Gilmour Academy Summer Camp

GILMOUR

ACADEMY

Where Inspiration Happens

SUMMER CAMP WORLD CLASS FACILITIES. FIRST CLASS FUN.

AGES 3-17

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Gilmour Academy’s facilities are second to none!

Campers can enjoy swimming in the state-of-the-art natatorium with an 8-lane pool, a learning pool for our younger campers, and playing in the arena-style

Director of Preschool Camp Director of Hockey Camps

gymnasium. Two NHL-size ice rinks allow campers of all levels to maximize their hockey skill development this

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summer. On the 144-acre campus, campers can spread out and play on the synthetic turf field, all-weather track, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, and hiking trails. Gilmour Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone!

KATH I E L I P OWS K I Kathie is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Younger Children (NAEYC) and has been a teacher for preschool programs for more than 30 years. Leading our Preschool Summer Camp Program each year in addition to working with the preschool-aged students during the school year, Kathie ensures that the preschool camp program is engaging and fun for all campers.

Director of Day Camp and Specialty Weekly Camps

J O H N OV E R M A N As a member of the American Camp Association, John focuses on youth development and creating a positive experience. “Our counselors are relationship driven, and our activities are tailored to camper interests.” For five years, John has led the Day Camp program with high energy, team spirit and genuine excitement for children. During the school year, John teaches English, journalism and video production at Gilmour’s Upper School.

Instructor of Technology Camps

DAV I D K I L K E N N E Y David Kilkenney holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Cleveland State University where he studied the trumpet under the direction of Geoff Hardcastle and Allen Couch. He also holds a master of science in music technology from Indiana University and currently serves on the advisory board for TI:ME Ohio.

David has worked at Gilmour Academy for the last 10 years teaching multiple levels of Digital Music Composition and Audio Engineering.

Michael Chiellino is the Head Coach for the Gilmour Academy Boys Prep Hockey team.

Previously, he was most recently the Assistant Coach for the Men’s Hockey Team at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., Assistant Director of the boys hockey program at the Nichols School in Buffalo, N.Y.; and Head Coach of the Nichols School Boys’ Prep Division II Hockey team. Chiellino has also coached the Buffalo Saints 16-U AAA and Team Western NY, (2012 Empire State Games in Lake Placid, New York); was the Assistant Director and Coach at Complete Hockey NY; was a USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (presenter); and Team Leader at the USA Hockey National Player Development Camps.

Instructor of Basketball Camps

DAV I D PFUNDST EI N David is in his 17th year as the Head Coach of the Gilmour Boys Varsity Basketball team. Pfundstein is also a 1993 graduate of Gilmour Academy where he was a three-year starter and led the Lancers to the Division IV state runners-up status during his junior year.

Upon graduation from Gilmour, Pfundstein went on to play at John Carroll University, where he set the program’s season and all-time assist records – both remain intact this day. Pfundstein was inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame in 2009. With a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in school counseling, David has been working at Gilmour Academy for the last 17 years and is currently the guidance counselor for the junior and senior class.

Director of Summer Institute

J I M G U TOWSKI Since joining the Gilmour faculty in 1996, Jim has taught grades 7-12 in the social studies, English, religion, and fine arts departments. Currently, he serves as Director of Academic Services for the Upper School and teaches Advanced Placement classes in American history and in music theory.

Jim also teaches graduate courses in education at both Cleveland State and John Carroll University.

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C AMP L EADERS

Gilmour Academy’s facilities are second to none!

Campers can enjoy swimming in the state-of-the-art natatorium with an 8-lane pool, a learning pool for our younger campers, and playing in the arena-style

Director of Preschool Camp Director of Hockey Camps

gymnasium. Two NHL-size ice rinks allow campers of all levels to maximize their hockey skill development this

M I K E CHI ELLI NO

summer. On the 144-acre campus, campers can spread out and play on the synthetic turf field, all-weather track, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, and hiking trails. Gilmour Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone!

KATH I E L I P OWS K I Kathie is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Younger Children (NAEYC) and has been a teacher for preschool programs for more than 30 years. Leading our Preschool Summer Camp Program each year in addition to working with the preschool-aged students during the school year, Kathie ensures that the preschool camp program is engaging and fun for all campers.

Director of Day Camp and Specialty Weekly Camps

J O H N OV E R M A N As a member of the American Camp Association, John focuses on youth development and creating a positive experience. “Our counselors are relationship driven, and our activities are tailored to camper interests.” For five years, John has led the Day Camp program with high energy, team spirit and genuine excitement for children. During the school year, John teaches English, journalism and video production at Gilmour’s Upper School.

Instructor of Technology Camps

DAV I D K I L K E N N E Y David Kilkenney holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Cleveland State University where he studied the trumpet under the direction of Geoff Hardcastle and Allen Couch. He also holds a master of science in music technology from Indiana University and currently serves on the advisory board for TI:ME Ohio.

David has worked at Gilmour Academy for the last 10 years teaching multiple levels of Digital Music Composition and Audio Engineering.

Michael Chiellino is the Head Coach for the Gilmour Academy Boys Prep Hockey team.

