JA Summer Camps 2012

Jackson AcAdemy Summer camps Presents

JA Raiders Coach Bill Ball and his staff offer an instructional camp designed to meet the needs of rising ballplayers of all abilities. Basketball fundamentals, good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm will be emphasized in a wholesome camp atmosphere. All campers meet in the Raider Dome. T-shirt is included.

Grades: 2nd-9th. Fee: $80.

Summer opportunities abound at Jackson Academy! Don’t let the long, hot days of summer make you lazy. Summer is a time to create, a time to play, and a time to develop new skills and improve others. Try something new this summer. You may find a new hobby or talent. Let us help you develop those interests. You have many opportunities to become a future champion!

We offer opportunities for ages PK-12th grade. Summer programs are open to students of all ages without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin. Our camps are led by our outstanding faculty and coaches. Because JA is a 3 year old through 12th grade school, we are a unique campus.

This allows our older students many opportunities to work with and mentor our younger students in the classrooms and on the athletic fields. You will form new and lasting friendships with these students whom you will see on campus in the fall. Many of our students and athletes assist with the summer camps. Come join our Jackson Academy family this summer!

In this booklet you will find descriptions of each camp and a registration form that includes all dates, times, and fees.

An addressed envelope is included for your convenience.

Additional forms may be downloaded from our school website: www.jacksonacademy.org. Many offerings have a limited class size and are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Reservations will not be secured without the completed registration form and fee.

For questions and information, please contact Lynn Green at 601.364.5763 or lkgreen@jacksonacademy.org.

One Campus ~ One Journey

Lady Raiders Coach Jan Sojourner and her assistants will lead participants in learning basketball fundamentals and achieving a new level of playing ability in an environment that is both challenging and fun. All campers meet in the Raider Dome. T-shirt is included. Grades 2nd-8th. Fee: $80.

This non-stop week of action includes a variety of activities designed to develop cheer and dance team skills, and is led by our award-winning JA Accents and JA Varsity Cheerleaders. All campers meet in the Activities Building. T-shirt is included. Grades 1st-6th. 8:30-12:00. Fee: $80.

Coach Will Whitehead and assistants will work on individual and team softball techniques in a fast-paced camp for girls of all levels of playing ability. Campers meet at the softball field at Raider Park. T-shirt is included.

Grades 3rd-8th. Fee: $80.

Coach David Sykes and JA Raider MAIS State Championship staff will lead participants in basic football skills including passing, receiving, running, blocking, and tackling. Instruction on weight lifting and speed training are also included. Campers meet at Raider Field on the main campus. T-shirt is included. Grades 1st-6th. Fee: $80.

Coach Jason Williams will work with campers on techniques to enhance speed, agility, coordination, and balance. Campers will join the award-winning Raider Track team members and staff at the track at Raider Park.

T-shirt is included. Grades 1st-6th. Fee: $80.

Coach Nic Henderson and Adam Johnson work with campers to fine tune their soccer skills with drills and practice games. Camp is for both girls and boys. Join the Raider Soccer teams for camp at Raider Field. T-shirt is included. Grades 1st-10th. Fee: $80.

Beginner and intermediate level tennis instruction will be available this summer for the PK-4th grade student!

Instructor Emilia Viljoen and Mary Rebecca Jeffries will instruct campers in basic techniques, scoring, strategy, and tennis etiquette. Racquets will be provided for use during camp. Classes are limited to 24 students and will be held in the Activities Building. See registration form for the different class times. Get ready for some fun on the courts!

Join us for our first volleyball camp, specifically designed to meet the needs of girls entering grades 3rd-9th.

This camp focuses on all aspects of the game with emphasis on fundamentals. We will provide on-court instruction in the following areas: serving, serve receiving, forearm passing, setting, attacking, and blocking.

Along with on-court instruction there will be many fun activities and matches. Staff includes high school players, head coach Anna Fiser and assistant coaches Heather Shearer and Jennifer Bracken. **Parents are welcome to attend the last session of each camp to meet your child’s instructor/coach and to see their performances and competitions. Please check with the instructor for times.

