SUMMER CAMPS 2015 Make summer special with our fun-filled, action-packed, and skill-building camps. Choose an Athletic, Fine Arts, Academic, Enrichment or All-Day camp and get ready for some fun—we have something for everyone!
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Nashville Christian School’s
SUMMER CAMPS
Thank you for your interest in Nashville Christian School Summer Camps! Our Vision is to help students realize and pursue their full potential—spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially— while learning to establish and grow their relationship with God. That vision applies to summer camp as well. We have lots of great offerings—athletic, academic, fine arts, and even a cooking camp! Our camps are designed to foster relationships, build skills, and excite the imagination. Our camp directors are experienced and talented educators, guided by their Christian faith, and trained in their fields of study. To register, simply go to ncscamps.org and reserve your spot. Many camps fill up quickly so don’t delay! I look forward to seeing you this summer! Nashville Christian School serves students from 6 weeks through 12th grade at all learning levels: college prep, honors, AP, dual enrollment, learning differences. To learn more about admissions and enrollment at NCS, visit our website at nashvillechristian.org or call 615-356-5600 ext. 117.
Phillip Montgomery
Director of Summer Programs 615-356-5600 ext.117 montgomeryp@nashvillechristian.org
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Nashville Christian School’s
SUMMER DAY CAMP Camp Eagle Pride
administrator: karen ford bio>
Camp Eagle Pride provides a fun-filled summer for boys and girls. Come join us for swimming, crafts, field trips, sports, and games. Age
Rising 1st-8th Grade
Date/Time 10 sessions
10 weeks; from May 26-July 31 Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm (no camp Memorial Day and July 4th)
Price
$35 per day; or $135 per week Plus a one time, non-refundable deposit of $30 per child
Location
Pollock Lower School Building, Multi-Purpose Room
wear/bring
Wear: Summer clothes; Bring: Swimsuit and a lunch
Camp Big Blue
Karen Ford
Camp Eagle Pride Administrator Sign up quick! Karen Ford’s popular camp is consistently the first one to fill up. With 38 years of teaching experience, Karen knows how to engage, stimulate, and educate children of all ages. Her passion for children and teaching makes for a fun-filled and educational camp. Contact Karen with questions at fordk@nashvillechristian.org.
Director: christine dunn bio>
Big Blue is specifically designed for rising kindergartners by Nashville Christian’s Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Director, Christine Dunn. Big Blue is staffed by highly qualified lead teachers who have been trained in proven Pre-K strategies that enhance cognitive development and lay the best possible foundation for life-long learning. Camp includes: water adventure, gymnastics, wheel days, learning lab, art studio, and off-site/on-site field trips. Big Blue fills up fast, so don’t wait. Age
Rising Kindergarteners
Date/Time 11 sessions
Week of May 26- Old Hickory Days Week of June 1 - Kitchen Capers Week of June 8 - Science Exploration Week of June 15 - Under the Big Top Week of June 22 - Western Days Week of June 29 - Patriot Parade Week of July 6 - Pirate Palooza Week of July 13 - Beach Surprises Week of July 20- Camping with the Critters Week of July 27 - Movin’ and Groovin’ at the Theatre Week of August 3 - We’ve Got Spirit M/W/F, M-F; 6:30am-6pm (no camp Memorial Day and July 4th)
Price
$40 per day; $100 per 3-day week; $150 per 5-day week Plus a one-time, non-refundable deposit of $25 per child
Location
Pollock Lower School Building, Multi-Purpose Room
wear/bring
Wear: Summer clothes; Bring: Swimsuit and a lunch
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Christine Dunn Camp Big Blue Director
Christine is currently the director of our Early Childhood Learning Center and has a degree in Early Childhood with an emphasis in curriculum and development. This is her tenth year at Nashville Christian. Christine’s areas of interest are hands-on learning, creative play, and tactile arts and crafts.
