Summer Camps 2023

Welcome to Summer Camps 2023!

Dear Parents,

Welcome to another great year of Westminster Summer Camps! We are pleased to offer many options that allow children and teenagers to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving Atlanta, as well as a full slate of specialty camps that let our campers discover or deepen their interests in a variety of skills and hobbies.

Favorite camps like Summer Day Camp, Arts and Science Camp, Sports Camp, and theatre camps are back! We also have some exciting new camps for your campers to try. See the following pages for a listing of all of our new camps.

If you are new to Westminster camps, welcome! CampMinder will be your digital home for all things summer camp! Beginning January 4 for returning families and January 11 for new families, log into CampMinder to register for camps. Please upload a recent photo of your camper and complete their health history section so we can best serve you this summer.

For families with children who registered last summer or have attended Summer Camps before, return to your CampMinder account using your login. Please make sure to update your camper’s photo and health forms in CampMinder.

Creating a safe, rewarding, and fun summer experience for our campers brings us great joy! Please feel free to call me anytime on the camp phone at 404-367-7868

Sincerely,

Kelley Day

Summer Camp Director

Risk and Auxiliary Manager 404-367-7868 westminster.net/summer

Welcome to Summer Camps 2023!

A few additional notes:

Before care is available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for $50 per week at the summer day camp, 3255 Nancy Creek Road. Sign up through your CampMinder account under additional options. Campers will travel to their camps via bus or walking with a counselor. (Note: Cubby Camp before care is at Tull Hall).

After care is available from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for $75 per week at the summer day camp, 3255 Nancy Creek Road. Sign up through your CampMinder account under additional options. Counselors and staff will transport campers to summer day camp, where parent pickup occurs by 6:00 p.m. Be sure to pack a snack and swim suit. (Note: there is no after care for Cubby Camp).

Lunch is provided for all full-day campers and campers who have made a full day through two halfday options. However, if you would prefer to pack a lunch, feel free to do so. It must be NUT-FREE. Refrigeration is not available.

Due

January–February

May 1–June 4 50% cost of camp

June 5–July 21 80% cost of camp

At the time of registration, the $100 deposit is processed if a space is available. If you are placed on a waitlist no deposit is taken. We will contact you if a space becomes available to make certain your plans haven’t changed.

Introducing New Camps for 2023!

Diving

Whether you’re perfecting your front dive, pike or just learning to dive off a board, this camp is for you. All levels welcome and by working with the High School Varsity Coach and divers, your diving will improve. Our video technology on the pool deck helps provide additional feedback for further improvement on your form, position, and posture.

Grades 3–8 Half Day

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $260 per 1-week session

Memorial Week: May 30–June 2

Week 7: July 17–21

Fashion

Fashion Design Experience: Campers will create original design ideas while learning about the work of a Fashion Designer. All students will be given one of the following themes: 80’s fashion, rock and roll, jungle safari, original fashion style, or celebrity fashion. Campers will be given fabric choices for one design and will be taught how to sketch and sew on the machine. Campers will create selfie walls that correspond with their themes and take photographs in their new designs. Students will take home an understanding of how to design from concept to creation. This camp includes sewing, sketching, styling, and creation.

Grades 2–6 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $575 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Exploratory Fashion Art: In this camp students will make fashion art out of unconventional materials such as paper, tape, cups, balloons, fibers, and strings. Campers will also explore surface design changes with fabric dying, painting, stamping, and distressing. This camp will focus on creating fun and funky designs that are outside of the standard idea of fashion. Campers will present their art at the end of the camp week. Campers will use sewing by machine, by hand, and adhesives to construct their items.

Grades 2–6 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $575 per 1-week session

Week 5: July 3–7*

Introducing New Camps for 2023!

Gymnastics

Airborne Gymnastics Summer Camps offer friends, fitness, and fun all rolled into one! This is the perfect camp for your energetic boy or girl! We focus on all of the level 1 and 2 fundamental skills on the uneven bars, floor exercise, vault, and balance beam. More intermediate level skills will be introduced if the students need an additional challenge. Each day will include hours of gymnastics instruction along with games, outdoor play time, and arts and crafts activities.