Camp participants will enjoy these fun-filled camps led by native Jackson artist, Natalie Ray. Sessions are designed to promote self-esteem, improve fine motor skills and develop/continue a love for ART! Limit 10 per class. Register now to ensure your child’s place in the class.

Drawing/Painting 101 - For those who love to doodle and paint, students will learn the basics of using pencils, charcoal, pastels and paint to develop their skills and gain confidence in their own artistic abilities.

Classes are held in the JA Preschool building. All materials & supplies are included in the price of the class.

Crafty Creations - In this fun-filled class, students will use a variety of medium to create several craft projects of their own. Classes are held in the JA Preschool building. All materials & supplies are included in the price of the class.

Art Camp for Kids - A camp designed for those who truly love to draw and paint and want to learn more.

Students will work with acrylics, watercolors, pastels, oil pastels, on canvas, on paper, on wood, and much, much more! Classes are held in the JA Elementary Art Room. All materials & supplies are included in the price of the class.

Let’s Get Dirty - Discover the world of dirt- above and below the ground. What is a geode? Examine and make fossils. Enter the world of ants, slugs, and earthworms. Join us as we use our five senses for a week of dirty discovery fun! Snack is included. Enrollment is limited to 18 campers.

“B” is for Bear - Let’s go on a bear hunt! Destination—forests, caves, ice and snow, rhymes, games, and stories you know. Bear facts that you will find will satisfy your curious mind! Join us for a “Bear-y” special week.

Enrollment is limited to 18 campers.

Pirates and Princesses- Raiders of the Sea! - Ahoy mates! Climb aboard the Jolly Raider! Discover buried treasures using map skills and your own self-made compass. Explore skulls and skeletons, and create flags and more. All rising first grade boys and girls are invited. Walk the plank, if you dare!! Enrollment is limited to 18 campers. Snack is included.

For more information, call 601.362-2521.

Time to round-up all the Superstars for a TOT Camp full of fun. At TOT Camp we will do fun art projects, play games, and of course…we will work with that basketball. Each day is a new theme: Cowboys and Cowgirls, All-star Athletes, Superstar Summertime, and All-American Celebration. Your superstar will have a great time working his body and mind. Come on-join the fun!

Students will attend a mini-Olympic camp where they will work with exercise/fitness/sports/ nutrition/human body software. The second part of the camp will be lessons on different countries and cultures. Children will work with Spanish, French, and Japanese language software. The iPad will expose the children to the country of China. Join us to get fit and see the world!

Music Time with Jacqueline uses materials from Kindermusik, the premier early childhood music and movement program designed to stimulate social, physical, and cognitive development—all while having fun! Always a big hit with boys as well as girls! Classes include PK and K. Creatures of the Ocean - Sing sailor songs and make your own ocean of fun! Imagine visits to the beach with beach balls, blankets, picnics, splashing, and finding sea shells. Does the sand tickle your toes? What sounds do you hear at the beach- wind, waves, sea birds? Songs, dances and instruments enhance the experience. Story time every day, sharing books that delight and invite creative thinking. Arts and crafts to take home! Meet me in the preschool library.

Rivers McCaskill Walker will be joining us again this summer! Mrs. Walker is a JA alum and has been teaching dance here for the past ten years. She is associated with The Studio, Encore, and Ballet Mississippi. She will be directing two camps for rising PK through 3rd grade.

Classes will be held in the Performing Arts Center.

Princesses, Fairies, and Ballerinas Be a princess or fairy everyday and dance a princess adventure! Each day costumes are put together by the children, and they will dance to the songs of Tinkerbell and Cinderella. A snack will be provided, and although dance shoes and attire are welcome, they are not a requirement.

Come and join the fun!

Dancing with the Stars - Come and be a part of “Dancing with the Stars”. Learn to dance with the teachers from The Studio as well as guest artists from the Ole Miss Rebelettes, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the State Bullies. Snack will be provided, and although dance shoes and attire are highly recommended, they are not a requirement. Come and join the fun!

Classes include 1st-3rd grades.

Fine tune your dining etiquette this summer in our new camp Dining in Style!

