June 5 - August 4 B O Y S A N D G I R L S A G E S 3 - 1 3 G R A D E S P K - 8
Welcome to SummerFest at GSL
For over 30 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 all this summer at GSL!
Emily Merrell Director of SummerFest @ GSL
emerrell@gslschool.org
Antonio Hinton Director of Auxiliary Programs
ahinton@gslschool.org
School Office: 901.278.0200 (8:00am-12:00pm)
SummerFest Office: 901.677.2245 (7:30am-5:30pm)
Contents 4 Camp Policies 5 SummerFest @ Preschool 6-7 Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps 8-15 Rising PK-SK Camps by Week 17 SummerFest Main Campus 18-21 Quick Guide: Rising 1st-8th Grade Camps 22-37 Rising 1st-8th Camps by Week Ready to join us?! Register today at: gslschool.org/summerfest 3
Camp Policies:
SummerFest 2023 @ GSL is open to all students entering JK through eighth grade, regardless of school affiliation. Programs for rising 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 vendors
Program fees must be paid in full for your child to be considered 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.
If registered for a 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 PK-SK campers will be at Miss Lee's Preschool (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 handbook online at gslschool.org. 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 2023 @ GSL!
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SummerFest @ Preschool
For students entering PK*, JK, SK
*PK programs available for returning GSL 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 program
Pickup for morning-only campers
Aftercare ($100 per week)
Pick-up
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.
Miss Lee's Preschool at GSL, 1760 Peabody5
Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps
June 5 - 9
To Infinity and Beyond
Littlest Chefs
Storybook Theatre
Going on Safari
Afternoon: Safari Week
July 10 - 14
Wonder Art
Splat! Science Outdoors
Battle of the Bricks
Gymnastics Fun
Afternoon: Ocean Week
June 12 - 16
Pete the Cat Book Club
To Infinity and Beyond
Wonder Art
Sew Crafty
Afternoon: Garden Week
July 17 -21
D is for Dinosaur Dig
Gymnastics Fun
Christmas in July
Little Art Explorers
Kidokinetics Super Sport Sampler
Afternoon: Disney Week
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Quick Guide: Rising PK-SK Camps
June 19 - 23
Bug Out!
Little Dribblers
Fairytale Fun with a STEM Twist
BooksmART
Under the Sea
Afternoon: Space Week
July 24- 28
Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun
D is for Dinosaur Dig
Mickey's Lukers
Afternoon: Camping Week
June 26 - 30
Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun
A Pirate's Life for Me
Daisy Chains
Afternoon: Superhero Week
July 31-Aug 4
PK, Here I Come!
Talent Showcase
Junior Chess Camp
Welcome to SK
Afternoon: Hawaii Week
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To Infinity & Beyond
Creative Education Services
$260
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!
Storybook Theatre
Sunfish Children's Theatre
$215
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
We provide a positive artistic experience for every student using workshops, individual lessons, and quality community performances Throughout class time we will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of our week.
Littlest Chefs
Jeanette Walton
$160
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.
Going on Safari
Christine Gandy
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
We’re going on safari! Let’s explore the world of animals and nature. Join us for a week long, fun-packed camp that consists of hands-on lessons, games, art, and all things safari!
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June 5 - 9
Pete the Cat Book Club
Ariel Laws
$160
Rising PK
8:00am-12:00pm
We have some exciting news, Pete the Cat fans! Pete’s adventures continue this summer Every day, we’ll read a new Pete the Cat book and do activities associated with the story. Your child will create fun crafts, sing and dance to Pete’s groovy songs, and even take adventures in our magic sunglasses Come join us for this fun Pete the Cat Book Club experience
Wonder Art
Cynthia Hill
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
Have you ever wondered how to make paint or how paint gets its color? Do you enjoy exploring all types of materials and making your own unique artwork? If so, join me in getting messy, curious, and creative as we explore all kinds of wonderful art!
To Infinity & Beyond
Creative Education Services
$260
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!
Sew Crafty
Lily Thompson
$160
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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Bug Out!
Lily Thompson
$160
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!
