2014 BGA Summer Programs

2014

Athletics, Arts & Enrichment

SUMMER PROGRAMS TM

Athletics, Arts & Enrichment

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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336 Ernest Rice Lane Franklin,TN 37069 Register online at BattleGroundAcademy.org/BGACamps or contact Roc Batten, Director of BGA Camps, BGACamps@mybga.org (615) 567-8327

ATHLETIC CAMPS Girls Basketball Girls Basketball Skills Session I: June 16-19, 1pm-4pm, Grades 4-8, $120, $140 at door Session II: July 7-10, 9am-12pm , Grades 1-3, $120, $140 at door Location: Cherry Sports Center BGA girls’ basketball camps…where players are made!!! A strong emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of the game, and there will be plenty of opportunities to transfer those fundamentals to game play situations. Don’t miss this chance to improve your game in a positive and challenging environment. and players

Boys Basketball Boys Basketball Skills Session I - June 2-5, 1pm-4pm, K-8, $120, $140 at door Session II - July 7-10, 1pm-4pm, K-8, $120, $140 at door Location: Cherry Sports Center this camp. We will work on fundamentals and translate this into game play. We will have fun while learning the fundamentals of basketball.

Basketball players of all levels of experience are welcome to participate in this fun and exciting camp to improve your skills! players

Baseball Baseball I - Fundamentals Location: Fleming-Wilt Baseball Facility Led by BGA Head Baseball Coach, Brad Myers, this camp is designed for the player who wants to get better. Whether a beginner or advanced player, campers will be grouped accordingly and get the best instruction possible. Equip your son with the knowledge and skill to get him to the next level. Coach Myers has led Battle Ground to numerous Region

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Championships and two state Finals and a State Championship in 2012.

He has worked for MLB International, The Chicago White Sox, Team One Showcases and numerous other clinics across the country. This camp is a must for players who want to reach their full potential. Over 30 former players have gone on to play college baseball. players

Baseball II - Advanced Baseball (Tues – Thurs. only) June 10-12, 12:30pm-3:30pm, Grades 5-8 , $135, $145 at door Location: Fleming-Wilt Baseball Facility This camp is designed for the player who aspires to reach his full potential and play at the High School and College Level. Led by BGA baseball coach, Brad Myers, this camp is designed for the player who wants to get better. Whether a beginner or advanced player, campers will be grouped accordingly and get the best instruction possible. Equip your son with the knowledge and skill to get him to the next level. Coach Myers has led Battle Ground to numerous Region Championships and two state Finals and a State Championship in 2012. This camp is a must for players who want to reach their full potential. Last year’s special Western Kentucky Coach Blake Allen. Space will be limited. players

Football Advanced Football Skills Camp - Quarterback/ Receiver/Defensive Backs June 3-5 (Tues. – Thurs.), 4:15-6:15pm, Grade 4-8, $135, $145 at door Location: Jewell Athletic & Wellness Center/ BGA Head Coach Roc Batten and assistant coaches will help aspiring quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs hone their skills in this specialty camp. Boys will be instructed on proper quarterback mechanics that will include throwing motion, release and footwork. Receivers will get instruction on proper route running technique and catching.

Defensive backs will focus on fundamental technique, footwork, and ball drills. This is a must for young players interested in improving their skills and getting ready for the fall. players

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Football Non-Padded Camp July 7-10, 9am-12pm, Grades K-8, $120, $140 at door

focusing on technique and fundamentals. The BGA football coaching

improving their skills at any level from beginner to experience. This is a non-padded camp and campers will have an opportunity to improve skills while having fun. Please bring a labeled water bottle and wear tennis shoes or cleats. players

Football Contact Camp July 15-17, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Grades 1-8, $80, $90 at door BGA Varsity Football Head Football Coach Roc Batten and coaches from BGA Football Contact Camp is open to ages 7-14, and participants will work on the fundamentals of blocking, tackling and core positional skills. the high school, college and professional level. Bring your own mouth guard and cleats, the pads will be provided for students participating in BGA 5th through 8th grade football program. Non-BGA participants should bring their own pads. players

Volleyball Volleyball Skills Camp June 9 -12, 1pm-4pm, Grades 2-8, $120, $140 at door Location: Cherry Sports Center ladies in grades 2-8. Campers will be divided up based on age/skill level through drills and games. The camp will focus on individual skill development in passing, serving, and attacking, along with an camp each player will have a better understanding of the game of volleyball as a whole!

