2018 Wolfhound Weeks Summer Programs Catalog

Fun Never Takes a Vacation!

Wolfhound Weeks 2018 Summer Programs

WELCOME! Welcome to Saint Patrick Catholic School’s Wolfhound Weeks Summer Programs! Our goal is to provide a fun, safe environment where students can learn and grow. We offer programs for rising PK4 students through 8th grade students in the areas of fine arts, theater, sports, academics, leadership, and other specialty programs. Students who attend camps can look forward to acquiring new skills, discovering talents, improving knowledge and exploring new experiences. Please contact Mark Ryan with any questions.

LOCATION 1000 Bolling Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508 CONTACT INFO Telephone: (757) 213-0855 Fax: (757) 440-5200 Email: mryan@stpcs.org

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Early registration is encouraged. Camp sizes are limited. Families are encouraged to register online where payment can be made using a credit card or e-check. Payment in full, including Before and After Care, is due with your registration. Visit www.stpcs.org. Registration forms with payment may also be mailed to Saint Patrick Catholic School ATTN: Wolfhound Weeks. www.stpcs.org

REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, AND WITHDRAWALS A refund will only be given if requested in writing more than two weeks prior to the start of the session in which the camper is enrolled. Twenty percent (20%) of the camp fee is nonrefundable. Campers withdrawn less than two weeks prior to the start of camp are responsible for the full tuition. In the event of an injury or illness, a doctor’s note will be required and a refund (minus 20%) will be given. Transfers are permissible up to two weeks prior to the start of camp.

CAMP CANCELLATIONS Saint Patrick Catholic School reserves the right to modify any camp or cancel camps with insufficient enrollment. If a camp is cancelled by the school, a full refund will be given or may be applied to another camp. In the event that Saint Patrick Catholic School must close one day for an unforeseen event (i.e., inclement weather), no refunds will be given.

EXTENDED CARE The Extended Care program provides parents with extended hours of care.

Before Care opens at 7:30 am and After Care is available until 5:30 pm. Crafts and games are available during this time, and campers are asked to bring a snack.

Before Care: After Care: Location:

7:30 – 9:00 AM $35 per week 3:00/3:30 – 5:30 PM $50 per week Dining Hall & Gymnasium

Pre-Registration is required to ensure adequate staffing. Request for extended care enrollment within the two weeks prior to camp may be denied. Register online at www.stpcs.org. Payment for Extended Care is accepted in the form of check or credit card and is expected at the time of registration. Extended Care services begin the week of June 18th and run through August 10th. All programs are closed July 4th.

FORMS Prior to the start of camp, each camper must have a Medical Form on file. A Pick-Up Authorization Form must be provided as well. Additions and deletions can be made by logging into your camp account. They must be completed and returned by the first morning of camp.

MEDICATION If a camper needs to take medication during the camp day, parents must contact the Director of Summer Programs. A separate form will be sent to the parent for specific instructions and a doctor’s authorization. This form and the medication must be given to the Director of Summer Programs. This includes, but is not limited to, EpiPens and inhalers.

LUNCH All full-day campers are asked to bring a lunch and two snacks. Half-day campers are asked to bring a snack. All lunches and snacks should be labeled with the camper’s name. There will be no refrigerator available for camper use.

FOOD ALLERGIES Saint Patrick Catholic School cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment for students with food allergies. Our goal is to minimize the exposure to allergens that pose a risk to those students. In this vein, we ask that all snacks/lunches be peanut and tree nut free.

HAWAIIAN SNO The Hawaiian Sno truck will visit Wolfhound Weeks every Thursday this summer! All campers will have the opportunity to visit the truck for a cool treat.

The cost is included in all camp registration fees.

DAILY SIGN-IN & SIGN-OUT Parents must accompany their camper(s) through the black side gate off Westmoreland Avenue to sign-in and sign-out their camper(s) each day.

Parents may drop off their camper(s) 15 minutes prior to the start of camp without enrolling in Before Care. Campers who remain 15 minutes past the conclusion of their camp will be enrolled in, and charged for, After Care.

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT Please label all clothing and equipment with the camper’s name. Saint Patrick Catholic School is not responsible for any lost clothing or equipment. All campers attending athletic camps should wear proper athletic attire (i.e., tennis shoes). All campers are required to wear closed-toed shoes.

LOST & FOUND There will be a lost and found located in the Dining Hall. Camp leaders will place any items left at camp in this location.

ABSENCE NOTIFICATION If your camper is going to be absent, please call (757) 213-0855 or email Mark Ryan at mryan@stpcs.org. Please include the date he or she will be absent, your child’s name, and the specific camp(s) in which he or she is enrolled so that their camp counselor can be informed.

LATE ARRIVALS AND SPECIAL PICK-UP DURING CAMP HOURS Any camper arriving late to camp must be brought to the main office by a parent, guardian, or family member. Any student leaving during camp hours must be picked up by an authorized person in the main office. Advanced notice of early departures is greatly appreciated. You may inform the Director of Summer Programs in writing/email of early departures.

SUMMER SOUVENIR All campers will receive a Wolfhound Weeks keepsake for attending a summer program with us!

ALL CAMPS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Welcome to Wolfhound Weeks

2018

Contents Calendar................................................................. 6-10

Camps Offered...................................................... 11-40

Registration Form................................................... 41-42 Directions................................................................... 43

General Information You may register for Wolfhound Weeks in the following ways: Internet:

Click on “Wolfhound Weeks” at www.stpcs.org

Mail:

Saint Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23508

Phone:

757-213-0855

In Person:

Saint Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23508

SUMMER OVERVIEW June 2018 WEEK 1: June 18th – 22nd CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: Blast Off Through Summer

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Little Dribblers

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

Kids in the Kitchen

9:00 – 12:00

1st-8th

Showstopper: A Musical Theatre Camp

9:00 – 12:00

1st -5th

Sylvan Robotics Camp

9:00 – 12:00

1st-5th

Girls on the Run

9:00 – 3:30

3rd-6th

Leadership University with ODU

9:00 – 3:00

3rd-8th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st-4th

“Time to Tap” Dance Camp

12:30 – 3:30

1st-5th

WEEK 2: June 25th – 29th CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: Monkey Business with Curious George

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Kids Can Be Superheroes

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

Kids in the Kitchen

9:00 – 12:00

1st-8th

It’s Tumbling Time

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Junior Sports

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Ukulele Camp

9:00 – 12:00

5th- 8th

American Girl Camp

9:00 – 3:00

2nd-5th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st-4th

Tea with Me: for Ladies and Gentlemen

12:30 – 3:30

1st–5th

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July 2018 WEEK 3: July 2nd – July 6th (No Camp July 4) TIMES

GRADES

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Excavate!