Previously, he was most recently the Assistant Coach for the Men’s Hockey Team at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., Assistant Director of the boys hockey program at the Nichols School in Buffalo, N.Y.; and Head Coach of the Nichols School Boys’ Prep Division II Hockey team. Chiellino has also coached the Buffalo Saints 16-U AAA and Team Western NY, (2012 Empire State Games in Lake Placid, New York); was the Assistant Director and Coach at Complete Hockey NY; was a USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (presenter); and Team Leader at the USA Hockey National Player Development Camps.

Instructor of Basketball Camps

DAV I D PFUNDST EI N David is in his 17th year as the Head Coach of the Gilmour Boys Varsity Basketball team. Pfundstein is also a 1993 graduate of Gilmour Academy where he was a three-year starter and led the Lancers to the Division IV state runners-up status during his junior year.

Upon graduation from Gilmour, Pfundstein went on to play at John Carroll University, where he set the program’s season and all-time assist records – both remain intact this day. Pfundstein was inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame in 2009. With a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in school counseling, David has been working at Gilmour Academy for the last 17 years and is currently the guidance counselor for the junior and senior class.

Director of Summer Institute

J I M G U TOWSKI Since joining the Gilmour faculty in 1996, Jim has taught grades 7-12 in the social studies, English, religion, and fine arts departments. Currently, he serves as Director of Academic Services for the Upper School and teaches Advanced Placement classes in American history and in music theory.

Jim also teaches graduate courses in education at both Cleveland State and John Carroll University.

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Preschool Cƒmp

Join us for an exciting camp experience that connects summer fun with the elements of the STEAM curriculum. Your preschooler will enjoy handson science activities, allowing him/her to cook, conduct experiments, and even use computers to work on projects such as making blueprints. Your child will be introduced to a variety of artists while letting their creativity flow as they work with different mediums in the Art Studio. Campers will also swim in Gilmour’s natatorium, ice skate in our Ice Arena, learn taekwondo, take nature walks, and, of course have a blast on the outdoor playground. So...

Come one, come all, Don’t forget to join in, Solve the riddles below, And you’ll be ready to begin!

Pre-K A Summer of Riddles DATE

June 8-12

June 15-19

S PECIALTY CAMPS

Ages 3-5 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Half-day option 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $325 per week and half-day is $175.

Ages 5-14 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DATE

Trains

THEME

June 29-July 3 Camping Four-Day Week Full-Day $275 Half-Day $150

July 6-10

Out in the wilderness, away from the cars.

Let's pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.

This week campers will discover the fun of the great outdoors. They’ll do it all - from pitching a tent to learning about nature as they hike on Gilmour’s 144-acre campus to making campfire food.

Dinosaurs A long time ago they roamed around. We discover their fossils very deep underground.

So open your mouths, give some big roars.

Because this week we are visiting the Dinosaurs! As paleontologists we will discover the answers to some of our questions about dinosaurs .We will learn new and fascinating information about these creatures that lived so long ago. Kids will roll up their sleeves and dig for bones, build dinosaur models and create their own creatures in the art studio.

July 13-17

Mother Goose Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill - are just a few to name. Join us this week for songs and poems and you'll be happy you came.

Some of our favorite “once upon a time” characters will be brought to life this week.

The children will have a chance to recreate stories using puppets and props and will enjoy time in the art studio, letting their imaginations work “happily ever after.”

Oceans Fish and dolphins, sharks and a whale. Come swim in me or go for a sail. Let’s dive in and discover everything we can about ocean life.

We’ll explore everything from sea turtles to coral reefs to life inside a shell through fun, hands-on activities. Your little one will love this week at the beach!

T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

THEME

I have lots of wheels. I run on a track. The engine is in front. The caboose in the back.

This week, campers will travel over trestles, through tunnels and down the tracks as we explore trains! They will learn about types of trains and parts of trains as they construct models. All aboard!

June 22-26

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July 20-24

Jungle Safari We're leaving for Africa. So bring your binoculars and be ready. We're going on a lion hunt. Quick! Hold the camera steady!

Animals will rule the school during this week of wild adventure! Get up close and personal with fuzzy, slimy, furry and scaly creatures as we spend a week “on safari” on our expansive campus.

From making movies to making cakes,

from rocking out to rock climbing, Gilmour’s Specialty Camps have something for everyone. You can explore all of your interests with our state-of-the-art facilities on our 144-acre campus.

DIGITAL MUSIC CAMP June 15-19 Ages 10-14 Groove into Gilmour Academy’s cutting-edge digital music lab where you will write, record, edit and mix your music to create your very own music CDs and MP3s! The week will end with a Rock Star Showcase, where all family and friends can come in and hear everything you have been up to during the week.

(Cost is $350)

GOLF CAMP June 15-19; June 22-26 Ages 5-12 Utilizing Gilmour Academy’s on-campus driving range, shortcourse area and putting green, campers will get expert coaching from our dedicated golf instructional staff. Campers will not only learn to play the game, they’ll learn to love the game. Team-building activities and opportunities to swim in our pool add to the fun. A round of 9 holes at a local golf course tops off the week on the last day. Equipment needed: golf clubs (putter, wedge and driver) and bag, golf balls, sneakers or golf shoes. (Cost is $300)

MAKE-A-MOVIE June 22-26 Ages 10-14 This week is all about “action” as you develop a storyline, create a setting and characters, and star in your movie. You’ll help edit it to take home a DVD of your blockbuster.