We welcome DeAnn Wright, a certified trainer from the prestigious American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia, to JA as our manners camp instructor. She will take the classes through instructions in Meeting and Greeting, Telephone Etiquette, Thank You Notes, American (Zig-Zag) Dining Style, Continental Dining Style, and much more!

This camp is designed for grades 1st-6th.

Class size is limited to 10 students per class. June 18-22, 10:30 or 1:30. $125.

Sign up today!

Kinetic – Jackson Academy is hosting a week-long exploration camp for the intellectually and academically talented student.

Students must be rising 2nd-6th graders. The camp will explore robotics, visual art, science explorations and architectural structural building.

The morning sessions will consist of four rotating modules in content areas with hands-on exploration. The afternoon will be a simulation of design module where students will collaboratively build a life-sized amusement park!

Certified instructors, with a love of learning, will facilitate all modules. The students will be actively engaged in exciting and new journeys, tapping into their interests and natural abilities.

All students must meet ONE of the following criteria for acceptance: * IQ 120 or above (verbal, performance, or combined) * 90% or higher (nationally normed) standardized test * Teacher recommendation of academic excellence * Enrolled in a school sponsored gifted program June 18-22, 9:00-3:00 Cost: $250 Bring sack lunch/snack provided For questions, please contact Beth Murray Wilson at bmurray@jacksonacademy.org.

With its beginnings in Jackson, Mississippi, Summer Showoffs has grown into one of the largest show-choir camps of its kind. Spend a week with us at camp at Jackson Academy this summer. Summer Showoffs is great for self-esteem, coordination, and confidence.

This camp teaches that singing, dancing, and speaking on stage can be fun! Grades included in this camp are K-12th. Bring your friends and join us this summer and …Show Off! For more information and REGISTRATION FORMS please go to www.summershowoffs.com.

Click on the Jackson, Mississippi Camp. See you on stage!

July is Hot! Join us at Ashleigh Park inside Raider Park for a fun way to beat the heat! Cool off with the Accents in the water slides, slip and slides and other water fun! Wear your swimsuit under shorts and tshirts, and wear flip-flops too. Bring a towel and a snack and water. Led by Cecilia Busching and Story Warren.

Grades 1st-6th . July 23-26. 9:00-11:30. $90. ***Parents are welcome to attend the last session of each camp to meet your child’s instructor/coach and to see performances and competitions. Please check with the instructor/coach for times.

Information concerning courses for academic credit and for Driver’s Education will be mailed to parents after Spring Break.

Enrollment is limited; registration is scheduled only through the High School Office. 601.366.2380

JA teachers Anne Keenan and Elizabeth Beacham prepare participants for junior high with this review of basic grammar and algebraic concepts. Class is held in the Jr. High School Building, Room 301.

JA will offer a 3 week summer intervention for students grades 1st6th needing remediation in the following areas. All classes will be taught by trained professionals of specific programs offered. Classes will be held in the ARC classrooms in the elementary building. (Very small Student/teacher ratios) Phonics/Reading-(Orton Gillingham/Lindamood Bell Programs) This 3 week program is designed for those students that need systemic intervention in the basics of reading and spelling, and written expression. Classes will be subdivided by specific needs of the students. Students will receive 30 hours of instruction-2 hours per day. Cost is $600.

2 sessions: 8:00-10:00 and 10:30-12:30/July 9-27 Session will be assigned according to student’s needs.

Reading Comprehension-(Lindamood Bell-Visualizing and Verbalizing) This 3 week comprehensive program successfully emulates concept imagery which improves language comprehension, critical thinking, and expressive language skills.

Students will learn how to understand what they hear and read more efficiently. Students will receive 22.5 hours of instruction-1 ½ hours per day. Cost is $400.

1 session: 1:30-3:00/July 9-27 Multiplication /Division Facts-Students will engage in multisensory activities that commit facts to long term memory using “Rhymes ‘n’ Times” program. Students will receive 7.5 hours of instruction-1 ½ hours per day. Cost is $150.

1 session: 1:30-3:00/July 16-20 For more information please contact Beth Murray-Wilson at bmurray@jacksonacademy.org. 601.750.2186 Lunch bunch will be available 12:30-1:30 for those students attending both sessions at $5 per day for those students not enrolled in JA’s After School Care.