9:00-12:00

PK-K

Games Galore!

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Kids in the Kitchen

9:00 – 12:00

1st-8th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st-4th

WEEK 4: July 9th – 13th CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: Kids Helping Kids

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Let It Go!

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

Masterpiece Makers

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Young Stars Basketball

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

LEGO® Mania

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Field Hockey Camp

9:00 – 12:00

2nd-6th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st-4th

“Bop ‘till You Drop” Hip-Hop Dance

12:30 – 3:30

1st-5th

Future Engineer Camp

12:30 – 3:30

1st-5th

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CAMP CALENDAR

CAMP Pup Academy: Master the World of Art

July 2018 WEEK 5: July 16th – 20th TIMES

GRADES

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Tiaras & Tutus Ballet

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

Mad Scientist: Experimentation

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Wolfhound Soccer: Level 1

9:00 – 12:00

1st- 4th

Beyond Beginner Guitar Camp

9:00 – 12:00

5th-8th

Babysitting/CPR/First Aid

(TWR) 9:00 – 12:00

5th-8th

Flag Football

9:00 – 12:00

4th–8th

Fiddle Camp

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

3rd-8th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st-4th

Checkmate! Chess

12:30 – 3:30

1st-8th

Varsity Volleyball

12:30 – 3:30

5th-8th

WEEK 6: July 23rd – 27th CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: Dirty Jobs

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Celebrate Disney

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

Musical Beginnings

9:00 – 12:00

PK-1st

Storybook Adventures

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Mad Scientist: Fascinating Functions

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Wolfhound Soccer: Level 2

9:00 – 12:00

5th-8th

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

9:00 – 3:00

2nd-4th

Journey Through Hampton Roads

9:00 – 3:00

4th-8th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st–4th

World Travelers

12:30 – 3:30

3rd-5th

Video Game Coding

12:30 – 3:30

3rd-8th

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CAMP CALENDAR

CAMP Pup Academy: Under the Big Top!

August 2018 Week 7: July 30th – August 3rd CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: The Magic of Three

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Creation Station

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

LEGO Mania

9:00 – 12:00

1st-3rd

Time Travelers

9:00 – 12:00

3rd-5th

Yoga for Kids

9:00 – 12:00

1st–8th

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Sylvan Writing Camp

9:00 – 12:00

3rd-8th

Wolfhound Cheer Camp

12:30 – 3:30

1st–5th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st–4th

WEEK 8: August 6th – 10th CAMP

TIMES

GRADES

Pup Academy: Back in the Day

9:00 – 12:00 or 9:00 – 3:00

PK-K

Pup Academy: Soccer Shots

9:00 – 12:00

PK-K

It’s Mime Time!

Circus Arts Camp

9:00 – 12:00

Musical Beginnings

9:00 – 12:00

2nd-5th

Sylvan Study Skills

9:00 – 12:00

4th-8th

1st–5th

Camp Invention

9:00 – 3:00

K -6th

Basketball Skills Camp

9:00 – 3:00

4th-8th

Hound Club

12:30 – 3:30

1st–4th

Ballerinas on Broadway: A Ballet & Jazz Dance Camp

12:30 – 3:30

1st–5th

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Summer Tutoring

Dates

8 Individual Sessions: June 18th – August 23rd (Open Scheduling)

Times

Set up by individual appointments

Ages

Rising Kindergarteners – 9th graders

Cost

$365

Lead

Instructors will vary

Pup Academies Our Pup Academies program offers two different options each week for Rising PK4- Rising Kindergarten campers. They are flexible in that parents can choose a half or full-day program. Pup Academies will focus on a different and exciting theme each week and daily activities will reflect the week’s theme. Campers will participate in a variety of activities in the morning, including sports, fine arts, reading, math, crafts, and creative play. In the afternoon, campers will have rest/quiet time, playground play, and additional thematic activities.

Rising PK4 students must turn 4 years old by September 30, 2018.

All Pups must be fully toilet trained.

Below are the times and fees for each session (unless otherwise noted): Session

Time

Cost

AM

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$130

PM

12:30 AM – 3:30 PM

$130

Full Day

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

$240

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CAMP CALENDAR

Looking for a way for your child to stay fresh over summer vacation?

Look no further! Wolfhound Weeks is proud to continue hourly oneon-one tutoring services. Be it additional support to strengthen skills, enrichment work to challenge your child’s brain, or one-on-one help with a teacher to work through summer reading assignments, we can accommodate your child’s needs. Our teachers will work with you to develop a schedule that works for your child.

Pup Academy: Blast Off Through Summer!

Session

Week 1 (AM & Full Day): June 18th – 22nd

Lead

Sarah and Carlos Betancourt – STPCS teachers

Join us for a week of soaring through outer space as we put on our space suit and helmet and explore the planets, stars, sun, moon, asteroids, comets and more! We will learn more about our universe through stories, arts, crafts, and songs. What makes each planet special? What makes some stars shine so bright? What makes the moon change? How do astronauts survive in outer space? All these questions and more will be answered as we blast off for a week of fun and learning!

Pup Academy: Little Dribblers Session

Week 1 (AM): June 18th – 22nd

Lead

Efrem Johnson – STPCS teacher and coach

Little Dribblers focuses on helping children build strong physical, intellectual and emotional skills that will help them be successful on and off the basketball court. We believe in teaching children in ways that suit their developmental level. Our program is specifically designed to create an atmosphere that is effective and exciting. Campers will be happy, fun, and sweaty—and eager to keep coming back for more.

Our coaches will thrill your child with highly creative, energizing and age-appropriate activities. These will serve as a great introduction to basketball and help children master developmental milestones.

Pup Academy: Monkey Business with Curious George Session

Week 2 (AM & Full Day): June 25th – 29th

Lead

Shantee Henderson – Norfolk Public Schools teacher

Get ready to go bananas as we spend the week exploring with our favorite monkey, Curious George, and the man in the yellow hat! The week will be filled with excitement as we uncover clues each day to figure out George’s newest adventures. As we embark on a different journey with George each day we will read fun stories, play games, and make crafts! Get your spy eyes ready to look for clues as we prepare for an exciting week!