Fairytale Fun with a STEM Twist
Cynthia Hill
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
Come join the Head of Preschool in our interactive Makerspace! Participate in playful challenges, learn basic coding, and explore the smartboard
Campers will enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics activities centered around familiar, fun stories!
Little Dribblers
Creative Education Services
$260
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
BooksmART
Sarah Langford
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
Discover art through literacy! Together, we'll dive into beloved classics and new favorites, and design works of art inspired by these stories and illustrations.
Under the Sea
MiDeonna Owens & Carly Bailey
$160
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.
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Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun
Robert Ward & M-Town Image
$160
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 movements to today’s hottest music. Campers will demonstrate their newfound skills for families at a showcase on Friday.
A Pirate's Life for Me
Jeanette Walton
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
Yo Ho Ho! Grab your compass and come sail across the seven seas in this “arrrghsome” camp, where mateys will learn to talk like pirates and search for buried treasure!
Daisy Chains
Sarah Langford
$160
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!
June 26 - 30 11
Wonder Art
Cynthia Hill
$160
Rising PK
8:00am-12:00pm
Have you ever wondered how to make paint or how paint gets its color? Do you enjoy exploring all types of materials and making your own unique artwork? If so, join me in getting messy, curious, and creative as we explore all kinds of wonderful art!
Splat! Science Outdoors
Jeanette Walton
$160
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!
Battle of the Bricks
Creative Education Services
$260
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
Gymnastics Fun
Wings Gymnastics
$245
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!
July 10 - 14 12
D is for Dinosaur Dig
Creative Education Services
$260
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!
Gymnastics Fun
Wings Gymnastics
$245
Rising PK
8:00am-12:00pm
Learn beginning skills on the floor, bars, balance beam, and vault (mini trampoline). Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidenceall of which promotes focus and healthy habits for life This camp includes games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, snacks, awards, and more!
Christmas in July
Tiffany Mitchell
$160
Rising JK-SK
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!
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
Kidokinetics Super Sport Sampler
Kidokinetics
$215
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
In this fun, healthy week of exercise, games, nutrition, and sports activities, campers will enjoy a new sport activity each day and learn the skills and drills associated with each sport. They’ll leave with an activity card to show off what they learned, and gain a whole new set of skills and increased confidence This camp is a fun first introduction to sports for children of all abilities!
July 17 - 21 13
Hip-Hop Fitness & Fun
$160
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
Mickey's Lukers
Lily Davis
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
When you wish upon a star, you can explore the wonderful world of Disney! Campers will watch clips from their favorite Disney movies, make meaningful souvenirs like Mickey ears, and dance to their favorite Disney hits Please, be our guest!
D is for Dinosaur Dig
Creative Education Services
$260
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 24 - 28 14
Robert Ward & M-Town Image
PK, Here I Come!
Ariel Laws
$160
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 Miss Lee’s Preschool.
Junior Chess Camp
Mid-South Chess
$165
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
Preschool Talent Showcase
Kelsey Tuten
$160
Rising JK-SK
8:00am-12:00pm
Do you have terrific talent? Talent Showcase allows children to share their talent with friends
Campers will learn about show etiquette and work one-on-one to build up their confidence through performance.
Welcome to SK
Abby Hensley & Caroline Canon
$160
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 fit for senior kindergartners.
Campers will 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
For rising 1st through 8th grade students
7:30am-8:00am
8:00am-12:00pm 12:00 12:00pm-1:00pm 12:45pm -1:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm
Drop off for morning and all-day campers
Morning program
Pickup for morning-only campers
Lunch/recess*
*Only for campers registered for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Drop-off for afternoon-only campers
Afternoon program
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 our on-campus pool.
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June 5 - 9
All-Day Camp
All-Day All Sports Camp
Morning Camps
Zumba 101
Games, Games, Games
Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
Bridge the Gap: 2-Week Math & Reading
Afternoon Camps
Magical Creatures
Glow Painting with a Twist
Pamper Me Pretty!
Pokémon Adventure
June 19-23
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Mini-Mansion Makers
Junior LEGO Challenge Camp
Art in Nature
Girl Talk
Garageband Recording Camp
Chopped
American Girl Doll Camp
Weird Science
Pickleball Pandemonium
Real Deal Robotics
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June 12 - 16
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Dodgeball Extravaganza
Pamper Me Pretty
Minecraft, Roblox & More!
