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Savannah Country Day offers summer programs for children and teens to enjoy a day-camp experience through academics, arts, athletics, and outdoor experiences. Whatever summer program you choose, your camper will be in an atmosphere for growth, learning, and summer fun!
If your child does not currently attend SCDS and you would like to receive our camp information, please make the request above. All SCDS families will automatically receive camp information in March. You may download our 2013 Camp Registration Form in the gold box to the right of this screen if you would like to register. Camps are updated weekly. New for 2013 are Scribble Art and Pottery. Please call with any questions: Linda Howard 912 961-8767. |
2013 Kaleidoscope Each week is designed around a fun theme (see below) to meet the developmental needs of children. Three-year-olds participate in art, music, and social interaction activities. Rising PK-2nd grade children work in small groups directed by early childhood specialists. Activities include: art, cooking, drama, music and movement, games, and Spanish.
Some of the themes from 2013: Creepy Crawlers, Chemistry, Storyland, and Dinosaurs. Each theme is also presented in music/drama and cooking.
Director: Peggy Gilpin 3 years - Rising 2nd June 10-14, 17-21, and 24-28, 2013 9am-12:15pm $150 (per session) 9am-3:00pm $230 (per session)
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 2013 Discovery Zone Academic  This camp offers your child a review of challenging material presented during the school year. Students will benefit from individual attention in a small class setting. They explore their own interests while developing confidence and strategies that will assist them in daily learning.
Director: Peggy Gilpin Rising PK-5th Grade July 22-26 or July 29-August 2, 2013 9am-12pm $150 (per session)
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 2013 Discovery Zone Enrichment 
Superhero Camp
This is a camp to find your inner superhero! What makes a superhero super? Do you have a “superhero” alter-ego? What are your super powers? What name to the citizens of Savannah call out when they need your help? What is your superhero symbol? Superhero Camp will explore these questions and put you to the test! Do you have what it takes?
Director: Peggy Gilpin, Angela Denmark, and Emily Lancaster Rising 1st-5th Grade July 29-Aug 2, 2013 9am-12pm $150 |
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 2013 Crime Scene Investigation (Camp CSI) 
Tragic suicide? Murder? Accidental Death? The police suspect foul play. You have been called in to solve the case. Analyze and document a mock crime scene. Examine evidence, including fingerprints, blood stains, hair, fibers, footprints, and DNA. Learn from local experts, including a forensic medical examiner, a local crime scene investigator, and local police officer. Piece together the evidence to reconstruct the events and determine who committed the crime.
Director: David Hooker Rising 4th-8th Grade July 15-19, 2013 8:30am-12:30pm $200
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 2013 Camp Invention  2013 will be the Camp Geo-Quest program (details below) July 22-26, 2013 9am-3:30pm $220.00 Returning Campers be on the look out for exclusive opportunities for alumni savings! Director: David Hooker Rising 1st-6th Grade www.campinvention.org or (800)-968-4332 Camp Invention's nw program, Geo-Quest, wher you can join us on an international expedition, navigating your way to treasure filled caches containg global challenges presented by youth around the world. |
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 2013 UGA Summer Reading Skills Program  July 18 - August 17, 2013 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: (800) 978-9596 or www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/readingProgram for 4-year-olds and entering kindergartners
Your child will learn beginning phonics and reading readiness skills, build comprehension, and develop a love for books and reading. This program lays the foundation for a strong start in reading and school. P rogram for entering 1st graders
Success in first-grade requires a strong foundation of reading skills and a high level of confidence. In this program, your child will learn phonics, build sight vocabulary, improve comprehension, and experience success with independent reading. Program for entering 2nd graders
Students learn phonics and word-attack skills, build sight vocabulary, and improve fluency and comprehension. Your child will become a strong independent reader, build confidence, and develop a love of reading. Program for entering 3rd graders
Students develop strong comprehension, and learn the long-word decoding and fluency skills required to read longer books with ease. Your child will become a more fluent, confident reader and enjoy reading more. Program for entering 4th and 5th graders
In fourth and fifth grade, students must read more complex books with strong comprehension. Students in this program gain more than one grade level in comprehension, and increase fluency and speed. Your child will complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades, and become fully absorbed in books. Program for entering 6th-8th graders
Students in this program improve comprehension one to two grade levels while doubling reading speed. They also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes, and study for tests. As a result, students complete homework more quickly and easily, get better grades, and enjoy reading more. Program for entering 9th-11th graders
Students double reading speed, improve comprehension by one to two grade levels, and learn study skills. This program is excellent preparation for college. Excellent preparation for the SAT, ACT, and college. |
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Scribble Art Kid’s World
Week: June 10-14 Ages 4-7 10am-12pm $150 includes supplies Legos, La La Loopsie, Pink-a-licious, and Angry Birds are just a few of every child's favorite things. We’ll use these subjects to create innovative and awesome pieces of art during this fun week of camp!
