Summer Camp & Sports Program

Session I July 12-July 23; 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Session II July 26-August 6; 9:00 a.m.-12 noon

For boys and girls entering grades 4-8
Limit 20 students
Instructor: Ms. Dana Williams

Thinking of joining Band? What a fun way to learn to play an instrument! Attend Beginning Band Camp this summer. Students will learn the basics of music theory, note-reading, and proper practice skills while learning the fundamental techniques of their instrument. Students will need the Standard of Excellence Book I for their instrument.

Session I June 28-July 9; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
No class on July 5
Session II July 26-August 6; 1:00-3:0 p.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 2-6
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Jayne Baker of Jayne's Victorian Garden

Each class attendee will bring home a personal favorite recipe file. Class topics will cover: fun ways to prepare your own food, family meals planning, savvy food shopping, table etiquette, tabletop design and settings, eating green isn’t only lettuce, organic foods, why use sustainable, local and renewable resources, recycling, using flowers and herbs to flavor your food, how to read recipes and of course, how to make your own favorite recipe file to take home!

July 12-July 23; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 3-12
Limit 20 students
Class fee includes supplies
Instructor: Jayne Baker of Jayne's Jewels and Jayne's Victorian Garden

Learn the art of stringing beautiful beads. Put them all together and create your own unique jewelry, key chains, fan pulls and whatever else your imagination can dream!

August 2-6; 9:00 a.m.-noon
For boys and girls entering grades 3-6
Limit 15 students
Instructor: Ms. Katie De Mars

Join us for a week of fun, science and discovery. Inspired by the Discovery Channel Show Mythbusters, we will discuss and test popular myths, including "the five second rule," the real reason pirates wore eye patches and others. Science is boring... Myth Busted!

Session I July 19-23; 9:00 a.m.-noon
Session II July 26-30; 9:00 a.m.-noon
For boys and girls entering grades Pre-K - 2
Limit 20 students
Instructor: Ms. Katie De Mars

Join us for a week of fun, colorful science. Create works of art and discover the scientific process behind the project. Projects include: making tie-dye t-shirts, color bubble paintings, gak, moon rocks, and many more.

Session I June 28-July 2; 10:00 a.m.-noon CLOSED
Session II August 2-6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
For boys and girls entering grades 1-4
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Michelle Hershey

With the new LEGO WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Students will build LEGO models, use software to acquire information, and use a programming system with an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop software interface. Our young designers will explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as language and literacy. This is a cutting edge curriculum that is a great introduction to the world of robotics!

June 28-July 2; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 1-3
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Michelle Hershey

The building blocks of design are explored in this hands-on LEGO class. Students will build and solve problems while using spatial thinking and creativity. Math and science skills will be tested as students build simple machines that incorporate levers, gears, pulleys, wheels and axles. Students will also learn about 3D concepts and visualization while completing such topics as dimension, scale, symmetry, reflection and much more! This is a fantastic class for the budding architect, engineer or designer!

July 12-16; 9:00-10:00 a.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 1-3
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Michelle Hershey

Transfer yourself into a 2-dimensional cartoon! Students create a toon in their own images from hundreds of customizable clipart images…and then create a cartoon strip featuring custom backgrounds, speech bubbles, wacky toons and special effects. As animators, directors and producers, students record sound and dialogue to make their cartoon adventure come alive in video. Creativity, writing skills, sequencing and art skills are all a part of this fun-filled class!

July 12-16; 10:30-11:30 a.m.
For boys and girls entering grades K-2
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Michelle Hershey

This class explores languages and cultures while using the computer as a learning tool. In this “World Tour,” Students combine software and hands-on activities to explore diverse cultures, their unique customs, languages and geography. Spanish, French, Japanese and English speaking countries will all be toured. Each student receives their own “PassPort” which is stamped for each country visited. Students will work on vocabulary, using the world map, learning about celebrations and creating artwork.

July 19-23; 10:00-noon CLOSED
For boys and girls entering grades 4-6
Limit 10 students
Instructor: Michelle Hershey

Hands-on building helps illustrate key engineering educational concepts and solar energy. This engaging and innovative class pulls together math and science concepts. Engineering concepts such as structure, forces, wheels, axles, levers, and finally gears, will be explored by problem solving, while working with another member of a building team. The differences between battery powered and solar powered models will be explored, also. Students receive a notebook reviewing their lessons at the end of the session. These classes are going strong across the country!

June 28-July 9; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
No class on July 5
For boys and girls entering grades 5-12
Limit 10 students

Instructor: Mr. Daniel Percivall
Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop is for everyone with an interest in photography. It is intended to help beginners get started in photography and get acquainted with Adobe Photoshop, the standard software for picture editing. The primary objective is to help students use their cameras creatively and introduce composition and light.

Each student must have access to a digital camera.

June 28-July 9; noon-2:00 p.m.
No Class on July 5
For boys and girls entering grades 5-12
Limit 15 students
Instructor: Mr. Dan Percivall

Students in this innovative ceramics class will create plates, bowls, vases and jugs. Students will have the opportunity to try their hands at the potter's wheel!

July 26-August 6; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 5-12
Limit 15 students
Instructor: Ms. Elizabeth Sparacino

This two week course will introduce students to the graphic arts through the use of Photoshop. Students will learn how to add and extract objects from existing photographs. Students will also repair and restore photographs and crop, layer, and transform images. Filters and artistic tools will be used to create fractals and kaleidoscope images. The course will also include a discussion of various careers which require such skills and talents. Students are asked to bring in a solid colored t-shirt and an old black and white photograph to repair and restore.