French Camp
Bridge the Gap - 2-Week Math & Reading
Sewing School
Movie Adventure Camp
Girl Power Crafts
Hip-Hop Camp
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Battlebots
Creative Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
Mix It Up!
Quidditch Camp
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
D&D: Defeat Vecna
Circus Circus
Magical Homes for Fairies & Gnomes
So You Want to be a Writer?
LEGO Challenge Camp
Quidditch Camp
June 26 - 30 19
July 10 - 14
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Flag Football
Disney Princesses
Nature Explorers
Let's Jump
Cardboard Creations
June 20 - 24
Fiber & Jewelry Art
Fort Building Camp
Tinikling: Dance of the Philippines
Escape GSL: Glow in the Dark Edition
Middle School Fun
July 24 - 28
July 25-29
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Christmas in July
Wonder Art
Fun with Favorite Books
Little Dribblers
The Art of Sweets & Treats
Gymnastics Fundamentals
LEGO Masters
The Art of Eric Carle
Hip-Hop Camp
Littlest Chefs
Summer Reading Roundup
Sports with a Twist
Talent Showcase
Afternoon: Space Week
Genre-Spinning Writing Camp
Sewing School
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July 17 - 21
July 18 - 22
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Pokémon Camp
Talent Showcase
A Week at the Beach
Co-Ed Volleyball Extravaganza
Garageband Recording Camp
Learning in Motion
Battle of the Bricks
Puzzles and Board Games
Crazy for Craft Sticks
Amazing Race
July 31-Aug 4
August 1 - 5
Morning Camps Afternoon Camps
Math Magic for Rising 1st & 2nd
Storybook Theatre
Percussion Drum Camp
Around the World
The Return of Hogwarts
Math for Rising 5th & 6th
Power Tumbling
The Magic of Musical Theater
Young Knights Chess Camp
Learning Lacrosse
Math for Rising 7th & 8th
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All-Day & Morning Camps
All-Day All Sports Camp
Rick Kohlhof & Debbie Callahan
$270
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 bowling and skating fun.
Zumba 101
Abigail Wright & Annie Chisholm
$135
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
$135
Rising 1st-3rd
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, we’ll play them all!
Build a Rube Goldberg Machine!
Leo Campbell '17
$135
Rising 3rd-6th
8:00am-12:00pm
Put your creativity and engineering prowess to the test by teaming up to build a Rube Goldberg Machine! These contraptions are difficult beasts to control and often take dozens of tries to work, but when they do, the results can be jawdropping Create and troubleshoot your machines throughout the week, compete for prizes, and enjoy a celebration of your efforts on the final day!
Bridge the Gap: 2-Week Math & Reading Camp
Lyn Forsyth & Kimberly White
$270
Rising 5th-8th
June 5-16: 8:00am-12:00pm
Reading, writing, and math are the core fundamentals of education It is understood that without practice and encouragement to master these skills, children will lack knowledge and fall behind in other subjects This two-week camp is designed to identify and target gaps in students' base knowledge and to improve their confidence and mastery of basic skills.
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Week 1: June 5-9
Week 1: June 5-9
Afternoon Camps
MagicalCreatures
Sara Ralston $135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Spend a week learning about magical creatures such as dragons, mermaids, and unicorns. We will play games, complete crafts, make snacks, and put on a puppet show!
Pamper Me Pretty!
Aisha Johnson & Maria Polk $135
Rising 5th-8th - GIRLS ONLY
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Girls, get ready to pamper yourselves! Learn the importance of taking time for yourself while having fun You will leave this camp feeling self-confident and fierce
GlowPainting withaTwist
Robert Ward $135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Jam out to your favorite tunes while painting masterpieces in this glow in the dark edition Once you are done mixing up your paint colors, mix up your afternoon with games and other goodies
PokémonAdventure
Felix Campbell '18 & Jack Wardlaw '18
$135
Rising 4th-8th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Come show off your Pokémon expertise in exciting activities! Learn the Pokémon card game, watch the original show, and battle your friends to see if you can catch them all Bring your cards, your games, your knowledge, or just yourself and enter the world of Pokémon!