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In case of cancellation after registering for a camp, if Jackson Academy is notified in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the start of a camp, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If JA is notified at least 1 week prior to the start of a camp, 50% of the fee will be refunded. Less than a week’s notice of cancellation will result in the forfeiture of all fees paid.

Unless the public relations office is notified otherwise in writing, it is assumed that permission is given for the photographs and videos of camp participants to appear in any media. ***Summer Program Reservations are only held with a completed registration form along with full payment.

Please make checks payable to Jackson Academy.

In consideration for allowing my child(ren) to attend the indicated program(s)/camp(s), I ________________________ (parent/guardian) hereby release and discharge Jackson Academy, its employees, agents, trustees and representatives from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, actions, causes of actions and /or suits of any kind or nature arising out of my child(ren)’s participation in the program(s)/camp(s). _____________________________________________ Signature

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Please use included envelope to return form and payment.

Jackson Academy

Attn: Summer Camp P.O. Box 14978

Jackson, Mississippi 39236-4978 Questions: 601.364.5763 Additional registration forms may be downloaded from www.jacksonacademy.org.

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Please make checks payable to Jackson Academy.

Extended care is available for campers only. 7:30-5:45. Preschool Bldg.

Drop-in fee $20 for per day campers only.

Call 601.368.7398 for information.

_____Art Camp for Kids 2nd-3rd _____Art Camp for Kids 4th-6th _____“B” is for Bear PK _____Beat the Heat!

1st-6th _____Computer Tots-Summer Olympics PK, K, 1st _____Crafty Creations PK, K, 1st _____Crafty Creations PK, K, 1st _____Dancing with the Stars 1st-3rd _____Dining in Style 1st-6th _____Dining in Style 1st-6th _____Drawing/Painting PK, K, 1st _____Drawing/Painting PK, K, 1st _____English/Math Brush-up 7th _____Gifted Explorations 1st-6th _____Kamp TOT-Basketball PK, K, 1st _____Let’s Get Dirty K _____Music Time-Creatures of the Ocean PK-K _____Pirates & Princesses 1st _____Princesses, Fairies, & Ballerinas PK-K _____Reading and Math Institute 1st-6th _____Phonics/Reading _____Reading Comprehension _____Multiplication/Division Facts _____Summer Showoffs K-12th _____Tennis Camp PK _____Tennis Camp K _____Tennis Camp 1st-4th _____Basketball Camp-Boys 2nd-9th _____Basketball Camp-Girls 2nd-9th _____Cheerleading/Accent 1st-6th _____Football Camp 1st-6th _____Speed Camp-Boys and Girls 1st-6th _____Softball Camp 3rd-8th _____Soccer Camp-Boys and Girls 1st-10th _____Volleyball 3rd-9th

June 4-7 June 25-28 June 11-15 July 23-26 June 25-28 June 25-28 June 25-28 June 4-7 June 18-22 June 18-22 June 4-7 June 4-7 Aug 6-9 June 18-22 June 18-21 June 18-22 July 9-12 July 16-20 June 4-7

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$150 $150 $125 $90 $100 $95 $95 $100 $125 $125 $85 $85 $90 $250 $85 $125 $98 $125 $100

July 9-27 8:00-10:00/10:30-12:30 $600 July 9-27 1:30-3:00

$400 July 16-20 1:30-3:00 $150 June 11-15 Register at www.summershowoffs.com June 4-7 9:00-10:30 $95 June 4-7 10:30-12:00 $95 June 4-7 1:30-3:30 $95 June 18-21 8:00-12:00 $80 June 18-21 1:00-5:00 $80 June 11-15 8:30-12:00 $80 June 25-28 9:00-12:00 $80 May 29-June 1 9:00-12:00 $80 June 25-28 9:00-12:00 $80 July 16-19 9:00-12:00 $80 May 29-June 1 1:00-5:00 $80

P.O. Box 14978 Jackson, MS 39236-4978

OR CURRENT RESIDENT If you have any questions: Phone: 601.362.9676 Fax: 601.364.5722 www.jacksonacademy.org