MERCERSBURG SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017
LOCATION.
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In the middle of everywhere... Mercersburg is only 90 minutes from Baltimore, MD, Washington DC, Harrisburg, PA, and short driving distance from other major metropolitan areas including New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
New York City
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
NEW JERSEY Baltimore
DELAWARE Washington, D.C.
MARYLAND VIRGINIA
OUR PARTICIPANTS TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER THE U.S. AND THE WORLD.
st CAMP... It’s not just CAMP...
Nestled in the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania, our beautiful campus provides the perfect setting for a wide range of opportunities for personal growth and fun. Each summer participants take part in an array of programs, ranging from the Adventure Camp series to various Enrichment, Arts and Sports Programs.
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WHAT WE ARE ABOUT.
Kids & Programs Mercersburg Summer programs are safe, supportive environments that focus on engaging participants on every level and challenging them to broaden their horizons, make new friends and create unforgettable memories. Mercersburg Summer Programs are co-ed, with both day and overnight options for kids ages 7-17. Over a thousand kids gather here between June and August to enjoy traditional programs such as the Adventure camp series, to challenge their minds in our enrichment programs or push themselves physically and mentally in our sports camps. No matter what your interests are, there is a Mercersburg Summer Program for you.
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Campus & Facilities Our campus features over 300 acres of expansive athletic fields and facilities, wildlife habitat areas, farmland and state-of-the-art academic facilities. Our renovated academics buildings contain modern lab spaces, art studios, computer facilities, study areas and STEAM collaboration spaces. The entire campus is connected via a wireless network, bringing a whole world of information directly to students in the classroom, the library, the dormitories and even the dining hall. Whether you like chemistry or multimedia arts and design, our facilities can fulfill your needs.
Living All Mercersburg Summer participants stay in modern, air conditioned, dormitories with carpeted hallways, tiled bathrooms and private shower areas. Counselors and other staff live in adjacent rooms, where they place an emphasis on respect, courtesy and consideration while living with others. Participants at Mercersburg Summer Programs enjoy some of the best food imaginable. While our menu is varied, our food is nutritiously balanced and our chefs are very sensitive to alternative diet needs and preferences. All meals include a main entree, side dishes, salad/sandwich bar, vegetarian and gluten free options and a fruit station. 3
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CAMPUS MAP 1
Health Center
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Tennis Center
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‘38 Observatory
15 Keil Hall
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Faculty Homes
16 Rutledge Hall
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Nolde Gymnasium & Athletic Center
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Buchanan Cabin
18 Lenfest Hall
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Fowle Hall
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Ford Hall (Simon Student Center)
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Tippetts Hall
21 Irvine Memorial Chapel
10 Prentiss Alumni and Parent Center at North Cottage
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22 Culbertson House 23 Landis House (Advancement and Alumni Relations)
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24 1893 House (Head of School’s House)
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25 Hale Field House
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Safety Safety is our priority at all times. Our campus is patrolled 24 hours a day by security personnel, access to dormitories is limited to summer participants and all summer staff are required to receive full state and federal clearances as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Not only is our staff certified in CPR/AED, many also have first aid training. Our on-campus Health Center is managed by a team of RNs and we work closely with a local family practice for campers that may need additional care. There is also a full time Health Service Assistant available for all internal programs.
Summer Staff Mercersburg Summer staff are inventive, creative and responsible people who truly love to work with kids. Our instructors, many of whom are current Mercersburg Academy faculty, are not only experts in their fields, but also experts at making learning fun. Staff preparation includes safety management, and interpersonal skills focused on dealing with homesickness and other camper issues. Our Camper to Staff ratio ensures that staff can direct all of their focus on the unique needs and development of self-esteem and selfconfidence in every camper. 5
YOU WILL NEED:
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FLASHLIGHT
SNEAKERS
SUNBLOCK
For those nights around the campfire!
You’ll need some comfy shoes to run around and play in!
Keep your skin safe! We all hate sunburns!
SUNGLASSES
UNDIES
TOOTHBRUSH
Protect your eyes from the summer sun!
Please bring enough clean undies to last for your entire stay!
Keep those chompers clean and bright!
SWIM SUIT
WATER BOTTLE
SOAP
For the pool and lots of fun water games planned during your stay!
Stay hydrated! It gets hot at Mercersburg!
