Summer Camps
Welcome to Grace Summer Camps
Grace Athletic Summer Camps
Baseball
Entering: 1st – 6th Grades
May 30 – June 2 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $80
This is an “all skills” camp with an emphasis on baseball FUNdamentals. Participants will learn baseball skills during a camp that features fun competitions, contests and games.
Campers should bring a baseball glove, bat, helmet, and water bottle. Wear baseball cleats if you have them!
Camp Director: Neil Holden
Cheer
Entering: 1st – 5th Grades
July 18 – 20 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $85
Do you want to be a future GCS Cheerleader? Sign up for Mini Cheer Camp and learn a routine with stunts, jumps, tumbling and dancing! Mini cheerleaders will become buddies with the GCS Varsity Cheerleaders and will have a photo taken with Champ!
Please wear t-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, and hair in a ponytail each day to camp. The second day of camp will be USA Day, so show us your best red, white & blue outfit!
Our camp will meet in the High School gym each day. A light snack will be provided, but please bring your own water bottle and additional snacks if necessary. We will also end each day with a sweet treat to eat!
Mini Cheerleaders will receive a “2017 Mini Cheer Camp” t-shirt to wear on Thursday, the last day of camp. Parents are invited to come at 11:30 am on Thursday for a showoff and awards!
Camp Director: Tara Hargrove
Soccer
Entering: K – 8th Grades
June 27 – 30 from 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost: $75
Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of the game of soccer in a fun environment! They will be broken up by age in order to focus on the specific needs of each age. Players will be taught the principles of defending, dribbling, passing, receiving and finishing.
Campers are encouraged to wear shinguards and cleats. They will receive a 2017 Grace Soccer Camp t-shirt.
Camp Director: Chris Hemphill
Boys Basketball: High School Team
Entering: 9th – 12th Grades
July 17 – 19 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $100
Campers will focus on offensive (dribbling, passing & shooting) and defensive (man to man, rotations, etc.) skills and IQ. Each day will conclude with team (3 on 3, 5 on 5) and individual (knockout, free throws, 3-point, and skills challenge) competitions.
Campers will need to bring their own water bottle.
Camp Director: Tracy Holcomb
Boys Basketball: Jr High Skills
Entering: 6th – 8th Grades
July 11 – 13 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $100
Campers will focus on dribbling, passing and shooting fundamentals, as well as the keys to good man-to-man defense. Each day will conclude with both team (3 on 3) and individual (free throws, 3-point, and skills challenge) competitions.
Campers will need to bring their own water bottle. Camp instructors will include current and former Grace players.
Camp Director: Tracy Holcomb
Basketball: Elementary Skills
Entering: 3rd – 5th Grades
July 11 – 13 from 9 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $100
Campers will learn basic ball handling skills (dribbling and passing), as well as learning how to shoot a basic lay-up. They will also be taught basic defensive moves. Each day will conclude with a team competition.
Each camper will be responsible for their own water bottle. Camp instructors will include both current and former Grace players.
Camp Director: Tracy Holcomb
Camp of Champs
Boys Entering: 9th – 12th Grades
Session 1: June 5 – July 20 from 8 am – 9:30 am
Cost: $275
Boys Entering: 7th – 8th Grades
Session 2: June 5 – July 20 from 11 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $275
All Girls
Session 3: June 5 – July 20 from 9:30 am – 11 am
Cost: $275
Campers will develop their speed, strength & conditioning in a Christian environment. They will learn the fundamentals of various types of weight lifting and speed training exercises.
Camp Director: Steve Parsons
Girls Basketball: High School Team
Entering: 9th – 12th Grades
July 5 – 7 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $20
Girls Basketball: Jr High Team
Entering: 6th – 8th Grades
June 5 – 7 from 9 am – 11:00 am
Cost: $65
The junior high basketball skills and development is for grades 6-8. We will break down the fundamentals for both offense and defense in order to enhance each player’s overall game. We will teach basic ball handling, quick shooting, passing against an opponent, screens, rebounding, and team defense. By the end of the camp, players will be able to connect individual skills into a fast pace game.
Camp Director: Maggi Jones
Football Jr High Team
Entering: 6th – 8th Grades
July 24 – 26 from 8 am – 11 am
Cost: $100
This camp is for all Grace Junior High boys who plan on playing football in August. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of all offense and defense positions. They will begin learning the specific terminology and philosophy of the Grace Football Program.
