Summer Camps 2008

Get Your Camp On!

We are excited to share that all camps now offer the option of online registration. The information below provides basic details and contact information for these camps. Be sure to visit the website listed with each camp for further information:

Academic Camps of Excellence (ACE)

Chemistry campers Campers at play Chemical analysts

With support from the GT Resource Network, the College's Science Division and Office of Community Relations facilitate these opportunities for highly motivated students who enjoy academic challenges.

Title Entering Grade Dates Time Cost
Literature and Writing Camp 7-8 June 23 - 27 9:00am-12:00pm $125

Economics: Dollars and Sense CANCELED

8-10 June 23-27 9:30am-2:30pm $165

Chemistry for Girls (Morning)
FULL

 5-6 July 7-11
9:30am-12:00pm $125
Chemistry for Girls (Afternoon) 5-6 July 7-11 1:00pm - 3:30pm $125

Imaginary Worlds Camp (Boys Only)

6-10

July 8-11 & July 14-17

 9:30am-2:30pm $280
Mathematics Camp
Ages 12-14 July 14-18 9:30am-2:30pm $165
ACE Glow-in-the-Dark Science Camp 8-10 July 14-18
 1:00pm-4:00pm $185
Imaginary Worlds Computer Camp (Girls Only) 6-10 July 21-24 & July 28-31 9:30am-2:30pm $280
Science Camp: Emphasis on Chemistry
6-8 July 21-25
 9:30am-2:30pm $185
ACE Emphasis on Physics 6-8 July 28-August 1 9:30am-2:30pm $185

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Foreign Language Camps

We will be offering summer foreign language camps in summer 2009!

*Languages to be offered will most likely include Dutch, French, German, Japanese, and Swahili. Students will learn the very basics of language (such as numbers, colors, and days of the week) and will explore the culture of the country where the language is spoken. Students will be engaged in activities such as crafts and songs, and also sample special snacks from the different countries.

The camps are offered to children ages seven to ten, and will be held Monday through Friday, June 8-12, 2009 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.

*We reserve the right to cancel a specific language due to insufficient enrollment.

Summer Sports Camps

Instructional camps for students of all ages are offered throughout the summer. Activities include soccer, tennis, baseball, basic movement, basketball, and volleyball. Registration begins March 12. Camp selection is made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Baseball

Baseball Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A
General Instruction		 9-12 June 16-20 9:00am-noon $85
Session B
General Instruction		 13-15 June 16-20 1:00pm-4:00pm $85
Session C
Advanced Infield and Hitting Skills		 12-16 June 23-24 9:00am-12:00pm $45
Session D
Advanced Outfield and Hitting Skills 		12-16 June 25-26 9:00am-12:00pm $45
Session E: Advanced Pitching and Catching Skills 12-16 June 27-28 9:00am-12:00pm $45

Boy's Basketball

Boy's Basketball Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A entering Grades 5 & 6 July 28-August 1 9:00am-11:45am $100
Session B entering Grades 7 & 8 July 28-August 1 1:00pm-3:45pm $100

Girl's Basketball

Girl's Basketball Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A entering Grades 5-8 July 21-24 1:00pm-4:00pm $100
Session B entering Grades 9-12 July 14-17 10:00am-3:30pm $160

Soccer

Soccer Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A: Beginner and Intermediate Grades 1-8 July 7-11 9:00am-11:30am $75
Session B: Beginner and Intermediate Grades 1-8 July 14-18 9:00am-11:30am $75
Session C: Select Middle School Grades 6-8 July 7-11 6:00pm-8:30pm $90
Session D: Select High School Grades 9-12 July 14-18 6:00pm-8:30pm $95

Tennis

Tennis Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A ages 7-10 June 17-20 9:00am-10:15am $40
Session B ages 11-13 June 17-20 10:30am-12:00pm $45
Session C ages 7-10 June 23-26 9:00am-10:15am $40
Session D ages 11-13 June 23-26 10:30am-12:00pm $45

Volleyball

Volleyball Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A Grades 7-9 July 21-25 11:30am-3:30pm $135
Session B
Grades 3-6 July 21-24 3:00pm-5:30pm $70
Session C Grades 3-4 July 28-31 8:30am-11:00am $70
Session D
Grades 5-6 July 28-31 11:00am-1:30pm $70
Session E
Grades 7-9 July 28-31 8:30am-1:30pm $135
Session F
Grades 10-12 July 28-31 1:00pm-6:00pm $135

Softball

Softball Ages Dates Time Cost
Session A: General Instruction ages 9-12 June 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm $80
Session B: General Instruction ages 13-15 June 23-27 1:00pm-4:00pm $80
Session C: Skills entering Grades 9-12 July 7-11 9:00am-12:00pm $80
Session D: Pitching and Catching ages 13-18 July 7-11 1:00pm-4:00pm $80

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Chemistry Camps

Chemistry CampThis camp features demonstrations and many hands-on experiments designed to teach introductory chemical concepts in a way that is fun and entertaining.

The morning and afternoon camps offer different activities and are open to students entering grades 6-8.

 

Sessions/Dates Time Cost
Session A: June 16-20 9:30am-12:00pm $125
Session B: June 16-20 1:00-3:30pm $125
Session C: June 23-27 9:30am-12:00pm $125
Session D: June 23-27 1:00-3:30pm $125
Session E: July 7-11 (Girls Only) FULL 9:30am-12:00pm $125
Session F: July 7-11 (Girls Only) 1:00-3:30pm $125

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Knollcrest Music Camp

Music camp

Designed to help 7th - 12th graders improve as musicians while working together toward a concert performance. This ensemble based, summer day camp is open to instrumental and vocal musicians. Ensembles are bands, jazz bands, string orchestra, choir and musical theatre. Additional classes include piano, dance, hand bells, conducting, listening, and music technology.

Dates Entering Grades Time Price
August 4-8 9-12 9:00-3:00 $150
August 11-15 7-8 9:00-3:00 $150
Included is a Friday Night Concert. Please report at 8:30am on the first day.

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*Until May, this number will only reach KMC voicemail. The voicemail is checked regularly, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Striving Toward Educational Possibilities (S.T.E.P.)

Striving Toward Educational Possibilities (S.T.E.P.)Designed to introduce student college life, STEP is a simulated college exposure conference for students entering grades 8 through 11.

For three days, students live on campus, experience college life, and learn the necessary steps for college entry. Ultimately, STEP aims to direct students toward post-secondary educational and career options.

Dates Entering Grades Time Cost
June 20 - 22 8-11 3 Days $75 regular registration (by May 23, 2008)
$85 late registration

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Wetlands & Woodlands Camp

campers having fun outside

Designed for children ages 4 to 8 to have a fun hands-on learning experience, the Camp encourages campers to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for God's amazing creation while immersed in the outdoors.

 butterfly outdoors

Title Ages Dates Time Cost
Session 1; Aquatic Adventures - Dive into Michigan's Wetlands 4-5 June 16-20 9:00am-nooon $85
Session 2: Winged Wonders - Butterflies, Birds, Bats, & More 4-5 July 7-11 9:00am-noon $85
Session A: Aquatic Adventures - Dive into Michigan's Wetlands 6-8 June 23-27 9:00am-noon $85
Session B: Winged Wonders - Butterflies, Birds, Bats, & More 6-8 July 14-18 9:00am-noon $85

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