Camp Westminster e-Brochure 2016

CampWestminster Experience Adventure. Sharpen Skills. Build Character.

CampWestminster Experience Adventure. Sharpen Skills. Build Character.

Camp Westminster Experience Adventure. Sharpen Skills. Build Character.

Camp Westminster Experience Adventure. Sharpen Skills. Build Character.

Camp Westminster 800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 314.997.2900 campwestminster@wcastl.org wcastl.org/campwestminster l

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Welcome!

We know that you have many choices when you consider summer activities for your children, so we thank you for choosing Camp Westminster! We are excited to share our summer with you!

Like the school’s academic offerings, Westminster’s summer camps are engaging, innovative, and unique.

In addition, the camps are staffed by caring counselors who help encourage values and strengthen campers’ abilities in a positive, fun, well-supervised environment. It is our goal for each camper to experience adventure, sharpen his or her skills, and build character.

We have a variety of camps to choose from, and we hope you spend several weeks with us! We enjoy serving all of the families we meet during the summer, and we look forward to getting to know your family. Please don’t hesitate to call or email me with questions.

I look forward to seeing you at Camp Westminster!

Abby Karsten Camp Westminster Director 314.997.2900 campwestminster@wcastl.org

Why Camp Westminster?

Sports, art, music, and lots of adventure! Camp Westminster offers a variety of half- and full-day summer camps for boys and girls in grades K-9. The staff includes dedicated and enthusiastic Westminster teachers, coaches, and athletes who help campers strengthen and sharpen their God-given skills.

Extended Care Extended Care is available in the morning from 7:30-9 a.m. ($30 per week) and in the afternoon from 3-5:30 p.m. ($50 per week). You may also choose to take advantage of both morning and afternoon care at a discount ($70 per week).

Nutritious snacks are provided during Extended Care.

Schedule 7:30-9 a.m. – Before-Care 8:45 a.m. – Check-in begins for morning camps 9-11:45 a.m. – Morning camps 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. – Pick-up time for morning campers 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Lunchtime for all-day campers 12:15-3 p.m. – Afternoon camps 3-3:15 p.m. – Pick-up time for campers* 3-5:30 p.m. – After-Care *Afternoon dismissal ends promptly at 3:15 p.m. Any child not picked up by 3:15 p.m. will be placed in After-Care and parents will be billed accordingly ($10 per day).

Weekly Camp Westminster Schedule Please register your child according to his/her 2016-17 grade level.

Week 1 June 6-10 Morning

Week 2 June 13-17

Week 3 June 20-24

Week 4 June 27-July 1

Creative Genius Dance Experiencing Seussville Lacrosse Soccer STEM Camp

Afternoon

Art: Creators and Their Craft Art Exploration I Baseball Flag Football Football Stoked for Science Volleyball: Beginner Session

Basketball: Skill Development Cheer Improv I Junior Golf Knitting Outdoor Adventure

Art Studio Camp Basketball ALL DAY Musical Theatre Sun ‘n Science Tennis: Int/Adv Session II

Art Exploration II Baseball Dirt is Neat Imagine a Story Tennis: Beginner Session II Volleyball: Advanced Session I

Basketball: Skill Development Improv II Puppet Palooza Reader’s Workshop: For the Love of Stories Tennis: Int/Adv Session I Volleyball: Adv Session II Wrestling

Basketball ALL DAY Books and Cooks Let’s Have a Ball Summer in France

Basketball Books and Cooks Build Me a Story Field Hockey Pool Party Soccer Tennis: Beginner Session 1

Morning & Afternoon Club Wildcat Wee Wildcats

Pricing Half Day - $115 • Morning or afternoon camp Full Day - $230 • Combination of one morning and one afternoon camp • Full-day camps - Basketball (Boys)

Register Register online at wcastl.org/campwestminster! Register on or before March 31 to receive a 10% early bird discount!

Wee Wildcats Grades K-4 All Weeks, 9-11:45 a.m. and 12:15-3 p.m.

Your little Wildcats won’t want to miss Wee Wildcat Camp this summer! Campers are grouped in such a way that counselors can plan age-appropriate activities that correspond with each week’s theme.

Wee Wildcats will play outside and inside and participate in super fun activities, from games to crafts and even interactive storytime! Each day, kids will also love the surprises that await them at the “mystery station!”

Led by Westminster teachers and coaches Rebecca Zylstra and Matt DeJong.

Club Wildcat Grades 5-9 All Weeks, 9-11:45 a.m. and 12:15-3 p.m.

Club Wildcat is the place to be for hours of fun! Campers experience interactive, age-appropriate activities that correspond with each week’s theme. They’ll take part in exciting outdoor and indoor activities such as games, arts and crafts, and movie making. Plus, they’ll love anticipating what activities they’ll find at the “mystery station” throughout the week! Led by Westminster teachers and coaches Rebecca Zylstra and Matt DeJong.

Art: Creators and Their Craft Grades K-2 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m.

Come along with us as we explore the fascinating world of artists and authors! We will read books, create projects, play games, experiment with sensory materials, and venture outdoors. From collages to animal art to splatter painting, kids are sure to have an unforgettable (and colorful) time! Led by Eliot Chapel Nursery School teacher Mary Pat Pautler.

Art Exploration I Grades 2-4 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m.

Put your artistic abilities to use this summer!

Campers will explore different art mediums to create a fun masterpiece of our space theme!

Campers won’t want to miss a day of this unique art experience. On the last day of camp, parents, grandparents, or friends are invited to a special art show featuring campers’ creations.

Led by Central Christian School teacher Laura Drake.

Art Exploration II Grades 4-6 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 12:15-3 p.m.

Everyone is an artist at heart! Campers of all different skill levels are encouraged to come and explore art-making methods that range from traditional to modern. Campers will use mixed media to create a variety of pieces of a spacethemed project! Led by Central Christian School teacher Laura Drake.

Art Studio Grades 6-9 (Boys and Girls) June 27-July 1, 9-11:45 a.m.

Come with your creative juices flowing, and get ready to try your hand at drawing, painting, thinking, building, pretending, molding, and more! We will use a wide variety of media to create special projects for campers to take home and enjoy. Led by Westminster art teacher Emily Dierking. *Additional materials fee of $15

Baseball Grades 5-9 (Boys) June 13-17, Grades 8-9, 9-11:45 a.m.

June 13-17, Grades 5-7, 12:15-3 p.m.

Heeeyyyyyy, batter, batter! Come learn and execute the fundamentals of the baseball program that led Westminster’s team to its four consecutive state championship victories (2011-2014)!

Wildcat coach Dan Petke will bring campers an instructional yet competitive summer camp experience.

Basketball Grades 5-9 (Girls) June 6-10, 12:15-3 p.m.

Hoop it up at an exciting basketball camp this summer! Campers will focus on skill development (dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and proper defensive play) and enjoy a little fun and competitive scrimmaging. Through daily devotions, campers will learn how to live with a spiritual perspective on sports and learn what it means to show good sportsmanship and school spirit. Led by Shannon Lawrence, Westminster girls varsity basketball coach.

Basketball Grades 2-8 (Boys) June 27-July 1, ALL DAY Come learn basketball skills and fundamentals from the Westminster basketball players and coaching staff.

Develop key skills and compete in 3-on3, 5-on-5, and a range of individual competitions while learning how to glorify God through our gifts and abilities. Each player will need to bring his own basketball marked with his name. Led by Doug Coleman, Westminster varsity basketball coach.

Basketball: Skill Development Grades 2-8 (Boys) June 20-24, Grades 2-4, 9-11:45 a.m.

June 20-24, Grades 5-8, 12:15-3 p.m.

Dribble, pass, shoot! This camp is designed for boys who want to develop key basketball skills. With age-appropriate goals and drills, each camper will learn to improve shooting, ball handling, passing, one-on-one moves, and other individual skills to lay a strong foundation for future skill development. Each player will need to bring his own basketball marked with his name. Led by Doug Coleman, Westminster varsity basketball coach.

Books and Cooks Grades K-5 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, Grades 3-5, 12:15-3 p.m.

June 27-July 1, Grades K-2, 12:15-3 p.m.

Enjoy specially selected read-aloud storybooks, and then make different foods that correspond to the books’ themes!

Campers will participate in hands-on activities and use real cooking utensils in a supervised, guided setting. By the end of the week, campers will have created a cookbook of their own with copies of their new recipes to take home and make with their families. Led by Central Christian School teacher London DeMare.

Build Me a Story Grades 6-9 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, 12:15-3 p.m.

Create amazing stories from your creative thoughts! In this camp, campers will dream up dramatic dialogues between cunning characters and add their own illustrations as they explore children’s books and short stories and even begin their first novel! They will learn about the different aspects of a story and create their own using the iPad. At the end of the week, family and friends are invited to listen to the campers share their stories. Led by Westminster middle school English teacher Kristin Janssen.

Cheer Grades K-8 (Girls) June 20-24, Grades K-5, 9-11:45 a.m.

June 20-24, Grades 6-8, 9-11:45 a.m.

Gooooooo WILDCATS! Campers will have fun learning cheers, chants, jumps, and a brief dance while building confidence, using proper technique, and learning to be part of a team. The girls will present their skills in a performance for family and friends on Friday, June 24. Led by Westminster cheer coaches Jen Marsh, Ali Bubenik, and Carrie Morrow.

Creative Genius Grades 3-6 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, 9-11:45 a.m.

Use your imagination! In this camp, we will learn that creativity is much more than artistic ability. It is an essential skill that leads to the innovations of the future!

Explore the ins and outs of creative thinking and put your learning to the test through a variety of hands-on/minds-on challenges and activities. Who knows, one day you might develop something that changes the world! Led by Central Christian School gifted and talented teacher Victoria Hauser.

Dance Grades K-8 (Girls) June 6-10, Elementary (K-5), 9-11:45 a.m.

June 6-10, Middle School (6-8), 9-11:45 a.m.

Budding dancers will learn techniques through dance-related games, as well as leadership and teamwork skills that they will benefit from in all areas of life. Dancers will learn an age-appropriate dance routine and will perform for family and friends. Led by Westminster varsity dance coach Brittany Hartloge and junior varsity dance coach Olivia Pierson.

Dirt is Neat Grades K-2 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 12:15-3 p.m.

Do you have a green thumb? If you enjoy learning about all things plant-, insect-, and nature-related, this camp is for you!

Campers will discover what makes plants grow, what kinds of bugs live in the dirt and what they do, and what role water plays in the growth of flowers and plants. Each day, campers will record their findings in their nature notebooks. Led by Westminster paraprofessional Carol Becker.

Experiencing Seussville Grades K-2 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, 9-11:45 a.m.

We will read various wonderful works of Dr. Seuss and explore the themes in his books! After reading each book, we will apply it to our own lives through fun, hands-on games and activities. Campers will read and experience a new Dr. Seuss book each day of the week. Led by Westminster upper school English teacher Jennifer Vermeer.

Field Hockey Grades 5-9 (Girls) June 6-10, 12:15-3 p.m.

The sport of field hockey is becoming more and more popular in the Midwest (and at Westminster)! Whether you have some experience or have never picked up a stick, campers will have a great time and learn new skills. Sticks will be provided, and each camper will get a ball she can keep! Mouth guards and shin guards are required; eye guards are optional. Led by Westminster field hockey coach Nancy Schmer.

Flag Football Grades 3-4 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m.

Grab the ball and run! Boys and girls will have the opportunity to learn basic catching, running, and passing skills while enjoying the game of flag football. Campers of various athletic abilities are welcome to participate in this team-building game. Led

by Westminster middle school counselor Jason Thompson.

Football Grades 5-7 (Boys) June 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m.

Campers will learn basic football techniques such as throwing, catching, blocking, and tackling, along with a variety of drills in this full-contact camp. Each player will be issued equipment which will be collected at the conclusion of camp. A full-contact camp will allow us to teach proper tackling technique and football safety, and it will allow campers to have full-contact scrimmages. Campers will learn offensive and defensive positions, as well as some of the formations and plays run by the Westminster football team. Led

by Aaron Layton, Westminster teacher and 7th grade football coach, and Mike Berttucci, Westminster teacher and football coach.

Imagine a Story Grades 3-5 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 12:15-3 p.m.

Do you love stories? If you love hearing them or reading them, chances are you also enjoy writing them! In this new elementary level camp, beginner story-writing instruction will be provided. In innovative and hands-on ways, campers will learn the basics of what makes a story engaging. They will create characters and storylines that captivate their audience. The week will conclude with a finished story and reading celebration for parents, grandparents, and friends. Led by Westminster middle school English teacher Kristin Janssen.

Improv I Grades 5-8 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 9-11:45 a.m.

Rattle those funny bones and get ready for some improv! Students will learn the art of improvisation for the theatre through games, games, and more games! This high-energy camp will have campers on stage from the first moment they walk through the door and will culminate in a performance for family and friends on Friday. Led by Westminster teacher Kelly Gilbert.

Improv II Grades 6-9 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 12:15-3 p.m.

This advanced camp is available for campers who have participated in improv in previous years. The camp will start with a review of the games and concepts learned in Improv I and will include more challenging games and concepts! This high-energy camp will have campers on stage from the first minutes of camp, and it will culminate in a performance for friends and family on Friday. Led by Westminster teacher Kelly Gilbert.

Junior Golf Grades 4-6 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 9-11:45 a.m.

Join us on the green! Campers of all skill levels will learn the fundamentals of golf with specific instruction on how to execute a full swing and properly chip, pitch, and putt. They will take the bus to Creve Coeur golf course Monday through Thursday, and a competition with prizes will be held on Friday. Led by Westminster golf coach Brian Burkey and assisted by current Westminster high school golfers.

Knitting Grades 3-8 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 9-11:45 a.m.

Knit one, purl two! Campers will learn all essential knitting techniques through a variety of small projects. Led by Adriane Muehleisen, curator and creator of Etsy shop Naptime Knittery.

Lacrosse Grades 6-9 (Girls) June 6-10, 9-11:45 a.m.

All players from beginners to advanced are welcome to come learn more about the great sport of lacrosse! Instruction will be individualized to appropriately challenge each player. No prior lacrosse experience is required! We will introduce and work toward the mastery of fundamental skills, including cradling, passing, catching, and shooting. Players will also experience game situations as we work on offensive and defensive strategies. Led by Westminster lacrosse coach Lindsay Carlile and Allison Pautler.

Let’s Have a Ball Grades 2-6 (Boys and Girls) June 27-July 1, 12:15-3 p.m.

Campers will engage in various fun activities involving a ball while learning the value of sportsmanship, teamwork, and exercise. This camp will provide opportunities for campers of all athletic abilities to have fun in an nonjudgmental environment. Games will include kickball, beachball volleyball, dodgeball, tennis ball softball, water bottle bowling ball, and more! Led by Westminster middle school counselor Jason Thompson.

Musical Theatre Grades 2-7 (Boys and Girls) June 27-July 1, 9-11:45 a.m.

Sing and dance the summer away!

Campers will learn a number of songs and dances throughout the week, which will culminate with a short performance on the last day of camp. Focus will be on singing technique, dance technique, stage presence, and performance skills – plus an opportunity for those interested in performing solos! Led by Kathy Eichelberger, Westminster teacher.

Outdoor Adventure Grades 4-8 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 9-11:45 a.m.

Calling all video game-loving city dwellers! If you think it would be cool to learn about camping, fishing, hunting, survival, and photography, we’ve got the camp for you! Hear from guest speakers, watch videos, listen to stories, and enjoy fun, outdoor experiences. Discover animal tracks and other signs of wildlife in the woods and take some cool pictures!

Led by Westminster teacher Andy Kerckhoff.

Pool Party Grades 4-7 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, 12:15-3 p.m.

Join us for a week of fun in the pool as we work on our swimming skills and play in the water! Campers will learn the basics of swimming, including stroke and breathing technique. They will also play a variety of fun water games to improve swimming skills. Basic swimming knowledge is recommended. Led by Westminster teacher and certified swim instructor Allison Pautler.

Puppet Palooza Grades K-2 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 12:15-3 p.m.

This camp will help campers tap into their inner puppeteer! It will allow them to use their God-given talents to design and perform with different types of puppets throughout the week.

Campers will learn the art of puppet- and propmaking, basic and advanced puppetry skills, and the various steps needed to create a memorable puppet show. All of these skills will be combined to create a puppet production to be performed on the last day of camp. Led by Westminster middle school counselor Jason Thompson.

Reader’s Workshop: For the Love of Stories Grades 4-8 (Boys and Girls) June 20-24, 12:15-3 p.m.

Campers will learn to discover good books that they’ll love using the Internet, libraries, and bookstores. They will be given opportunities to read the book(s) of their choice in a variety of casual settings. Throughout the week, they will learn how to read with greater comprehension and will discuss their thoughts and opinions with their peers and teacher in a friendly atmosphere.

A fun game of kickball just might break out now and then as a way to energize the brain! Led by Westminster teacher Andy Kerckhoff.

Sun ’n Science Grades 3-6 (Boys and Girls) June 27- July 1, 9-11:45 a.m.

Pull out your sunglasses! In this camp, we will learn all about the sun! Each day, campers will discover the capabilities of light through handson experiments. They will learn about different intensities of light, how the sun helps plants grow through photosynthesis, and the ways that sunlight can provide solar energy and heat.

Campers will even have the opportunity to design a solar-powered car! Led by middle school science teacher Karen Thompson.

Soccer Grades K-8 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, Grades K-4, 9-11:45 a.m.

June 6-10, Grades 5-8, 12:15-3 p.m.

Gooooaaalllll! Campers will learn proper techniques and basic tactics through group instruction and competitive play. Older players will also develop skills to deal with advanced tactics and techniques, both in attacking and defending. Each camper should bring a soccer ball with his or her name on it, shin guards, cleats, tennis shoes (if he/she needs to go inside), and a water bottle. Led by USSF and NSCAA nationally licensed Westminster varsity soccer coach Dan Legters.

STEM Camp Grades 6-9 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, 9-11:45 a.m.

Interested in science and math? Want to learn how engineers solve problems? STEM Camp is for you! Campers will use the design process to solve real-world problems and have fun designing and building great projects, as well as learn technical drawing and sketching in this hands-on engineering experience. Led by Westminster science teacher Luke Breems. *Additional materials fee of $15

Stoked for Science Grades 6-9 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, 9-11:45 a.m.

Calling all budding scientists! Do you love science experiments and labs? Why not spend a week as a scientist wearing a lab coat and goggles while creating all sorts of chemical reactions? Join us for hands-on science experiments, and stretch your curiosity as you learn about the science behind every reaction you observe! Led by Westminster science teacher Gina Butterfield.

Summer in France Grades 3-8 (Boys and Girls) June 27-July 1, 12:15-3 p.m.

Bienvenue! Come explore the French language and culture through games, songs, crafts, stories, and food. Campers will not only learn simple conversational skills in French but will also discover French customs, holidays, and music in a fun and interactive setting. Led by Westminster French teacher Sarah DeVries.

Tennis Grades 3-8 (Boys and Girls) June 6-10, Beginner I, 12:15-3 p.m.

June 13-17, Beginner II, 12:15-3 p.m.

June 20-24, Intermediate/Advanced I, 12:15-3 p.m.

June 27-July 1, Intermediate/Advanced II, 9-11:45 a.m.

Warm up your forehand and backhand! The Beginner session will focus on the most basic tennis skills and is for players who are unable to sustain a rally by hitting the ball back and forth. The Intermediate/Advanced sessions are for players who would like to fine-tune groundstrokes, serves, volleys, and singles and doubles strategies and/or compete in organized competitive matchplay. Each participant should bring his or her own racket, tennis shoes, and water bottle. Led by Westminster varsity tennis coach Adam Barbee, assistant middle school tennis coach Nick Gray, and members of the varsity team.

Volleyball Grades 2-6 (Boys and Girls) June 13-17, Beginner Session, 9-11:45 a.m.

Grades 6-8 (Girls) June 13-17, Advanced Session I, 12:15-3 p.m.

Grades 6-9 (Boys) June 20-24, Advanced Session II, 12:15-3 p.m.

Pass, set, spike! Whether campers are just getting started or are veterans on the court, this camp will improve their skills while stressing the fundamentals of great teamwork. In the elementary camp, participants will practice basic skills; the middle school camps will focus on skills such as passing, hitting, serving, and setting.

The Beginner Session and Advanced Session 1 for girls are led by Westminster girls varsity volleyball coach Heather Cumbee. Advanced Session II for boys is led by Westminster boys varsity volleyball coach Jean Evans.

Wrestling Grades 1-6 (Boys) June 20-24, 12:15-3 p.m.

Hit the mats and learn the essential techniques of wrestling! Campers will learn daily skill development, gain individual instruction, and practice during drill time and daily games. Led by Westminster varsity wrestling coach Tim Muehleisen.

We can’t wait to see you at Camp Westminster this summer!

Register online at wcastl.org/campwestminster.

Register on or before March 31 to receive a 10% early bird discount!