drills Camp is designed for young athletes eager to improve their skills in a fun, supportive, and high-energy environment. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp will help you develop key fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.

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JULY 7-11

afternoon Camps

Color Wonder

Super Mario and Friends

Nothing says summer quite like bright, colorful tie-dye!

Campers will learn and experiment with a variety of fabric dyeing and printing techniques, creating wearable art they’ll enjoy all summer long and beyond.

Let’s a-go, Mario! Join Mario and friends for a whirlwind of adventures through Mushroom Kingdom. Each day, campers will level up their creativity, coding, logic, and problem-solving skills to explore, conquer obstacles, and race to rescue the princess.

Sarah Langford $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Creative Education Services $275 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Magical Homes for Cardboard Creations Will Merrell Fairies & Gnomes Harmony Swenson $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Do you love all things magical? If you like to wander and play in the woods imaginatively and would like to make your own fairy house, this camp is for you.

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$155 Rising 5th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Want armor like Iron Man or Wonder Woman? Want to create life-sized wings that light up? What about a costume that’s all your own? Learn how to create it out of cardboard, LEDs, and imagination in this fun-filled camp!

JULY 14-18 Morning Camps

Learning in Motion Germantown Speech Language & Learning Clinic $225 Rising 1st-3rd 8:00am-12:00pm

Our camp is hosted by occupational therapists, wellness trainers, and speech-language pathologists.

Through the power of movement and play we will integrate evidence-based activities focused on body awareness, social problem solving, and emotional, behavioral, and impulse control. Our goals are to tap into the mind-body connection to make learning fun and help children ready their bodies for learning.

Creative Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture The Art Project $250 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Join us as we explore a wide variety of art mediums and techniques. Students will draw, paint, collage, use clay, and much more! Kids will get their very own sketchbook to work in and will bring home a portfolio of projects at the end of the week.

Minecraft, Roblox, & More!

Emily Merrell & Ty Merrell ‘24 $155 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm

Survive, build, code and more in today’s popular online programs! Campers must have an online (computer use) Minecraft account in order to play Minecraft. No account is needed for any of the other programs we will use this week.

Imaginasium Camp Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising 2nd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm

If you can dream it, you can design it! Let your imagination run wild, get your creative juices flowing, and spend time honing your STEM maker skills! We will go through each step of the design thinking process and you will have the chance to make as many creative designs as you can imagine.

Chopped

Allyson Campbell $155 + $50 supply fee Rising 5th-8th 8:00am-12:00pm Do you love to mix it up in the kitchen? Test your skills and creativity with a week of fun cooking challenges based on classic American cuisine! Student chefs will work in teams to compete in two Chopped challenges each day.

Take the challenge and come chop with us!

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JULY 14-18 afternoon Camps

Camp’s Got Talent Tiffany Mitchell $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Do you have a terrific talent? Can you sing, dance, or play an instrument? Talent Showcase allows your child to showcase their talent alone or with a friend. They will learn about show etiquette and build up their confidence through performance.

Battle of the Bricks

Creative Education Services $275 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm LEGO enthusiasts will tap into their genius through guided free-build missions, interactive team-driven LEGO competitions, and the ultimate Battle Royale.

Art in Nature Harmony Swenson $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Are you into nature? Let’s get down in the dirt with a magnifying glass and discover the wonders of the insects, leaves, flowers, rocks, and animals that make up our natural world.

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Swiftie Camp: SummerFest Era Martha Humber $155 Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm You belong with me at Swiftie summer camp! Join us as we travel through each of Taylor Swift’s eras! We will explore her music and career with fearless dance parties, enchanting photoshoots, and Swiftiethemed games. Each day, we will do themed crafts for dazzling take-home souvenirs like accessories, decorations, and of course, friendship bracelets!

Hip-Hop Camp

Robert Ward & M-Town Image $155 Rising 1st-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm Mr. Robert, owner of the locally grown and nationally known dance crew M-Town Image, will work with campers to develop coordination skills and various dance moves with today’s hottest music. Campers will demonstrate their newfound skills for parents at a showcase on Friday.

JULY 21-25 Morning Camps

Basketball Skills & Drills Andrew Sichting $155 Rising 1st-2nd 8:00am-12:00pm

CSI Camp Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising 2nd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm

Join us as we explore what it is like to be a crime scene investigator. We will solve puzzles and Get ready to take your basketball game to the next riddles, use ciphers and clues to unlock level! Our Basketball Skills & Drills Camp is designed mysteries and learn what it is like to be a for young athletes eager to improve their skills in a fun, detective. Come crack the case with us this supportive, and high-energy environment. Whether summer in CSI camp! Please send in a white you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp t-shirt for a special take-home project. will help you develop key fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.

LEGO Movie Magic Bits, Bytes, Bots $230 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Students will make their very own Lego movie!

They will learn about film production and what goes into making a stop motion Lego movie. They will storyboard, build sets, produce, write and direct their very own film. Our bucket of Legos will be used and shared with the entire class, and students are encouraged to bring their own Legos if they would like. At the end of the week, each student will premiere their unique film and earn their own Academy Award.

Doll Art Camp The Art Project $250 Rising 1st-4th 8:00am-12:00pm Come make art with your favorite doll! We’ll spend the week making fun things for your dolls- think jewelry, clothes, hair accessories, cardboard furniture and more! Perfect for American Girl or similarly sized dolls.