Grades PreK–3 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $325 per 1-week session 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Week 1: June 5 –9

Week 5: July 3–7*

Wrestling

Wrestling Camp builds the fundamentals of wrestling on and off the mat. We will develop the same skills (balance, footwork, takedowns, and positional techniques) mastered by Westminster wrestlers. At the camp, we will teach basic techniques, play games for skill development, and host a tournament at the end of the session. Head wrestling coach L.B. Joel will focus on the values that have led Westminster wrestlers to success on and off the mat. As a sport and martial art, wrestling builds sportsmanship, confidence, and discipline.

Grades 2–4, 5–9 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $280 per 1-week session 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Week 4: June 26–30

2023 Summer Camps By Week

All camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Before and after care available under additional options in your Campminder account.

Please note: No camp on June 19 or July 4.

Rising Grades

Day Camps

2023–24 Week 1 June 5–9 Week 2 June 12–16 Week 3 June 20–23 Week 4 June 26–30 Week 5 July 3–7 Week 6 July 10–14

K–8 2-week session, $880 2-week session, $880 2-week session, $880 Summer Adventure Camp 7–8 $675 $675 Camp Wildcats K–2 $440 $440 $440 $440

Summer Day Camp

Cubby Camp (full day and half day)

Specialty Camps

3–4 Year Olds $450/$340 $450/$340 $450/$340 $450/$340 $450/$340 $450/$340

Rising Grades 2023 –24 Week 1 June 5–9 Week 2 June 12–16 Week 3 June 20–23 Week 4 June 26–30 Week 5 July 3–7 Week 6 July 10–14

Arts and Science 2–6 2-week session, $880 2-week session, $880

Astronomy K–5 Grades 3–5 $450 Grade K–3 $450

Broadcasting 4–9 $450

Challenge Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. K–5 $250 $250

Chess 1–5 $430

Codemoji

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m .or 1:00–4:00 p.m. 3–5, 1–2 $250 $250

Counselor-in-Training 9–10 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300

Debate 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 7–9 $430

Dungeons & Dragons 4–9 $430

Fashion Design* 2–6 $575 $575

Filmmaking 4–8 $450 $450

Future Engineers 3–5 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480

Junior Engineering PreK–2 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480

Math Fun 4 Girls

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 2–3 $240 $240

Musical Theatre Camp K–8 Grades K–2 $440 Grades 3–5 $440 Grades 6–8 $440

Musical Theatre Intensive

7–12 3-week session $1230

Roblox Creation Lab 3–5 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480 $480

Robotics 3–5 $440

“Sew It All”

1:00–4:00 p.m. 2–5 $320 $320

Snacks and Science 3–5 $450

STEM Velocity PreK–4 $450

2023 Summer Camps By Week

Sports Camps

Sports Camp

Boys Basketball

3–8 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450 $450

1:00–4:00 p.m. 3–8 $280

Cheer Camp K–4 $440 $440 Football Camp

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. 3–5, 6–8 $260 Golf Camp 4–8 $580 $580

Gymnastics*

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. PreK–3 $325 $325 Karate 1–5 $440 $440 Soccer 1–10 $425 Tennis 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. K–5 $280 $280

Volleyball

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. 4–6, 7–9 $280

Wrestling*

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m. 2–4, 5–9 $280

Camps

Challenge Island

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.or 1:00–4:00 p.m. K–5

Diving*

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 3–8 $260 $260

Dungeons and Dragons 4–9 $430

Courtney Ogden Basketball Skills & Insights Camp TM 3–12 $650

Golf Camp (Advanced) 6–9 $610 Snacks and Science K–2 $450

Soccer Fundamentals Camp

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 1–10 $350

STEM Velocity PreK–4 $450 $450 Swim Camp 1:00–4:00 p.m. 2–8 $260 $260

Volleyball Camp 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.or 1:00–4:00 p.m. 4–6, 7–9 $280

Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camp

For more than 60 years, Westminster has offered a traditional day camp experience with the look and feel of a rural summer camp. Campers experience a variety of activities tailored to their grade level, interest, and ability. New, fun challenges await campers every day— including tumbling, archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, and more. You will find our secluded camps located at 3255 Nancy Creek adjacent to our main campus. The Day Camp facilities include an athletic field, outdoor pool, canoe pond, nature and craft cabins, ropes course, riflery range, archery range, and a covered picnic area. Lunch is provided, but campers may bring a lunch if preferred (all lunches must be nut-free). Register your child to join the generations of young people who have spent summers at Westminster Summer Day Camp.