Beginners Sewing and Fiber Arts
Week: June 17-21Ages 8+ 1pm-4pm $175 includles supplies Beginner to intermediate sewing class. Stitch scenes and sew dolls inspired by legendary Disney studios artist, Mary Blair. Mary Blair worked on Disney classics such as Peter Pan, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Alice in Wonderland.
Movie Magic! Week: June 24-28 Ages 4-7 10am-12pm $150 includes supplies From the yellow brick road of Wizard of Oz to Willy Wonka’s candy land and the levels of Wreck it Ralph, we’ll create fun works of art based off of current and classic imaginative movies.
Meet the Masters Week: July 1-5 Ages 8+ 1pm-4pm $175 includes supplies Learn to draw like Leonardo, paint expressively like Chagall, and sculpt like Degas in this fun camp geared towards introducing kids to some of the world’s greatest artists. A mix of techniques and materials will be practiced!
Comics, Video Games, & Cartoons! Week: July 8-12 Ages 4-7 10am-12pm $150 includes supplies What’s more fun that getting to interpret and create your favorite characters? We will learn to draw some popular favorites while also learning about the storytelling and environment design it takes to create your own tv show, comic, or game.
World Traveler
Week: July 15-19 Ages 8+ 1pm-4pm $175 includes supplies Venture into the African Savannah, the Arctic tundra, and the Arabian deserts, just to name a few. We’ll explore these exotic lands and use them as inspiration while creating exciting mixed media works of art.
A Bug’s Life Week: July 22-26 Ages 4-7 10am-12pm $150 includes supplies Explore our world from a bug’s point of view! Art will center around plants, animals, and nature using innovation and imagination to create the
Blast from the Past and Into the Future!
Week: July 29- Aug 2 Ages 8+ 1pm-4pm $175 includes supplies New, fun techniques will be explored while children experience bringing life to long extinct animals, drawing hieroglyphics, and creating cave paintings. We will also explore the bright, unknown future, where we will use our imagination to create new planets, outer space creatures, and futuristic |
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 2013 Pottery Camp
Pottery camp participants will receive instruction covering basic clay concepts as well as hands on experience with the potter's wheel. Students of every skill level are welcome to attend. Students with no experience will receive step by step instruction; students with moderate to significant experience can use the studio time to further develop their skills and style.
June 10-14
Instructor: Kristin Mulzer
Rising 6th grade students to adults (max 12 students)
9am - 12pm
$225 (includes all tools and materials)
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 2013 Savannah Children's Theatre Creative Adventures An introduction to performing arts while learning to play creatively. Students will utilize theatre exercises and "games" that assist in developing verbal and fine motor skills. Classes also focus on the art of storytelling and how we can use our minds, voices, bodies and the space around us to build worlds beyond our imaginations! New Theme Each Week!!