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Week 2: June 12-16
Morning Camps
Dodgeball Extravaganza
Debbie Callahan & Rick Kohlhof
$135
Rising 1st-6th
8:00am-12:00pm
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
Pamper Me Pretty!
Aisha Johnson & Maria Polk
$135
Rising 1st-4th - GIRLS ONLY
8:00am-12:00pm
Girls, get ready to pamper yourselves pretty! Learn the importance of taking time for yourself while having fun Girls will leave this camp feeling happy and self-confident
Minecraft, Roblox, & More!
Max White '17 & Marley White '20
$135
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 Game on!
French Camp
Abigail Wright
$135
Rising 3rd – 4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Bonjour! Parlez-vous français? Come learn French with Madame Wright! We will learn the basics of the French language, choose a French name, and celebrate French culture! We will decorate berets, make crepes and learn about the countries across the globe that speak this beautiful language.
Bridge the Gap: 2-Week Math & Reading Camp
Lyn Forsyth & Kimberly White
$270
Rising 5th-8th
June 5-16: 8:00am-12:00pm
Reading, writing, and math are the core fundamentals of education It is understood that without practice and encouragement to master these skills, children will lack knowledge and fall behind in other subjects. This two-week camp is designed to identify and target gaps in students' base knowledge and to improve their confidence and mastery of basic skills
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Week 2: June 12-16
Afternoon Camps
Sewing School
Lily Thompson
$135
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.
Hip-Hop Camp
Robert Ward & M-Town Image
$135
Rising 1st-8th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Mr. Robert, owner of the locally grown and nationally known dance crew “MTown 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
Movie
Adventure Camp
Felix Campbell '18
$135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Come to the GSL Saints' movie week (popcorn provided)! Enjoy this chance to watch various classic films followed by ontheme games and activities Play Quidditch like Harry Potter, capture the flag like Percy Jackson, and so much more!
Girl Power Crafts
Cheryl O'Bannon
$135
Rising 5th-8th GIRLS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm
Be bold, be brave, be creative! Try that design you have in mind Girl power crafts gives you the chance to try your own design through t-shirt painting, designing a wooden bookmark, jewelry-making, and more!
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Week 3: June 19-23
Morning Camps
Mini-Mansion Makers
Creative Education Services
$300
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Calling all junior architects and interior designers! Make everything imaginable for your very own twostory mini-mansion to take home at the end of camp Design a dollhouse, superhero lair, or a garage The possibilities are endless!
JuniorLEGO ChallengeCamp
$135
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
ArtinNature
Harmony Swenson
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
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.
Girl Talk
$135
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!
Chopped
Allyson Campbell
$135 + $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! Student chefs will work in teams to compete in two Chopped challenges each day Take the challenge and come chop with us!
Garageband Recording Camp
Russ Thompson
$135
Rising 4th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
If you have always wished you could write and record your own music, you will want to learn Garageband! After learning the basics, collaborate compositions with your peers and complete your original recordings Campers are encouraged to bring instruments if they play any, but it’s not mandatory. Drums and acoustic, electric, and bass guitars are provided
Abby Hensley & Caroline Canon Carrie Galphin & Joyce Bruno26
Week 3: June 19-23
Afternoon Camps
AmericanGirl® DollCamp
Lily Thompson
$135
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
PickleballPandemonium
Kidokinetics
$215
Rising 1st-5th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Join the fun of the new sports craze for young boys and girls! Pickleball is the perfect hybrid of tennis, badminton, and table tennis! This camp provides a fast moving, energetic, teamwork-oriented environment that is approachable and engaging Key skills include agility, speed, accuracy, precision, reaction, and overall coordination The game utilizes wood paddles and a perforated polymer ball (whiffle type) on a court surface modified for small court play.
WeirdScience
Jeanette Walton
$135
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!
RealDealRobotics
Creative Education Services
$260
Rising 3rd-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm
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
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Morning Camps
Battlebots
Creative Education Services
$260
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
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!