Because when you’re having so much fun, things can get messy!
PROGRAM LISTING: DISCOVERY DAY CAMP | Session 1: 6/19-6/23 | Ages 8-12 Session 2: 7/10-7/14
JUNIOR ADVENTURE CAMP (JAC) | 7/16-7/21 | Ages 7-11 MERCERSBURG ADVENTURE CAMP (MAC) | Session 1: 6/18-6/30 | Ages 8-14 Session 2: 7/2-7/14 Session 3: 7/16-7/28
STEAM CAMP | 6/25-6/29 | Ages 10-13 YOUNG WRITERS CAMP | 7/2-7/14 | Ages 11-16 PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVE | 2 week session: 7/16-7/28 | Ages 11-16 1 week (dance): 7/16-7/22 1 week (theatre): 7/16-7/22
SWIM CLINICS | Session 1: 6/18-6/22
| Ages 9-17
Session 2: 6/25-6/29 Session 3: 7/2-7/6
BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP | 6/25-6/28 | Ages 11-14 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP | 6/25-6/28 | Ages 11-14
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FIND YOUR TRUE SELF. Discovery campers ages 8-12 will have the time of their lives in a safe and fun environment that embraces and appreciates the diversity of every camper. Campers will be immersed in fun activities from enrichment classes to tubing Antietam Creek. Other activities include sports, camp competitions, swimming, visits to local attractions and much more. Campers will also enjoy an awesome day at Hersheypark for some wild rides and sweet games. All Discovery Camp participants also have the option to stay over on the final night for a first overnight camp experience.
“ The convenient drop off and pick up times made it easy for my children to have such a great summer experience.� -Julie, mom of 8 and 10 year old
For more information on all programs please visit: WWW.MERCERSBURGSUMMER.COM
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OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION. Junior Adventure Camp (JAC)
JAC campers enjoy a different slate of theme activities each day. For children ages 7-11, whether it’s traveling to a beautiful state forest for adventures or roving over acres of rides at Hersheypark, our group tackles each exciting challenge with smiling faces. Safety and fun rule the day for any adventure. Campers take part in all kinds of fun enrichment activities during the week such as Tie Dye, Sand Art, Science Experiments and Paper Mache. A supportive and encouraging environment makes campers comfortable enough to try new endeavors and celebrate their accomplishments.
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“ This was a great first sleep-away experience for my son. I wasn’t sure I was ready for it, but once I dropped him off, the staff made me feel comfortable.” -Deborah, mom of 8 year old
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UNWIND. DISCONNECT. RECHARGE. Mercersburg Adventure Camp (MAC)
Adventure Camp allows campers ages 8-14 to choose their own adventure that they will talk about for years. MAC’s unique structure provides just the right balance of enrichment challenges, sports, outdoor adventures, and fun trips to make every session memorable including trips to Hersheypark, white water rafting, camping and a professional sports game.
“ MAC was the two weeks of my summer where I could be carefree and just be an adventurous and curious kid.” -Campbell, age 14
Campers are divided into two rival teams, the Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Fighting for bragging rights, these two groups face off in competitions such as Camp Wars, Song Battles and Capture the Flag (to name a few). Every session, campers spend at least one night camping under the stars and almost every night singing around the campfire.
Two sets of bunk beds occupy each dorm room, which 3-4 participants transform into their cabin. Bring your bag and personal necessities, and you are set for cabin life, Adventure Camp style. Counselors live in adjacent cabins and our open-door policy ensures comfort and safety for every participant. An emphasis on respect, courtesy, cooperation,and consideration enables participants to live and thrive with others to make cabin life enjoyable for all.
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A PART OF SOMETHING GREATER. Summer STEAM Camp
Summer STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) takes participants to the front lines of the Maker revolution, utilizing challenge based learning. Engineering, programming, 3D printing, textiles, and metal fabrication are all featured in this immersion into the essentials of Making in the 21st century.
“ My friends at home were so jealous when they found out I shot off rockets at camp.� -Jason, age 10
Participants will jump into the creative process by taking an idea from their mind and turning it into a creation made by their hands. They will be given challenges designed to provoke creative thinking and problem solving. Through the important process of design, development, testing, and troubleshooting, students will learn resilience and self-confidence.