Grades K–8 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $880 per 2-week session

Weeks 1 and 2: June 5–16

Weeks 3 and 4: June 20–30*

Weeks 5 and 6: July 3–14*

Summer Adventure Camp

Ready for even more adventure? Available for only rising seventh and eighth graders, this weeklong camp includes two days of intense team-building and outdoor skill practice at Westminster’s Summer Day Camp before campers head to north Georgia! Our three-day, twonight adventure will be packed with hiking, tent camping, outdoor cooking and more—surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery our state has to offer! This camp is limited to 10 campers per session. No previous camping experience is required. A faculty guide, two counselors, and a certified Wilderness First Responder will attend each overnight trip.

Grades 7–8 $675 per 1-week session

Monday and Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Wednesday drop-off: 9:00 a.m.

Friday pickup: 4:00 p.m.

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 4: June 26–30

Summer Day Camps

Camp Wildcats

Wildcat campers participate in arts and crafts, sports and games, water play on the field, swimming at the camp pool on Wednesdays and Fridays, and nature discovery. With in-house field trips, this group is always learning and having fun. Group games and other activities take place in the Lower School gym making this an excellent choice for campers on the younger side not quite ready for a full day outdoors. The one-week option will allow campers to try different types of camps.

Grades K–2 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Weeks 1 : June 5–9

Week 2: June 12–16

Weeks 3: June 20–23*

Weeks 4: June 26–30

Cubby Camp

This action packed camp for 3- and 4-year-olds has a full- and half-day choice. Camp is held at Tull Hall on the Westminster Campus, just inside the back gate, and includes daily indoor and outdoor activities in arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming at the camp pool on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and nature discovery. Our youngest Wildcats will have rest time each afternoon and should bring two nut-free snacks daily. Before care from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. is available for $50 per week; no after care is available for this camp.

Campers must be three by June 1 and fully potty trained. No swim diapers allowed.

3–4 year olds

Half Day

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $340 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 3: June 20–23*

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 4: June 26–30

Week 5: July 3–7*

Week 6: July 10–14

Summer Specialty Camps

Arts and Science

Experienced educators teach classes in a variety of fields. Each day, campers have three activities, lunch and recess, and then three more activities. Campers select from the following options:

Astronomy

Are you interested in outer space? Do you look up at the nighttime sky and wonder what’s out there? Well then you might want to sign up for an out of this world astronomy camp! Campers will learn about the planets, stars, constellations, galaxies, nebulas, comets, and so much more! The campers will learn to use a telescope to view the stars at night, build and launch a model rocket, and eat like an astronaut among other other fun activities! We hope you join us on our interstellar journey this summer!

Grades K–5 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Grades 2–6

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $880 per 2-week session

Weeks 1 and 2: June 5–16 Weeks 3 and 4: June 20–June 30*

Week 2: June 12–16 (Grades 3–5) Week 4: June 26–30 (Grades K–3)

Broadcasting

Ready to showcase your talents on air and on camera? Or maybe you want to call the shots and run the show from behind the scenes? You can do it all at WCAT’s Broadcasting Camp. In this hands-on experience, campers will learn how to write, edit, interview, produce, direct, and announce live events. Working closely with WCAT anchors and editors, participants will practice play-by-play and sideline reporting, hosting, studio production, and more. Campers will also discover how to use field reporting equipment and editing software.

Grades 4–9 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 12–16

Summer Specialty Camps

Challenge Island

Join the millions of kids who have experienced the magic of our award-winning Challenge Island camps! Inspired by everything kids love most, our epic camp adventures are vacations in their own right. When school is out, STEAM is in with the World’s #1 STEAM Program!

Week 1:

9:00 a.m. Camp: Xtreme STEAM Retro 1:00 p.m. Camp: Arcade Mania

Week 6: 9:00 a.m. Camp: STEAMtank Entrepreneurs 1:00 p.m. Camp: Slimetopia

Week 7: 9:00 a.m. Camp: Pet Palooza 1:00 p.m. Camp: Xtreme STEAM Retro

Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades K–5 Half Day

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1:00–4:00 p.m. $250 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 6: July 10–14

Week 7: July 17–21

Chess

Campers learn tactics and how to use a chess clock, play computer chess, and solve chess puzzles. They learn about and participate in different kinds of tournament play. This camp is ideal for campers who enjoy the popular game and would like to build their skills through lessons and competition. All levels welcome.