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Pup Academy: Kids Can Be Superheroes Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Lead

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Pup Academy: Master the World of Art Session

Week 3 (AM & Full Day): July 2nd – 6th (No camp July 4th)

Lead

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Mary Poppins jumped into a painting with Jane and Michael and sure had a wonderful adventure, so join fellow campers as we jump feet first into the colorful world of master artists. Visit the cool water lily ponds of Monet, smell Van Gogh’s gorgeous sunflowers, gaze upon a starry night, and throw paint like Pollock. Each day campers will learn about each featured artist and have the opportunity to work in the same medium and materials. As Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist.”

Pup Academy: Excavate!

Session

Week 3 (AM): July 2nd – 6th (No camp July 4th)

Lead

Keisha Whitfield – STPCS teacher

Journey back to prehistoric times and become junior paleontologists and anthropologists as we dig up dinosaurs, learn about fossils, and uncover buried treasures. We will also learn about artifacts from long ago in this educational and extremely fun camp!

Pup Academy: Kids Helping Kids Session

Week 4 (AM & Full Day): July 9th – July 13th

Lead

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Come join us once again for our Pup Academy service project!

Campers will learn to understand the purpose of raising money for

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PUP ACADEMIES

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superhero Camp! The Wolfhound-Signal Light has been activated and we are calling all superhero girls and boys to this week of good citizenship. Join us as we learn to jump tall buildings in a single bound, create our own secret superhero identities, and join forces to use our special powers to do good in our community.

Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughter’s 11th Annual Lemonade Stand fundraiser. Campers will create a business plan, design and build a stand, and make lots of lemonade to sell! We will also focus on the importance of serving others in all aspects of life throughout the week.

All proceeds will go directly to CHKD’s cancer program which serves patients right here in Hampton Roads. Come have fun for a good cause!

Pup Academy: Let It Go! Session

Week 4 (AM): June 9th – 13th

Leads

Little Feet Dance Studio

Who wouldn’t want to be Elsa and Anna for a week? Campers will reenact the story of Frozen through the use of creative movement and ballet. A craft will be incorporated each day and there will be a short performance for the parents at the end of the week. The children will need to wear a leotard, tights and ballet slippers. They will also need to pack a T-shirt smock and a light snack and a drink.

Pup Academy: Under the Big Top! Session

Week 5 (AM & Full Day): July 16th – 20th

Leads

Shantee Henderson – Norfolk Public Schools teacher

Get ready to join the circus! We will use our imaginations this week as we turn our campsite into a circus! We will explore different circus animals and perform various circus tricks and acts. We will also spend the week reading fun circus stories and making crafts. After learning and exploring what it takes to be in the circus we will have a circus of our very own!

Pup Academy: Tiaras and Tutus Ballet Session

Week 5 (AM): July 16th – 20th

Leads

Message in Motion instructors

Get out your tutu and start twirling! Let your child’s inner princess shine as they learn to tippy toe and pirouette their way across the floor to classic fairy tale music from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn ballet basics including barre work and center technique while using props, role playing, and imagination to aid in personal expression and creativity. There will be an emphasis on technique, movement vocabulary, choreography, stretching, and

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imaginative play! Camp culminates with a special performance by your little princess.

Pup Academy: Dirty Jobs Session

Week 6 (AM & Full Day): July 23rd – 27th

Leads

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Pup Academy: Celebrate Disney Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Leads

Little Feet Dance Studio

Come join the magical world of Disney as we give tribute to the latest and greatest Disney movies. Movie theme songs will be the backdrop for the instruction of ballet and jazz and a craft will be incorporated each day. There will be a short performance for the parents at the end of the week. Campers will need to wear a leotard, tights, and ballet slippers. They will also need to pack a T-shirt smock and a light snack and a drink.

Pup Academy: The Magic of Three Session

Week 8 (AM & Full Day): August 7th – 11th

Leads

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Three is the magic number! Welcome to the world of fairy and folk tales where we will explore classic stories such as The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, as well as newer versions like The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot! Campers will learn how powerful and FUN teamwork can be when we work with more than just ourselves!

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PUP ACADEMIES

It’s a dirty job…but somebody has to do it! Join fellow campers for a messy, wet, and wild week of learning as we explore the jobs that require you to get your hands dirty. Ever wonder what it takes to fix a leaky pipe? Build a house? Recycle? Campers will have the opportunity to work with materials, and meet community helpers that actually do some of these jobs! Let’s have fun in the dirt!

Pup Academy: Creation Station Session

Week 7 (AM): July 30th – August 3rd

Lead

Savannah Kitterman – Kittercamp Founder

Creation Station is a fun-filled week that will spark creativity and individual expression! Campers will explore various art forms, including painting, drawing, and mixed media. At the end of the week, campers will have the opportunity to share their masterpieces with their family at our art show.

Pup Academy: Back in the Day Session

Week 8 (AM & Full Day): August 6th – 10th

Lead

Heather Powers – STPCS teacher

Learning about history is groovy again when exploring objects and materials from “back in the day.” Campers will experience the fun of various decades with items such as record turntables, typewriters, rotary phones and much more! They may even find themselves in an old-time, black and white television show! Hop into the DeLorean and take a trip back in time!

Pup Academy: Soccer Shots Session

Week 8 (AM): August 6th – 10th

Lead

Laura Bowers – Soccer Shots Director/Owner

The pros at Soccer Shots® return with this uniquely designed program that will introduce soccer to your child in a fun, safe, and creative environment. Our innovative lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and tailored to the specific ages of the children in our sessions. Each soccer session includes: instruction in basic soccer skills, fun games, and healthy competition. We emphasize character-forming lessons such as fair play, individual concentration, cooperation, and encouragement that each child can learn and apply both on and off the field. Come join in the excitement of Soccer Shots! Space is limited. Sign up early!