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For more information on all programs please visit: WWW.MERCERSBURGSUMMER.COM
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PERSONAL GROWTH. Young Writers Camp
Build writing skills and unleash your creativity in a unique environment of individuals with a passion for writing. Explore the beauty of poetic style and the power of your own voice on paper. Language is at the core of life and our participants learn new and liberating ways to express themselves through the written word.
“ It was so fun to write about our camp experiences and collaborate with other writers!” -Daniel, age 15
By combining an exciting range of writing activities with traditional camp experiences, our writers have incredible fun while also learning to think, and write, creatively. Not only will participants focus on specialty classes – such as fiction, poetry and writing for the Internet, they will also participate in thematic workshops and recreational activities that include rock climbing, swimming, coffee shop reading, and trips to the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area. The camp culminates with a student reading of new works.
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THERE’S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT. Performing Arts Intensive
Participants will spend two weeks mastering skills as they relate to dancing, acting and technical theater. Participants will choose between a track that combines both Dance and Theatre courses, or they can focus on just Dance or Theatre for the entirety of the two weeks. The intensive will culminate with a participant performance featuring both dance acts and theatre scenes. Dancers will learn different movement styles, and experience a range of multiple classes from ballet and contemporary to improvisation, yoga and choreography. Expert instruction combined with creative and innovative workshops will insure that dancers will leave Mercersburg’s state of the art Burgin Center with a renewed passion for dance. Actors and Actresses will gain skills in stage presence, improvisation, body movement, vocal techniques, character developments, ensemble work and problem solving. Actors will also be exposed to the technical elements of lighting, sound, make-up and costume design.
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“ We are excited that our participants will have the opportunity to focus on both dance and theatre disciplines at the same camp!” -Katie Vickers, Performing Arts Intensive Co-Director
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PURPOSE. Girls’ Basketball Camp
Mercersburg Girls Basketball Camp is for the aspiring player who wants to make the varsity or JV team in the future as well as the ones who have dreams of playing at the next level. Players will build habits that will lead to success on the court and will work to improve ball handling, shooting and body control. We will focus on skills that help participants become a leader within their program and a stand out on and off the court. Our mission is to challenge players of all levels, from beginner to the skilled athlete. We want to teach players to think the game, learn to lead more effectively and to practice with purpose. Our goal is to promote individual skill development and help players gain self-confidence through basketball success.
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“ Mercersburg Basketball Camp truly rejuvenated my love for the game while also sharpening my skills.� -Megan, age 14
Mercersburg’s basketball camps will train and compete on the Plantz Courts and in the Hale Field House. Combined, these facilities total 72,000 square feet and house seven full-sized courts.
Boys’ Basketball Camp
Mercersburg Boys’ Basketball Camp is designed to challenge young men to improve their skills on and off the court. By combining on court station work with in classroom film analysis and lectures, players will learn skills and concepts that will help them reach their goals on the court, no matter how small or large they may be. The program will be coached by college and high school coaches and will include an overview of the college recruiting process for the players who are interested in playing basketball after high school.
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DEVELOPMENT. Swim Clinics *Competitive swimming experience required
Mercersburg Swim Clinics are dedicated to improving swimmers’ technique and helping them to develop both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians and brings a tradition of excellence to the summer program. Our swim clinic coaches come from a variety of elite backgrounds.
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“ The coaches at Mercersburg helped me to understand my full potential, and realize what I need to do to improve.” -Maddie, age 12
The primary aim of Mercersburg Swim Clinics is to provide an experience that teaches competitive swimmers the most innovative techniques available, while having fun. The philosophy is simple. Swimmers do not just compile distance, but rather work on improvements in starting, turning, and stroke techniques. Mercersburg’s swimmers and divers train and compete in the Flanagan Pool, a nine-lane, 25-yard facility.
For more information on all programs please visit: WWW.MERCERSBURGSUMMER.COM
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CONTACT INFO. Mercersburg Summer Programs Web | www.mercersburgsummer.com Email | summerprograms@mercersburg.edu Phone | 717-328-6225
Jo Wrzesinsky Director of Summer and Extended Programs Email | WrzesinskyJo@mercersburg.edu
Coleman Weibley Assistant Director of Summer and Extended Programs Email | WeibleyC@mercersburg.edu
Summer and Extended Programs Phone | 717 328 6225 Email | summerprograms@mercersburg.edu Web | www.mercersburgsummer.com
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