Grades 1–5 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $430 per 1-week session

Week 5: July 3–7*

Codemoji®

Does your student love navigating how things work on a computer? Codemoji®’s computer science program and our mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problemsolving and creative thinking skills.

Throughout the program students will design a website and advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji® Coder program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics.

Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades 1–2 Half Day 1:00–4:00 p.m. $250 per 1-week session

Grades 3–5 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $250 per 1-week session

Week 4: June 26–30 Week 6: July 10–14

Summer Specialty Camps

Counselor-in-Training

Designed for rising ninth and tenth grade students who have not yet turned 16, this camp is an excellent introduction to camp counselor duties. Up to three CIT campers are admitted per week and may rotate between Sports Camp, Summer Day Camp, or Wildcat Camp. While the CIT camp does not guarantee a counselor position in future years, it will help the camper determine where their interests lie.

Grades 9–10 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $300 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 3: June 20–23*

Week 4: June 26–30 Week 5: July 3–7* Week 6: July 10–14

Dungeons and Dragons

Join the wonderful world of role play as your dungeon master (a.k.a. camp director) creates adventures galore. The first day, each camper will create a character and learn the established game parameters. Then the dungeon master will reveal play as the turns and twists occur at the roll of the dice. Each camper will receive a player handbook and have daily time outside. No previous experience needed.

Grades 4–9 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $430 per 1-week session

Memorial week: May 30–June 2 Week 6: July 10–14

Filmmaking

Debate

This camp is an introduction for rising seventh through ninth graders who are considering competing in “policy” debate. Taught by one of our Upper School debate coaches, Matthew Munday, along with some of Westminster’s varsity debaters, students will develop their critical thinking skills, learn how to organize their thoughts and arguments, try some basic research, and, of course, debate each other.

Grades 7–9 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $430 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 12–16

Want to become the next great film creator? In the Filmmaking summer camp, each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot, and edit. Our film camp is designed for students with little or no filmmaking experience. The program focuses on the fundamental elements of visual storytelling and the basic skills of filmmaking, such as screenwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing. By the end of the program, students will have applied their newfound knowledge and skill set to complete their own short film.

Grades 4–8 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 3: June 20–23*

Summer Specialty Camps

Future Engineers

Join one of the most popular of the Drobots programs as Future Egineers offers a new and unique theme each week. Campers are challenged with creative hands-on design challenges, projects, and friendly competitions. Rolling, jumping, and flying Robots are used daily to conquer the daily quest. Teams of campers work together using both modern technology and crafty engineering to learn new skills and reach new heights.

Week 1: Star Wars: Empire vs. Rebellion Week 2: Mario Kart; Water, Land, & Coaster Racing Week 3: Robot X Games Week 4: Coasters & Speedsters

Week 5: K’Nex® Theme Park Week 6: Medieval/Robot Battles

Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades 3–5 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $480 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9 Week 4: June 26–30

Week 2: June 12–16 Week 5: July 3–7* Week 3: June 20–23* Week 6: July 10–14

Junior Engineering

Each unique offering will dig into engineering and STEMcentered activities, all while using special LEGO® pieces, K’Nex® pieces, and more to create and design.

Week 1: Dr. Suess’ K’Nex®Great Adventures (PreK–K)

Jedi Engineering LEGO® (1–2)

Week 2: Jedi Engineering LEGO® (PreK–K) Dr. Suess’ K’Nex® Great Adventures (1–2)

Week 3: Gru’s Robotic Minion Mania (PreK–K)

Jurassic-Bot and LEGO® Adventure (1–2)

Week 4: Jurassic-Bot and LEGO® Adventure (PreK–K) Gru’s Robotic Minion Mania (1–2)

Week 5: K’Nex® Super Mario Brothers (PreK–K) Build & Wreck it (1–2)

Week 6: STEM Avengers LEGO® (PreK–K) K’Nex Super Mario Brothers® (1–2)

Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades PreK–2 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $480 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 3: June 20–23*

Week 4: June 26–30

Week 5: July 3–7*

Week 6: July 10–14

Summer Specialty Camps

Math Fun 4 Girls

Campers have the opportunity to learn and practice math skills through real-world problem-solving techniques. Campers are constantly challenged to solve unusual problems and invent their own in a relaxed, fun, and supportive setting.