(Cost is $350)

DIGITAL TECH CAMP June 29-July 3 (Four-Day week) Ages 10-14

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP July 13-17 Ages 7-12 Both boys and girls will enjoy developing skills from hiking, fishing, team building and crafting to rock climbing, canoing, survival skills and more! An overnight camp trip highlights the week.

(Cost is $425)

GILMOUR COED SOCCER ACADEMY July 13-17 Ages 8-13 Boys and girls will learn the skills and team tactics to be successful in soccer. It will prepare players for the next level of their careers.

The camp will stress sportsmanship and respect for all aspects of the game. It will also incorporate fun drills and games to help boost players’ love of the game while developing them into well-rounded soccer players. Equipment needed: soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and tennis shoes. (Cost is $150)

LET’S COOK JULY 20-24 Ages 8-14 From smoothies and pizza to cobblers and cakes, campers will work with Gilmour’s talented chefs to create a different dish each day. A tasty competition, complete with a mystery ingredient, completes the week of foodtastic fun. (Cost is $350)

MULTI-SPORTS CAMP July 27-31; August 3-7; August 10-14; Ages 5-12 Sample a multitude of sports in a positive, enthusiastic, enjoyable camp experience at a non-competitive level in our beautiful state-of-the-art facilities. (Cost is $300)

When total creativity meets advanced technology, the possibilities are endless. Working together, we will explore video game design and app development, set goals and then exceed them. (Cost is $300)

The Solar System Think of me when you hear sun, moon and stars. I have asteroids and comets and even the planet Mars. Children will take a virtual tour of the solar system while also learning about the life of an astronaut. They will discover what it’s like to eat, sleep and exercise in space. They’ll also get to look at how astronauts conduct experiments in space.

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Join us for an exciting camp experience that connects summer fun with the elements of the STEAM curriculum. Your preschooler will enjoy handson science activities, allowing him/her to cook, conduct experiments, and even use computers to work on projects such as making blueprints. Your child will be introduced to a variety of artists while letting their creativity flow as they work with different mediums in the Art Studio. Campers will also swim in Gilmour’s natatorium, ice skate in our Ice Arena, learn taekwondo, take nature walks, and, of course have a blast on the outdoor playground. So...

Come one, come all, Don’t forget to join in, Solve the riddles below, And you’ll be ready to begin!

Pre-K A Summer of Riddles DATE

June 8-12

June 15-19

S PECIALTY CAMPS

Ages 3-5 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Half-day option 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost is $325 per week and half-day is $175.

Ages 5-14 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DATE

Trains

THEME

June 29-July 3 Camping Four-Day Week Full-Day $275 Half-Day $150

July 6-10

Out in the wilderness, away from the cars.

Let's pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.

This week campers will discover the fun of the great outdoors. They’ll do it all - from pitching a tent to learning about nature as they hike on Gilmour’s 144-acre campus to making campfire food.

Dinosaurs A long time ago they roamed around. We discover their fossils very deep underground.

So open your mouths, give some big roars.

Because this week we are visiting the Dinosaurs! As paleontologists we will discover the answers to some of our questions about dinosaurs .We will learn new and fascinating information about these creatures that lived so long ago. Kids will roll up their sleeves and dig for bones, build dinosaur models and create their own creatures in the art studio.

July 13-17

Mother Goose Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill - are just a few to name. Join us this week for songs and poems and you'll be happy you came.

Some of our favorite “once upon a time” characters will be brought to life this week.

The children will have a chance to recreate stories using puppets and props and will enjoy time in the art studio, letting their imaginations work “happily ever after.”

Oceans Fish and dolphins, sharks and a whale. Come swim in me or go for a sail. Let’s dive in and discover everything we can about ocean life.

We’ll explore everything from sea turtles to coral reefs to life inside a shell through fun, hands-on activities. Your little one will love this week at the beach!

T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

THEME

I have lots of wheels. I run on a track. The engine is in front. The caboose in the back.

This week, campers will travel over trestles, through tunnels and down the tracks as we explore trains! They will learn about types of trains and parts of trains as they construct models. All aboard!

June 22-26

P RESCHOOL C AMP

July 20-24

Jungle Safari We're leaving for Africa. So bring your binoculars and be ready. We're going on a lion hunt. Quick! Hold the camera steady!

Animals will rule the school during this week of wild adventure! Get up close and personal with fuzzy, slimy, furry and scaly creatures as we spend a week “on safari” on our expansive campus.

From making movies to making cakes,

from rocking out to rock climbing, Gilmour’s Specialty Camps have something for everyone. You can explore all of your interests with our state-of-the-art facilities on our 144-acre campus.

DIGITAL MUSIC CAMP June 15-19 Ages 10-14 Groove into Gilmour Academy’s cutting-edge digital music lab where you will write, record, edit and mix your music to create your very own music CDs and MP3s! The week will end with a Rock Star Showcase, where all family and friends can come in and hear everything you have been up to during the week.

(Cost is $350)

GOLF CAMP June 15-19; June 22-26 Ages 5-12 Utilizing Gilmour Academy’s on-campus driving range, shortcourse area and putting green, campers will get expert coaching from our dedicated golf instructional staff. Campers will not only learn to play the game, they’ll learn to love the game. Team-building activities and opportunities to swim in our pool add to the fun. A round of 9 holes at a local golf course tops off the week on the last day. Equipment needed: golf clubs (putter, wedge and driver) and bag, golf balls, sneakers or golf shoes. (Cost is $300)

MAKE-A-MOVIE June 22-26 Ages 10-14 This week is all about “action” as you develop a storyline, create a setting and characters, and star in your movie. You’ll help edit it to take home a DVD of your blockbuster.

(Cost is $350)

DIGITAL TECH CAMP June 29-July 3 (Four-Day week) Ages 10-14

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP July 13-17 Ages 7-12 Both boys and girls will enjoy developing skills from hiking, fishing, team building and crafting to rock climbing, canoing, survival skills and more! An overnight camp trip highlights the week.

(Cost is $425)

GILMOUR COED SOCCER ACADEMY July 13-17 Ages 8-13 Boys and girls will learn the skills and team tactics to be successful in soccer. It will prepare players for the next level of their careers.

The camp will stress sportsmanship and respect for all aspects of the game. It will also incorporate fun drills and games to help boost players’ love of the game while developing them into well-rounded soccer players. Equipment needed: soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and tennis shoes. (Cost is $150)

LET’S COOK JULY 20-24 Ages 8-14 From smoothies and pizza to cobblers and cakes, campers will work with Gilmour’s talented chefs to create a different dish each day. A tasty competition, complete with a mystery ingredient, completes the week of foodtastic fun. (Cost is $350)

MULTI-SPORTS CAMP July 27-31; August 3-7; August 10-14; Ages 5-12 Sample a multitude of sports in a positive, enthusiastic, enjoyable camp experience at a non-competitive level in our beautiful state-of-the-art facilities. (Cost is $300)

When total creativity meets advanced technology, the possibilities are endless. Working together, we will explore video game design and app development, set goals and then exceed them. (Cost is $300)

The Solar System Think of me when you hear sun, moon and stars. I have asteroids and comets and even the planet Mars. Children will take a virtual tour of the solar system while also learning about the life of an astronaut. They will discover what it’s like to eat, sleep and exercise in space. They’ll also get to look at how astronauts conduct experiments in space.

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D AY C AMP Ages 5-13 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $325 per week (unless noted) T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

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June 8 - 12 School’s Out! What’s the name of the game?

“Youth Development.”

Our weekly themes offer campers unique opportunities to explore their interests, engage with friends and play with confidence. Campers will enjoy swim lessons with Red Cross lifeguards, Taekwondo lessons with Asian Sun Masters, field trips, guest speakers, arts and crafts, fun with Legos, ice skating, tennis and team sports. Plus every day our campers will beat the heat with open swim in the natatorium.

Our relationship-driven staff (teachers, counselors, and Upper School students) focuses on providing summer cheer for campers and total satisfaction for parents. Our Day Camp program offers coed and gender- specific opportunities for youth development.

Check out our exciting themed weeks offered exclusively for this summer.

FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION Attend Day Camp for half the day and Basketball Camp (Page 9) for the other half.

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This week starts your summer off right! Make new friends. Play fun games. Explore the great outdoors.

Have a splashing good time beneath the summer sun. School’s out.

We will double your pleasure with field trips to Lake Farm Park and Parkview Pool. We will also engage in creative projects that illustrate your newfound independence.

June 22 - 26 It’s Summertime June 21 makes summer official! Let’s travel to the Golf Dome for fun with batting cages, miniature golf and the Dome itself. Our girls can enjoy making Hawaiian necklaces, colored sand bottles and watercolor crayon resist paintings. Boys get to design sand sculptures, sunglasses and paper mache beach balls.

June 15 - 19 Gilmour Olympics Do your best. Go strong. Play to win.

You will excel this week. Participate in exciting Olympic Games and compete for prizes. We will travel to Camp Christopher for the low ropes course. We will make group banners, Olympic medals and squish balls. We will also build our own sports facilities.

June 29 - July 3 (Four-Day week)

Crazy about Culture How much culture can we explore in the fun-filled days? Let’s visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for an old-time train ride through the Ohio valley. Girls can create dream catchers, pinch pots, aboriginal dot paintings and fans. For boys, we have plans for making totem poles and pinch pots, building pyramids and creating take-home dragons.

July 6-10 July 13 - 17

July 6 - 10 Blast Off!

Amazing Talent

In the afterglow of July 4th weekend, let’s check out America from the ground up. We will travel to the Observatory Park to examine everything from stones to stars.

Boys get to design rockets and alien faces while girls make glow-in-thedark galaxy paintings. We are going to rock the world this week!

Campers will prepare fun skits for a talent show for all to attend. Polish your tap shoes and dust off your instruments. We will encourage all talents – gymnastics, juggling, magic – whatever you have to show off!

And if you’re unsure of what to do, together we will find the fun in you.

And, we will travel for Frisbee Golf.

Blast Off!

July 20 - 24 Super Hero Fun What superhero would you like to be? What superpower would you like to have? This final week will have campers imagining the impossible.

How did Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman save others in the face of danger? And how is the Incredible Hulk a good guy? Campers will enjoy 2 field trips - ultimate access at Fun-N-Stuff and a summer celebration at Parkview Pool.

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D AY C AMP Ages 5-13 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $325 per week (unless noted) T-shirt, lunch and snacks are included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

OHIO

June 8 - 12 School’s Out! What’s the name of the game?

“Youth Development.”

Our weekly themes offer campers unique opportunities to explore their interests, engage with friends and play with confidence. Campers will enjoy swim lessons with Red Cross lifeguards, Taekwondo lessons with Asian Sun Masters, field trips, guest speakers, arts and crafts, fun with Legos, ice skating, tennis and team sports. Plus every day our campers will beat the heat with open swim in the natatorium.

Our relationship-driven staff (teachers, counselors, and Upper School students) focuses on providing summer cheer for campers and total satisfaction for parents. Our Day Camp program offers coed and gender- specific opportunities for youth development.

Check out our exciting themed weeks offered exclusively for this summer.

FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION Attend Day Camp for half the day and Basketball Camp (Page 9) for the other half.

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This week starts your summer off right! Make new friends. Play fun games. Explore the great outdoors.

Have a splashing good time beneath the summer sun. School’s out.

We will double your pleasure with field trips to Lake Farm Park and Parkview Pool. We will also engage in creative projects that illustrate your newfound independence.

June 22 - 26 It’s Summertime June 21 makes summer official! Let’s travel to the Golf Dome for fun with batting cages, miniature golf and the Dome itself. Our girls can enjoy making Hawaiian necklaces, colored sand bottles and watercolor crayon resist paintings. Boys get to design sand sculptures, sunglasses and paper mache beach balls.

June 15 - 19 Gilmour Olympics Do your best. Go strong. Play to win.

You will excel this week. Participate in exciting Olympic Games and compete for prizes. We will travel to Camp Christopher for the low ropes course. We will make group banners, Olympic medals and squish balls. We will also build our own sports facilities.

June 29 - July 3 (Four-Day week)

Crazy about Culture How much culture can we explore in the fun-filled days? Let’s visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for an old-time train ride through the Ohio valley. Girls can create dream catchers, pinch pots, aboriginal dot paintings and fans. For boys, we have plans for making totem poles and pinch pots, building pyramids and creating take-home dragons.

July 6-10 July 13 - 17

July 6 - 10 Blast Off!

Amazing Talent

In the afterglow of July 4th weekend, let’s check out America from the ground up. We will travel to the Observatory Park to examine everything from stones to stars.

Boys get to design rockets and alien faces while girls make glow-in-thedark galaxy paintings. We are going to rock the world this week!

Campers will prepare fun skits for a talent show for all to attend. Polish your tap shoes and dust off your instruments. We will encourage all talents – gymnastics, juggling, magic – whatever you have to show off!

And if you’re unsure of what to do, together we will find the fun in you.

And, we will travel for Frisbee Golf.

Blast Off!

July 20 - 24 Super Hero Fun What superhero would you like to be? What superpower would you like to have? This final week will have campers imagining the impossible.

How did Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman save others in the face of danger? And how is the Incredible Hulk a good guy? Campers will enjoy 2 field trips - ultimate access at Fun-N-Stuff and a summer celebration at Parkview Pool.

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Ages 4-17 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jersey and lunch are included in fee.

Full hockey equipment is required.

Ages 5-13 Girls & Boys Weekdays 8:30-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.

Cost is $125 per week.

T-Shirt is included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

The Gilmour Hockey Camps offer campers the opportunity to engage in skill-specific development for players who desire to be the best at their positions. Players are grouped by age and ability to help maximize skill development.

June 14-19

Girls Overnight Hockey Camp

Ages 6-17 Overnight Campers includes housing and meals for the week: $575 Commuting Campers $450

The Girls Overnight Hockey Camp emphasizes individual development as well as team skills and concepts. The camp features a small coach-to-player ratio. Our staff includes instructors who have played and coached at the college hockey level. We provide the best possible learning environment.

Check-in begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Camp concludes Friday at 1 pm.

June 22-26

Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 4-14 Cost is $250

This is an instructional program for new or nearly new hockey players. It is recommended that participants have a basic skating background. The emphasis of this program is on developing an appreciation of ice hockey using the American Development Model (ADM) introduced by USA Hockey to successfully develop American hockey players. Ask us about our rental equipment program.

July 13-17

High Intensity Training Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $400

“H.I.T” is Gilmour’s signature hockey camp. It is one of the best camps in North America

when ice time, instruction and cost are compared. Players skate close to FIVE hours a day. The instructional staff demands hard work physically and mentally. All drills are designed to increase the player’s speed as well as the ability to read and react quickly. The “H.I.T.” Camp is for players who have developed a solid base of fundamentals and are playing at an upper level of competition in their age group.

July 20-24

Shoot & Score Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

The number one focus of this camp is to score goals! Scoring strategies covered include wrist shots, snap shots, backhands, dekes, tips and rebounds. We will teach the basics of on-ice vision, awareness and reading the goaltender. This camp coincides with Goaltending Camp for healthy competition.

July 20-24

Goaltending Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

The most important position on the ice is the goaltender. This camp is an innovative program that fosters confidence while significantly increasing the goaltender’s ability to stop the puck. The Goaltending Camp will have current NCAA college hockey players as instructors to help the goaltenders need to find a style that fits their size, flexibility, quickness and creativity. This camp coincides with Shoot & Score Camp for healthy competition.

August 3-7

Small Area Games Hockey Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

This specialized camp is for all positions and focuses on the skill of playing in tight areas. Playing in small areas of the ice is what the game of hockey is broken down into. Players receive more puck touches and concentrated levels of competition when the size of the playing surface is shrunk.

Fast-paced games that foster creativity will be used to focus on the skill development of every player.

August 10-14

Power Skating Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

Power skating is the most overlooked skill in hockey. Our staff will teach the techniques necessary to improve stride, agility, speed, quickness and power. The focus will be on proper use of edges to maximize speed and body control. This camp offers approximately four hours of on ice instruction per day. Additional off-ice instruction will focus on leg strength and balance.

Learn from experienced Gilmour coaches and players in our spectacular state-of-the-art Athletic Center.

The 17,000-square-foot gymnasium has six baskets with glass backboards and the 84’ X 50’ court has the same type of surface that the Cleveland Cavaliers practice on at their facility. The setting is conductive to learning the game.

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

June 8 - June 12

June 15 - June 19

June 22 - June 26

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Boys Ages 11-13

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Boys Ages 11-13

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Boys Ages 8-10

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Boys Ages 8-10

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Girls & Boys Ages 5-7

Gain fundamental skills in passing, shooting, dribbling, court spacing and rebounding while mastering offensive and defensive moves. Learn to effectively move around the court and create your own shots. Benefit from individual attention of our coaches as you practice through 5v5 team play and 3v3 team play.

Those enrolled in other Gilmour Day Camps may sign up for Basketball Camp and return to Day Camp at 11:30 a.m. or leave Day Camp at 1 p.m. and attend Basketball Camp in the afternoon. If your child will participate in both the Basketball Camp and Day Camp, please be sure when you register online to select the option that includes both the Day Camp and Basketball Camp.

Equipment: All campers must have tennis shoes (no black soles), socks, shorts, and a t-shirt.

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H OCKEY C AMP

B ASKETBALL C AMP

Ages 4-17 Girls and Boys Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jersey and lunch are included in fee.

Full hockey equipment is required.

Ages 5-13 Girls & Boys Weekdays 8:30-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.

Cost is $125 per week.

T-Shirt is included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

The Gilmour Hockey Camps offer campers the opportunity to engage in skill-specific development for players who desire to be the best at their positions. Players are grouped by age and ability to help maximize skill development.

June 14-19

Girls Overnight Hockey Camp

Ages 6-17 Overnight Campers includes housing and meals for the week: $575 Commuting Campers $450

The Girls Overnight Hockey Camp emphasizes individual development as well as team skills and concepts. The camp features a small coach-to-player ratio. Our staff includes instructors who have played and coached at the college hockey level. We provide the best possible learning environment.

Check-in begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Camp concludes Friday at 1 pm.

June 22-26

Learn to Play Hockey

Ages 4-14 Cost is $250

This is an instructional program for new or nearly new hockey players. It is recommended that participants have a basic skating background. The emphasis of this program is on developing an appreciation of ice hockey using the American Development Model (ADM) introduced by USA Hockey to successfully develop American hockey players. Ask us about our rental equipment program.

July 13-17

High Intensity Training Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $400

“H.I.T” is Gilmour’s signature hockey camp. It is one of the best camps in North America

when ice time, instruction and cost are compared. Players skate close to FIVE hours a day. The instructional staff demands hard work physically and mentally. All drills are designed to increase the player’s speed as well as the ability to read and react quickly. The “H.I.T.” Camp is for players who have developed a solid base of fundamentals and are playing at an upper level of competition in their age group.

July 20-24

Shoot & Score Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

The number one focus of this camp is to score goals! Scoring strategies covered include wrist shots, snap shots, backhands, dekes, tips and rebounds. We will teach the basics of on-ice vision, awareness and reading the goaltender. This camp coincides with Goaltending Camp for healthy competition.

July 20-24

Goaltending Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

The most important position on the ice is the goaltender. This camp is an innovative program that fosters confidence while significantly increasing the goaltender’s ability to stop the puck. The Goaltending Camp will have current NCAA college hockey players as instructors to help the goaltenders need to find a style that fits their size, flexibility, quickness and creativity. This camp coincides with Shoot & Score Camp for healthy competition.

August 3-7

Small Area Games Hockey Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

This specialized camp is for all positions and focuses on the skill of playing in tight areas. Playing in small areas of the ice is what the game of hockey is broken down into. Players receive more puck touches and concentrated levels of competition when the size of the playing surface is shrunk.

Fast-paced games that foster creativity will be used to focus on the skill development of every player.

August 10-14

Power Skating Camp

Ages 6-14 Cost is $350

Power skating is the most overlooked skill in hockey. Our staff will teach the techniques necessary to improve stride, agility, speed, quickness and power. The focus will be on proper use of edges to maximize speed and body control. This camp offers approximately four hours of on ice instruction per day. Additional off-ice instruction will focus on leg strength and balance.

Learn from experienced Gilmour coaches and players in our spectacular state-of-the-art Athletic Center.

The 17,000-square-foot gymnasium has six baskets with glass backboards and the 84’ X 50’ court has the same type of surface that the Cleveland Cavaliers practice on at their facility. The setting is conductive to learning the game.

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

June 8 - June 12

June 15 - June 19

June 22 - June 26

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Boys Ages 11-13

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Boys Ages 11-13

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Boys Ages 8-10

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Boys Ages 8-10

8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Girls & Boys Ages 5-7

Gain fundamental skills in passing, shooting, dribbling, court spacing and rebounding while mastering offensive and defensive moves. Learn to effectively move around the court and create your own shots. Benefit from individual attention of our coaches as you practice through 5v5 team play and 3v3 team play.

Those enrolled in other Gilmour Day Camps may sign up for Basketball Camp and return to Day Camp at 11:30 a.m. or leave Day Camp at 1 p.m. and attend Basketball Camp in the afternoon. If your child will participate in both the Basketball Camp and Day Camp, please be sure when you register online to select the option that includes both the Day Camp and Basketball Camp.

Equipment: All campers must have tennis shoes (no black soles), socks, shorts, and a t-shirt.

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S UMMER I NSTITUTE Coed Grades 7-12 Weekdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) Lunch is included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

Credit Courses:

Chemistry: June 8 – July 10 8 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Grades 9-12 This is an introductory Chemistry course that includes an examination of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, periodicity, the behavior of gases, bonding, solution chemistry, equilibrium, thermo-chemistry, acids and bases, oxidation/reduction and electrochemistry. Laboratory work and related problem-solving exercises are integrated into the coursework. Students will be provided with an excellent foundation for understanding the molecular aspects of biology. Gilmour students will earn one credit and fulfill Gilmour’s requirement for Chemistry. Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Prerequisite: Grade B in Physics, Grade A in Algebra I and Geometry OR Grade B in Algebra II. $1,200 for Gilmour students $1,400 for non-Gilmour students

Geometry: June 8 – July 3 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 7-12 In this course, students will analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes, develop mathematical arguments about a variety of geometric relationships, describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry, apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Gilmour students will earn one credit and can be used to fulfill the state’s requirement for four credits in mathematics.

Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Prerequisite: An A or B in Algebra I and teacher recommendation. $1,200 for Gilmour students $1,400 for non-Gilmour students

Speech: July 13 – July 31 (One day a week) 8 – 11 a.m. Grades 9-12 This course will be offered in a hybrid format with five classroom sessions and the remainder of class completed online. The class is designed to help students develop their

skills in public speaking. Students will learn the speech preparation process, how to combat stage fright and how to adapt to different speaking situations. Students will cover topics such composing their own orations, interpreting other orator’s works, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, and debate. Attendance at classroom sessions is mandatory and missing more than one may result in forfeiting credit for the course. This course will fulfill Gilmour’s graduation requirement for Speech. $600 for Gilmour Students $750 for non-Gilmour Students

Gilmour Academy is a Catholic, independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition for students Pre-K – Grade 12. Gilmour Academy inspires young people to discover their voices academically, spiritually and personally. Through a personalized approach to instruction facilitated by small class sizes, students are encouraged to explore their individual interests while maximizing their talents, and are provided ample opportunity to do so.

Online Course:

CAMP DETAILS:

Health:

Register Online by visiting www.gilmour.org/summercamp

June 14-July 12 Grades 9-12 Students will learn the material through videos and readings and put their knowledge to use in engaging activities such as creating infographics, having online discussions, and participating in web quests. This course is not selfpaced, but it will be set up in a module structure so students can complete the week’s work any time within the week that fits their schedule. The course is designed by Teresa Potter, an experienced online course designer and Gilmour faculty member, and will be created using research-backed methods in secondary online course design. This course will fulfill the health course graduation requirement at Gilmour Academy. $600 for Gilmour students $750 for non-Gilmour students

Enrichment Course:

Summer Study Skills Workshop: July 7 - July 17 (Tuesday through Friday) 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Incoming 9th graders This class is designed to hone study skills necessary for success in the transition to high school. Students will examine their learning styles and develop skills in time management, organization, note-taking, studying and test taking. The course will also explore the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving and active reading. $200 for Gilmour students $250 for non-Gilmour students

Full-Day Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Half-Day Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Camp t-shirts will be distributed.

There will be no camp on Friday July 3. The cost for this four-day camp week is discounted. All camp fees are due upon registration.

Summer Camp Refund Policy Registration fees for Gilmour’s Summer Camp programs that are paid online are non-refundable unless cancelled

by June 1. If registration for a camp program is cancelled prior to June 1, registration fees will be refunded subject to the deduction of a $100 cancellation fee. If you wish to cancel your registration for any selection, you must contact the Camp Director at (440) 684-4580.

Self-discovery is the hallmark of the Gilmour experience, resulting in a Gilmour graduate who is centered in faith, able to think critically, communicate effectively, and make a difference in the world.

To learn more about Gilmour Academy, please call (440) 473-8050 or email admission@gilmour.org.

Before- and After-Camp Care is available from June 8 – July 24.

Before-Camp Care hours: 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.

Fee: $20 per week.

After-Camp Care hours: 4 – 6 p.m.

Fee: $25 per week.

Weekly sign-ups only: must register prior to start of camp.

Questions? Contact us at (440) 684-4580 or summercamp@gilmour.org.

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S UMMER I NSTITUTE Coed Grades 7-12 Weekdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) Lunch is included in fee.

Register online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp

Credit Courses:

Chemistry: June 8 – July 10 8 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Grades 9-12 This is an introductory Chemistry course that includes an examination of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, periodicity, the behavior of gases, bonding, solution chemistry, equilibrium, thermo-chemistry, acids and bases, oxidation/reduction and electrochemistry. Laboratory work and related problem-solving exercises are integrated into the coursework. Students will be provided with an excellent foundation for understanding the molecular aspects of biology. Gilmour students will earn one credit and fulfill Gilmour’s requirement for Chemistry. Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Prerequisite: Grade B in Physics, Grade A in Algebra I and Geometry OR Grade B in Algebra II. $1,200 for Gilmour students $1,400 for non-Gilmour students

Geometry: June 8 – July 3 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grades 7-12 In this course, students will analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes, develop mathematical arguments about a variety of geometric relationships, describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry, apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Gilmour students will earn one credit and can be used to fulfill the state’s requirement for four credits in mathematics.

Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Prerequisite: An A or B in Algebra I and teacher recommendation. $1,200 for Gilmour students $1,400 for non-Gilmour students

Speech: July 13 – July 31 (One day a week) 8 – 11 a.m. Grades 9-12 This course will be offered in a hybrid format with five classroom sessions and the remainder of class completed online. The class is designed to help students develop their

skills in public speaking. Students will learn the speech preparation process, how to combat stage fright and how to adapt to different speaking situations. Students will cover topics such composing their own orations, interpreting other orator’s works, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, and debate. Attendance at classroom sessions is mandatory and missing more than one may result in forfeiting credit for the course. This course will fulfill Gilmour’s graduation requirement for Speech. $600 for Gilmour Students $750 for non-Gilmour Students

Gilmour Academy is a Catholic, independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition for students Pre-K – Grade 12. Gilmour Academy inspires young people to discover their voices academically, spiritually and personally. Through a personalized approach to instruction facilitated by small class sizes, students are encouraged to explore their individual interests while maximizing their talents, and are provided ample opportunity to do so.

Online Course:

CAMP DETAILS:

Health:

Register Online by visiting www.gilmour.org/summercamp

June 14-July 12 Grades 9-12 Students will learn the material through videos and readings and put their knowledge to use in engaging activities such as creating infographics, having online discussions, and participating in web quests. This course is not selfpaced, but it will be set up in a module structure so students can complete the week’s work any time within the week that fits their schedule. The course is designed by Teresa Potter, an experienced online course designer and Gilmour faculty member, and will be created using research-backed methods in secondary online course design. This course will fulfill the health course graduation requirement at Gilmour Academy. $600 for Gilmour students $750 for non-Gilmour students

Enrichment Course:

Summer Study Skills Workshop: July 7 - July 17 (Tuesday through Friday) 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Incoming 9th graders This class is designed to hone study skills necessary for success in the transition to high school. Students will examine their learning styles and develop skills in time management, organization, note-taking, studying and test taking. The course will also explore the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving and active reading. $200 for Gilmour students $250 for non-Gilmour students

Full-Day Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Half-Day Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Camp t-shirts will be distributed.

There will be no camp on Friday July 3. The cost for this four-day camp week is discounted. All camp fees are due upon registration.

Summer Camp Refund Policy Registration fees for Gilmour’s Summer Camp programs that are paid online are non-refundable unless cancelled

by June 1. If registration for a camp program is cancelled prior to June 1, registration fees will be refunded subject to the deduction of a $100 cancellation fee. If you wish to cancel your registration for any selection, you must contact the Camp Director at (440) 684-4580.

Self-discovery is the hallmark of the Gilmour experience, resulting in a Gilmour graduate who is centered in faith, able to think critically, communicate effectively, and make a difference in the world.

To learn more about Gilmour Academy, please call (440) 473-8050 or email admission@gilmour.org.

Before- and After-Camp Care is available from June 8 – July 24.

Before-Camp Care hours: 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.

Fee: $20 per week.

After-Camp Care hours: 4 – 6 p.m.

Fee: $25 per week.

Weekly sign-ups only: must register prior to start of camp.

Questions? Contact us at (440) 684-4580 or summercamp@gilmour.org.

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GILMOUR

ACADEMY

Where Inspiration Happens Gilmour Academy 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills, Ohio 44040-9356

Lazy days of summer? Not at Gilmour Summer Camps!

Whether you are challenging your skills at one of our Sports Camps in our state-of-the-art facilities, exploring your interests in one of our many adventure camps, or complementing your academic career in our Summer Institute, there is something to excite everyone.

All summer long, Gilmour Campers will be encouraged to try new things, learn the importance of teamwork, develop themselves personally and make new friends. All in a family oriented, nurturing environment.

Fun, friends, family and phenomenal facilitiesthat’s Summer Camp at Gilmour!

Register online today at www.gilmour.org/summercamp An independent, coed, Catholic school in the Holy Cross tradition Montessori (18 months though Kindergarten) and Grades 1-12

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