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Softball Softball Skills Location: Upper School Softball Field camp. This camp will focus on core fundamental skills of softball work in stations on all areas to enhance core softball skills. Participants should bring softball glove, bat(if you have one), wear cleats/bring indoor athletic shoes as well, hat, water bottle and sunscreen.

Soccer Middle School Advanced Soccer June 9-12, 9am-12pm, Grades 5-8 , $120, $140 at door Location: Stewart Campbell Track and Soccer Complex BGA Varsity Coaches Rob Mitchell, Jan Morrissey and Steve Lape will player. Our boys and girls soccer coaches have competed and coached at the highest levels – leading BGA to several state championships in recent years. The camp will feature both technical and tactical aspects of the girls. Campers will need to bring a ball, water bottle, shin guards, socks for shin guards, sunscreen and cleats/turfs.

Instructors: Jan Morrissey, BGA Head Girls Soccer Coach, Rob Mitchell, BGA Head Boys Soccer Coach, and Steve Lape, BGA Assistant Soccer Coach.

Soccer Skills June 16-19, 9am-12pm, Grade K-8, $120, $140 at door Location: Stewart Campbell Track and Soccer Complex BGA Varsity coaches Jan Morrissey, Rob Mitchell, and Steve Lape will lead this popular camp. All campers will be divided by age group and/ or skill level. Our boys and girls soccer coaches have competed and coached at the highest levels – leading BGA to several state championships in recent years. The camp will feature age appropriate (continued)

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Campers will need to bring a water bottle, sun screen, shin guards, ball (sized appropriately) and cleats/turfs.

Instructors: Jan Morrissey, BGA Head Girls Soccer Coach, Rob Mitchell, BGA Head Boys Soccer Coach, and Steve Lape, BGA Assistant Soccer Coach.

All Sports Camp BGA All Sports Camp July 14-17, 9am-12pm, Grades K-4, $120, $140 at door Location: BGA Middle School Gym Minimum - 10 Do you LOVE sports? If so, this is the camp for you! Coach Wells invites playing various sports such as basketball, baseball, bowling, kick ball, soccer, football, tennis, jump rope, hula hoop, Beach Ball Chaos, Ultimate Frisbee, badminton and more! You won’t want to miss this incredible week. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.

Bring your water bottles because we are going to be moving!

Dodge Ball Dodge Ball Camp July 14-17, 1pm -4pm, Grades 2-8 Co-Ed, $100 Location: Jewell Athletic & Wellness Center Can you throw? Catch? Move? If you can do all three, then you can play dodge ball. Dodge ball is a challenging game that increases athlete’s hand eye coordination, mental awareness of their surroundings and balls.

Instructors: Charlie Carlisle, Kris Klausner and Rob Mitchell

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Cheerleading Little Wildcat Cheerleading July 28-July 31, 10am-11:30am, K-4 Grade $75 Location: Cherry Sports Center Minimum - 8 and fun. The camp will focus on learning cheers, jumps, stunts and games. This will be an awesome time of fundamental cheerleading activities. Let’s Go Wildcats!

Tennis Beginner Tennis June 16-19, 1pm-4pm Grades 1-8, $120, $140 at door Location: Hallum Tennis Complex For those interested in learning the sport of tennis or improving and mastering the basics, this is the camp! BGA tennis coaches will give instruction on basic strokes, rules, scoring and etiquette in a fun and friendly environment. This is the perfect camp for novice players, or for those who have never even picked up a racquet who want to learn to play tennis. Sign up today to master the basics and get started! Please bring a water bottle and a tennis racquet.

Intermediate Tennis July 21-24, 9am-12pm, Grades 3-8, $120, $140 at the door Location: Upper School Campus - Hallum Tennis Complex Come out for the opportunity to improve your tennis game, play hard, and have a ton of fun! Battle Ground Academy tennis coaches will give instruction building on the skills of the intermediate to advanced player.

Be prepared to compete with campers on your skill level and above.

Students will be challenged to improve their skills and have the opportunity to play with others while improving their overall tennis game. Please bring a water bottle and a tennis racquet.

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Ninja Camps Little Ninja Training June 9-13, 1pm-4pm, Age 4-6, $150 Location: Cherry Sports Center Sensing Wrestling Room Minimum - 3 Camp designed to provide an opportunity to gather and explore tumbling, obstacle courses and game creation. This will be an exciting awareness and strength will build the foundation for future athletic and social success. Activities include: obstacle courses, tumbling, and more!