Grades 2–3 Half Day

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $240 per 1-week session

Week 3: June 20–23*

Week 4: June 26–30

Musical Theatre Camp

Our summer theatre camp, led by Upper School Theatre Arts Director Kate Morgens and Musical Director Caroline Stewart, is a fun day-long camp where students play theatre games and learn core performance skills while practicing scenes and songs for a final LIVE performance at 3 p.m. on Friday. Every day focuses on one or two theatrical elements: acting technique, directing, playwriting, improv, singing, costumes, set design, marketing, audition technique, and puppetry, to name a few. Come join us for a fun week on Kellet stage with a performance for family friends on Friday at 3 p.m.!

Grades K–8 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 12–16 (Grades K–2)

Week 3: June 20–23* (Grades 3–5)

Week 4: June 26–30 (Grades 6–8)

Musical Theatre Intensive

The Musical Theatre Intensive is a three-week training program in which participants rehearse and perform a full-length musical production. While the emphasis is on performance, students will also receive training in a wide variety of musical theatre disciplines during the rehearsal process, including: vocal production, acting a song, proper breath technique, movement, musical theatre dance, building a character, ensemble acting, and more.

Audition: June 3, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Grades 7–12 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $1230 per 3-week session

June 5–23*, performances June 23 and 24

Summer Specialty Camps

Roblox Creations Lab

Using Roblox Lua code to create 3D worlds, Roblox is an entertainment platform that allows campers to imagine, create, and play together across millions of user-created virtual worlds. By the end of the week, all campers will be able to publish/share and play games with friends on any platform. No prior experience is required. All technology is provided.

Week 1: Roblox Master Mazes

Week 2: Roblox Battle Royale

Week 3: Roblox Super Speed Blocks

Week 4: Roblox Sports Car Creator

Week 5: Roblox Racing Games

Week 6: Roblox Mining Madness

Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades 3–5 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $480 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 3: June 20–23*

Week 4: June 26–30

Week 5: July 3–7* Week 6: July 10–14

“Sew It All”

Led by by Fashion Workshops, this camp will focus on creating sewing projects such as: a pencil pouch, water bottle holder, ice cream pillow, or a shrug. Skills learned include hemming, encasing elastic, and mastering straight seams. Campers are able to build upon sewing skills every summer with the creation of new projects. All supplies, such as fabric and notions, are included in the camp registration cost.

Grades 2–5 Half Day 1:00–4:00 p.m. $320 per 1-week session

Week 3: June 20–23* Week 4: June 26–30

Snacks and Science

Campers will have fun learning how to make their favorite snacks with some good old-fashioned hands-on stirring, turning, and burning. But why stop there? During the time campers are waiting for food prep work, they will have the opportunity to dive in and learn some science.

Robotics

Robotics is offered to children, both beginners and experts, entering third through fifth grades. Campers work in teams of two to three, based on their age and level of experience. Campers have the option to use a blueprint to build a standard robot or design their own stable robot. Students will race through obstacle courses and against each other.

Grades 3–5

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Grades K–5 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Memorial Week: May 30–June 2 (Grades K–2) Week 3: June 20–23* (Grades 3–5)

Summer Specialty Camps

STEM Velocity

Early Scientist (PreK–1): Is your early learner full of questions about how the world works? Then this camp is just for them! Join STEM Velocity this summer as we explore nature like biologists, run experiments like chemists, observe the stars like astronomers, measure the world like geologists, and understand the human body like physicians.

Grades PreK–1 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Memorial Week: May 30–June 2 Week 7: July 17–21

Early Roboticist (PreK–1): Does your early learner ever wonder how robots work? Then this STEM Velocity Camp is just for them! This week they will become a roboticist and learn basic programming, logical thinking, block coding, and engineering to give them a foundation to build the world of tomorrow.

