2017 Summer Camps Hosted by Westminster Christian Academy

Dear Parents/Guardians: We welcome all of our returning and new campers to our 2017 Summer Camp Programs. We are excited to embark on another summer of fun and learning.

From sports to arts and academic fun, camps held at Westminster Christian Academy span a broad range of interests. We focus on developing young minds and bodies with the same commitment to Biblical integration and spiritual and moral development found in our classrooms during the school year.

In 2016 hundreds of campers experienced growth and fun opportunities on our two campuses in Opelousas and Lafayette, Louisiana. Westminster is excited to host camps that engage your child in a summer of exploration, new friendships and new skills.

Thank you for choosing one of the camps hosted at Westminster Christian Academy this summer. We look forward to getting to know your camper!

In Him, Michelle L. Nezat, Director of Institutional Advancement

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Camp Locations Lafayette Campus Opelousas Campus 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

While all of the camps listed in this publication are hosted by Westminster Christian Academy, they are not Westminster Christian Academy camps. Each camp is run by staff , faculty and coaches of Westminster Christian Academy and registrations will be sent to them individually as well as payment. By participating in these camps, you agree to hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the camp program, Westminster Christian Academy, our coaches, administrators or employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, action and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the camper, whether caused by the negligence of the releases, or otherwise while participating in such activity, or while in, or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted.

CHEER CAMP

Campers will learn: • Cheers • Chants • Dances • Safety • Run-throughs • Fun crafts

Grade/Age Cheer Camp is for kids entering grades K5-6

Dates & Hours June 12-16, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Parent viewing on Friday the 16th at 11:30 a.m.

Location Cheer Camp will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508

Cost The cost for Cheer Camp is $75.00 This fee includes a daily snack and camp t-shirt.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and bring lots of energy and a smile!

Registration

Contact Info

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Cheer Camp Attn: Linda Burleigh. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70508. Checks payable to Linda Burleigh.

Linda Burleigh email: lburleigh@wcala.org 337.278.7114

CAMP PAINTBRUSH Camp Paintbrush desires to help each child discover their God-given talents in art and will provide instruction on the basics of painting, color, strokes, and style.

Grade/Age Camp Paintbrush is for children ages 4-5

Dates & Hours Camp 1: June 19-23, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Camp 2: July 17-21, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Location Camp Paintbrush will be held at the Opelousas Preschool Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 163 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost The cost for Camp Paintbrush is $100.00 This fee covers all art supplies and a daily snack.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes that may get messy.

Contact Info

Registration

Christine Myers email: cmyers@wcala.org cell: 337.781.6204 Cynthia Fulton email: cfulton@wcala.org cell: 337.580.2423

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Camp Paintbrush Attn: Christine Myers. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Christine Myers.

GET MOVING CAMP

Experience fitness the FUN way! This camp is all about physical activity, exercise, and nutrition.

A few of the planned activities include: • Daily stretch • Dance • Soccer • Core workout • Aerobics • Basketball

Grade/Age Get Moving Camp is for kids entering grades 1-4

Dates & Hours July 17-21, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Get Moving Camp will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508

Cost The cost for Get Moving Camp is $100.00 This fee includes a daily healthy snack for each camper.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes.

Registration

Contact Info

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Get Moving Camp Attn: Brooke Gable. 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Brooke Gable.

Brooke Gable email: bgable@wcala.org 337.281.8842

CRAZY CRAFTY CREATORS CAMP This camp features a fun-filled week of creative crafts, messy crafts, and paper mache.

Some of the planned activities include: Paper mache hot air balloons, rainbow slime, moon sand, suncatchers, and much more!

Grade/Age Crazy Crafty Creators Camp is for kids ages 4-6

Dates & Hours June 12-16, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location Crazy Crafty Creators Camp will be held on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy Preschool Building - 163 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost The cost for Crazy Crafty Creators Camp is $85.00. This fee includes all supplies and a daily snack.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes that may get messy.

Contact Info Sonya Galloway email: sgalloway@wcala.org cell: 337.418.0586 Jawana D’Avy email: jdavy@wcala.org cell: 337.501.8685

Registration Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Crazy Crafty Creators Camp Attn: Sonya Galloway. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570.

Checks payable to Sonya Galloway.

PRESCHOOL BIBLE AND ART CAMP

Preschool Bible and Art Camp offers campers Bible story time, praise songs, painting on canvas, and playtime.

Grade/Age Preschool Bible and Art Camp is for kids ages 3-7

Dates & Hours Camp 1: June 12-15, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Camp 2: July 17-20, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location Preschool Bible and Art Camp will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508 in Mrs. Meche’s Classroom

Cost The cost for Preschool Bible and Art Camp is $100.00 This fee includes a daily healthy snack for each camper, art supplies, and an apron.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes.

Contact Info Jackie Meche email: jmeche@wcala.org 337.280.7338

Registration Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Preschool Bible and Art Camp Attn: Jackie Meche. 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Jackie Meche.

D.I.Y.... Fun Camp DIY Camp is about turning everday objects into something else.

A few projects on our list include: • All About Nature: DIY binoculars followed by a scavenger hunt • Games to take home There are many more, but shhhh... they’re a surprise!

Grade/Age DIY Summer Camp is for kids age 4-8

Dates & Hours June 5-9, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Location DIY Fun Camp will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508

Cost The cost for DIY Fun Camp is $125.00 This fee includes a morning snack, an afternoon treat and all craft supplies.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and bring their own lunch each day.

Registration

Contact Info

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to DIY Summer Camp Attn: Renee McDonald.

111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Renee McDonald.

Renee McDonald email: rmcdonald@wcala.org 337.739.0280

Smartie Camp

Smartie Camp is designed to prepare children educationally to enter or leave 1st grade. In a fun, exciting, God-centered environment, campers will learn, play educational games, enjoy ministry time, and have a blast during praise & worship!

Camp activities include: • Math Mountain • Phonics Forest • Ice Cream Reading • Science Slopes • Language Lagoon • Pizza Party!

Grade/Age Smartie Camp is for kids entering grades 1-2

Dates & Hours June 19-23, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Location Smartie Camp will be held Mrs. Breland’s 1st Grade Classroom at Westminster Christian Academy Lafayette Campus - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA

Cost The cost for Smartie Camp is $125.00. This fee includes all activities, a daily snack, and pizza party on Friday.

Camp Gear

Registration

Campers should wear comfortable clothing and bring their own lunch to camp each day (except for Friday.)

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Smartie Camp Attn: Brandy Breland 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Brandy Breland.

Contact Info Brandy Breland email: bbreland@wcala.org cell: 337.303.8140

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! ART CAMP Explore various artistic media and learn to express ourselves through creativity while learning the basic elements of art: Campers can expect to work with: • Paint • Pastel • Clay • Mosaic • Drawing • Mixed media objects This camp teaches about the elements of art and learning to be creative in a “no mistakes” atmosphere.

Grade/Age Art Camp is for kids who have completed grades 1-5

Dates & Hours June 19-23, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location Art Camp will be held in the Art Room on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost The cost for Art Camp is $155.00 This fee includes a morning snack and all materials.

Camp Gear Campers should bring a ready-to-eat lunch and wear comfortable clothes that could possibly get dirty or even stained.

Contact Info

Registration

Ginny Orillion email: ninnylou2@yahoo.com 337.303.3733

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Art Camp Attn: Ginny Orillion. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Ginny Orillion.

MATH AND READING CAMP

A great summer refresher course in math and reading skills

Grade/Age Math and Reading Camp is for kids ages 6-8

Dates & Hours July 10-14, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location Math and Reading Camp will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508

Cost The cost for Math and Reading Camp is $125.00. This fee includes math manipulatives and a short book.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and bring their own snack, lunch, and drink each day.

Registration Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Math and Reading Camp Attn: Elaine Speyrer.

111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Elaine Speyrer.

Contact Info Elaine Speyrer email: espeyrer@wcala.org phone: 337.412.7777

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Learn to use sign language to communicate. Campers will learn signs, culture, and communication methods.

Grade/Age American Sign Language Camp is for kids ages 6-10

Dates & Hours June 19-20, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location American Sign Language Camps will be held on the Lafayette Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508

Cost The cost for American Sign Language Camp is $125.00 This fee includes a sign language book.

Camp Gear Campers should bring a lunch, snack, and drink daily.

Registration

Contact Info

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to American Sign Language Camp Attn: Elaine Speyrer. 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508. Checks payable to Elaine Speyrer.

Elaine Speyrer email: espeyrer@wcala.org 337.892.0544 337.412.7777

ARCHERY CAMP

At Archery Camp, campers will improve their archery skills. This is NASP target archery.

Grade/Age Archery Camp is for kids who have completed grades 1-6

Dates & Hours June 26-30, 2017 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location Archery Camp will be held on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost The cost for Archery Camp is $75.00 This fee includes a t-shirt, and a daily snack.

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes.

Contact Info Wade or Crystal Credeur email: wcredeur@wcala.org email: ccredeur@wcala.org 337.849.0926

Registration Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Archery Camp Attn: Wade or Crystal Credeur.

186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Wade or Crystal Credeur.

MUDDY BUDDIES POTTERY WORKSHOP Campers will leave this workshop with 3-4 completed clay projects fired and glazed.

Grade/Age Muddy Buddies Pottery Workshop is for kids who have completed grades 3-6

Dates & Hours This is a two-day workshop on two consecutive Fridays.

Friday, July 7, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. & Friday, July 14, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location Muddy Buddies Pottery Workshop will be held in the Art Room on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost

Contact Info

The cost for Muddy Buddies Pottery Workshop is $155.00 This fee includes a morning snack and all supplies.

Ginny Orillion email: ninnylou2@yahoo.com 337.303.3733

Camp Gear

Registration

Campers should bring a ready-to-eat lunch and wear comfortable clothes that could possibly get dirty or even stained.

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Pottery Workshop Attn: Ginny Orillion. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Ginny Orillion.

Basketball Camp Campers will learn proper skill technique on: • Ball handling • Passing • Shooting • Footwork • Concepts of team play • Communication • Offense • Defense • Transition

Grade/Age Basketball Camp is for boys and girls entering grades 1-8

Dates & Hours

Camp 1: June 12-15 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Camp 2: June 26-29 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Camp 3: July 17-20 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location Camp 1 & 3: WCA Crusader Gym, Opelousas Campus - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570 Camp 2: First Baptist Lafayette Gym - 201 W. Convent Street, Lafayette

Cost $75.00 fee includes a camp t-shirt, basketball and lunch.

Camp Gear & Notes Campers should wear appropriate clothing and tennis shoes.

Camp instructors include WCA Crusader Head Basketball Coaches as well as WCA Varsity Basketball players.

Campers will be grouped according to age and ability.

Parents are encouraged to come Thursday for the championship games and award ceremony.

Registration

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to WCA Basketball Camp Attn: Coach Standiford 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Harold Standiford.

Contact Info

Coach Grayson Standiford email: gstandiford@wcala.org cell: 337.308.3862 office: 337.948.8607 x102

Softball Camp

Campers will learn: • Proper skills and techniques for fielding, hitting, bunting and base running • Concepts of team play, communication, strategy, offense and defense • Skills necessary to be successful in the sport of softball

Grade/Age Softball Camp is for kids entering grades 3-6

Dates & Hours June 12-15, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Location Softball Camp will be held at WCA’s Crusader Softball Complex on the Opelousas Campus - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost The cost for softball camp is $120.00. This fee includes a camp t-shirt (if registration is received prior to June 1) and daily snacks. Walk-ups are welcome on the first day of camp..

Camp Gear Campers should bring lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, a batting helmet, a glove and a bat.

Campers should wear appropriate clothing and supportive athletic shoes. There will be diving and sliding, so baseball pants are suggested.

Campers should also bring a towel and extra set of clothes as we will be incorporating water activities into our competitions to beat the heat!

Registration

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to WCA Softball Camp Attn: Coach Stephanie Salling 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570.

Checks payable to Stephanie Salling.

Contact Info Coach Stephanie Salling email: stesalling@wcala.org cell: 337.308.0347

Crusader Volleyball Camp

Camp will offer girls an opportunity to learn the rules and strategy of volleyball in order to play a game. In addition, it will teach the basic skills necessary to play.

Grade/Age Crusader Volleyball Camp is for kids entering grades 3-8

Dates & Hours June 20-22, 2017 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location Crusader Volleyball Camp will be held at the Crusader Complex Gym on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas LA

Cost The cost for Volleyball Camp is $65. This fee Includes a camp t-shirt if registered by May 31, 2017

Camp Gear Campers should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Campers should bring a water bottle each day.

Registration

Contact Info

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Volleyball Camp Attn: Coach Covault - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Deborah Covault.

Coach Deborah Covault email: dcovault@wcala.org phone: 337.948.8607 x135

Barry Manuel's Baseball Camp

Campers will learn: • Techniques of position • Throwing, fielding and defense • Aspects of pitching • Hitting skills and offense • Base running and sliding • Bunting

Grade/Age

Baseball Camp is for kids entering grades 2-9

Dates & Hours

June 5-7, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (half day) June 5-7, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (full day)

Location

Baseball Camp will be held at WCA’s Baseball Complex on the Opelousas Campus. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost

The cost for Baseball Camp is $65.00 for half-day registrants and $100.00 for full-day registrants if registration is received prior to June 1, 2017. The late registration cost is $80.00 for half-day registrants and $115.00 for full-day registrants after June 1, 2017. This fee includes a camp t-shirt, and lunch for full-day registrants.

Walk-ups are welcome on the first day of camp.

Camp Gear

Campers should bring gloves, bats, baseball shoes and wear appropriate clothing.

Campers will be grouped according to age and ability.

Private lessons are available year round.

Registration

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to WCA Baseball Camp Attn: Coach Barry Manuel 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Barry Manuel.

Contact Info Coach Barry Manuel email: bmanuel@wcala.org WCA Athletic Office: 337.962.6594

Coach Barry Manuel

Barry is a graduate of Louisiana State University and played professional baseball for fourteen years. He split time in the minor and major leagues with the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Montreal Expos, New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks. In Arizona, Barry had the honor of being on the organization’s big-league opening day roster for their inaugural season. His pro career also took him to Japan for a year to play for the Seibu Lions of the Japanese major leagues. He ended his pitching career as a playercoach for the Lafayette Bayou Bullfrogs and has coached the Alexandria Aces of the Texas-Louisiana League.

While playing at LSU, Barry was known as the “Terminator.”

He set an LSU record for the most saves in a season and in a career, and the record for the most consecutive strikeouts. He was a Division I NCAA All-American pitcher in 1986 and 1987 before being signed by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the amateur draft.

Football Drills Camp

Campers will learn: • Stretching and agility • Proper stance • Proper running mechanics • Blocking fundamentals • Tackling fundamentals • Proper throwing technique • Proper catching technique • Ball handling for football • What it means to be a winner

Grade/Age

Football Drills Camp is for kids entering grades 5-8

Dates & Hours

June 26-28, 2017 - 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Location

Football Drills Camp will be held at WCA’s Football Complex on the Opelousas Campus. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost

The cost for football drills camp is $90.00. This fee includes a camp t-shirt, snacks and coaching by WCA Varsity Football coaches. Walk-ups are welcome on the first day of camp.

Camp Gear

Campers should bring cleats and tennis shoes (in case of inclement weather).

Also, campers need to bring a winning attitude!

Registration

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to WCA Football Camp Attn: Coach Vinnie Bullara 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Vinnie Bullara.

WCA Head Football Coach, Vinnie Bullara Vinnie Bullara is a 1991 graduate of Belmont Academy (Opelousas, LA). Coach Bullara earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Med Biology from USL in 1996, and his Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix in 2010.

Contact Info

Coach Bullara is entering his 4th year as Westminster’s head coach, and his 21th year of coaching overall. After winning only one game in his first year as head coach, he led the Crusaders to a winning season with 6 wins, and a playoff appearance in his 2nd year at the helm.

Coach Vinnie Bullara email: vbullara@wcala.org WCA Athletic Office: 337.942.4879

In 20 years of coaching, he has coached over a dozen players who have played college football, and 5 who have played in the NFL.

LADY CRUSADER SUMMER STRENGTH, SPEED, POWER, AND CONDITIONING CAMP

A four-week course of explosive lifts, plyos, agility drills, and conditioning workouts.

Activities include: • Weight workouts • Gym and indoor conditioning • Flexibility • Hurdle exercises

Grade/Age

Strength Camp is for girls who are entering grades 7-12

Dates & Hours

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday June 6-29, 2017 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location

Strength Camp will be held on the Opelousas Campus of Westminster Christian Academy - 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570

Cost

The cost for Strength Camp is $100.00.

Camp Gear

Campers should wear athletic shoes, t-shirt and workout shorts with sports bra. Campers should bring their own water bottle.

Registration

Complete an online registration form by visiting www.wcala.org/summercamps. The fees can be mailed in by check to Strength Camp Attn: Coach Covault. 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Checks payable to Deborah Covault.

Contact Info Deborah Covault email: dcovault@wcala.org 512.650.6015

WCA Director of Women’s Athletics, Deborah Covault Coach Covault is a 5A State Championship Runner-Up in Basketball, a 3-year All-American power lifter, All-Region/ State in Track & Field in shot put and discus, and an All American Olympic weightlifter.

Coach Covault holds a degree in Secondary Education and Kinesiology from Concordia University and a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Texas State University, and currently serves as the Women’s Athletics Director for Westminster Christian Academy.

www.wcala.org Opelousas Campus – grades K3-12 – 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570 – 337.948.8607 Lafayette Campus – grades K3-6 – 111 Goshen Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508 – 337.988.6489