Directors: Kelie Miley & Cynthia Holmen Ages 4 year olds to Rising 1st Graders July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 9am-Noon $150 (per session) For questions, please call (912) 238-9015 |
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 2013 Savannah Summer Theatre Institute The Sixth Annual Summer Theatre Intensive is reaching new heights in the Summer of 2013. Students will spend the first three weeks in intense preparation for their roles in this summer’s production of the hit musical RENT. During daily rehearsals with our talented production staff, students will work in an environment that is comparable to the professional theatre. This is not theatre for the faint of heart. Students will spend their days dancing, singing, acting, and most commonly, laughing! While we have a strict jam-packed schedule, our staff loves their work and their enthusiasm for doing quality theatre is infectious. Our out-of-town campers will enjoy night time activities with resident assistants and staff (open to locals as well) and weekend day trips to experience the beautiful city which we call our summer home. This year we are excited to bring back the popular “Fourth Week” during the final week of camp. This additional week is filled with guest artist workshops introducing students a variety of theatrical techniques not covered during the first three weeks of rehearsal. Last year's workshops included focuses on Avenue Q puppetry, advanced improv study, a Fosse master class, and a workshop with Tony Award winner, Roger Bart.
July 1-28, 2013 10am-5pm Local- $1240.00 Local with shuttle from Hilton Head Island - $1870.00 Overnight - $4275.00
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2013 All Sports Camp SCDS coach, teacher and Athletic Director, Lamar Kirkley, offers this fun all sports camp. Activities include: basketball, baseball/softball, football, golf, hockey tennis, soccer, and volleyball.
Rising 2nd-7th Grade June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 8-12, 15-19 9am-12pm $150 (per session) 9am-3pm $230 (per session) |
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 2013 Baseball Camp Come join SCDS Baseball Coach, Dan Garofano, and learn about all aspects of the game: fielding, pitching, hitting and baserunning. If you are ready to improve your game, this is the baseball camp for you!
Director: Dan Garofano Rising 3rd-8th Grade June 17-21, 2013 9am-12pm $150 |
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 2013 Boys' Basketball Camp Hornet basketball camp will place an emphasis on the fundamentals of basketball. Campers will be evaluated and grouped with players of the same age and abilities. Camp will consist of fundamental stations, 3 on 3, 5 on 5 games, hot shot, free throw and 1 on 1 competitions. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and sportsmanship. Our goal is to provide a foundation for your son's future success in basketball while having fun.
Director: Mike Harner Rising 2nd-9th Grade June 5-8, 2013 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$150.00 Demere Gym
Coach Harner and some of his varsity players will provide a basketball camp for young players (Ages 4-7). This will offer your player the opportunity to learn proper technique and to love the game. It will be a fun hour!! Ages 4-7 Saunders Gym June 24-28 9:00am to 10:00 am $75.00
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 2013 Girls' Basketball Camp The Lady Hornet basketball camp will provide girls an opportunity to develop and refine their basketball skills in a positive and well-organized learning environment. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental development and team play. We welcome players of all ability levels. Each camper will be evaluated and grouped with players of similar age and abilities. This camp will also offer the girls a sense of accomplishment and confidence needed to be successful on and off the court. Price for Girls' Basketball and Volleyball camps together is $250.
Director: Dale Parker Rising 2nd-9th Grade June 5-7, 2013 Noon - 3:00 PM $150
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 2013 Football Camp The goal of the Hornet Football Camp is to give campers the finest football instruction and a stepping stone to becoming a confident football player, while having a week of fun! This is not a conditioning or recreational camp. (See additional camp information and highlights below)
Director: Dennis Coyle Rising 3rd-8th Grade June 10-14, 2013 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Running Backs: Ball handling, stance, release, faking, ball carrying, running, cutting, blocking, pass receiving. Quarterbacks: Stance, center exchange, drop back, setting-up, throwing, release, follow through, ball handling, faking, reading defenses, play action passing. Receivers: Stance, release, pass patterns, running, pass catching, stalk block technique. Linemen: Stance, pass protection, run blocking, pulling, center exchange. Backs: Stance, alignment, pass coverage, zone and man cover techniques, form tackling pursuit and run support. Inside and Outside Linebacks: Stance, alignment, pass drops, how to read offenses, form tackling, pursuit. Linemen: Stance, pass rush, reading offensive linemen, stunt techniques, form tackling, pursuit, reaction drills.
