Session 7: July 17-21, 2023

Summer Sharks

Rising Pre-K 4 - 6th $220

Come “Find your Fun” at JCDS Summer Camp! Our Summer Sharks camp is our recreational program. Campers will enjoy all the summer greats: daily swimming, games, gym time, field trips, special activities, and more! Everyone will have access to our on campus game room, arts & crafts area, and all that our incredible 18-acre campus has to offer. Daily lunch and a healthy snack is included for all campers. Campers will be divided into groups (cabins) by age. If you want to make the most of your summer, this program is for you!

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Camp Out with Books

Rising Pre-K 4 - K $300
presented by Meghan Warford

Ready to take your literacy into the great outdoors? Campers will experience the fun of reading through exploring different authors, genres, and activities throughout the week. The group will read stories aloud, have discussions, make predictions, and role play through a variety of literary topics. This program is appropriate for readers of all levels, and will help your campers build or sharpen their reading skills over the summer. This camp will be led by JCDS Kindergarten Teacher Meghan Warford.

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Friendship Crafts

Rising K - 2nd $300
presented by Lauren Ellis

Come make friends and enjoy crafts with us! Camp has always been a great time for crafts like braided keychains, friendship bracelets, rubber band necklaces and more. In addition, campers will have reading time and discuss stories of friendship, empathy, and how we care for each other. This program will be led by JCDS 1st grade teacher Lauren Ellis.

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Reading and Storyboards

Rising 1st - 3rd $300
presented by Tricia Senesac

Come dive into the expansive world of reading and how literature stories are created through storyboards! Campers will read a variety of short stories and even have a chance to create their own personal story and accompanying storyboard to share with family and friends. This program will be led by former JCDS Teacher, Tricia Senesac.

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First Tee Golf

Rising 1st - 6th $350
presented by First Tee instructors

Fore! Time to Tee off into summer with JCDS and the First Tee! Campers will get to explore the basics of learning to putt, chip, and drive with the First Tee’s instructors. Campers will use age appropriate equipment to create and build skills that translate into enjoying the game of golf. This program will be led by First Tee instructors.

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Tap-stravaganza!

Rising 2nd - 6th $300
presented by Ashley Nelson

Shuffle into summer with some tap dancing! Come learn how to ball change, brush, and buffalo with your friends in a fun dance program. No prior experience is necessary, but we do ask that campers bring tap shoes on a daily basis. This program will be led by JCDS Dance Instructor Ashley Nelson.

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School of Wizardry and Witchcraft

Rising 3rd - 6th $350
presented by Doug Postell

Accio! Do you have what it takes to become the next magical expert? Join us for a week of fun magical exploration, quidditch games, charms & potions activities, and more. Campers will have a chance to dress in their best wizard or witch robes on Friday July 21st. This program will be led by muggle JCDS PE Specialist Doug Postell.

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Code Breakers

Rising 3rd - 6th $400
presented by Racheal Spears

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in their bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. This program will be led by veteran JCDS Camp staff Racheal Spears.

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Math Refresher

Rising 3rd - 6th $300
presented by Dona Kenny

Did your children take a break from utilizing your math skills over the summer? If so, come dust the cobwebs off with this fun refresher course. Each camper will receive an initial diagnostic assessment and work independently at the appropriate level. This program is appropriate for learners at all levels, and the instructor will ensure each student is challenged. Parents will receive a written report of their camper’s progress at the end of the session. JCDS 5th grade Lead Teacher Dona Kenny will lead this camp.

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