Grades PreK–1 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 6: July 10–14

STEM Velocity continued

Scientific World 2023 (Grade 2–4): We’ll be exploring an exciting world of science! During this STEM Velocity Camp, we will: unleash magnetic forces, build programmable LEGO models, experience mind-bending chemical reactions, engineer the tallest buildings, and propel to new heights!

Grades: 2–4 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Memorial Week: May 30–June 2

STEM Velocity Robotics (Grade 2–4): “Danger Will Robinson!” We’ll be building and programming different types of robots to do so many things. This camp will provide campers with a foundational understanding of robotics and various related disciplines. We will cover motors and sensors, robot design principles, programming, automation, drones, and more!

Grades: 2–4 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 6: July 10–14

GEMS—Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (Grade 2–4): This camp is all about helping girls gain confidence in the STEM fields so they can be competitive in the 21st century. During this camp, girls will learn about various STEM fields as they take part in a variety of activities tailored to them! They will also learn about scientific accomplishments made by women, and support each other in their own path to achievement.

Grades 2–4 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $450 per 1-week session

Week 7: July 17–21

Summer Sports Camps

Sports Camp

Sports Camp helps young athletes entering third through eighth grades develop their athletic potential in a wide array of sports. Led by Westminster head coaches Scott Snyder and Scott Mesloh, the staff consists of coaches along with college and high school athletes. Campers also participate in a team competition that culminates in the Sports Camp Olympics tournament on the final day.

Campers will select both a morning and an afternoon sport, with all campers having the opportunity to informally play a third sport during a free period. (Swimming is an option during the free period daily.) The camp is held in Turner Gym at Westminster and utilizes the Westminster athletic fields and facilities.

Campers may select from the following sports:

Summer Sports Camps

Boys Basketball Camp

Basketball Camp concentrates on developing the fundamental skills—dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, spacing, movement without the ball, defensive stance, and positioning—essential for success in the wonderful game of basketball. There will be basketball competitions (hotshot, free throws, one-on-one) as well as live competitive league games. Westminster’s head varsity basketball coach, Tray Malloy, will emphasize the game of basketball while also focusing on creating an attitude of striving for excellence in all aspects of life.

Grades 3–8 Half Day 1:00–4:00 p.m. $280 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 5–9

Courtney Ogden

Basketball

Skills & Insights CampTM

Come learn the basketball skills that helped Courtney Ogden become a national, elite, all-American basketball talent from the player herself, along with Head Coach Katie Argall (Varsity Girls Basketball, The Westminster Schools) at this co-ed camp. Practice important fundamental, intermediate, and advanced skills, and then apply them during 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 games, all while having fun. Watch instructional videos with the camp coaches and hear insights from basketball insiders about the scholarship and recruiting process, summer league and club basketball, rankings, trainers, JV and varsity basketball, and more!

Grades 3–12 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $650 per 1-week session

week + Saturday June 3 (May 30–June 3)

Summer Sports Camps

Cheer Camp

Calling all future cheerleaders! Whether your school’s colors are green, blue, white, or orange, this is the camp for you. Westminster’s varsity cheerleaders will work with you on tumbling, dance routines, and basic sideline cheers. Daily arts and crafts will further enhance your cheer experience.

Grades K–4 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 12–16

Week 3: June 20–23*

Football Camp

This camp provides a fun experience for all ages that includes specific skill training (passing, catching, route running, defensive technique and kicking) as well as competitive drills. Our goal is to grow the game of football through a healthy competitive atmosphere while teaching young athletes the importance of a team sport. This half day camp will allow any level of camper the opportunity to improve on basic skills or simply introduce the game of football. Camp counselors will include current and former Westminster Wildcat football players.

Grades 3-5 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–noon $260 per 1-week session

Grades 6–8 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Week 2: June 12–16

Summer Sports Camps

Golf Camp

Memorial week, we will work with golfers who already have advanced experience playing golf. During this session the players will be taught by PGA Certified Golf Professional J.R. Ross, with over 25 years of teaching experience, at Dogwood Golf Club. This camp is designed to help players improve their game and lower scores. The players will practice on the course and driving range in the morning and play 9+ holes in the afternoon. Practice will include, short game wedges, putting, long irons, driving, and bunker play.