Camp Director: Mike Maddox
Elementary Football
Entering: 3rd – 5th Grades
July 24 – 27 from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $75
This camp will focus on developing fundamental football skills for the young athlete interested in football of any kind, including flag and 7-on-7 football. (This camp will be run as 7-on-7/no tackling.) Emphasis will be placed on throwing, catching, route running, ball carrying/security, defense, and more!
Camp will be held at Clyde-Perkins Stadium, home of the Grace Cougars! Please bring a refillable water bottle. Participants can wear athletic shoes or cleats.
Camp Director: Ryan Hinch
Swim League
Session 1:
Ages 5 – 9
June 5 – July 20 from 8 am – 8:45 am
Cost: $150
Session 2:
Ages 10+
June 5 – July 20 from 9 am – 10:30 am
Cost: $190
Summer Competition League for students who can swim at least 25 yards freestyle or backstroke. All four swim strokes will be developed.
Practices will be Monday-Thursday, with Friday’s serving as a make-up day. Competitions are Saturdays at various locations. Not all competitions are required. (There will be no swim practice the week of July 4th).
Students need a good swimsuit, goggles, and swim cap. A team cap will be provided for competitions.
Camp Director: Jason Montier
Swim Pre-Competition
Session 1:
Ages: 5+
June 6 – 16 from 2 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $100
Session 2:
Ages: 5+
June 19 – 30 from 2 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $100
Session 3:
Ages: 5+
July 10 – 21 from 2 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $100
Students will be taught and develop the fundamentals of all four competition strokes. There WILL NOT be any competition meets for this class.
Students will need swimsuits, goggles, and a swim cap.
Camp Director: Jason Montier
Swim Lessons
Session 1:
Ages: 4 – 8 (non-swimmers)
June 6 – 16
A: 11 am – 11:45 am
B: 12 pm – 12:45 pm
C: 1 pm – 1:45 pm
Cost: $90
Session 2:
Ages: 4 – 8 (non-swimmers)
June 19 – 30
A: 11 am – 11:45 am
B: 12 pm – 12:45 pm
C: 1 pm – 1:45 pm
Cost: $90
Session 3:
Ages: 4 – 8 (non-swimmers)
July 10 – 21
A: 11 am – 11:45 am
B: 12 pm – 12:45 pm
C: 1 pm – 1:45 pm
Cost: $90
Students will be taught basic swim techniques. Students need to register for one time slot for one session only.
Students will need swimsuits, goggles, and a swim cap.
Camp Director: Jason Montier
Volleyball High School Team
Entering: 9th – 12th Grades
June 5 – 9 from 9 am – 11:30 am & 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $145
This camp is for Grace students entering 9th-12th grade. All High School players planning on trying out for volleyball in the Fall need to attend camp.
Camp Director: Leo Scott
Volleyball Jr High Team
Entering: 7th – 8th Grades
June 12 – 14 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $95
This camp is for Grace Jr High students entering 7th-8th grades. If you are interested in trying out for the Junior High teams in August, you should attend this camp. We will work on passing, setting, hitting, and blocking. We will also work on team dynamics, such as team offense and defense.
Camp Director: Leo Scott
Volleyball Jr High Skills
Entering: 6th – 8th Grades
June 12 – 14 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Cost: $75
This camp is for any girls entering 6th-8th grades. We will focus on the individual skills and fundamentals of volleyball by teaching how to pass, set, hit & block a ball.
Camp Director: Leo Scott
Volleyball Elementary Skills
Entering: 4th – 5th Grades
June 19 – 21 from 9 am – 11 am
Cost: $65
This camp is for any girl entering 4th-5th grades. We will be introducing volleyball skills such as passing, setting and serving a ball. Come have fun and learn some new skills!
Camp Director: Leo Scott
Grace Academic Summer Camps
Dangerous Camp for Boys
Entering: 1st – 5th Grades
Session 1: May 22 – 25 from 9 am – Noon
Session 2: June 12 – 15 from 9 am – Noon
Session 3: July 17 – 20 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $125
Based on the best-selling book “The Dangerous Book for Boys”, this camp will have your son doing things that boys love to do. No video games or TV here!! Some of the activities might be just a little bit dangerous – like learning to build a fire! Some get you dirty – like water cannon fights on the dirt hill! And some are just plain awesome – like building and launching rockets over the baseball field! So come experience the most exciting camp for boys this summer, but hurry because space fills up fast! (Have no fear – all activities are well supervised and mom approved!)
Campers are asked to bring a snack, refillable water bottle, and sunscreen or bug spray if needed.
Camp Director: Ryan Hinch
LEGO WeDO 2.0
Completed K – 1st Grades
July 10 – 14 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $125
Completed 2nd – 3rd Grades
July 10 – 14 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $125
There is a maximum class size of 16 campers per session. Both sessions are the same camp.