Sewing School Lily Thompson $155 Rising 4th-8th 8:00am-12:00pm

It’s “sew" much fun! Campers will learn the basics of hand sewing using kid-friendly tools. Create your own fun fabric projects including pillows, stuffed animals, clothing, and embroidery pieces. No needle experience is necessary.

Reading, Writing, Grammar, Oh My! Lyn Forsyth $155 Rising 5th-8th 8:00am-12:00pm Unlock your potential and boost your confidence in reading, writing, and grammar at our exciting camp designed just for middle school students. This camp offers a fun and engaging environment where young learners can strengthen their literacy skills through interactive activities, creative writing exercises, and collaborative group projects.

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JULY 21-25 afternoon Camps

Fun with Favorite Books

Typing Camp

Sara Ralston $155 Rising 1st-3rd 1:00pm-5:00pm Enjoy books by your favorite authors and engage in book-themed games, art, and homemade individual snacks. Time will be provided to complete summer reading requirements. Accelerated Reader tests will be available for GSL students.

Gymnastics Fundamentals Wings Gymnastics $255 Rising 1st-5th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Annie Chisholm & Elizabeth Bayzie $155 Rising3rd-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm Are you ready to level up your typing skills and become a master of the keyboard? Join us for an exciting week of fast fingers and fun challenges!

This camp is designed for students in grades 3-8 who want to improve their typing speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Genre-Spinning Writing Camp Lily Thompson $155 Rising 4th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Come join the fun! Learn beginning and intermediate skills on floor, bars, balance beam, and vault (miniExplore the different genres of writing with this fun trampoline). Develop flexibility, strength, “spin” on creative writing. Campers will write coordination, and confidence. personal stories and, while learning about different types of writing, “spin” their stories into different genres, such as autobiography and biography, myths, fables, and science fiction.

Escape GSL: Glow in the Dark Edition Robert Ward $155 Rising 3rd-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Basketball Skills & Drills Andrew Sichting $155 Rising 7th-8th BOYS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm

Put your super-sleuthing skills to the test by solving riddles, unlocking padlocks, and entering Get ready to take your basketball game to the next different codes to escape a mystery room before level! Our Basketball Skills & Drills Camp is designed for young athletes eager to improve their skills in a time runs out. fun, supportive, and high-energy environment.

Can you beat the clock?

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Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this camp will help you develop key fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.

JULY 28-AUG 1 JULY 29-AUG 2 Morning Camps Math Magic for Rising 1st-2nd Sara Ralston $155 Rising 1st-2nd 8:00am-12:00pm Review math skills from last year and prepare for the new school year. Time will also be provided to complete any required summer math work.

Junior LEGO Challenge Camp

Carrie Galphin & Joyce Bruno $155 Rising 1st-3rd 8:00am-12:00pm Discover all the amazing things you can build and design with LEGOs. The sky’s the limit!

Each day will be packed with exciting challenges, friendly competitions, and stimulating projects.

Percussion Drum Camp Robert Ward $155 Rising 1st-8th 8:00am-12:00pm Explore the world of a snare drum, tenor drum, bass drum, and other percussion ensembles.

Our skilled coaches will teach the basic 101 on how to play drums. Enjoy our percussion showcase concert at the end of the week.

Harry Potter Mania!

Emily Merrell & Annie Chisholm $155 Rising 3rd-5th 8:00am-12:00pm Calling all Harry Potter fans! Come explore Hogwarts this week. Get sorted into your house, make your own wands, play Quidditch, and create potions in this magical camp.

Math for Rising 5th & 6th Lyn Forsyth $155 Rising 5th-6th 8:00am-12:00pm This camp is designed to help students complete their summer math packets and reinforce math procedures and concepts.

7/8 Football Camp Rick Kohlhof $155 Rising 7th-8th GSL Students ONLY 8:00am-12:00pm

Playing football in the fall? Join us for Football Camp, where young athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and have a blast while improving their skills!

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JULY 28-AUG 29-AUG 12 afternoon Camps

Power Tumbling Wings Gymnastics $255 Rising 1st-5th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Young Knights Chess Camp Mid-South Chess

This class is for beginning and intermediate-level $175 tumblers. Learn power hurdles, combos, miniRising 1st-8th trampoline skills, and of course, forward and backward 1:00pm-5:00pm tumbling. This class is excellent for focusing on cartwheels, round-offs, walk-overs, Attention all Kings and Queens! Learn how to play the and back handsprings. royal game of chess! Chess has been proven to sharpen concentration, analytical abilities, and critical thinking - and it’s fun! Classes are separated by age and skill level.

The Magic of Musical Theater Leslie Reddick $155 Rising 1st-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm

5/6 Football Camp Rick Kohlhof $155 Rising 5th-6th GSL Students ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm

Experience the magic of musical theater through scenes of famous productions like Seussical, The Wiz, Annie, and The Lion King. Campers will tread the boards of GSL as they sing and dance their way through some of Broadway’s greatest hits!

Playing football in the fall? Join us for Football Camp, where young athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, and have a blast while improving their skills!

Math Magic for Rising 3rd-4th

Math for Rising 7th & 8th

Review math skills from last year and prepare for the new school year. Time will also be provided to complete any required summer math work.

This camp is designed to help students complete their summer math packets and reinforce math procedures and concepts.

Sara Ralston $155 Rising 3rd-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm

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Lyn Forsyth $155 Rising 7th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm