course guide 2013 - Augusta - Westminster Schools of Augusta

Rising 7th-12th
July 8-19 (2 weeks)
10 a.m.-noon
JUMP START FOR
LOWER SCHOOL
STUDENTS
ACADEMICS
WRITER’S
WORKSHOP
Rising PK-4th
CHEERLEADING:
Join us for two weeks of intensive writing instruction that equips students with tools of
structure and style. After learning these valuable and effective skills, students will
strengthen their abilities through a motivating essay assignment titled "Planning for
Success." This high energy class improves the writing of all students, whether they are
weak or accomplished writers! Some homework is required. Min. 4.
Fee: $300 ($285 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Jennifer Kimbrell, Accredited Instructor by the Institute for Excellence in Writing
Jump Start is a foundational one-week class designed to give your child a “Jump Start” to
the next grade level he or she will be entering in the fall of 2013. For more information
about our Jump Start Programs please visit wsa.net/summer under Courses.
Join WSA cheerleading staff for this fun and challenging week of skill development and team
building. Coaches will focus on motions, tumbling, stunting and jumping. These
cheerleaders will spend a week learning material that will be showcased at an end of the
week performance. Older students will begin preparation for the fall cheer season.
Lower School
Rising 1st-5th
CHEERLEADING:
Middle School/ JV
LOWER
SCHOOL
Rising 6th-9th
Rising
1st-5th
June 3-7 and June 10-14
MIDDLE
9 a.m.-noon
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Lead Instructor: Amanda Ebersole, WSA Cheerleading Coach
SCHOOL/JV
FOOTBALL:
Fun-damentals
Rising 1st-4th
Advanced Skills
Rising 5th-8th
June 10-14
9 a.m.-noon
SOCCER:
Fun-damentals
Rising 1st-4th
Advanced Skills
Rising 5th-8th
July 23-26
9 a.m.-noon
TENNIS CAMP
Rising 1st-5th
NEW
June 3-7
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Want to really excel at basketball? Join us for a five-day action-packed camp that focuses on
technical training and advanced game play strategies through drills and fun competitions.
Participants will be divided by age into small groups so that coaches can provide more
personal instruction.
ATHLETICS
BOYS
BASKETBALL:
Rising 6th-8th
Fun-damentals
June
3-7; June 10-14
Rising
1st-4th
9 a.m.-noon
Advanced Skills
Rising 5th-8th
June 3-7
9 a.m.-noon
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Lead Instructor: Mark Tebbs, WSA Head Basketball Coach
Join WSA Head Football Coach Andrew Bryan and staff for a week of fun, skill development
and game play. Players will learn the fundamentals of blocking, tackling, positional play and
team offensive/defensive concepts in a safe and fun environment. Middle School students
will use skills learned in the fall season.
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Lead Instructor: Andrew Bryan, WSA Head Football Coach
Join four-time WSA state champion and Head Boys Soccer Coach Mike Freace and staff for
an exclusive camp that focuses on individual instruction, technical training and small sided
games to improve each player’s abilities and confidence. Coach Freace holds the NSCAA
Advanced National Diploma and the NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma. This is also a great
opportunity for players to prepare for the club season.
Fee: $120 ($110 Early Bird*)
Lead Instructor: Mike Freace, WSA Head Boys Soccer Coach,
Club Coach for Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club
*Please note: Early
bird prices end
March 31. All grades
indicated are for the
2013-14 school year.
Tennis Camp provides both beginning and advanced players
the opportunity to improve their tennis game in a fun, small group environment. All campers
will receive instruction on the fundamentals of tennis while developing their skills, learning
ball control and stroke techniques.
Fee: $75 ($60 Early Bird*)
Lead Instructor: Leisa Tebbs, WSA Tennis Coach, USPTR Certified Tennis Instructor
WESTMINSTER
S UM M ER PROGR A M S
COURSE GUIDE 2013
INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC
INSTRUCTION
Middle and Upper School Math
Individualized assistance will be
available during the month of July.
Please contact Marsha Cantrell,
[email protected], with specific
questions.
Lower School Tutoring
Parents may contact Susan Kious at
[email protected] for more detailed
information. Tutoring will be held over
eight sessions for $400.
Camp Wildcat
Camp Wildcat provides a
community-oriented environment
specifically designed for students
entering Pre-Kindergarten through
the fifth grade. With activities
ranging from art and crafts to
outdoor adventure trips and
games, Camp Wildcat’s programs
are engaging for any age. Each
session has a different theme to
offer variety for our veteran
campers.
Grades: Rising PK-5th
Middle and Upper School Tutoring
Parents may arrange tutoring by
contacting Tracy Lutz at [email protected]
for Middle School students or Mary
Weidman at [email protected] for
Upper School students.
DRIVERS EDUCATION
For more information please visit
wsa.net/summer under Courses.
Dates: Classroom Instruction
May 29-June1
Six Driving Hours in June or July
Age: 15 by June 15, 2013
Fees: $400
EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS
All campers registered for our
Summer Programs may choose
to arrive early or stay late for our
extended camps. Campers will
participate in staff-supervised
activities and snack time.
Available for Sessions 1-6 for
$4 per half-hour
AM Extended Camp 7:45-9 a.m.
PM Extended Camp 3:30-5 p.m.
Enrollment Options:
Full-day 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | $200 ($185 Early Bird*)
Morning 9 a.m.-noon | $115 ($100 Early Bird*)
Afternoon 12:30-3:30 p.m. | $115 ($100 Early Bird*)
Session 1: The Great Adventure | June 3-7
Pack your bags, because we’re off to the Camp Wildcat campsite. This
week we will discuss responsibility and truth as we discover new
adventures and explore the great outdoors.
Session 2: All Around the World | June 10-14
Are you ready to travel to the far corners of the globe? Join us as we
explore the world in five short days as we visit different countries and
discuss God’s vast love. Grab your passport and get ready to have fun!
Session 3: Science Discovery Week | June 17-21
Experiment with something new or use your imagination to create some
out-of-this world invention of your own. Join us for this hands-on week as
we also discover that God uses science to teach us about Himself.
Session 4: The Mystery of the Westminster Castle | June 24-28
Calling all detectives, knights and princesses to help unravel the mystery
behind the Westminster Castle. Accompany our royal court as the mystery
unfolds and we learn about the majesty of our great King.
Session 5: We’ve Got Talent | July 8-12
What is your talent? Each camper will learn how special they are as they
spend the week honing old talents and discovering new ones. At the end
of the week, campers can perform in the Camp Wildcat Talent Show.
Session 6: Up, Up & Away | July 15-19
5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - Blast Off! Join us as we explore God’s wonderful
universe. Space trainees will put their adventure skills to the test during
our week-long shuttle mission.
Rising 1st-6th
July 16-18 (3-Day Camp)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fee: $90
Instructors: Augusta Ballet and Westminster Summer Programs Staff
THE {ARTS} OF
COOKING
Rising 2nd-7th
June 25-27 (3-Day Camp)
12:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Fee: $65
Instructor: Tracy Lutz, Westminster Middle School Academic Support Coordinator
Rising 4th-8th
June 24-28
12:30-3:30 p.m.
NEW
ARTS
CREATING
CHOREOGRAPHY
& DANCE
Learn how to create choreography and the basic skills of modern dance in an exhilarating,
hands-on environment. The camp will cover the fundamentals of movement, stretching and
rhythm as the students learn the secrets behind creating choreography. The class will
conclude with a mini-recital on the last day of the camp which will include four different styles
of dance. No previous dance or choreography experience is required.
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Amy Owen, Dance Instructor and Westminster Drama Choreographer
Get ready to create online masterpieces! The demand for individuals with online production
and development skills grows as billions of dollars are spent every year in the creation and
up-keep of blogs/websites. Each student will leave this camp with the basics of web design
through creating their own blog and/or webpage. Min.5/Max. 10.
Rising 5th-12th
July 9-11 (3-Day Camp)
9 a.m.-noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Sarah Childers, Westminster Communications Coordinator
SUMMER
CERAMICS AND
SCULPTURE
Summer Ceramics and Sculpture is an intense and fun two-week program where students
will learn advanced techniques in 3D art making, create completed works of clay art and
learn about the history of sculpture. Campers will create pottery by throwing on the kick
wheel (reserved exclusively for our summer classes). Off-campus field trips will take students
to meet with a local artist and explore local art. Price includes the materials fee. Upper
School students may earn a quarter of fine arts credit for completing this summer session.
Min. 5/Max. 10.
Rising 6th-12th
June 3-14 (2 weeks)
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $325 ($300 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Vivian Hornsby, Westminster Middle & Upper School Art Teacher
YOU CAN ACT!
Rising 3rd-7th
June 24-28
9 a.m.-noon
Enter the exciting and unpredictable world of drama where everyone is a star! Learn the
basics of acting through dynamic theatre games, group activities, improvisation and
pantomime. You will be learning from Westminster’s drama director and alongside the
students you’ve seen on stage! The week ends with a hilarious performance from the entire
group. Don’t miss this fun-filled week.
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Paul Owen, Westminster Director of Drama
Rising 3rd-5th
June 3-14 (2 weeks)
9 a.m.-noon
CRAZY SCIENCE
Join Mr. Greiner for an exciting, hands-on class that your scientist will love. The students will
use a variety of problem-solving skills to work through activities that will involve concepts of
life science, chemistry, physics and much more. What student wouldn’t want to watch
explosions, play with edible science and be in a few competitive challenges? Max. 15.
Rising 4th-6th
July 8-12
12:30-3:30 p.m.
JUNIOR LEGO
ROBOTICS CAMP
Rising 1st-5th
June 17-21
9 a.m.-noon
NEW
ROBOTICS
ADVENTURE
CAMP
In Junior Lego Robotics Camp, children will learn how motors work through building fun,
motorized creations. Campers will discover how to control their creations using infrared
sensors and remote controls, along with the basics of programming their motorized models
with computers. Model options will vary, but will include exciting themes such as a motorized
R2D2 from Star Wars, a Spinning Ninja Star from Ninjago and MORE!
Fee: $150 ($135 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Bricks For Kidz Instructor
Fee: $175
Instructor: Craig Ham, Westminster Computer Science and Technology Coordinator
NEW
July 15-19
Rising 9th-12th
10 a.m.-noon
Rising 6th-8th
12:30-2:30 p.m.
STUDY SKILLS
Rising 6th-8th
July 22-26
10 a.m.-noon
Fee: $175 ($160 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Mike Greiner, Westminster Teacher
In this NXT-based space adventure, campers will design, build and program their robots to
work through light, touch, ultrasonic and sound sensors using the NXT line of Lego Robotics.
This robotic feat will lead campers on a mechanical endeavor that reveals how exciting math,
science, technology and teamwork can be. At the end of the week, campers will apply their
new robotic skills to complete training missions on the moons surrounding the fictional
planet Pantheon. Min. 4/ Max. 8.
Rising 5th-8th
June 10-14
9 a.m.-noon
INTENSIVE
SUMMER
READING
Young Artist Camp is a fun and creative two-week-long program where campers will learn
basic techniques in clay building, creating mosaics and other artworks. Campers will create
several completed works of art and have the exclusive opportunity to create their own
masterpiece by throwing on the kick wheel! Your artist will also experience local art on an
off-campus field trip. Price includes the materials fee. Min. 5/Max. 10.
Fee: $325 ($295 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Vivian Hornsby, Westminster Middle & Upper School Art Teacher
ACADEMICS
ONLINE
PUBLISHING | NEW
WEB DESIGN
AND BLOGGING
NEW
ADVENTURE
Come rock the kitchen in style! The {Arts} of Cooking (formerly known as Cooking and Crafts)
is an interactive cooking and crafts camp designed for chefs of all ages and skill levels. Our
new chefs will get to be artists in the kitchen and the classroom as we explore both the joys
of cooking and crafts. Campers will learn new cooking techniques and will use their palate to
create their own healthy cooking recipes. This camp combines all the right ingredients for a
fun time. Price includes the materials fee.
YOUNG
ARTISTS
CAMP
ARTS
Westminster Summer Programs and the Augusta Ballet join together to offer a dance and
cooking class that everyone will love. Campers will dance the day away as they learn the
basic steps of classical and contemporary ballet along with hip-hop and Latin dance. Lunch
will be served in style as each camper will create their own healthy masterpiece. No previous
dance experience is required. A recital will be held on the final day. Camp will be located in
Downtown Augusta -- exact location to be announced.
ANYONE CAN
DANCE
NEW
AND COOK
This program will help students explore their summer reading assignments while developing
skills associated with reading comprehension, literary analysis and composition. Students
must complete assigned summer reading prior to class. Min. 5.
Fee: $125 ($115 Early Bird*)
Instructor: Mary Weidman, Westminster Upper School Academic Support
Study Skills focuses on the concepts of organization,
time management, goal setting, note taking, testing,
essay writing and study skills. Each day, students will
work in blocks focusing on a certain skill set. Students
keep a notebook all week and can use the materials
when they begin the new school year. This class is
especially important for rising sixth-graders.
Questions?
Contact Anna Glisson at
[email protected]
or 706-731-5260, ext. 2339
Fee: $125 ($115 Early Bird*)
Instructors: Amanda Ebersole, Westminster Middle School Teacher
Tracy Lutz, Westminster Middle School Academic Support Coordinator