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.
MixItUp!
Aisha Johnson & Maria Polk
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Get ready to experience the joy of making desserts that do not require any baking! Each day your child will make a fun, easy, and delicious dessert. Each student will receive a copy of each recipe to share what they have learned with their family and friends Roll up your sleeves, put on your aprons, and let's make some yummy desserts
QuidditchCamp
Annie Chisholm & Abigail Wright
$135
Rising 3rd-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Are you a fan of the Wizarding World? Do you like being active? If you answered yes to both, then this camp is for you! Learn the history, rules, and trivia of Quidditch before having the opportunity to PLAY the game during your week at camp!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Allyson Campbell
$135
Rising 5th-7th GIRLS ONLY
8:00am-12:00pm
Come hang out with the girls this summer doing crafts, watching movies, swimming, and more!
D&D:DefeatVecna
Kevin Searle
$135
Rising 5th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
For the inner nerd, gamer, wizard, warrior, and "Stranger Things" fan in all of us; this camp will involve numerous tabletop role-playing games culminating in a final abbreviated Dungeons and Dragons campaign to defeat Vecna
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Week 4: June 26-30
Week 4: June 26-30
Afternoon Camps
Circus,Circus
Sara Ralston
$135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Pretend you are the ringmaster, the lion tamer, or the trapeze artist! Enjoy a variety of fun games, crafts, snacks, and more based on the
“Greatest Show on Earth ”
MagicalHomesfor Fairies&Gnomes
Harmony Swenson
$135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Are you into nature? Do you like gnomes, fairies, and toadstools? Does the idea of making artistic fairy homes out of found materials bring out the natural artist in you? If so, join in to share the wonder of nature.
LEGO Challenge Camp
Carrie Galphin & Joyce Bruno
$135
Rising 3rd-5th
1:00pm-5:00pm
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.
SoYouWantto beaWriter?
Marti McCloud
$135
Rising 2nd-3rd
1:00pm-5:00pm
Love a good adventure? Join this class and write your own! Be the author, be the illustrator, and enjoy book making Mrs McCloud will guide the group in fiction writing and each child will create one or more of their own stories. Each child will be guided through the writing, editing and publishing process in a writer's workshop format
QuidditchCamp
Annie Chisholm & Abigail Wright
$135
Rising 5th-8th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Are you a fan of the Wizarding World? Do you like being active? If you answered yes to both, then this camp is for you! Learn the history, rules, and trivia of Quidditch before having the opportunity to PLAY the game during your week at camp!
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Morning Camps
FlagFootball
Rick Kohlhof
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
We’ll have instruction on running, ball control, passing and catching skills through various drills and daily game play
DisneyPrincesses
Janet Webster
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
If you are a Disney fan and want to immerse yourself in not just the princesses but also their countries and cultures, then this is the camp for you Food, music, games, crafts, and sing-a-longs from each film’s setting make this camp magical and full of Disney fun!
Nature Explorers
Harmony Swenson
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
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
Let'sJump
Kidokinetics
$215
Rising 3rd-5th
8:00am-12:00pm
Let’s jump! Activities vary daily and combine jump rope basics with relays, obstacle courses, single rope, double rope, music and games Jump rope is a fun and approachable way to build endurance, develop cardiovascular health, and improve coordination, agility, and balance
CardboardCreations
Will Merrell
$135
Rising 5th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
Want armor like Iron Man or Wonder Woman? 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!
30 Week
5: July 10 - 14
Week 5: July 10 - 14
Afternoon Camps
Fiber & Jewelry Art
Sarah Langford
$135
Rising 1st-4th GIRLS ONLY 1:00pm-5:00pm
Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of wearable art with friends using fun fabric and yarn techniques and bright, playful jewelry findings!
FortBuildingCamp
Kevin & Katie Searle
$135
Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Campers will have fun building forts together throughout the week and playing in their fort creations throughout camp. We’ll have challenges to build forts out of different materials and in varying shapes and sizes When we finish building, we'll explore each other's forts, play games in them, and then tear them all down to start from scratch the next day
Tinikling: Dance of the Philippines
Cheryl O' Bannon $135
Rising 1st-4th 1:00pm-5:00pm
So you think you can dance? Tinikling, anyone? Take a trip to the Philippines and learn this traditional dance. Boogie to the beat of the rhythm and dance between the two wooden posts Try mastering this fun dance and making the poles a musical instrument.
EscapeGSL:Glowin theDarkEdition
Robert Ward $135
Rising 3rd-6th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Put your super-sleuthing skills to the test by solving riddles, unlocking padlocks, and entering different codes to escape a mystery room before time runs out Can you beat the clock?
Middle School Fun
Janet Webster $135
Rising 5th-8th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Come have a blast with your friends at school this summer! Play games, watch movies, swim, laugh, and run around outside. Play on the computer, paint your nails, and even learn the "Wednesday" dance there will be lots of activities from which the group can choose!
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Morning Camps
Pokémon Camp
Janet Webster
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Campers will play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (campers must bring their own cards), crowning a league champion at the end of the week They will also create and print their own Pokémon cards
TalentShowcase
Kelsey Tuten
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
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
AWeekattheBeach
Aisha Johnson & Maria Polk
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Calling all the beach lovers In this camp, kids will create fun crafts and fun summer snacks that will show their love for the beach! Let's have some fun, enjoy the summer, and admire the beach life!
Co-EdVolleyball Extravaganza
Kat Vinton & Lily Davis
$135
Rising 4th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
Campers will learn the basics of volleyball through fun drills, games, and exercises. All skill levels are welcome. We will divide campers into teams throughout the week and hold a tournament on the final day of camp
Garageband RecordingCamp
Russ Thompson
$135
Rising 4th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
If you have always wished you could write and record your own music, you will want to learn Garageband! After learning the basics, collaborate compositions with your peers and complete your original recordings Campers are encouraged to bring instruments if they play any, but it’s not mandatory. Drums and acoustic, electric, and bass guitars are provided
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Week 6: July 17 - 21
Week 6: July 17 - 21
Afternoon Camps
Learning in Motion
Germantown Speech Language & Learning Clinic
$200
Rising 1st-3rd
1:00pm-5:00pm
Hosted by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and wellness trainers with a fun, unique focus on teaching children self-regulation and the metacognitive skills necessary for functional and academic success. Each day will begin with activities grounded in evidence-based practice techniques to learn how to regulate impulses, behaviors, and emotions which is foundational for successful participation in a variety of situations Wellness training and whole-body listening will be integrated through physical movement and cognitive tasks in order to provide strategies for learning and remembering information.
Battle of the Bricks
Creative Education Services
$260
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
Puzzles & Board Games
Carrie Galphin & Abigail Wright
$135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00am-5:00pm
Come play and learn about the many types of puzzles and games! We will complete jigsaw and logic puzzles, play board games, create our own puzzles and games, and much more!
Crazy for Craft Sticks
Sara Ralston
$135
Rising 1st-4th
1:00am-5:00pm
Who knew you could do so much with craft sticks? Crafts, games, construction, cooking & more!
Amazing Race Camp
Janet Webster
$135
Rising 5th-8th
1:00pm-5:00pm
We will have adventures throughout the GSL campus. Challenges will include physical races, mental games and quests, treasure hunts, puzzlesolving and other obstacles for both individual and teams Come join the fun and test your mettle
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Week 7: July 24 - 28
Morning Camps
ChristmasinJuly
Abigail
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Christmas comes but TWICE a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer! Come join Mrs Wright and Mrs Chisholm to celebrate Christmas AGAIN We will tinker with the elves in the toy shop, sing carols, make Christmas cookies, have a Secret Santa AND explore Christmas around the world!
TheArtofSweets& Treats
The Art Project
$250
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
In this camp, kids will explore lots of different mediums of art with a sweet twist. Kids will paint culinary creations on canvases, make clay food sculptures, make paper mache food, design their own candy store, and use candy as an art material There will be lots of fun sensory play (think cake batter slime!)
LEGOMasters
$135
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
Extreme builders edition takes 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, Star Wars, buildings, spaceships, and so much more!
