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SUMMER 2017 Summer Camps & Enrichment Courses for children pre-school through adults. Courses available in the 3A’s – Academics, the Arts and Athletics.
The full course catalogSCHOOL and registration form are available KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE CAMP LOWER online at fwcd.org/camp. (GRADES Pre-K–4) #103
KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE CAMP I June 5–16 $275 4200 Country Day Lane or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Fort Worth, TX 76109 emphasis. #104 KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE CAMP II Please call 817.302.3209 for information about limited openings for the 2017-18 academic year. fwcd.org (Grade K only) June 5–16 4U ADVENTURE CAMP 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275
Pre-K andcontact Kindergarten Campssummer programs For more information, Katie Jordan, administrator, (Grade K only) Classes with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) at katie.jordan@fwcd.org or 817.302.3271 8:30–11:30 a.m.
#101 4 U ADVENTURE CAMP I (4-year-olds, Pre-K only) June 5–16 8:30–11:30 a.m. $275 #102 4 U ADVENTURE CAMP II (4-year-olds, Pre-K only) June 5–16 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275 A barrel of fun just for 4-year-olds! Experienced FWCD primary teachers lead students in crafts, poems, stories and songs centered on a farm theme. Children learn about many different animals as they play and create through a variety of fun and educational projects. Camp I and Camp II offer the same curriculum. Enrollment is limited. Students must be 4 prior to June 5, 2017. Instructor: Sheri Fuller, FWCD FirstGrade Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 108.
Kindergarten Science Camp is a special program that uses curriculum based on the Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) research program from the University of California, Berkeley. Children explore the world of science with all the fun of summer camp! Camp I and Camp II offer the same curriculum. The activities are focused around four thematic units: “Up in a Tree” and “Ladybug Fly Away Home” for week one; the second week focuses on “Buzzing a Hive” and “Ant Homes Underground.” Science concepts of ecology, life cycles and animal social behavior are explored through exciting stories, active role-playing and creative projects. Instructor: Barbara Meyers, FWCD Lower School Science Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 103. #105 STEM!: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH FOR KIDS (Grades K–2) June 19–23 9 a.m.–noon $265 In this weeklong course, students engage, build, construct and create. Each day, students investigate, brainstorm, plan stages, build, test and present their projects. Teams work together and learn cooperative learning structures as they make their fun, inventive projects. Instructor: Lisa Davenport, FWCD Kindergarten Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 102.
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#109 THE WRITE START: A SENSORY APPROACH I (Grade K only) June 19–30 8:30–11:30 a.m. $275 #110 THE WRITE START: A SENSORY APPROACH II (Grades K–1) June 19–30 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN #106 (Grades Pre-K and K only) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $265 Create a cookbook of recipes that you can make all on your own. Kids go home from this camp with their very own apron, chef’s hat and cookbook that they have personalized. Students use measurements and learn to make a few recipes a day that they can eat or take home. Each recipe ties in with literature and some are a work of art all on their own. Pre-K students must be 4 prior to June 5, 2017. Instructor: Lisa Davenport, FWCD Kindergarten Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 102.
This camp focuses on developing the fine motor skills necessary for academic success. Through a multisensory approach, students work on grip, pinch, strengthening and dexterity. Handwriting, scissor skills and bilateral coordination are areas of focus. Other areas of development vital to school success are sensory and gross motor in nature. We will “play” strategically to work on balance, coordination, motor planning and eye-hand coordination. This camp is so much fun, the kids will never know they are “working!” Camp I and Camp II offer the same curriculum. Instructor: Sue Khammar, OTR/L. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 107.
LOWER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT COURSES Classes with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) emphasis.