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Wolf Pack Programs Catered for our older campers, the Wolfpack Programs offer a wide range of activities each week that are sure to keep your child entertained, active, and learning throughout the summer. Below are the times and fees for each session (unless otherwise noted): Time

Cost

AM

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$130

PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

$130

Full Day

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

$240

WEEK 1: JUNE 18th – JUNE 22nd Kids in the Kitchen Session

Week 1 (AM): June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 1st – 8th graders

Cost

$150 (Includes $20 supply fee and lunch each day)

Leads

Toya Butler, Rana Cuffee, & Pearl Kelly – STPCS Chefs

Calling all aspiring chefs! Do you like to create in the kitchen? Are you constantly asking your parents to bake a cake or help with dinner? Are you curious about how to cook? Attend Kids in the Kitchen cooking camp to learn about new tastes, techniques, and recipes from our very own chefs, Ms. Toya, Ms. Rana, and Ms. Pearl. The chefs will take participants on a journey of cuisines and cooking styles over the course of the week. Your budding chef is sure to come home with a strong passion to share their knowledge! Campers can look forward to a daily snack consisting of their own creations and opening a restaurant to share their culinary masterpieces. YUMMY!

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PUP ACADEMIES - WEEK 1

Session

Showstopper: A Musical Theatre Camp Session

Week 1 (AM): June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Leads

Message in Motion instructors

Students get their creative juices flowing by working together to create their own musical from some of their favorite shows and songs from Fresh Beat Band, High School Musical, Disney, and more! Explore all aspects of a musical production including Broadway style dance, singing, acting, choreography, staging, and costuming! Campers will present their production on the last day of camp!

Sylvan Robotics Camp Session

Week 1 (AM): June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Leads

Sylvan Learning instructors

Ready to build robots? Integrating engineering, technology, computer science, and math, Sylvan Robotics Camp gives students the skills to begin to understand information-based technology for the future. Campers will work with a buddy to build and program LEGO® robots. They will use simple machines such as levers, pulleys and wheels & axles to create movement in their bots. They will learn how to program their robots to move, make sounds and respond to sensors! Students will build intricate designs like a Ferris wheel, a moon rover and even a few crazy zoo animals! Campers develop critical thinking skills, problem solving strategies, and how to collaborate to express their creativity.

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Girls on the Run Session

Week 1(Full Day, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM): June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 3rd – 6th graders

Cost

$245

Lead

Girls on the Run Hampton Roads

Leadership University with ODU Session

Week 2 (Full Day): June 19th – 23rd

Ages

Rising 3rd – 8th graders

Cost

$270 (includes $30 transportation fee)

Lead

Dr. Eddie Hill – ODU professor

STPCS is once again partnering with Old Dominion University to present “Leadership University,” a camp promoting leadership skills and developing teamwork through various critical thinking, technical skills and athletic challenges. Activities will help campers develop attributes such as integrity, trust, communication, respect, diversity, dependability and creativity. These skills will be attained through cooperative activities co-led by Old Dominion University students and faculty. Leadership University will take place on ODU’s campus; campers will be taken by bus to ODU from Saint Patrick Catholic

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WEEK 1

Girls on the Run will inspire your daughter to be joyful, healthy and confident through a variety of creative and interactive activities. In the morning, girls will explore life skills topics through physical activity, collaborative games and creative expression, including writing, acting and art. In the afternoon, the group will engage in a community impact to improve the oysters and wildlife ecosystems in tributaries to the Elizabeth and Lafayette Rivers. The camp will culminate with a celebratory event Friday afternoon in which families can share in the girls’ accomplishments by joining them in a one-mile fun run and a creative showcase of their original work from the program. Girls will gain skills to navigate their world, improve their health and confidence, make friends, have fun and contribute to their community. Camp fees include all supplies, healthy snacks, t-shirt, water bottle, journal, and a jewelry gift at the close of camp. Girls pack their own lunch.

School daily. Potential activities may include, but are not limited to, rock climbing, team-building activities and kayaking/canoeing on the Elizabeth River. Campers should bring a change of clothes, towel, water bottle, snack and a lunch daily. Come enjoy this opportunity on the ODU campus!

Hound Club Session

Week 1 (PM): June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Leads

Madison Phipps – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts, and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack each day.

“Time to Tap” Dance Camp Session

Week 1 (PM) June 18th – 22nd

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Leads

Shelby Lynch – STPCS teacher

Time to let your happy feet shine! Whether you are a trained tapper or a brand new tapper, this camp is for you! Campers will spend the week learning cool tap moves and feel the rhythms of their own beats. Using team work and collaboration, campers will create an original terrific tapping talent show that will be open to any friends and family to watch at the end of our week!

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WEEK 2: JUNE 25th – JUNE 29th Kids in the Kitchen Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 1st – 8th graders

Cost

$150 (Includes $20 supply fee and lunch each day)

Leads

Toya Butler, Rana Cuffee, & Pearl Kelly – STPCS Chefs

It’s Tumbling Time!

Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Sarah Betancourt – STPCS teacher

Strength, energy and spirit--that’s the recipe for a tumbling good time!

Want to learn how to do a cartwheel? Round-off? Combinations?

During this week, we will learn about safety in tumbling as well as proper form and technique to roll and tumble across a mat. This is a beginner’s tumbling class – we will focus on the basics of tumbling, build strength and skill-set, and learn how to have fun tumbling in a safe manner.

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WEEK 1 - 2

Calling all aspiring chefs! Do you like to create in the kitchen? Are you constantly asking your parents to bake a cake or help with dinner? Are you curious about how to cook? Attend Kids in the Kitchen cooking camp to learn about new tastes, techniques, and recipes from our very own chefs, Ms. Toya, Ms. Rana, and Ms. Pearl. The chefs will take participants on a journey of cuisines and cooking styles over the course of the week. Your budding chef is sure to come home with a strong passion to share their knowledge! Campers can look forward to a daily snack consisting of their own creations and opening a restaurant to share their culinary masterpieces. YUMMY!

Junior Sports Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Carlos Betancourt – STPCS teacher

And the winner is… you! Join us as we explore the wide world of sports, all while developing skills and learning rules and regulations. Throughout the week we will focus on sports such as basketball, soccer, football, hockey, volleyball and more! Each day will end with activities that promote teamwork and team spirit. Get ready to work hard, play hard, learn to work as a group, and most of all, have fun!