Highlights of the Camp Staff Members: Head Football Coach, Dennis Coyle, and members of the SCDS Hornet Football staff known for their ability to instruct young players in the fundamentals of football. In additin, past Hornet football players continuing their careers at the collegiate levels and current members of Hornet Football program.
Form Running Flexibility Sprint Technique: Techniques to improve running speed will be taught.
Inspirational Talks: A daily inspirational talk by a member of the staff will include topics from visualization to the responsibility of a football player. Our goal is to motivate the players to prepare mentally for the upcoming season and life. |
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 2013 Little Cheerleading Camp This is a fun-filled camp that introduces campers to and/or improves cheerleading skills. Head Cheerleading Coach Christy Ammermann has the 2013 Varsity Cheerleaders as her assistants. Advanced skills and dance will be included for the Middle School campers. All participants are asked to join the Varsity Squad at the opening football game, August 23, 2013 14th when SCDS meets Ridgeland -Hardeeville.
Rising PK-8th Grade Aug 5-7, 2013 9am-12pm Demere Gym $90.00 |
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 2013 Volleyball Camp Girls will develop their skills in passing, setting, hitting, and serving through drills and play.
Director: Bobbi Mock June 5-7, 2013 Rising 3rd-8th Grade 3:30pm -6:30pm $150 Price for basketball and volleyball camps together is $250. |
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 2013 Gymnastics Camp If you are looking for a great way to keep your student active and learn basic gymnastics skills this summer, join us! Campers will enjoy learning age appropriate gymnastics skills on all of our equipment and by playing other games. Camp will include gymnastics stations with the equipment, active games with music, arts and crafts, a snack, and outside play.
Director: Sam Brown All-American Gymnastics Ages 3-8 June 3-7, 2013 9:00 am to Noon $150.00 For questions, please call (912) 657-7636
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2013 Coastal Ecology General Session Savannah’s beautiful marshes and islands serve as the setting for Savannah Country Day School’s Coastal Ecology Camp this summer. Each week-long session takes students into the fascinating world of this fragile ecosystem.
Led by Bill Eswine, Savannah Country Day’s science coordinator for the Lower School and Director of the Coastal Ecology Program, the camp includes marsh studies at the Marine Institute, a beach erosion study at Cockspur Island and Tybee Island, a trip to Sapelo Island in nearby McIntosh County, and visits to many other coastal sites. Savannah Country Day’s Coastal Ecology Camp has been held annually since 1982 and is open to all students.
Five sessions, beginning in June, are available for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. June 10-14 FULL, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 15-19 $295.00
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Monday 8:30am - 3:00pm SCDS Lower School Science Lab, Marine Institute
Tuesday 8:30 am- 3:00pm Skidawy Narrows, marsh studies
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:00pm Beach erosion study--Fort Pulaski & Tybee Island
Thursday 6:30am - 4:30 pm Sapelo Island Trip Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm Discussion and games
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 2013 Coastal Ecology Explorer Session  These are day sessions with the exception of a Thursday overnight camp-out. Students will explore Sapelo and Wassaw Islands, and go canoeing, just to name a few of the exciting adventures they will embark upon.
Director: Bill Eswine Rising 3rd-6th Grade July 8-12 $350.00
Camp Times: Monday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday - Overnight Campout Friday - Pick-up at 1:00 p.m. |
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 2013 Coastal Ecology Canaveral Seashore, Florida Trip  On this five-day trip to central Florida students enjoy swimming, surf-fishing, and exploring. Campers also ride air boats and go snorkeling. At night they will look for nesting turtles on the beaches and shop for souvenirs.
Director: Bill Eswine Rising 6th-9th Grade July 22-27, 2013 $985 |
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