#401 TINKER CAMP WEEK 1 (Grades 4–5) June 5–9 9 a.m.–noon $240
#107 OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! Put your safety goggles on and get ready for some fun! Come (Grade K only) July 17–28 tinker, build, make, invent, test, challenge … whatever you want to call it. Students use their imaginations, creativity and 8:30–11:30 a.m. $275 “smarts” to have fun! Instructor: Mandy Lofquist, FWCD Lower School Technology Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 8. Congratulations! Today is your day. We’re off to Great Places, We’re off and away! You’ll be on your way up, you’ll be seeing #111 TINKER IN THE COLLABORATORY WEEK 1 great sites. You’ll be in KINDERGARTEN and soar to high heights! Come join us as we prepare our future Falcons for (Grades 2–3) June 5–9 their first year at school. Students work hard and have fun 12:30–3:30 p.m. $240 preparing for the school year, as well as become familiar with the campus through the magical world of this Dr. Seuss camp. This camp is designed to get kids’ creative juices flowing! Join Come meet new friends, play on the playground, picnic in the us as we build, create and make all sorts of things … as well dining pavilion and work on kindergarten readiness skills. as take things apart, and that’s the best part! Glowing cities, Instructor: Mallory Alexander, FWCD Kindergarten Teacher. pom-pom shooters, marble roller coasters … the possibilities Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 108. are endless. Instructor: Mandy Lofquist, FWCD Lower School Technology Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 8. #108 BUSY HANDS AND JUMPING FEET TINKER CAMP WEEK 2 (Grades Pre-K and K only) July 17–28 #402 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275 (Grades 4–5) June 12–16 9 a.m.–noon $240 This fast-paced, fun summer camp allows kids to build fine motor, gross motor and oral motor skills through cooking, Put your safety goggles on and get ready for some fun! Come science, math, songs and lots of games! Each day is a new tinker, build, make, invent, test, challenge … whatever you adventure! Pre-K students must be 4 prior to June 5, want to call it. Students use their imaginations, creativity and 2017. Instructor: Mallory Alexander, FWCD Kindergarten “smarts” to have fun! Instructor: Mandy Lofquist, FWCD Lower Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 108. School Technology Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 8. 2
theatre technology and crafting a short performance. TINKER IN THE COLLABORATORY WEEK 2 #112 Campers show off what they have learned during a short (Grades 2–3) June 12–16 performance on the final Friday of camp. Instructor: Alicia 12:30–3:30 p.m. $240 Schordine, FWCD Lower School Teacher. Location: FWCD Scott Theater. This camp is designed to get kids’ creative juices #113 DRUM, DANCE, RING, COME PLAY AND SING I flowing! Join us as we (Grades 1–2) July 17–21 build, create and make 9 a.m.–noon $215 all sorts of things … as well as take things apart, #114 DRUM, DANCE, RING, COME PLAY AND SING II and that’s the best part! (Grades 3–4) July 17–21 Glowing cities, pom-pom 12:30–3:30 p.m. $215 shooters, marble roller coasters … the possibilities Join us for an engaging week full of joy and expression are endless. Instructor: through drumming, dancing, singing, and playing instruments Mandy Lofquist, FWCD and music games. Students have the opportunity to play Lower School Technology a tubano, djembe, buffalo drum, gankogui, shekere, Specialist. Location: Lower xylophone and other multicultural instruments while we School, Room 8. learn ensembles, sing fun songs and dance together. Other activities include improvisation, creating compositions, #403 STORY STAGE recording on GarageBand for the iPad, creating sound (Grades 3–6) June 5–16 illustrations of children’s stories and even beat boxing!. 9 a.m.–Noon $350 Instructor: Julie Dean, FWCD Lower School Music Teacher. Location: Round Gym, Room 104 Come write and perform in your own play this summer with Story Stage! Students brainstorm with peers in an active, collaborative adventure as we move writing from the abstract to the concrete, building a five-part story structure, crafting original characters and developing dialogue through improv. In this highly motivating context, students build narrative language skills critical for academic and social success. We are onstage in every class learning to give and receive constructive feedback, solve story organization problems, and exploring character and audience perspectives. Theatre, props and costumes make it fun; staging your personal stories makes it real. Last class is the performance! Instructors: Rebekah Carlile, MEd, CCC-SLP, and the Story Stage Team #105 STEM!: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH FOR KIDS (Grades K–2) June 19–23 9 a.m.–noon $265 In this weeklong course, students engage, build, construct and create. Each day, students investigate, brainstorm, plan stages, build, test and present their projects. Teams work together and learn cooperative learning structures as they make their fun, inventive projects. Instructor: Lisa Davenport, FWCD Kindergarten Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 102. #404 FRACTURED FAIRYTALES THEATRE CAMP (Grades 3–5) June 19–30 9:00 a.m.–noon $365 This camp focuses on acting and performance, with campers playing acting games, learning how a show is put on through
#405 SUMMER CHESS WITH MR. B. (Grades K–8) June 26–30 9 a.m.–noon $215 Join Mr. B’s annual chess camp! Camp is headed by Herminio “Mr. B” Baez, a nationally recognized chess coach and the FWCD Chess Club instructor. In more than 30 years of teaching chess, Mr. B has helped students achieve national titles and the “master” rank. All participants receive a CDROM with pictures detailing their week with us, as well as their work folder full of puzzles and definitions of chess tactics. Location: Fischer Dining Pavilion, Goff Room. 3
#116 APP SMASH ANIMATION #406 (Grades 2–5) July 17–21 12:30–3:30 p.m. $200 This exciting class immerses students in animation awesomeness! Students learn traditional animation styles, including flip books and zoetropes, and progress to using iPads to create several motion-art creations. The class uses the technique of “app-smashing,” which utilizes multiple apps to create an object animation with a green-screen background. Creativity is used from the beginning of story boarding to the end credits. Instructor: Dorrine DeChant, FWCD Visual Arts Teacher. Location: Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center, Room VA100.
