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Gerstell Academy's Summer Programs 2013

June 17-21

Falcons Co-Ed Basketball Day Camp

 

Camp Director: Roxanne Cannaday

 

Ages: 7 thru 13
Time: Day Camp: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $225 per player
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $200 per player if registered by May 31st; contact for multiple siblings discount

 

The Falcons Co-Ed Basketball Day Camp offers specialized basketball instruction with an emphasis on the fundamentals essential to developing a player’s game, including rebounding, ball-handling, passing, shooting, and defense. Each day the campers will get to apply these skills in 3-on-3 and/or 5-on-5 games. The goal of the camp is to help improve players of all abilities by increasing their enthusiasm and self-confidence.

 

Please contact Coach Cannaday at 410.861.3000 x2115 or
email Roxanne Cannaday at rcannaday@gerstell.org with any questions.

 

Click 2013 Falcons Co-Ed Basketball Day Camp for Girls for camp brochure.

 

Click 2013 Medical and Liability Release Form for the required medical form for each camper.

 

June 24-28

 

Falcons Junior All-Sports Day Camp For Girls

 

Camp Director: Roxanne Cannaday


Ages: 5 thru 10
Time: Day Camp: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $225 per player
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $200 per player if registered by May 31st; contact for multiple siblings discount

 

The Falcons Junior All-Sports Day Camp for Girls is designed to be an introduction to many sports. Over the course of the five day experience, girls will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer, softball, and lacrosse. They will be instructed by experienced coaches, assisted by junior counselors. Campers will learn teamwork and good sportsmanship. Team spirit will also be encouraged with fun cheers and skits each morning during the opening assembly. In the afternoon, after a lunch break, the girls will have a brief arts and crafts session to relax before an afternoon of organized sports. Most importantly, they will learn to enjoy sports in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

 

Please contact Ms. Cannaday at 410.861.3000 x2115 or
email Roxanne Cannaday at rcannaday@gerstell.org with any questions.

Click 2013 Falcons Junior All-Sports Day Camp for Girls for camp brochure.

 

Click 2013 Medical and Liability Release Form for the required medical form for each camper.

 

June 24-28

 

Falcons Junior All-Sports Camp for Boys

 

Camp Director: Stephen Hirsch

 

Ages: 5 thru 11

Time: Day Camp: 9:00am-3:00pm

Cost: $225 per player

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $190 per player if registered by May 1st

 

This camp will allow boys an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and baseball. The campers will be split into 2 age groups while participating in each activity. They will be instructed by experienced coaches who are assisted by junior counselors. Our goal is for your child to have fun, learn the skills involved in each sport, and practice working as a team all while meeting new friends.

 

Please contact Mr. Hirsch at 410.861.3000 x2115 or email Stephen Hirsch at shirsch@gerstell.org with any questions.

 

[Download the 2013 Falcons Medical Waiver Form required by all camp participants.]

 

[Download the 2013 Falcons Junior All-Sports Day Camp for Boys Camp Brochure for additional camp information.

 

 

July 8-12

 

Adventure Camp

 

Camp Director: Mary Beth Creed & Stephen Hirsch


Ages: Rising 5th graders to Rising 9th graders
Time: Day Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $350 per player


Adventure Camp is specifically designed for students entering the 6th through 9th grade. Each day campers will leave Gerstell Academy on a bus for a fun and adventurous trip. Adventure Camp will allow campers the opportunity to socialize with each other while enjoying a new activity each day. Adventure camp will be directed by Mary Beth Creed and Stephen Hirsch who are both Physical Education and Health Teachers at Gerstell Academy. In addition to teaching both are coaches within the Middle and Upper School coaching various sports team. Other counselors will include rising high school seniors from Gerstell Academy. All Directors and Counselors are CPR and First Aid Certified.

 

Family Bonus: Any available space on the bus will be offered to parents and siblings who would like to join the campers on each adventure for a minimum transportation fee. Family members will be responsible for all entrance fees at each location. Any child not attending camp must be chaperoned by a parent at all times.

 

Please contact Ms. Creed at 410.861.3000 x2115 or email Mary Beth Creed at mcreed@gerstell.org with any questions.

 

[Download the 2013 Adventure Camp Brochure for additional camp information.]

 

 

July 15-19

 

Junior Adventure Camp

 

Camp Director: Mary Beth Creed & Stephen Hirsch


Ages: Rising 2nd graders to Rising 6th graders
Time: Day Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $350 per player

 

Junior Adventure Campl is specifically designed for students entering 2nd through 6th grade. Each day, campers will leave Sandymount Park on a bus for a fun and adventurous trip. Activities will range from trips to National Aquarium, Bowling, and Adventure Land USA. Campers will also have the opportunity to play laser tag, miniature golf, spend an afternoon at the pool, and much more. Junior Adventure Camp will allow campers the opportunity to socialize with each other while enjoying a new activity each day.

 

Family Bonus! Any available space on the bus will be offered to parents and siblings who would like to join the campers on each adventure for a minimum transportation fee. Family members will be responsible for all entrance fees at each location. Any child not attending camp must be chaperoned by a parent at all times.

 

Please contact Ms. Creed at 410.861.3000 x2115 or email Mary Beth Creed at mcreed@gerstell.org with any questions.

 

[Download the 2013 Jr. Adventure Camp Brochure for additional camp information.]

 

 

July 29-August 2

 

Art and Technology Camp

 

Camp Director: Rachel Smith and Mary Beth Creed

 

Ages: Rising Kindergarteners to Rising 5th graders

Time: Day Camp: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: $225 per camper; mutiple sibling discounts avaliable

 

Art and Technology camp is a new opportunity this summer here at Gerstell Academy. This camp will allow your child to express their creativity in new mediums and experiment with advanced technology skills. Each day the students will participate in different groups to complete art and technology activities. They will also be given a block of time each day to participate in an outdoor activity with Ms. Creed. Sample art projects may include: glue resist watercolor painting, clay, printmaking, charcoal, pastels, scratchboard, acrylic painting, and drawing. Sample technology projects may include: Lego robotics, web page building, basic animation/programming skills, and digital art. Ms. Creed and Ms. Smith are looking forward to working with your children!

 

Please Contact Ms. Smith at 410-861-3000 x1217 or email Rachel Smith as rsmith@gerstell.org with any questions.

 

Download the 2013 Art and Technology camp brochure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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