Ukulele Camp Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 5th – 8th graders

Leads

Amy Ferebee – STPCS music instructor

Learn to play the ukulele! The uke is a very friendly stringed instrument and very easy to learn. In this all-level class, we will have fun learning how to master the basic chords and play some easy songs, how to use our right hands to strum or pick with our fingers, and how to decipher regular music notation, tablature and fret-board diagrams. All with a bit of ukulele history sprinkled in for good measure. Required Book: Ukulele Aerobics by Chad Johnson, a Hal Leonard publication.

American Girl Session

Week 2 (Full Day): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 2nd – 5th graders

Cost

$255 (includes $15 supply fee)

Leads

Betsy Cox & Kathy Garris – STPCS teachers

Come one, come all! Your girl, along with her special American Girl friend, will love to attend this memorable camp. Your camper will go on a fun-filled historical journey throughout the week, collecting exciting new tidbits about each historical character along the way. She’ll discover what it was like to grow up in America’s past! She will experience different activities from these eras, such as having social gatherings and playing various games. After having discovered the past, your child

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will use her “passport” to solve a mystery in the end! She’ll just love spending time with her doll, her friends, and certainly Samantha, Felicity, Addy, Caroline, and the rest of the historical girls! Along with their doll, campers need to bring a snack and a lunch each day.

Hound Club Session

Week 2 (PM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Ashley Costanza – STPCS teacher

Tea with Me: for Ladies and Gentlemen Session

Week 2 (AM): June 25th – 29th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Cost

$150 (includes $20 supply fee)

Lead

Message in Motion instructors

Calling all little ladies and gentlemen! Going beyond “please” and “thank you”, our new etiquette, manners, and social grace class will help refine your young prince or princess, teaching them to feel confident in any social situation. We will learn and put into practice table manners, etiquette for proper introductions, conversational etiquette, telephone manners, and manners outside the home, courtesy at public places, dealing with bullies, and more! Students will practice their newly learned etiquette in a fun, magical environment where role playing, props, and hands on activities and crafts give way to chivalrous knights and sophisticated young ladies. Class will culminate with a tea party where children can dress up and put into use all they’ve learned. This class is a true gift of both culture and investmentproviding the basis for skills they can apply today and throughout their life, both personally and professionally!

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WEEK 2

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, educational activities, scavenger hunts, crafts, and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack each day.

WEEK 3: JULY 2nd – JULY 6th (No Camp July 4th) Games Galore!

Session

Week 3 (AM): July 2nd – 6th (No Camp July 4th)

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Cost

$110

Lead

Ashley Costanza – STPCS teacher

There is more to the world of games than just Uno, Go Fish!, and Operation. Thousands of games from around the world are just as much fun – or even more so – than the games we know and love. In this halfday camp, your child will discover new ways to amuse and entertain themselves–through new iPad apps and classroom, gym, and outdoor activities--that they have probably never played, or even heard of!

Kids in the Kitchen Session

Week 3 (AM): July 2nd – 6th (No Camp July 4th)

Ages

Rising 1st – 8th graders

Cost

$125 (Includes $15 supply fee and lunch each day)

Leads

Toya Butler, Rana Cuffee & Pearl Kelly – STPCS Chefs

Calling all aspiring chefs! Do you like to create in the kitchen? Are you constantly asking your parents to bake a cake or help with dinner? Are you curious about how to cook? Attend Kids in the Kitchen cooking camp to learn about new tastes, techniques, and recipes from our very own chefs, Ms. Toya, Ms. Rana, and Ms. Pearl. The chefs will take participants on a journey of cuisines and cooking styles over the course of the week. Your budding chef is sure to come home with a strong passion to share their knowledge! Campers can look forward to a daily snack consisting of their own creations and opening a restaurant to share their culinary masterpieces. YUMMY!

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Hound Club Session

Week 3 (PM): July 2nd – 6th (No Camp July 4th)

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Cost

$110

Lead

Kathy Garris – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts, and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack each day.

Masterpiece Masters Session

Week 4 (AM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Savannah Kitterman – Kittercamp Founder

Masterpiece Makers is a week of art and self exploration! Campers will learn about famous artists and try their hand at various techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, pottery, and mixed media.

Families are invited to an art show on the last day of camp.

Young Stars Basketball Session

Week 4 (AM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Efrem Johnson - STPCS teacher & Nansemond River H.S. basketball coach

It is never too young to play basketball! Come join us for a fun, active, and educational week as we focus on footwork, hand-eye coordination, and basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. Campers will also leave with a good grasp of the rules of the game and ready to play at the next level. Be ready to shoot, pass, dribble, and work hard!

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WEEKS 3-4

Week 4: JULY 9th – JULY 13th

LEGO® Mania Session

Week 4 (AM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Ashley Costanza – STPCS teacher

Let your imagination run wild with LEGO® Mania! In this fun-filled, creative camp, campers learn building techniques that help make their brick-based ideas a reality. Each day your camper will be challenged and engaged, learning and testing their creativity with individual contests, iPad apps, kit building, and team competitions. Join us for a week that promises to challenge and delight your young builders!

Field Hockey Camp Session

Week 4 (AM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 2nd – 8th graders

Lead

Kiara Best – STPCS coach

Come out and enjoy the wonderful sport of field hockey! Campers will practice strategic positioning, offensive and defensive skills, penalty corner plays, and stick skills. Everyday will include warm up and conditioning work to prepare our future champions. Students will grow overall as players throughout the week. No experience necessary; all are welcome! Parents are invited to participate in a player vs. parent game on Friday!

Hound Club Session

Week 4 (PM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Ashley Costanza – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, educational activities, scavenger hunts, crafts and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle, lunch, and snack each day.

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“Bop ‘till you Drop” Hip-Hop Dance Camp Session

Week 4 (PM) July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Leads

Shelby Lynch – STPCS teacher

So you think you can dance? Come join the Wolfhounds this summer for our hip-hop summer camp! In this fun, high energy dance camp, campers will get the chance to learn all the latest hip hop moves and grooves of 2018. We will be using our creative thinking to create our very own dance moves and work together as a team to choreograph a dazzling performance that will “rap” up what we have learned throughout the week to the parents.

Future Engineer Camp Session

Week 4 (PM): July 9th – 13th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Leads

Sylvan Learning instructors

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WEEK 4

Enter the world of engineering while learning about simple machines. Campers will build and design cars, create amazing bridges and learn about structural engineering. Along the way, campers will problem solve like real engineers. Their imaginations will soar as they build and test their designs. Utilizing engineering and architectural concepts, students will be inspired to apply creative thinking, challenge critical thinking and build valuable STEM skills. This is a hands-on camp where engineering concepts are applied to real world application.