SummerReading Roundup
Jane Williams
$135
Rising 3rd-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
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
TalentShowcase
Kelsey Tuten
$135
Rising 5th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
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
Genre-Spinning WritingCamp
Lily Thompson
$135
Rising 4th-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
Explore the different genres of writing with this fun “spin” on creative writing Campers will write 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
Wright & Annie Chisholm Abby Hensley & Caroline Canon34
Afternoon Camps
Fun with Favorite Books
Sara Ralston
$135
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
$245
Rising 1st-4th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Come join the fun! Learn beginning and intermediate skills on floor, bars, balance beam, and vault (mini-trampoline). Develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence.
Hip-Hop Camp
Robert Ward & M-Town Image
$135
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.
Sports with a Twist
Kevin & Katie Searle
$135
Rising 2nd-4th
1:00pm-5:00pm
This is a camp devoted to kids playing sports and games – just games that may not always make it on American TV This includes everything from extreme Four Square to Ultimate Frisbee to Soccer Tennis to Netball. Each day campers will get introduced to a new game and how it works, and then they'll play!
Sewing School
Lily Thompson
$135
Rising 4th-8th
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.
Week 7: July 24 - 28
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Morning Camps
Math Magic for Rising
1st-2nd
Sara Ralston
$135
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
Storybook Theatre
Sunfish Children's Theatre
$240
Rising 1st-4th
8:00am-12:00pm
We provide a positive artistic experience for every student using workshops, individual lessons, and quality community performances. Throughout class time we will create, design, and execute a storybook narrative and present a short demo and performance at the end of the week
Percussion Drum Camp
Robert Ward
$135
Rising 1st-8th
8:00am-12:00pm
Explore the world of a snare drum, tenor drum, bass drum, drum set, 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
Around the World
Carrie Galphin & Joyce Bruno
$135
Rising 2nd-5th
8:00am-12:00pm
Each day we will learn about a different country, make crafts, and enjoy a snack from each locale! Join us for a true adventure around the world
The Return to Hogwarts
Jane Williams
$135
Rising 3rd-4th
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
$135
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.
36 Week
8: July 31-Aug 4
Week 8: July 31-Aug 4
Afternoon Camps
Power Tumbling
Wings Gymnastics
$245
Rising 1st-5th
1:00pm-5:00pm
This class is for beginning and intermediate-level tumblers Learn power hurdles, combos, mini-trampoline skills, and of course, forward and backward tumbling This class is excellent for focusing on cartwheels, roundoffs, walk-overs, and back handsprings.
The Magic of Musical Theater
Leslie Reddick
$135
Rising 1st-6th
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!
Young Knights Chess Camp
Mid-South Chess
$165
Rising 1st-8th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Attention all Kings and Queens! Learn how to play the royal game of chess! Chess has been proven to sharpen concentration, analytical abilities, and critical thinkingand it’s fun! Classes are separated by age and skill level
Learning Lacrosse
Kidokinetics
$215
Rising 3rd-5th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Learning Lacrosse utilizes a curriculum developed by USA Lacrosse to introduce and develop the tactical, technical, and cooperative skills for young children to gain interest in the game Our coaches instruct the basics of lacrosse including scooping, passing, catching, cradling and shooting in a confidence-building, non-competitive, teamwork-oriented environment. Physical skills developed include speed, agility, coordination, endurance, and accuracy
Math for Rising 7th & 8th
Lyn Forsyth
$135
Rising 7th-8th
1:00pm-5:00pm
This camp is designed to help students complete their summer math packets and reinforce math procedures and concepts.
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Group Swim Lessons
Groupswimlessonsareavailablefor1st-8thgradestudents. LessonswillbetaughtbycertifiedswiminstructorElizabethBayzie.
Grouplessonsareavailablethefollowingdates:
June5th-9th
June12th-16th
July10th-14th
Classtimes:
12-12:30pmforbeginners(level1-2)
12:30-1pmforintermediate(level3-4)
GroupLessons-$165/weekfor5-30minclasses.
*Swimmersshouldwearswimsuitandflipflops/slidestopooland bringtowelandgogglesifneeded.