Please visit Itrainninjas.com for video information and explanation of events in the camp Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Boys Ninja Training July 28-Aug. 1, 1pm-4pm, Grades K-8, $150 Location: Cherry Sports Center Sensing Wrestling Room Minimum - 3 Play-oriented challenge activities help transition children into competitive sports through a variety of intense but fun experiences. foundation for future athletic and social success. Activities Include: Obstacle Courses, tumbling, free running, parkour, tug training, Ninja Warrior Video Training , Sumo, Rock Climbing and more! Please visit Itrainninjas.com for video information and explanation of events in the camp.

Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Lady Ninja Training July 7-10, Grades 1-8, 1pm-4pm, $120 Location: Middle School Gym Minimum - 3 Camp designed to provide an opportunity for girls of all ages to gather and explore tumbling, obstacle courses and game creation. This will body awareness and strength will build the foundation for future athletic and social success. Activities Include: Obstacle Courses, tumbling, free running, parkour, tug training, Ninja Warrior Video Training , Sumo,

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Rock Climbing and more! Please visit Itrainninjas.com for video information and explanation of events in the camp Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Friday Ninja Camps Location: Cherry Sports Center Sensing Wrestling Room Play-oriented challenge activities help transition children into competitive sports through a variety of intense but fun experiences. foundation for future athletic and social success. Activities Include: Obstacle Courses, tumbling, free running, parkour, tug Training, Ninja Warrior Video Training, Sumo, Rock Climbing and more! Please visit Itrainninjas.com for video information and explanation of events in the camp.

Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Wrestling Transitional Wrestling Camp July 21-24, Grades, K-8, 1pm-4pm, $120, $140 at door Location: Cherry Sports Center Sensing Wrestling Room Minimum - 3 This camp is designed to give an aspiring wrestler a taste of a real campers will be able to wrestle with focus for as long as they are able to.

For the advanced wrestler this will be 5 days of great wrestling experience. For the youngest of the group it will be a chance to “play wrestle” on a big safe wrestling mat with experienced counselors.

Children in between these two places may spend time wrestling hard and may “transition” back to the “play” room for awhile before trying again. This is a great camp for anyone 13 and under.

Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

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State Championship Wrestling Training Session I – Middle School - May 27-30, 11am-4pm, Grades 6-8, $140 Session II – High School - July 7-11, 11am-4pm, Grades 9-12, $150 Location: Cherry Sports Center Sensing Wrestling Room Minimum - 4 Do not miss the chance to be in a room with some local legends! A collection of local high school state champions will be leading this camp.

Camp will include; drilling, live situations and full matches.

Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Rock Climbing Rock Climbing Camp Location: Middle School Gym BGA Middle School Wellness teacher Kevin Morriello will be leading this exciting week exploring rock climbing. Campers will learn proper harness use, rope-tying techniques, bouldering skills and belaying. Great Instructor: Kevin Morriello, BGA Wrestling and Middle School

Sports Combo Camps

(Lunch is included with all Combo Camps.)

Baseball/Basketball Combo Location: Fleming-Wilt Baseball Field (am) and Cherry Sports Center Gym (pm) Become a well-rounded athlete by developing your skills in both baseball and basketball. Spend the day playing hard and having fun.

This camp is perfect for those who don’t want to focus solely on one sport and have diverse interests. Play baseball in the morning and basketball in the afternoon. This camp is fun and always changing so it is always exciting because there is so much to learn! Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm – 1pm.

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Softball/Volleyball Combo Location: Upper School Softball Field (am) and Cherry Sports Center Gym (pm) Spend the entire day participating in two amazing camps. Enjoy the morning session in the exciting softball camp and the afternoon in volleyball camp. Both camps will focus on core skills and fundamentals in each sport. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm-1pm.

Middle School Advanced Soccer(June 9-12)/ Baseball II-Advanced(June 10-12) 9am – 4pm, $220, $240 at door Location: Stewart Campbell Track and Soccer Complex (am) and Fleming-Wilt Baseball Field (pm) Experience a fun full day of Soccer in the Morning and Baseball in the afternoon. Lunch is provided for all campers. Baseball portion of the camp is only Tuesday through Thursday June 12-14 and soccer is Monday through Thursday June 10-14. Bring soccer shoes, baseball bat, glove, water bottle and sunscreen.

Soccer(K-8)/Girls Basketball (4-8) Combo Location: Stewart Campbell Track and Soccer Complex (am) and Cherry Sports Center Gym (pm) Girls may sign up for soccer and girls basketball and stay the whole day! skills and improving their soccer and basketball skills, this is the camp! Students will be challenged and work to achieve their goals. No previous experience is necessary. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm-1pm.

Soccer/Beginner Tennis Combo Location: Stewart Campbell Track and Soccer Complex (am) and Fred Hallum Tennis Complex This is a fun all day camp with Soccer Camp in the morning and Beginner Tennis Camp in the afternoon. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm-1pm.

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Football/Basketball Combo Cherry Sports Center Gym (pm) Have the best of both worlds! All are welcome to participate in this exciting camp that combines two of BGA’s most popular sports, football and basketball. This is a great camp is for those who want to improve their skills and have a great time doing it! Spend the day playing hard and having fun. Play football in the morning and basketball in the afternoon. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12-1pm

All Sports (K-4)/Dodgeball Combo(Grade 2-8) Location: Middle School Gym (am) and Jewell Athletic & Wellness Center (pm) Come and enjoy a fun day of All Sports Camp in the morning and Dodge Ball for Grades 2-8 in the afternoon. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm-1pm.

Girls Basketball (K-3)/Lady Ninja Camp(K-8) Combo Location: Cherry Sports Center (am) and Sensing Wrestling Room (pm) Experience a fun day of Girls Basketball in the morning and Lady Ninja Camp in the afternoon. Campers will have an opportunity for fun in the gym and fun on the mats. Lunch and supervision is provided in the cafeteria from 12pm-1pm.

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BGA ACADEMIC, ARTS & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS LEGO® Rescue Robots May 27-30, 8:30am-12:00pm, Grades 1-8, $190 Location: Middle School Commons Minimum - 10 During the LEGO® Rescue Robots camp, students design and program LEGO Mindstorm NXT robots to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets.

Electronic Game Design – Platform Games May 27-30, 12:30pm-4:00pm, Grades 1-8, $190 Location: Middle School Commons Minimum - 10 Students will use Multimedia Fusion 2® to create their own video game.

A platform game is a side-scrolling, Mario-type game where students program characters and a two-dimensional obstacle course. They attempt to avoid or overcome enemies and reach an end goal on multiple levels. Students take home a copy of the game they create.

SongBoost – Song Writers Camp May 27-30, 10am-12pm, Grade 4-12, $200 Location: Middle School Academic Building Mimimum - 8 Want to jumpstart your songwriting? SongBoost is for you. This course is designed to take your creativity from 0-60 in an one week session. energize your approach with tips from the Music Row writers rooms.

Whether you’re have never written a thing or you have dozens of songs already, all music genres are welcome. Lyrics, melody, hooks and themes will all be part of your journey to writing better songs. Dayton was Glen Campbell’s bandleader/guitarist for 15 years and toured with Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood and Sarah Darling. His songs have been studio musician and producer, with credits from Campbell to Buck

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Owens and many more. He has studied classical, jazz and popular music all his life. He earned his music degree at Arizona State University, cum laude. He’s a ten year veteran with the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Words & Music program and founder of Making Music Nashville Style, his national artist-in-residency course that has been taught in Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Arizona and Florida.

Art Adventures June 2-6, 9am – 12pm, Grades 1-3, $185 ($25 covers supply fee) Location: Mary Campbell Visual Art Studio Room Maximum - 16 If art is where your heart is, then this will be a great camp for you to enjoy and explore various mediums. Come prepared to enjoy many facets of art while creating many take home treasures. More than just provided Instructor: Amy Cosby BGA Lower School Teacher. *If you choose to take “Tech Trek” taught by Deana Ellis, technology teacher at the Lower School, you may bring your lunch and have a lunch break from 12:00-1:00p.m and then enjoy her camp from 1:00 until 4:00p.m!!

Tech Trek Location: Mary Campbell Visual Arts Media Room Maximum - 16 If you love all things technology, come take a Tech Trek with Ms. Deana Ellis, Lower School Technology Coordinator. We will explore far beyond computers and delve into many other exciting technology gadgets. Learn about digital photography and photo editing, dabble with videography, take a look at touch-screen technology and even tackle a few video games. You will be surprised at all the things we will do so make sure to come join the fun! *If you choose to take “Art Adventures” taught by Amy Cosby, at the Lower School, you may bring your lunch and have a lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm.

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Acting Out! Theater Basics June 2-6, 9am-12pm, Grades 7-12, $150 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 4, Maximum - 18 Campers will explore the many aspects of theatre—take a look backstage

reaction games, and role playing). We will read from several short scenes from a variety of plays, and will discuss audition strategies and Dos/ Don’ts. The camp ends the week with a performance.

Instructor: Stephanie Sefcik, BGA Middle School Teacher

I Can YOUTUBE, Too! June 2-6, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Grades 6-10, $120 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 4, Maximum - 18 YouTube! Campers will be writing, acting in, and editing their own short hands-on, exciting camp that is creativity-driven for the tech-savvy (or not-so-savvy) teen. Learn how to storyboard a script, coordinate your shots, and edit your way to fame on the Net. The only tools required for this camp is a camera or camera-ready phone, iPad, or other device.

Computers will be provided.

Instructor: Stephanie Sefcik, BGA Middle School Teacher

ACT Test Prep June 9-13, Grades 11-12, 10am-12pm, $200 Location: Upper School Academic Building Minimum - 8 Get ahead of the curve and start preparing for the ACT now! ACT scores can be largely improved by studying for the test, and this camp will help Leah Handelsman. Ms. Handelsman, a veteran ACT prep instructor, was a National Merit Finalist and has degrees from Princeton University and the University of Chicago. The course will focus equally on all sections of the ACT exam. Students will receive written feedback on sample essays.

This camp is geared towards rising juniors and seniors. This camp will help students work toward their goals and get more comfortable with the ACT exam.

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BGA Day Camp Session I – June 9-13, 9am-3:30pm, Grades 1-4, $260 (*early and late care available) Session II – July 21-25, 9am-3:30pm, Grades 1-4, $260 (*early and late care available) Location: Middle School Commons Day Camp is designed to engage children in a full day of fun activities while stressing the importance of teamwork and cooperation. Good sportsmanship and creativity will be encouraged through large group games such as kickball and elbow tag as well as crafts, scavenger hunts, a “Camp-In” and more! What to bring: sunscreen, tennis shoes (no (Lunch Included) Typical Schedule: 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-11:45 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:45 1:45-2:45 2:45-3:15

Large Group Games Arts & Crafts Kickball Playground/Free Choice Breakouts Scavenger Hunt/Large Group Activity Board Games/Card Games

Instructor: Sarah Harris, BGA Lower School Teacher and BGA High School Student

Climb Into The Outdoors: Art Camp Session I: June 16-20, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 Session II: July 7-11, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 Location: Mary Campbell Visual Art Center Minimum - 4

our understanding & awareness of the outdoors. We will do creative projects based on the treasures and creatures we discover in the outdoors. We will have an adventure on the BGA climbing wall as well!

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Mosaic Mania June 16-20, 1pm-4pm, Grades 7-10, $160 Location: Mary Campbell Visual Art Center Minimum - 4 This camp teaches students the basics of making a mosaic. Students will have the opportunity to create a mosaic on a wall hanging, a table, a stool or any other piece. Students will work with glass, tile, stone etc. depending on the type of mosaic they decide to create.

Ceramic Studio July 7-11, 9am-12pm, Grades 6-9, $160 Location: Mary Campbell Visual Art Center Minimum - 4 Come explore various clay processes such as hand building with slabs & coils. Make all kinds of functional, beautiful, creative pieces! Questions,

Be an Entrepreneur. Start Your Own Business with Ms.Biz! June 16-20, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Grades 4-7, $250 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 5, Maximum - 12 Use computer arts to turn your hobby into a real business or service project! What do you love? Sports, pets, videogames…crafts? Turn it into a business & design your own logo, website, business cards, and more.

It’s hands-on fun. At the end, each student will have a ready-to-launch business of his or her own! Bring a notebook computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Alison Rinner (aka ‘Ms.Biz’) has taught USN Summer Camps for 2 years, is an award-winning teacher and has launched products for Coca-Cola and MARS Petcare. For more information, see www.MsBiz.net

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Driver’s Education - Brentwood Drivers Training June 16-20, 8:30am – 4:00pm (2:30 Dismissal on Friday), $425 Location: Middle School Commons Room Min. 5 Students/Max. 25 Students Driver Training. The entire course is completed in one week and consists of 30 hours classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. The days from 8:30-4:00 (2:30 dismissal on Friday). The driving lessons will be done from class during class, with some lessons possibly after class.

Everyone that completes this course will receive a driver’s education can be exempt from taking the tests at the Driver Testing Station (see eligibility). You can take the driver’s ed course when you are 14 years of age. You must be 15 by the last day of your class to test for the learner’s permit through Brentwood Driver Training.

Permit/License Eligibility: you may test for your Learners Permit with us. the class, and you already have a learners permit, you may test for your Drivers License with us. you from testing at the Drivers Testing Station, is given in days (approx. 6 months) after issuance. course. You must also successfully pass the test we give for permit or license.

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Open Painting Class June 9-13, 9am-12pm, Rising 9th grade to Adults, $200 Location: Mary Campbell Visual Arts Center – 2nd Floor Minimum - 5, Maximum - 12 In this class, you’ll be able to choose the subject matter YOU want (still life, landscape, portrait) while trying a new medium or increasing your skill (watercolor, acrylic or oil). We’ll provide the canvas or paper (and solvents, if oil paint), you bring your paints, brushes and ideas. Alison Logan is a commissioned artist and a member of The Portrait Society of America. She has a BFA in Illustration and has taught art for 10 years both at BGA and at the college level. Her work can be found at www. alisonlogan.com.

Instructor: Alison Logan – BGA Art Teacher

Spanish – Food, Fun & More!

Session I - June 23-27, 9:00am-11:30am, Grades K-2 Grade $150 Session II - June 23-27, 12:30pm-3:00pm, Grades 3-4 Grade $150 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 6 Join Lower School Spanish teacher, Señora Monica Frazier, to learn and have fun with Spanish! Participants will be studying about the culture of several Spanish-speaking countries, and will get to sample traditional countries. There will also be games, projects, and other fun activities for an interactive and exciting way to learn Spanish. No previous knowledge of the language is necessary, and beginners are welcome. Join us on this mini-tour through the Hispanic world!

Around the World in 5 Days June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 5, Maximum - 15 You have more fun in the summer when you travel! Join us as we create passports and “visit” a new country every day. Students will learn about each country’s language, customs, geography, and contributions. We will make crafts and even get to taste food that is native to that land! Sign up for your ticket now and “travel” to India, Greece, France, China, and Costa Rica.

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Technology Boot Camp June 23-27, 1pm-4pm, Grades 4-7, $150 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 6 Come spend a week “working out” your technology skills in Technology Boot Camp with Ms. Ellis. We will look multiple ways to put our ideas into a fun technology format. We will use digital photography and videography, then toss in come cool apps for some added punch and pizzazz. You won’t want to miss the fun!

Brain Boot Camp Session I: June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Grade 5-8, $140 Session II: July 14-18, 9am-12pm, Grade 5-8, $140 Session I & II, - $275 Location: Middle School Academic Building Middle school can be an exhilarating but tough time for students. Middle school students must adjust to new environments, become more responsible for self and deal with increased workloads. Organization individual attention needed for success that will assist them in and out of the classroom.

Your child will learn how to:

Tuition includes:

Instructor: Micheaux’s Learning Center, LaTisha Jordan

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Abrakadoodle Art - Pirate Island Camp July 7-11, 1pm-3:30pm, Grades K-5, $190(Includes Supply Fee of $40) Location: Middle School Academic Building Ahoy all Mateys! Come aboard as we travel to Pirate Island where we’ll Mateys will create pirate ships, sand castles, treasure maps, sea monsculpture, puppetry, paper construction and much more! Materials fee includes all materials, props, games, stories and music used in class.

Arrrrgh! Campers will need to bring a snack and drink each day.

Momentum Madness July 14-18, 9am-12:00pm, Grades 1-6, $190 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 10 Zero to sixty in two seconds! How fast can an object go without compromising safety? Students in this camp will work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, which should able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun!

Engineering of Pirates July 14-18, 1pm-4pm, Grades 1-6, $190 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 10 Avast, me maties! Hop aboard and join Captain Kelvin’s crew as students work together to engineer solutions of everyday pirate problems. Students will explore the concepts of buoyancy and surface area as they design their pirate ships, make the fastest sails, and retrieve sunken treasure from the deep! So what say ye’? Are ye’ ready to sail the seas?

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BGA 101 July 21-25, Incoming BGA Kindergarten, 9am-12pm, $150 Location: Lower School, 150 Franklin Road Minimum - 8 This camp is for rising Kindergarten students. Your child will become acquainted with their new school, teachers, routines, and curriculum.

Plus, your child will get the opportunity to meet their future classmates!

During camp week, the children will play reading and math games, learn about our Promethean Board, enjoy some art activities, sing and dance to some of our favorite Kindergarten songs, explore our school and day jitters” for your little one!

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Grammar July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri.), Location: Middle School Classroom Get all those parts of speech and be ready to start another school year by participating in this review course in the fundamentals of English Grammar. This camp is a great way to master grammar skills and review material in preparation for next school year.

Instructor: Kris Klausner – BGA Middle School

Mathematics July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri) Location: Middle School Classroom Get ready for the upcoming school year by attending this review course in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing of fractions, whole numbers, decimals and integers. Students will become more comfortable with learned skills and improve their knowledge in preparation for the fall.

Instructor: Charlie Carlisle – BGA Middle School

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Aptitude Assessment: Latitude Camp July 21-23 & July 28-30, 8am-10am, Grade 10-12, $400 Location: Upper School Classroom important decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. There’s never been an easy way to make informed decisions about college or careers. with the Proven Science of Aptitudes. LatitudeSM delivers the most decisions. Latitude helps uncover aptitudes, natural abilities that identify our areas of highest potential.

Instructor: Allison Klausner

CSI-Nashville July 28- Aug. 1, 9am-12pm, Grade 1-7, $180 Location: Middle School Commons Minimum - 9

scenes. They will also cover some anatomy, collect bones, and build a skeleton. Kids will get their own CSI equipment to keep. See more at: http://www.mrbondscienceguy.com/science-camps

Start your own Social Entrepreneurship with “Ms.Biz” July 28- Aug. 1, 9am-12pm, Grade 4-7, $250 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 5, Maximum - 12 and support your favorite cause. You will create your own real Social Enterprise complete with logo, business cards, website, and more. It’s hands-on fun! Bring a notebook computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Alison Rinner (aka ‘Ms.Biz’) has taught USN Summer Camps for 2 years, is an award-winning teacher and has launched products for Coca-Cola and MARS Petcare. For more information, see www.MsBiz.net or call 615-243-2383

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Art Makers! Be an Artist Entrepreneur with “Ms.Biz” July 28- Aug. 1, 1pm-4pm, Grade 4-7, $250 Location: Middle School Academic Building Minimum - 5, Maximum - 12 Turn your passion for art, crafts, jewelry or photography into a business!

You will start by creating your own art hands-on, then you will turn it into a business learning how to sell on sites like ETSY.com. Students will create logos, websites, business cards, and experience important product line decisions. Art supplies are provided (sculpey clay, duct tape, notebook computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Alison Rinner (aka ‘Ms.Biz’) has taught USN Summer Camps for 2 years, is an award-winning teacher and has launched products for Coca-Cola and MARS Petcare. For more information, see www.MsBiz.net or call 615-243-2383

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BGA CAMP BY THE WEEKS May 27 – 30 (Tues-Fri) May 27-30, 8:30am-12:00pm, Grades 1-8, $190 May 27-30, 12:30pm-4:00pm, Grades 1-8, $190 Session I: May 27-30, 11am-4pm, Grade 6-8, $140 May 27-30, 10am-12pm, Grade 4-12, $200

June 2-6 June 2-5, Grades K-8, 9am-12pm, $120 Session I: June 2-5, Grades K-8, 1pm-4pm, $120, 140 at the door Defensive Backs June 3-5 (Tues. – Thurs.) Grade 4-8, 4:15pm-6:15pm, $130, $140 at the door June 2-6, Grades 1-3, 9am-12pm, $185 ($25 covers supply fee) June 2-6, Grades 1-3,1pm -4pm, $150 June 2-6, 9am-12pm, Grades 7-12, $150 June 2-6, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Grades 6-10, $120 June 2, Age 4-13 Coed, 9am-4pm, $50

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June 9-13 June 9-12, Grade 2-8, 9am-12pm, $120, $140 at the door June 9-12, Grades 2-8, 1pm-4pm, $120, $140 at the door June 10-12, Age 12-15,12:30pm-3:30pm, $130, $140 at the door June 9-12, Grades 5-8, 9am-12pm, $120, $140 at the door Session I: June 9-13, 9am-3:30pm, Grades 1-4, $260 (*early and late care available) June 9-13, Grades 11-12, 10am-12pm, $200 June 9-13, 1pm-4pm, Age 4-6 Coed, $150

June 16-20 June 16-19, Grade K-8, 9am-12pm, 120, $140 at the door Session I: June 16-19, 1pm-4pm, Grades 4-8, $120, $140 at the door June 16-19, Grades 1-8, 1pm-4pm, $120, $140 at the door Session I: June 16-20, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 June 16-20, 1pm-4pm, Grades 7-10, $160 June 16-20, 1pm-4pm, Grades 4-8, $150 June 16-20, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Grade 4-7, $250 June 16-20, 8:30am -4pm (2:30 Dismissal on Friday), $425 June 16-20, 9am-12pm, Rising 9th grade to Adults, $200 June 20, Age 4-13 Coed, 9am – 4pm, $55

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June 23-27 Session I: June 23-27, 9am-11:30am, Grades K-2 Grade $150 Session II: June 23-27, 12:30pm-3:00pm, Grades 3-4 Grade $150 June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 June 23-27, 1pm-4pm Grade 4-7, $150 Session I: June 23-27, 9am-12pm, Grade 5-8, $140

July 7-11 Session II: July 7-10, 9am-12pm, Grades 1-3, $120, $140 at the door July 7-10, 9am-12pm, Grades K-8, $120, $140 at the door Session II: July 7-11, 9am-12pm, Grades 2-5, $150 July 7-11, 1pm-4pm, Grades 6-9, $160 9am-12pm Session II: July 7-10, K-8, 1pm – 4pm, $120, $140 at the door July 7-11, 11am-4pm, Grade 9-12, $150 July 7-11, 1pm-3:30pm, Grades K-5, $190(Includes Supply Fee of $40) July 7-10, 1pm-4pm, Grade K-8, $120 July 11, Age 4-13 Coed, 9am – 4pm, $50

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July 14 – 18 July 14-18, 9am-12:00pm, Grades 1-6, $190 July 14-17, 9am-12pm, Grades K-4, $120, $140 at the door July 14-17 2nd- 8th Grade Boys & Girls, 1pm – 4pm, $100 July 14-18, 1pm-4pm, Grades 1-6, $190 July 15-17, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Grades 1 – 8, $80, $90 at the door July 14-18, 9am-12pm, Grade 5-8, $140 July 18, Age 4-13 Coed, 9am – 4pm, $50

July 21-25 July 21-25, Incoming BGA Kindergarten, 9am-12pm, $150 July 21-24, 1pm-4pm, Age 4- Grade 8, $120 Session II: July 21-25, 9am-3:30pm, Grades 1-4, $260 (*early and late care available) July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri.), Session I: Grade 7 & 8, 9am-10am, $150 Session II: Grade 5 & 6, 10am-11am, $150 July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri) Session I: Grade 5 & 6, 9am-10am, $150 Session II: Grade 7 & 8, 10am-11am, $150 July 21-23 & July 28-30, 8am-10am, Grade 9-12, $400 July 21-24, 9am-12pm, Grades 3-8, $120, $140 at the door

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July 28 - August 1 July 28- Aug. 1, 9am-12pm Grade 1-7, $180 July 28 - 31, K-4 10am-11:30am, $75 July 28-Aug. 1, 1pm-4pm, Grade K-8, $150 July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri.), Session I: Grade 7 & 8, 9am-10am, $150 Session II: Grade 5 & 6, 10am-11am, $150 July 21-Aug. 1 (Mon. – Fri) Session I: Grade 5 & 6, 9am-10am, $150 Session II: Grade 7 & 8, 10am-11am, $150 July 28-Aug. 1, 9am-12pm, Grade 4-7, $250 July 28-Aug. 1, 1pm-4pm, Grade 4-7, $250

Before Care & After Care Available Before Care 7:30am - 9:00am - $10 per day 7:30am - 9:30am - $12 per day

After Care 3:00pm - 5:30pm - $16 per day 3:30pm - 5:30pm - $12 per day 4:00pm - 5:30pm - $10 per day

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Athletics, Arts & Enrichment

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Battle Ground Academy 336 Ernest Rice Lane Franklin,TN 37069

Register online at www.BattleGroundAcademy.org/BGAcamps