Week 5: JULY 16th – JULY 20th Mad Scientist: Experimentation Session

Week 5 (AM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Megan Kiefner – STPCS teacher

Explore! Experiment! Get messy! Join us as we become mad scientists exploring chemical reactions through volcanoes, geysers, and tornadoes.

We will be conducting experiments, compiling data, and observing exciting outcomes! Don your lab coats for this fun, educational, and interactive week!

Wolfhound Soccer: Level 1 Session

Week 5 (AM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Lee Hogge and Darby Moore – collegiate soccer players

Come experience a week of the world’s most popular sport! Led by former Wolfhound soccer players Darby Moore (University of Maryland) and Lee Hogge (College of William & Mary), our knowledgeable coaches will teach the basic skills of soccer and focus on building confidence on the field with age-appropriate drills and competitive games that will have your player dying to come back for more! Players should bring cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle each day.

Beyond Beginner Guitar Camp Session

Week 5 (AM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders (Preliminary guitar training required)

Lead

Amy Ferebee – STPCS music instructor

If you already know a few chords on the guitar but want to expand your knowledge, this is the camp for you! We will review beginning material, solidify our note reading skills, learn to use a capo and expand our chord knowledge. We will use a variety of material from classical to Celtic and Americana fiddle tunes with some rock, blues & jazz mixed in too.

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We will implement practice routines to develop right hand rhythmic techniques (both flat-pick & finger-style) and including left hand scales & strengthening exercises. With a small group we can individually customize the instruction. Required book: The Complete Guitar Method

by Will Schmidt & Greg Koch a Hal Leonard publication: books one, two & three with the CD. Babysitting & CPR Certification Session

Week 5 (AM): July 17th – 19th (T,W,R only)

Ages

Rising 5th – 8th graders

Cost

$110

Lead

Rhonda Coffman - VA CPR Training

Would you like to become a certified babysitter? This three-day program will instruct campers in childcare skills including: feeding and bathing a baby, changing diapers, infant and child CPR, as well as basic first aid. The instructor will offer tips on getting sitting jobs, how to entertain children safely, and prepare them for their first babysitting job. Completion certificates in Babysitter Training and American Heart CPR/AED will be awarded to all that complete the course.

Session

Week 5 (AM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 3rd – 8th graders

Lead

Brian Lynch – Georgetown Primary School teacher

Football fun in the sun! Come out and join us for Flag Football camp, where you will have the chance to learn football fundamentals in our safe Wolfhound environment. The skills of passing, catching, pattern running and defensive positioning will be covered, as well as the importance of teamwork, fair play, and good sportsmanship.

Competitive and exciting games will let you show off your skills!

Campers will need to bring a water bottle, snack, and cleats (optional) each day.

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WEEK 5

Flag Football Camp

Fiddle Camp Session

Week 5 (AM & Full Day): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Grades 3 – 8

Cost

$150 for half day or $260 for full day

Lead

Carol Thomas Downing - founder/director of Virginia Children’s Chorus

For violinists, grades 3-8 with at least one full year of private lessons • Half Day prerequisite: 1-2 years private violin lessons • Full Day prerequisite: 3+ years private violin lessons Violinists will learn traditional fiddling in this lively and fun camp!

Discover the secrets of special bowings, rhythms, ornaments and double stops for an authentic fiddle style! Carol Thomas Downing will teach traditional Celtic & American fiddle tunes. She is also a classically trained violinist and Suzuki violin teacher who has been fiddling for over 40 years! Students should bring their fiddle and music stand. 15 Fiddle Tunes (Book and CD) is included in the camp fee.

Hound Club Session

Week 5 (PM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Shelby Lynch – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack.

Checkmate! Chess Camp Session

Week 5 (PM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 1st – 8th graders

Lead

Brian Lynch - Georgetown Primary teacher

No matter what your skill level, you can improve your chess skills to become a better player. Campers will learn and extend their knowledge

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of strategy, increase their speed, and have a fun time challenging each other to games of chess. Those who are interested will have the opportunity to compete in a friendly camp tournament! Who will be crowned Chess Master of Wolfhound Week? Campers need to bring a snack each day.

Varsity Volleyball Session

Week 5 (PM): July 16th – 20th

Ages

Rising 5th – 8th graders

Lead

Megan Kiefner – STPCS coach

Bump, set, spike! Have you watched our Lady Wolfhounds dominate on the volleyball court and thought that you would like to learn to serve, dig, pass, and jump too? Maybe you have played volleyball before and want to spend a week over the summer improving your skills and practicing with friends. All are welcome at the STPCS volleyball camp!

Campers will learn the basics of the game, including rules, positions, terminology, individual skills, and team plays. This one is an ace!

Week 6: JULY 23rd – JULY 27th Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising PK4 – 1st graders

Lead

Amy Ferebee – STPCS teacher

Discover the world of music while singing, clapping and counting our way to fun with traditional folk and popular songs and using a variety of simple hand percussion instruments, stringed instruments, harmonicas and more. Learn songs that tell stories and explore beginnings, middles & endings as we find words that rhyme to a beat and reinforce our basic reading & counting skills. Try out the banjo, guitar, dulcimer, mandolin, ukulele & violin and learn how & why a vibrating string makes music. A perfect musical first step!

Ukuleles provided in class for use in class. Dance movement and art components as well will add to the fun. Parents are encouraged to purchase low priced ukuleles for experimentation at home.

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WEEKS 5 - 6

Musical Beginnings

Storybook Adventures Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Megan Kiefner – STPCS teacher

Fairy tales, fantasy, super heroes, and mysteries…get ready for adventure and nurture your child’s interest in literature over these summer months.

Campers will step inside a different children’s book each day and then respond to the books through arts and crafts, writing, and dramatic play. The children will have so much fun they will never realize they are reading, writing, and learning new things over the summer!

Mad Scientist: Fascinating Functions Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Sami Moore – STPCS teacher

Have you ever wondered how your body works?! How do you run on the playground or sing in chapel without running out of breath? What makes your muscles strong to play with your friends? If you have ever been curious about how your body works and the fascinating functions that occur without you ever thinking about it, then come spend a week with us to learn just how that all happens! We will discuss the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system (heart and lungs), digestive system, and so much more. Hope to see you there!