June 21-25; 5:00-9:00 p.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 6-12
Instructor: Mr. Lee Peters

Coach Peters will help you learn how to sink three pointers and make yourself a more valuable team player through instruction and drills. Enter a contest, earn an award, and receive a t- shirt. Concession stand will be open.

June 28-July 2; 9:00 a.m. - noon
For boys and girls entering grades 2-12
Instructor: Ms. Carrie Lundy

This is an all-skills clinic for beginning through advanced levels. All campers will be grouped with campers of similar skill level, which will maximize their learning. Throughout this camp we will cover individual skills, such as passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defending.

July 26-30; 9:00 a.m.-noon
For boys and girls entering grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Amy Rybicki

This class will teach short and long jump rope skills as well as Chinese jump rope and jump bands. Campers will have fun learning to jump, jump, jump and jump to music!

Session I July 12-16; 8:30-11:30 a.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 2-3
Session II July 19-23; 8:30-11:30 a.m.
For boys and girls entering grades 4-6
Instructor: Mrs. Amy Rybicki and Ms. Elizabeth Sparacino

This week-long camp will focus on fundamental tennis skills and strategies. Campers will learn the core strokes of the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Each day will focus on technique, and campers will participate in drills and games. Participants will also learn the scoring process of tennis. The goal of this program is to give participants a fun introduction to this wonderful, lifetime sport.

Session IA June 28-July 2; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
For boys and girls ages 5-8
Session IB June 28-July 2; 11:00 a.m.-noon
Foy boys and girls ages 9-12
Session IIA July 12 - 16; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
For boys and girls ages 5-8
Session IIB July 12 - 16; 11:00 a.m.-noon
For boys and girls ages 9-12
Instructor: Mrs. Gwen Burdick

Kids are encouraged to explore the mind and body in a fun-filled way! Yoga is a great way to release energy, stimulate imagination, and improve concentration. The kids learn fun and creative yoga postures, experience a guided relaxation, and practice an exercise in mindfulness.

Week 1 June 28-July2
Week 2 July 6-9
Week 3 July 12-16
Week 4 July 19-23
Week 5 July 26-30
Week 6 Aug 2-6
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
No class on July 5
For boys and girls ages 7-18
Coaches: Mr. Chris Casey and Ms. Deborah Zornow

Do you want to get into better condition for an upcoming sport? Do you want to maintain your fitness level during the summer? Have you been trying to lose weight and eat healthier but haven’t been successful? If you said yes to any of these questions, then Camp F.I.T. is for you!

Camp F.I.T. is supervised by a certified fitness trainer and monitored by physicians. The program incorporates resistance training, core strengthening, cardio conditioning and nutritional education to help you make healthy eating choices and lifestyle changes. The camp includes games, weekly guest speakers, and wellness monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, weight and body mass index.

Water will be provided. T-shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and hats are recommended

Session I July 26-30; 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Session II August 2-6; 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
For boys and girls ages 6-14
Instructor: Mr. John Robinson and Mr. Phil Morris
Receive a John Robinson goody bag
Bring water and a snack.

After the huge success of 2009, the Canterbury Campus will be host to a third “British Invasion” this year when the John Robinson Soccer School returns in the summer.

Over 160 young and enthusiastic soccer players attended last year’s school, enjoying professional training from highly qualified British coaches. Space is limited. Early registration is advised this summer, due to the overwhelming response of last summer.

Our program includes plenty of your favorite activities, alongside some new ideas, such as soccer tennis and soccer cricket.

The school will be run by John Robinson and his partner Phil Morris. During his professional career, John made over 500 appearances for several clubs in the UK, the majority of which were with Charlton Athletic in the English Premier League. He also made 30 appearances for Wales in World Cup and European Championship qualifying games.

Phil won a British Universities National Championship in 1995 while attending the University of Greenwich, London. He then coached the team to two last eight appearances in 1996 and 1997, losing on PK’s to the eventual winners on both occasions. Phil also played for several semi professional teams around the London and South East area.

Learn more about the John Robinson Soccer School >> 

Session I June 28 - July 9  CLOSED
Session II July 12-23 CLOSED
Session III July 26 - Aug. 6  CLOSED
For boys and girls ages 8-12
Limit 16 students per session
Campers may enroll in one session only and cannot split weeks
Instructor: Mr. Carl Melamet

Each day campers find themselves in or on the water. Studies in marine biology are combined with sailing, canoeing and snorkeling for an adventurous time on the beaches, bay waters and bayous of our local coastline. The camp's base is the Marine Environmental Science Center located at Canterbury School. Here students will set up and maintain aquariums as well as enjoy the 1000-gallon touch tank. Campers will increase their awareness of and sensitivity to our local marine environments in the spirit of fun and respect.

Campers must bring bag lunches each day.

Session I June 28-July 9; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
No camp on July 5
Session II July 12-23; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Session III July 26- Aug. 6; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• For boys and girls ages 4-8
• Campers must bring bag lunches each day. Snacks will be provided.

Do you welcome surprises?

• Please join us to find out what we have in store for summer fun. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor sports, computers, science with nature and Kapla Block Creative Construction. Each session welcomes special guests with nature's friends!
• Canterbury once again teaches Kapla Block Creative Construction! These innovative building blocks enhance awareness, vision and skill. This activity is fun for children of all ages. Canterbury's Upper School Physics Teacher Mr. Mark Pettis will be one of the construction contractors leading the discovery.
• Before Camp Care is available from 8:30-9:00 a.m. each day for an additional fee of $25 per week. Care may be given on a daily, as needed basis, for $5.
• Campers much be picked up by 3:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ms. Kim Storch, Director of Summer Day & Sports Camps Program at (239) 481-4323, x432.