“The LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 curriculum pack is built on Next Generation Science Standards and delivers key science content. The curriculum facilitates and supports a clear, easy-to-follow journey through subjects, including: life-, physical-, earth- and space sciences, and engineering.
The WeDo 2.0 software provides an excellent platform for science learning, offering an innovative way for students to model reality, conduct investigations, and use design skills.
Programming is an important part of 21st century learning. The WeDo 2.0 software teaches programming in an intuitive way – letting students bring their creations to life while sharpening computational thinking skills like logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and modeling simulations. The software also features a colorful drag and drop interface that is easy for students to use and understand.” (https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-wedo-2-0-core-set/45300)
LEGO Engineering
Completed K – 3rd Grades
July 10 – 14 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $125
Students will use Legos to create designs, engineer structures, and complete challenges.
Simple & Motorized Machines
Completed 2nd – 8th Grades
July 10 – 14 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $125
There is a maximum class size of 16 campers. This session features “Simple & Motorized Mechanisms” from LEGO® Education and is a hands-on tool that helps students investigate basic mechanical principles through advanced motor-powered machines while also acquiring key insights in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) topics.
LEGO EV3
Completed: 4th – 8th Grades
July 10 – 14 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $125
There is a maximum class size of 16 campers per session. This camp is designed to: “Show students how hypotheses, equations and planning translate into real-world solutions, skills and successes. Through real-life themes and engaging physical and digital creation we grow and develop 21st century learning skills. This combination of teamwork, communication and collaboration enables your students to become more independent and self-confident.
- Explore real life themes and challenges.
- Develop 21st century learning skills.
- Grow critical thinking and creativity.”(“https://education.lego.com/en-us/middle-school/explore)
VEX IQ
Completed: 4th – 8th Grades
July 10 – 14 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $125
There is a maximum class size of 14 campers per session.
“VEX IQ is a robotics platform designed to transform STEM learning for young students and their teachers. Students as young as 8 can jump right in and snap robots together using the intuitive, tool-less platform while educators can utilize the free VEX IQ Curriculum to help teach students valuable lessons and skills that are needed in today’s changing world…” (vexrobotics.com)
VEX EDR
Completed: 8th – 12th Grades
July 10 – 14 from 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: $125
Students are required to bring a lunch and come prepared for robotic designing, building, and programming. “VEX Robotics inspires students to become the problem solving heroes of tomorrow. VEX EDR offers students a rich and exciting platform to immerse themselves in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through the fun of building robots.” (http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/why-vexedr)
Grace Art Summer Camps
American Girl Doll
Entering: 1st – 5th Grades
Session 1: May 30 – June 2 from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Session 2: June 26 – 29 from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $135
Pack your doll and come to the fun-filled American Girl Doll Camp! We will celebrate the gift of friendship as we enjoy stories, crafts, games, snacks, movies, and playing with our dolls. A fun camp for Girls!
Camp Director: LeAnn Shields
Art
Entering: 1st – 5th Grades
June 5 – 8 from 9 am – Noon
Cost: $140
All little artists out there join Mrs. Thomas for a week of creativity! Summer Art Camp offers days packed with art activities for elementary aged campers. Students keep a sketchbook, have daily devotions, practice drawing skills, color, paint and more! A tradition of fun for all who come!
Camp Director: Belle Thomas
Sugar & Spice
Entering: 1st – 6th Grades
May 30 – June 2 from 9 am – Noon
June 12 – 15 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $135
Camp Director: Beth Moore
Come Craft With Us
Entering: 3rd – 7th Grades
Session 1: July 17 – 20 from 9 am – 12:30 pm
Session 2: July 24 – 27 from 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $130
Campers will learn how to make large and small Paper Crepe Flowers, nail and string art, and make a “silhouette” of themselves or someone else and frame it. They will also make 3-D pictures and popout cards, origami birds, bath salts & bombs, and more!
All supplies will be furnished, as will a snack each day. Just sign up and come have fun with us!
Camp Director: Janice Powell
Drama
Entering: 2nd – 9th Grades
June 12 – 30 from 9 am – 12 pm
Cost: $335
(Additional siblings cost: $85)
This year, campers will be performing Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. You won’t want to miss it!
Camp Director: Delisa Bice
Sewing
Entering: 4th – 12th Grades
New: June 12 – 15 from 8:30 – Noon
Experienced: June 12 – 15 from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $115
Camp Director: Donna Youngblood