Wolfhound Soccer: Level 2 Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 5th – 8th graders

Leads

Lee Hogge and Darby Moore – collegiate soccer players

Former Wolfhound soccer players Darby Moore (University of Maryland) and Lee Hogge (College of William & Mary) will help you take your game to the next level and prepare for your next competitive soccer season in this brand new skills-based soccer camp. Campers will learn new techniques and take a deeper look into soccer strategy to prepare them for high school and beyond. Saint Patrick Middle School soccer players are highly recommended to attend.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Session

Week 6 (Full Day): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 2nd – 4th graders

Lead

Shelly Campbell – STPCS teacher

If your girl likes to have fun, then this is just the camp for her! Join us as we work on team building and the importance of friendship through some of the girls’ favorite activities. These include physical activities, crafts, cooking, nails, slumber party day, and so much more!

Journey Through Hampton Roads Session

Week 6 (Full Day): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 4th – 8th graders

Cost

$300 (includes transportation and admission fees)

Lead

Shelby Lynch – STPCS teacher

Hound Club Session

Week 6 (PM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Madison Phipps – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack.

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WEEK 6

Come journey through Hampton Roads with a variety of fun field trips traveled by bus, boat, and foot. We will travel to a new place in Hampton Roads each day and pack in a full day of exciting activities.

The week will be kicked off with a challenge at The Adventure Park at the Aquarium in Virginia Beach. Throughout the week we will be exploring many exciting things from sailing at the Harbor to scavenger hunts in downtown Norfolk. We also will be traveling to Harbor Park to attend a Tides Game for some afternoon fun! Our exciting week will finish with a splash with a wolfhound water day spent at Ocean Breeze Water Park!

World Travelers Session

Week 6 (AM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 3rd – 8th graders

Lead

Betsy Cox – STPCS teacher

Do you like to travel? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and play in distant lands? If so, then get your passport ready and take a trip around the world to experience foreign art, language, music, and food! Based on the classical novel by Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days, adventurous campers will enjoy traveling to each continent and experience the many cultures associated with various countries through art projects, geography lessons, sports, food, and group activities. This is sure to be an adventure that you do not want to miss!

Video Game Coding Session

Week 6 (PM): July 23rd – 27th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Cost

$160

Leads

Sylvan Learning instructors

Campers will learn computer programming through engaging, hands-on projects like animating stories and creating video games. Kids begin experimenting with visual blocks, then progress to JavaScript and Python as they design games, build apps, and make incredible projects. PLUS, our technology platform is seriously cool…kids have thousands of backgrounds, props, characters and music to choose from to help bring their imaginations to life! This camp is tailored towards each student’s level of experience so whether you are a novice or programming junkie, we have challenging curriculum waiting for you!

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Week 7: JULY 30th – AUGUST 3rd LEGO® Mania Session

Week 7 (AM): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 1st – 3rd graders

Lead

Ashley Costanza – STPCS teacher

Let your imagination run wild with LEGO® Mania! In this fun-filled, creative camp, campers learn building techniques that help make their brick-based ideas a reality. Each day your camper will be challenged and engaged, learning and testing their creativity with individual contests, iPad apps, kit building, and team competitions. Join us for a week that promises to challenge and delight your young builders!

Time Travelers Session

Week 7 (AM): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 3rd – 8th graders

Lead

Betsy Cox – STPCS teacher

Ahoy, all ye scallywags! Are you looking for adventure? Have you ever wanted to travel in time? In this exciting camp, campers will create projects, play games, hear music, and participate in group activities that reflect the daily themed time period. From Ancient Egypt to the Wild West and even Back to the Future, young adventurers will discover the new places and eras of the past through this hands-on, engaging, and interactive history camp. Only time will tell what new adventures await!

Yoga for Kids Week 7 (AM): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 1st – 8th graders

Lead

Rachel Mullet–Cline, Certified Yoga Instructor

Movement, mindfulness, and fun will be our mantra throughout the week! We will move through yoga poses, create some of our own, discover quiet places inside of us and make art that will be a reminder of how to use our yoga moves at home. Campers will create and take home a toolkit with energy balancing techniques and yoga poses to improve focus and increase calm. Campers should bring a water bottle and an energy snack each day.

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WEEKS 6 - 7

Session

Wolfhound Cheer Camp Session

Week 7 (PM): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Lead

Sydney Martin – former ODU cheerleader

Cheer camp is the best way for young girls and boys to break into the sport of cheerleading. This camp will introduce the basics of cheerleading, including motions, jumps, simple stunts, and tumbling.

Campers will also learn a few cheers and a short dance which will be incorporated into a routine. This routine will be performed on the final day for parents, staff, and anyone else who would like to attend.

Overall, cheer camp is a fun way to learn about teamwork and crowd performance. Come out and show your school spirit!

Hound Club Session

Week 7 (PM): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Madison Phipps – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things.

Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday.

Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack.

Sylvan Writing Camp Session

Week 7 (Full Day): July 30th – August 3rd

Ages

Rising 3rd – 8th graders

Cost

$140

Leads

Sylvan Learning instructors Strong writing skills are essential for success both in and out of the classroom. Sylvan’s Writing Summer Camp will help your child learn strategic and creative writing techniques to boost confidence not only in Language Arts, but in ALL subject areas. Sylvan’s expert

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teachers will coach your child through an array of engaging writing activities, including creating original websites, stories, and articles and your child will walk away with a published journal to showcase his or her work.

Sylvan Writing Camp provides your child with:

• The skills and techniques to compose and edit various types of materials

• Personal attention within a collaborative environment

• Practice in real-world writing applications

Week 8: AUGUST 6th – AUGUST 10th It’s Mime Time! Circus Arts Camp Session

Week 8 (AM): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Cost

$150 (includes $20 supply fee)

Lead

Message in Motion instructors

Ever dream of performing in a CIRCUS? Learn how in our all new mime camp! You will learn the basics of clowning, mime and pantomime, acrobatics, and performance technique for basic magic tricks and illusions. Tell a story without words using effective facial expressions, body language and movement, (and not to mention the help from a little face paint too!) Camp culminates with a performance on the last day of camp!