EL MUNDO EN ESPAÑOL! SPANISH AROUND THE WORLD! (Grades K–4) July 31–August 4 9 a.m.–noon $200
Discover how much fun it would be to communicate in a different language! Explore the Spanish world in Señora Booth’s classroom as she takes you around Spanish speaking countries on a class full of engaging and fun activities. Through songs, games, food tasting and art, students gain an understanding of life in five different countries. They also learn and review basic vocabulary related to the culture being learned. Instructor: Gabriela Booth, FWCD Lower School Spanish Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 105. #117 KEEP CALM AND LOVE SPANISH! (Grades K–2) July 31–August 4 12:30–3:30 p.m. $200 Get ready for a new year in Spanish class at this summer camp! Señora Booth will help you review and learn a variety of topics. Through games, music and hands-on activities, students reinforce basic skills of language acquisition: listening and speaking in the target language. Come and learn about Spanish culture, facts and snacks. You will love speaking Spanish! Instructor: Gabriela Booth, FWCD Lower School Spanish Teacher. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 105.
LOWER SCHOOL ACADEMIC COURSES #407 CASA MAÑANA THEATRE CAMP (Grades 3–6) July 24–28 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275 Welcome to the Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss! Campers learn creative expression using their voice, body and imagination, in a fun, no-pressure environment, with classes taught by seasoned theatre and education professionals from Fort Worth’s own Casa Mañana Theatre. Camp ends with a short musical play for families and friends to enjoy! Instructor: Casa Mañana Staff. Location: FWCD Scott Theater.
Classes with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) emphasis.
#110 THE WRITE START: A SENSORY APPROACH II (Grades K–1) June 19–30 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275
This camp focuses on developing the fine motor skills necessary for academic success. Through a multisensory approach, students work on grip, pinch, strengthening and dexterity. Handwriting, scissor skills and bilateral coordination are areas of focus. Other areas of development vital to school success are sensory and gross motor in nature. We will “play” strategi#115 BEGINNER CHESS WITH MR. B. cally to work on balance, coordination, motor planning and (Grades K–2) July 24–28 eye-hand coordination. This camp is so much fun, the kids 12:30–2 p.m. $195 will never know they are “working!” Instructor: Sue Khammar, OTR/L. Location: Butler Kindergarten Building, Room 107. Join Mr. B for an exciting camp that introduces the fun of chess to beginners! Camp is headed by Herminio “Mr. B” #151 READY, SET, READ AND WRITE! Baez, a nationally recognized chess coach and the FWCD (Grade 1 only) July 24–August 4 Chess Club instructor. In more than 30 years of teaching 8:30–10 a.m. $240 chess, Mr. B has helped students achieve national titles and the “master” rank. All participants receive a CD-ROM with Calling all students entering first grade: Let’s read and write! pictures detailing their week with us, as well as their work Students are immersed in the world of literacy to give them folder full of puzzles and definitions of chess tactics. Location: a jump start on the school year. Instructor: Chloe Anderson, Fischer Dining Pavilion, Goff Room. FWCD First-Grade Teacher. Location: Lower School, Room 18. 4
YOU CAN COUNT ON US! #152 (Grade 1 only) July 24–August 4 10:30 a.m.–noon $240 Students entering first grade can count on having fun with planned math activities, games and explorations. Instructor: Chloe Anderson, FWCD First-Grade Teacher. Location: Lower School, Room 18. #153 READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP (Grade 2 only) July 24–August 4 8:30–10 a.m. $240 Read, write and be inspired! This two-week integrated language arts program incorporates the skills of reading, writing and group discussion for eager students. Students also have a chance to share favorite books and build fluency through Readers Theatre “performances.” This program is great preparation for the upcoming school year. Instructor: Teresa Hoppe, FWCD Lower School Learning Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 15. #154 MATH WORKSHOP (Grade 2 only) July 24–August 4 10:30 a.m.–noon $240 Estimate, calculate, elaborate, equate! See how much fun math can be! This course uses challenging activities and games, strategies and hands-on manipulatives to ensure a strong math background for the upcoming school year. It is a great opportunity for students needing math challenges and extension. Instructor: Teresa Hoppe, FWCD Lower School Learning Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 15.
computation skills and problem solving. If students aren’t sure about all the things they learned in math last year, this is a great confidence booster to begin the new year. Instructor: Joan Massey, FWCD Fourth-Grade Teacher. Location: Lower School, Room 14.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5–8)
ENRICHMENT COURSES Classes with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) emphasis.
#201 MIDDLE SCHOOL CERAMICS (Grades 5–8) June 5–9 9–11 a.m. $200 This is a wheel-throwing pottery class taught by Master Potter Jerry B. Mahle, who has worked with clay for more than 30 years and has taught ceramics for more than 20 years, the last 18 at FWCD. Class size is small, with a ratio of 13:1, for five days of intensive instruction in the clay arts. All supplies, clay, glazes, tools, etc., are provided for each student. Please wear tennis shoes, no flip flops. Mr. Mahle creates an educational environment that is equally beneficial and powerful for beginners through experienced students. Location: Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center, Ceramics Studio. #401 TINKER CAMP WEEK 1 (Grades 4–5) June 5–9 9 a.m.–noon $240 Put your safety goggles on and get ready for some fun! Come tinker, build, make, invent, test, challenge … whatever you want to call it. Students use their imaginations, creativity and “smarts” to have fun! Instructor: Mandy Lofquist, FWCD Lower School Technology Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 8.
#155 ADVENTURES IN READING AND WRITING (Grades 3–4) July 24–August 4 8:30–10 a.m. $240
INTRO TO CODE AND APP DEVELOPMENT #202 (Grades 5-6) June 5–9 9 a.m.–noon $200
Reading is fundamental! Come have fun with and read some fantastic summer literature. Reading comprehension and fluency are the emphasis of this class. Writing skills also are part of the two-week intensive jump start into the next school year. Instructor: Joan Massey, FWCD Fourth-Grade Teacher. Location: Lower School, Room 14.
#203 INTRO TO CODE AND APP DEVELOPMENT (Grades 7–8) June 5–9 12:30 p.m.–3:30 $200
#156 EXPLORING MATHEMATICS (Grades 3–4) July 24–August 4 10:30 a.m.–noon $240 Want to begin the new school year on top? This class is designed to bring the basics to life! Students review and explore new ways to build a solid foundation in math
Calling all programmers! The course begins with an introduction to web design followed by design, development and distribution of mobile apps. Topics are HTML and CSS; user-interface design; user-interface building; input methods; and, finally, specifics such as touch recognition. The week includes project conception, design, implementation and pilot testing of mobile phone software applications. Instructor: Chesley Cunningham, FWCD Middle School iPad Coordinator. Location: Middle School, Room 103. 5
short performance on the final Friday of camp. Instructor: #408 GET YOUR GLEE ON Alicia Schordine, FWCD Lower School Teacher. Location: (Grades 6–9) June 5–16 FWCD Scott Theater. 12:30–3:30 p.m. $365 Do you sing in shower? Do you belt it out to the car radio? Do you dance in your living room? If you answered yes to these questions, come sing and dance with us this summer. This two-week camp includes singing and dancing in show choir style. This camp concludes with a performance for family and friends. This camp will be fun, fast-paced and full of music and dancing. Instructor: Erin Ypya, FWCD Middle School Choral Director. Location: Middle School Choir Room #402 TINKER CAMP WEEK 2 (Grades 4–5) June 12–16 9 a.m.–noon $240
#405 SUMMER CHESS WITH MR. B. (Grades K–8) June 26–30 9 a.m.–noon $215 Join Mr. B’s annual chess camp! Camp is headed by Herminio “Mr. B” Baez, a nationally recognized chess coach and the FWCD Chess Club instructor. In more than 30 years of teaching chess, Mr. B has helped students achieve national titles and the “master” rank. All participants receive a CDROM with pictures detailing their week with us, as well as their work folder full of puzzles and definitions of chess tactics. Location: Fischer Dining Pavilion, Goff Room.
Put your safety goggles on and get ready for some fun! Come tinker, build, make, invent, test, challenge … whatever you want to call it. Students use their imaginations, creativity and “smarts” to have fun! Instructor: Mandy Lofquist, FWCD Lower School Technology Specialist. Location: Lower School, Room 8. #409 ESSENTIALS OF MYTHOLOGY: GODS, MONSTERS AND MORTALS (Grades 4–6) June 12–15 9 a.m.–noon $200 From Shakespeare to Percy Jackson, classical mythology is everywhere in our modern culture. This course covers all the essentials every mortal needs to know, including the deities, monsters and heroes of Greek mythology. We also learn about the Greek and Latin languages, the Greek alphabet, ancient art and ancient imagery. Class includes reading, discussion, interactive videos, games and art projects. Instructor: Clint Hagen, FWCD Middle School Latin Teacher. Location: Middle School, Room 302.
#411 ADVANCED CHESS WITH MR. B. (Grades 6–9) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $215
Join Mr. B’s annual chess camp! Camp is headed by Herminio “Mr. B” Baez, a nationally recognized chess coach and the FWCD Chess Club instructor. In more than 30 years of #410 CAMP CERTAMEN teaching chess, Mr. B has helped students achieve national (Grades 7–12) June 12–15 titles and the “master” rank. All participants receive a CD 12:30–3:30 p.m. $200 ROM with pictures detailing their week with us, as well as their work folder full of puzzles and definitions of chess Certamen is a fast-paced and fun game that requires tactics. Location: Fischer Dining Pavilion, Goff Room. knowledge of the Latin language, classical mythology, and Roman history and culture. Come hone your buzzer skills #406 APP SMASH ANIMATION and expand your knowledge with exciting and challenging (Grades 2–5) July 17–21 activities designed to turn you into a certamen wiz! You must 12:30–3:30 p.m. $200 have taken at least one year of Latin to enroll in this camp. Instructor: Clint Hagen, FWCD Middle School Latin Teacher; This exciting class immerses students in animation Location: Middle School, room 302. awesomeness! Students learn traditional animation styles, including flip books and zoetropes, and progress to using #404 FRACTURED FAIRYTALES THEATRE CAMP iPads to create several motion-art creations. The class uses the technique of “app-smashing,” which utilizes multiple (Grades 3–5) June 19–30 apps to create an object animation with a green-screen 9 a.m.–noon $365 background. Creativity is used from the beginning of story boarding to the end credits. Instructor: Dorrine DeChant, This two-week long camp focuses on acting and performance, FWCD Visual Arts Teacher. Location: Sid W. Richardson Visual with campers playing acting games, learning how a show Arts Center, Room VA100. is put on through theatre technology and crafting a short performance. Campers show off what they learn during a 6
UPPER SCHOOL
#412 BEAUTIFUL WORLD I (Grades 5–8) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $240
(GRADES 9–12)
ENRICHMENT COURSES
#413 BEAUTIFUL WORLD II (Grades 5-8) July 24–28 9 a.m.–noon $240 Explore the beauty of our world and humans’ attempts to understand that beauty. This class covers the history of our modern scientific understanding of the universe. Be prepared to make and use historical instruments, such as astrolabes and clepsydrae. Be prepared to think about some of the most profound and momentous theories in science. Most of all, be prepared to consider and appreciate the beauty all around you! Instructor: John Cordell, FWCD Upper School Science Teacher. Location: Upper School Science Building, Room 124. #407 CASA MAÑANA THEATRE CAMP (Grades 3–6) July 24–28 12:30–3:30 p.m. $275 Welcome to the Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss! Campers learn creative expression using their voice, body and imagination, in a fun, no-pressure environment, with classes taught by seasoned theatre and education professionals from Fort Worth’s own Casa Mañana Theatre. Camp ends with a short musical play for families and friends to enjoy! Instructor: Casa Mañana Staff. Location: FWCD Scott Theater.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC COURSES
Classes with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) emphasis.
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UPPER SCHOOL AND ADULT CERAMICS (Grades 9–12 and Adult) June 5–9 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $200
This is a wheel-throwing pottery class taught by Master Potter Jerry B. Mahle, who has worked with clay for more than 30 years and has taught ceramics for more than 20 years, the last 18 at FWCD. Class size is small, with a ratio of 13:1, for five days of intensive instruction in the clay arts. All supplies, clay, glazes, tools, etc., are provided for each student. Please wear tennis shoes, no flip flops. Mr. Mahle creates an educational environment that is equally beneficial and powerful for beginners through experienced students. Location: Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center, Ceramics Studio. #411
ADVANCED CHESS WITH MR. B. (Grades 6–9) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $215
Join Mr. B’s annual chess camp! Camp is headed by Herminio “Mr. B” Baez, a nationally recognized chess coach and the FWCD Chess Club instructor. In more than 30 years of teaching chess, Mr. B has helped students achieve national titles and the “master” rank. All participants receive a CDROM with pictures detailing their week with us, as well as their work folder full of puzzles and definitions of chess tactics. Location: Fischer Dining Pavilion, Goff Room.
ACADEMIC COURSES GET AHEAD … FREE UP YOUR SCHEDULE! #351
CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY (Grades 11–12) June 5–23 9 a.m. –noon $515
This course presents the historical evolution of contemporary American music. The course primarily covers American pop/rock music through the lens of treating American pop music as a worldwide musical first. The course is the first of its kind, covering the pop/rock genre in a deep, consistent #600 TUTORIALS and accessible way. It includes detailed interactive listening (Grades 5–8) Dates: TBD guides that provide moment-by-moment descriptions of Time: TBD $45/hr. the music as it is performed, helping students understand compositional technique, musical timing and lyric Summer tutorials are created to meet the needs of the construction. Instructor: Dr. Chuck Kraus, FWCD Director of students. The tutorial may be for remediation or for credit. Bands. Location: Band Hall Tutorials for FWCD students are coordinated through the Middle School Division Head and the Summer Programs Office. BUILD YOUR STUDENT’S ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE FOR THE NEW YEAR!
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#352 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF … I (Grade 12 only) June 5–9 1–3 p.m. $215
#502 SOFTBALL SKILLS CAMP Girls Only (Grades 1–8) May 30–June 2 12:30–3:30 p.m. $145
#353 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF … II (Grade 12 only) June 12–16 1–3 p.m. $215
DeAnn Hall, former Creighton University player and current FWCD Varsity Softball Coach, leads this four-day softball skills camp. The camp focuses on all aspects of the sport, including, but not limited to, throwing, fielding, hitting, This one-week workshop trains incoming seniors in the art of bunting and base-running. There is also plenty of time to the personal essay. Using prompts for the current Apply Texas put those skills to work in game-like situations and quirky and Common Application college essay, students learn how water activities. Try your hand at the Softball Olympics or to craft a creative and compelling essay that best represents practice your sliding skills on the slip-in-slide on the last their strengths. The course comprises some instruction and day of camp. This is a great opportunity to get ready for examination of sample essays, brainstorming activities, the fast-pitch summer softball season and Little League and time for writing and coaching. The final requirement for All-Star tournaments. Coach Hall is assisted by current and the course is a one-on-one essay consultation and critique former FWCD players. Participants should bring a glove and with the instructor. Instructor: Maggie Philpot, Upper School wear tennis shoes or softball cleats. They also should bring English Teacher. Location: Moncrief Library, Room 101. the following items if they have them: softball bat, batting gloves and helmet. Please bring a light snack and water jug. #600 TUTORIALS Location: Softball Field. (Grades 9–12) Dates: TBD Time: TBD $45/hr. #503 FOOTBALL QUARTERBACK AND Summer tutorials are established on a case-by-case basis according to the needs of the students. The tutorial may be for remediation or for credit. Tutorials for FWCD are coordinated through the Upper School Division Head and the Summer Programs Office.
SPORTS CAMPS Please note: If you do NOT attend Fort Worth Country Day and you play high school or junior high sports, you must check with your coach regarding the UIL rules. UIL rules do not apply to private school students. #501 BASKETBALL CAMP Boys/Girls (Grades 1–8) May 30–June 2 9 a.m.–noon $145 This four-day program helps young basketball players understand the fundamentals and learn enjoyment of the game. Participants work on ballhandling, shooting, rebounding and passing. Emphasis is placed on defense, conditioning, teamwork and sportsmanship. Camp is led by Joe Breedlove, FWCD Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, and many other experienced coaches and players. Enrollment is limited. Don’t miss out on this exciting camp! Location: Round Gym. 8
RECEIVING CAMP Boys Only (Grades 3–8) May 30–June 2 12:30–3:30 p.m. $145
This camp is directed by Frank Gendusa, FWCD Head Football Coach. Coach Gendusa has more than 35 years of coaching experience at the high school level and has a number of his former players in the NFL, including Peyton and Eli Manning. The camp’s coaching staff includes experienced high school coaches and players in the FWCD football program. The camp is open to any young player who wants to learn about the game of football from the perspective of the positions listed below. A camper does not have to be a skill position player to participate in and enjoy this camp. The areas of instruction are Quarterbacks – grip, proper throwing motion, stance, exchange, drops, sprintout, play action, screens, ball-handling and option; Wide Receivers/Tight Ends – stance, starts, release, route-running, cuts, hand position and receiving; and Running Backs – stance, starts, ball-handling, ball security, route-running, play action and screens. Campers are grouped according to grade and ability. They need tennis shoes or cleats (preferred), a baseball hat and their own football (middle school size with their name on it.) Camp time is divided between field drills and indoor activities. Location: Football Field.
#504 BASEBALL CAMP Boys Only (Grades 1–7) June 5–9 9 a.m.–noon $170 The FWCD baseball camp emphasizes the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching and base-running. Players learn a variety of drills to help them excel at all levels of play and use these skills in gametype situations each day. The camp also stresses the most important aspect of playing baseball: having fun! Camp is led by Brady Benoit, FWCD Head Baseball Coach, and current FWCD players. Players need to bring their own gloves and bats. Location: Varsity Baseball Field. #505 FIELD HOCKEY Girls Only (Grades 3–8) June 5–9 9 a.m.–noon $170 This five-day field hockey camp is designed for the lower or middle school player. The camp takes place on the field hockey field. (Please bring tennis shoes for indoor instruction in the event of rain.) Players learn the fundamentals and improve their skills. There will be lots of games, treats and fun. The camp is led by Paige Chisholm, FWCD Field Hockey Program Director, and varsity and former FWCD players. Mouth guards and sticks will be provided for those that need them. Players need to provide their own shin guards. Girls may wear tennis shoes or cleats, but cleats are recommended for the fields. Location: Field Hockey Field.
(2008, 2012). His experiences as an athlete have allowed him to segue his expertise and knowledge of sprinting, hurdling, jumping and relay running, to Country Day athletes in track and field and JV/varsity football. Location: FWCD Track. #507 VOLLEYBALL CAMP Girls Only (Grades 5–8) June 12–14 9 a.m. –noon $120 This All Skills Camp is not position specific and is designed to meet the needs of all volleyball players. Skill development is emphasized in the following areas: serving, forearm passing and hitting. To allow maximum drill time and game time, Camp I is limited to 24 players. Instructor: Coach Sha’Dare McNeal, Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach, and FWCD volleyball staff. Location: Square Gym. #508 SOCCER SKILLS CAMP Boys/Girls (Grades 1–6) June 12–16 $170 9 a.m.–noon This five-day camp is directed by FWCD Soccer Program Director and (U.S. Soccer Federation “A” Licensed) Varsity Coach Mike Vincent and features additional professional coaches from both the U.S. and Great Britain. Players receive individual and group instruction with emphasis on skill development in pressure situations, essential tactical (decision-making) concepts and maximum participation. Small-sided and conditioned game activities allow players to develop their technique, confidence and individual creativity in a fun and positive environment. Campers are grouped according to age and ability and need to provide their own ball, shin guards and water. Sibling discount is $85. Please list team name and if it is part of a recreational league or a select team. Location: FWCD Soccer Fields.
#506 WORLD CLASS SPEED AND AGILITY CAMP Boys/Girls (Grades 3–8) June 5–9 8:30 a.m.–noon $170 This camp is not track-specific, but is a comprehensive, co-ed speed and agility training course designed to build and/or enhance both linear and lateral speed by emphasizing stride length (the application of force to the ground) and frequency (the rate of turnover). Special emphasis is placed on proper sprinting mechanics, linking upper-body movements to the lower body through the core and creating perfect running form. This is a non-sport-specific, general speed and agility training course that emphasizes FUN. This camp is hosted and presented by FWCD first-year Track and Field Head Coach Jared Connaughton, who arrived in Texas, from Canada in the fall of 2003, as a scholarship athlete at the University of Texas-Arlington, where he was an 8-time Southland Conference Champion, 17 First Team All-Conference, 2006 SLC Athlete of the Year, and 5-time NCAA Mid-West AllAmerican. Coach Connaughton continued his athletic prowess as a member of Canada’s National Team, where he went on to represent his nation at the Pan-American Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympics
#509 TENNIS FUN AND GAMES Boys/Girls (Grades K–4) June 12–16 9 a.m.–noon $170 This camp is designed for the beginning tennis player who wants to learn or review basics and have fun, too. Along with instruction, there will be lots of games, fun and treats. Rackets are provided for students who don’t have their own. Instruction is led by FWCD Middle School Tennis Coach Paige Chisholm and members of the Upper School tennis team. Location: FWCD Tennis Courts. 9
#511 CHEER CAMP! Girls Only (Grades 1–5) June 26–30 9 a.m.–noon $170
#513 VOLLEYBALL TEAM CAMP Girls Only (Grades 8–12) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $170
Come have a fun-filled time while learning the fundamentals of cheerleading! Experienced, highly trained FWCD cheer staff and Upper School cheerleaders teach creative dances, cheers, stunts, tumbling, proper cheer safety, motion and jump technique, and more! Registration includes a T-shirt and bow to be worn on the last day of camp for the parent showcase! No experience is necessary; all levels beginning to advanced are welcome. Instructors: Sarah Stallard, FWCD Varsity Cheer Coach, and Killian Naylor, Middle School Cheer Coach. Location: Square Gym
Sha’Dare McNeal, Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach, and FWCD volleyball staff lead this team camp. If you are part of a team, this is the perfect time to get back in the swing of things as the school year and volleyball season rev up! The camp format focuses on all skills and team play. This camp is limited to 24 players. Location: Square Gym.
#512 ADVANCED SOCCER Boys/Girls (Grades 5–12) 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
June 26–29 $280
This four-day camp is directed by Mike Vincent, FWCD Soccer Program Director and (U.S. Soccer Federation “A” Licensed) Varsity Coach, and features additional professional coaches from both the U.S. and Great Britain. Players receive individual and group instruction in a more advanced camp environment for serious players (middle school, high school and club/select players, etc.). Emphasis is on game-related technical development (under pressure from opposition), improvement of tactical awareness, phase-play, functional (position-oriented) training, set plays and coached matches/ scrimmages. Campers are grouped according to age and ability and need to provide their own ball, shin guards, water and sack lunch. Sibling discount is $140. Location: FWCD Soccer Fields.
Year 16 of the Wildly Popular Camp! #514 FALCON FRENZY SPORTS CAMP I Boys/Girls (Grades K–4) July 17–21 9 a.m.–noon $170* #515 FALCON FRENZY SPORTS CAMP II Boys/Girls (Grades K–4) July 17–21 12:30–3:30 p.m. $170* #516 FALCON FRENZY SPORTS CAMP III Boys/Girls (Grades K–4) July 24–28 9 a.m.–noon $170* #517 FALCON FRENZY SPORTS CAMP IV Boys/Girls (Grades K–4) July 24–28 12:30–3:30 p.m. $170* Falcon Frenzy is a week of PE fun and games. Campers participate in a wide variety of sports and recreational activities that promote spirit, teamwork, skills and sportsmanship. Campers are encouraged to wear shorts, T-shirts and tennis shoes. Campers who attend all day should bring a sack lunch. Instructors: FWCD Coaches, Teachers and Trainers Paige Chisholm, Ed Chisholm, Butch Traeder, DeAnn Hall, Brady Benoit Location: Round Gym. *The camp cost is $170 for any one session; two sessions for $275; all four sessions for only $500!
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CAMPS ON CAMPUS The following camps are conducted by groups outside FWCD. Register for these camps directly with the offering organization. LETA ANDREWS BASKETBALL CAMP Girls Only (Grades 3–12) June 19–22 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FWCD is delighted with the return of the Leta Andrews Girls’ Basketball Camp. Outstanding girls’ basketball coach and winner of the Walt Disney National Teacher of the Year Award, Leta Andrews helps players enhance basketball skills and strategies. This camp provides female athletes with individualized attention in a positive group environment. Coaches include outstanding high school and junior high coaches; college players; and Shelley Rains, FWCD Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach. Location: Round Gym. HOW DO I REGISTER? VISIT THE WEBSITE AT letaandrews.com. For camp information, contact Leta Andrews at 817.279.2225 or letamae.andrews@gmail.com or see Lisa Parker in the FWCD Athletic Office. DALLAS MAVERICKS 2017 SUMMER HOOP CAMP Boys and Girls (Ages 8–18) July 3–7 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Kids always win at the Dallas Mavericks Hoop Camp, the only authentic NBA instructional camp in North Texas. Enrollment is limited to guarantee that each camper receives individual attention, and the player-to-coach ratio is under 10:1. All campers are grouped by age and ability. Speakers and special guests, including Mavericks players and Mavs Man (subject to availability), appear at camp. Every camper receives a voucher good for two tickets to a Mavericks pre-season game next season, a camp jersey, photograph, personalized trading cards, a progress report, a camp certificate and much more. Dallas Mavericks Ballkids are selected from Hoop Campers. HOW DO I REGISTER? VISIT THE WEBSITE AT dallasmavericks.com. Click on “Community” at the top of the page, click on “Mavs Basketball Academy” and then click on Hoop Camps. SKOOLSPORTS USA FIELD HOCKEY CAMP July 26–28 Girls Only (Ages 4–7, Ages 8–18) Skoolsports is back at FWCD July 26-28. They will again offer two camps, a junior camp (ages 4-7, seven hours) and a senior camp (ages 8-18, 14 hours).
Skoolsports USA offers players the opportunity to receive coaching from current Final Four college coaches and international female and male players/coaches. The junior camp introduces players to field hockey and teaches important development points in a safe and fun environment. The senior camp includes skills sessions focusing on the key areas of the game to help prepare for the upcoming season. There will be competitions, games, and question-and-answer sessions with current college coaches specifically with advice on applying for field hockey scholarships. Skoolsports USA aims to create a quality learning environment that generates a willingness for athletes to learn and practice the skills and techniques required to improve their field hockey abilities. Our camps are designed with a fun element at their core, as we believe this creates the best environment for young players to improve and learn. Our coaches to participant ratio is 1:8 as we strive to ensure all children are provided with equal attention to ensure their Skoolsports USA experience is an enjoyable one and provides them with the incentive to continue to develop in the future. HOW DO I REGISTER? VISIT THE WEBSITE AT www.skoolsportsusa.com/ camps or see Paige Chisholm, Site Director and FWCD Varsity Field Hockey Coach, for an application. BASELINE 2 BASELINE BASKETBALL SHOOTING CAMP Boys and Girls (Grades 2–5) July 10–14 9 a.m.–Noon Boys and Girls (Grades 6–8) July 10–14
1–4 p.m.
This week-long camp hosted by Baseline 2 Baseline narrows its focus from an overall skills camp and specifically teaches the art of shooting. Shooting Camp teaches players the proper footwork, balance and elevation needed for him/her to reach his/her maximum shooting potential. Shooting Camp includes lectures and drills. Campers are given the tools to become an elite shooter through games and proper fundamental workouts. Baseline 2 Baseline shooting camp is led by Coach Chris Anderson, FWCD Varsity Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach and Middle School Coach, and features special guest appearances by former TCU and current professional basketball player Kyan Anderson. Space is limited. You don’t want to miss out on becoming a better shooter! Location: Square Gym. HOW DO I REGISTER? VISIT THE WEBSITE AT baseline2baseline.com. Or see Joe Breedlove, Site Director and FWCD Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach, for an application.
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