The next two weeks of camp are designed for players who are new or never played the game. The program includes 5–6 hours a day of golf instruction. The morning starts with individual and group instruction at the Aussie Kids Golf Camp. This facility specializes in the introduction and teaching of the golf swing, course management, rules, and etiquette. The golfers will play 9 holes at Cross Creek Golf Course in the afternoon. This program is quick-moving and designed to keep the interest of this level of player.

Each week, proper golf attire (a collared shirt and golf type shorts) is required; campers must provide their own golf clubs as rentals are not available.

Grades 4–9 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (all greens fees included)

Memorial week: May 30–June 2

(Grades 6–9)

Week 1: June 5–9

(Grades 4–8)

Week 2: June 12–16

(Grades 4–8)

Karate Camp

Gear up, young champions, and kick high! Let the martial arts games begin! Ninja fun or game activities with a martial arts twist are incorporated! Karate camp students begin each day with yoga to enhance flexibility and meditation to further focus the mind. Additional exercises for strength, balance, and agility are learned and practiced. Martial arts disciplines of Karate, Jujitsu, and Kung Fu are taught for beginners and for practitioners who want extra practice. KIA!

Grades 1–5 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 12–16 Week 6: July 10–14

Summer Sports Camps

Pre-tryouts Soccer Fundamentals Camp

Led by Scott Snyder, Westminster’s nationally recognized coach, this camp is specifically designed to help prepare players for their upcoming club tryouts. Campers will be trained in skills, tactics, and small-sided games in a way that emphasizes their individual development while being mindful of their tryout workload. Mornings will focus on individual skills and tactics, followed by lunch and then one hour of indoor skills and games to end the day. All campers will receive a camp certificate and personal evaluation.

Grades 1–10

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $350 per 1-week session

Memorial week: May 30–June 2

Soccer Camp

Led by Scott Snyder, Westminster’s nationally recognized coach, Snyder Championship Soccer Camps provide an outstanding soccer curriculum that is delivered in a way that is both challenging and fun. The week’s sessions combine technical training along with individual and team tactics in order for the player to progressively grow through the week. Monday through Thursday’s camp schedule consists of a morning curriculum that emphasizes individual development, lunch, individual contests, and then group work on team tactics that leads to the players putting their days’ work to use in small-sided games to end the day. Friday has the campers competing in their final contests along with the culmination of the weeklong small-sided tournament. All campers will receive a camp certificate and personal evaluation.

Grades 1–10 Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $425 per 1-week session

Week 3: June 20–23*

Summer Sports Camps

Swim Camp

This swim camp and stroke clinic with Westminster’s varsity swim coach Sharon Loughran is for swimmers of all levels. Levels include beginner swimmers, competitive swimmers and advanced competitive swimmers. The camp will focus on proper technique for each of the four strokes (breaststroke, freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly) along with critical starts and turns. Video sessions help provide additional feedback for further improvement. Teaching the fundamentals of flexibility, core strength, and body awareness in swimming is part of the daily training.

The week 7 session will specifically work on getting all swimmers prepared for their P.E. swim section, improving their stroke.

Grades 2–8 Half Day

1:00–4:00 p.m. $260

Memorial week: May 30–June 2 Week 7: July 17–21

Tennis Camp

Based on the USTA Net Generation Kids program, this camp will help you learn or improve your tennis game. Each half-day session will work on strokes, serves, and returns as you volley with your fellow campers. Beginners to intermediate level campers will be divided according to their age and tennis level. The daily fun with Westminster varsity tennis players who serve as counselors will culminate with prizes and popsicles.

Grades K–5 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–noon $280 per 1-week session 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Week 3: June 20–23* Week 4: June 26–30

Volleyball Camp

Volleyball Camp, led by Westminster varsity coach Jaime Maxey, puts an emphasis on fundamental skill instruction (passing, serving, setting, digging, attacking, and blocking) for all levels of play, which enhances the overall understanding of how to play the game. Specialty skills sessions (setter, outside attacker, middle attacker, libero) are offered, which will allow the camper to sharpen the skills required in each position. The campers will play mini-games that emphasize different aspects of volleyball on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Grades 4–6 Half Day 9:00 a.m.–noon $280 per 1-week session

Grades 7–9 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Memorial week: May 30–June 2 Week 6: July 10–14

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