Musical Beginnings Week 8 (AM): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 2nd – 5th graders

Lead

Amy Ferebee – STPCS teacher

Discover the world of music while singing, clapping and counting our way to fun with traditional folk and popular songs and using a variety of simple hand percussion instruments, stringed instruments, harmonicas and more. Learn songs that tell stories and explore beginnings, middles & endings as we find words that rhyme to a beat and reinforce our basic reading & counting skills. Try out the banjo, guitar, dulcimer, mandolin, ukulele & violin and learn how & why

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WEEKS 7 - 8

Session

a vibrating string makes music. A perfect musical first step! Ukuleles provided in class for use in class. Dance movement and art components as well will add to the fun. Parents are encouraged to purchase low priced ukuleles for experimentation at home.

Sylvan Study Skills Camp Session

Week 8 (AM): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 4th – 8th graders

Cost

$140

Leads

Sylvan Learning instructors

Remember the old adage, “You only have one chance to make a first impression?” Sylvan’s Study Skills Camp will help provide your child with the tools necessary to make those great first impressions this coming school year! Sylvan’s expert teachers will teach students strategies and techniques to build confidence and ensure academic success.

Sylvan Study Skills Camp provides your child with: • Strategies for time management organization • How to set S.M.A.R.T. goals • Identifying and applying learning styles • Valuable note-taking strategies Camp Invention Session

Week 8 (Full Day): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising Kindergarten – 6th graders

Cost

$255

Leads

Ashley Costanza & Betsy Cox– STPCS teachers

Bring your imagination and get ready to create! The top priority of Camp Invention is to provide quality enrichment in the fields of science, mathematics, history, and the arts. Hands-on, inquiry-based learning is emphasized in an integrated curriculum that aligns with national and state educational standards and is delivered in a small group setting.

Children learn through teamwork, subject immersion, and open-ended discovery. Campers need to bring a water bottle, snack and lunch daily.

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Basketball Skills Camp Session

Week 8 (Full Day): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 4th – 8th graders

Lead

Efrem Johnson – STPCS coach

Come polish your basketball skills and learn new ones with our very own Coach Efrem Johnson! Campers will focus on playing offense and defense, as well as play many tournaments throughout the week.

Your child will be introduced to drills that teach proper ball handling, shooting, passing techniques and much more! Campers will work hard with competitions and drills that will challenge their skills, while having a ton of fun!

Hound Club Session

Week 8 (PM): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 1st – 4th graders

Lead

Madison Phipps – STPCS teacher

Finally, a camp that has something for everyone! Come spend the day with fellow campers as we stay active, get creative, and learn new things. Campers will remain engaged and excited each day while participating in various sports, scavenger hunts, educational activities, crafts and games. Camp concludes with an adventure outdoor water day on Friday. Campers need to wear athletic attire and tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack.

WEEK 8

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Ballerinas on Broadway: A Ballet & Jazz Dance Camp Session

Week 8 (PM): August 6th – 10th

Ages

Rising 1st – 5th graders

Lead

Message in Motion instructors

Get out your tutu and your jazz hands and let’s start moving! Learn ballet and jazz dance basics so you can pirouette and chassé your way across the floor with style and grace. Students will discover choreography from classical ballet pieces AND learn funky jazz choreography set to both Broadway hits and contemporary music. There will be an emphasis on technique, movement vocabulary, choreography, improvisation, and having fun! This camp is open to both beginner and advanced ballet and jazz dancers. Come learn the basics or build on what you know!

Our skilled instructors will work with you at your level. Students will have the chance to perform a routine for parents on the last day of camp!

REGISTER AT WWW.STPCS.ORG

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Summer 2018 Wolfhound Weeks Registration Form Camper’s Name _______________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City _____________________ State _______________ Zip ____________________ 2018-2019 Grade __________ Current School_____________________________ Parent Name __________________________________________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Cell Phone _________________________ Parent Email ___________________________________________________________ (This email address will be used for all camp correspondence.)

EXTENDED CARE REGISTRATION* WEEK

BEFORE CARE 7:30-9:00am $35/week

AFTER CARE 3:00-5:30pm $60/week

$28/mini week

$48/mini week

TOTAL

June 18th June 25th July 2nd (No Camp July 4th) July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th August 6th TOTAL Campers must be PRE-REGISTERED for Extended Care.

Form of Payment:

Cash Check (enclosed) payable to Saint Patrick Catholic School

I understand that a camp account will be created for me. I agree to fill out the medical information, emergency contact information, and pick-up information online.

Parent/Guardian’s Printed Name ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature ______________________________Date _____________ Mail registration form and payment to Saint Patrick Catholic School | Wolfhound Weeks | 1000 Bolling Avenue Norfolk, VA 23508

*Please attach to information sheet on previous page*

SUMMER 2018 WOLFHOUND WEEKS REGISTRATION FORM SESSION

CAMP NAME

DATES

COST

Ex: Week 1

Wolfhound Pup Academy – Full Day

June 18 - 22

$240

SUBTOTAL TOTAL Saint Patrick Catholic School | Wolfhound Weeks 1000 Bolling Avenue | Norfolk, VA 23508

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Saint Patrick Catholic School 1000 Bolling Avenue • Norfolk, VA 23508 757-440-5500

Directions

From Chesapeake: Take I-464 North toward Norfolk. Proceed over the Berkley Bridge – left lanes toward Norfolk. Turn right onto St. Paul’s Blvd.

Road name will change to Monticello Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto 21st Street. Turn right onto Hampton Blvd. Turn right onto Bolling Avenue. Saint Patrick Catholic School will be on the left.

From Hampton: Take I-64 East through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.

Take exit 276 onto I-564 West toward VA-406/Naval Base/Terminal Boulevard. Merge onto Terminal Boulevard toward Hampton Boulevard.

Travel approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Hampton Boulevard. Turn left onto Bolling Avenue. Saint Patrick Catholic School will be on the left.

From Portsmouth: Take the Midtown Tunnel toward Norfolk. Turn slight left onto Hampton Boulevard. After approximately 1.9 miles, turn right onto Bolling Avenue. Saint Patrick Catholic School will be on the left.

From Virginia Beach: Take I-264 West toward Norfolk. Take Exit 10 only City Hall Avenue. Turn Right onto St. Paul’s Boulevard. Road name will change to Monticello Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto 21st Street. Turn right onto Hampton Blvd. Turn right onto Bolling Avenue.

Saint Patrick Catholic School will be on the left.

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