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Phillip Montgomery All Sports Camp Director
Phillip Montgomery is the head coach for Nashville Christian’s boys and girls varsity track team and the offensive coordinator for the high school football team. Make no mistake though, this successful coach knows how to lead a fun-packed, actionfilled sports camp.
Ben Williams Baseball Camp Director
Coach Ben Williams is in his fifth year at Nashville Christian School. In his first year the Eagles put up a 26-10 record, won the District 10 Championship, and became the first team in school history to make the State Tournament. Prior to NCS he coached at Lipscomb University. Prior to that he played for Lipscomb University— during which Ben Williams was awarded (2 times) the Ken Dugan Award—the highest award given to a Lipscomb baseball player. Before Lipscomb, he played at Gordon College. During his sophomore year he led the nation with 62 stolen bases.
Nashville Christian School’s
ATHLETIC CAMPS All Sports Camp
Director: phillip montgomery <bio
Come to this camp to play, play, play, and have fun. Activities include capture the flag, dodge ball, flag football, kickball, relay races, and many more games. Age
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 1-3 / 12:30-3:30pm
Price
85 per child $ Receive a $25 discount if your camper also signs up for the Football Skills Camp
Location
Pollock Lower School Building, Multi-Purpose Room
Baseball Camp
Director: ben williams <bio
This camp provides valuable instruction on the fundamental skills of baseball. The focus will be on teaching efficient mechanics for throwing, hitting, fielding, and base running —while emphasizing the mental aspects of the game. This camp will also bring in guest speakers with professional and college experience to sign autographs, interact with the kids, and share some stories about their playing days. Age
Rising 1st-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 15-17 / 8-11am
Price
$85 per child
Location
NCS Baseball Field
Boys Basketball Camps Director: mike mcpherson Mike McPherson
Boys Basketball Camp Director Mike McPherson, NCS Head Basketball Coach, has garnished quite a few accolades throughout his career. He averaged 23 wins per season during his 10 years as head coach for Ezell-Harding’s varsity girls’ program, amassing 233 wins against 78 losses. While at David Lipscomb, Mike took the 2009 varsity boys’ team to state. In the 14 years combined as head coach at Ezell and Lipscomb Mike has been selected “District Coach of the Year” five times and “Mid-State Coach of the Year.” He has accumulated five regular season or district championships, a Regional Championship, and taken three teams to sectionals and one to state.
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The camps’ focus will be to demonstrate and instill the core fundamentals of basketball, including: passing, shooting, dribbling, body positioning, court awareness and motivation. High school players will serve as assistant coaches and mentors to the campers—providing multiple opportunities for personal attention and a one-on-one work environment. Fundamentals will be reinforced through supervised games of three-on-three, four-on-four, and of course fiveon-five. The camp will close with a Free Throw Competition and a 3-Point Tournament; prizes will be awarded! Basketballs will be provided; campers may bring their own ball (please be sure their name is on it). Snacks will be provided. Campers should bring water and wear t-shirt, shorts, socks and sneakers. session one
session TWO
Age
Rising 2nd-4th Grade
Rising 5th-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 8-11 / 8-11am
June 8-11 / 12-3pm
Price
$70 per session SPECIAL OFFER: For every friend you bring, get $10 off/ session. Bring 6 friends and come FREE!
Location
NCS High School Gym
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Girls Basketball Camp
Director: brandon wood bio>
This basketball camps’ primary goal will be to emphasize the core fundamentals of the sport to the athletes. Nashville Christian high school players will serve as assistant coaches and mentors to the campers—providing a unique opportunity for one-on-one work and personal attention. session one
session TWO
Age
Rising K-3rd Grade
Rising 4th-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 1-4/ 8-11am
June 1-4 / 12-3pm
Price
$60 per child
$60 per child
Location
NCS High School Gym
NCS High School Gym
Cheer Camp
Brandon Wood
Girls Basketball Camp Director Coach Brandon Wood has coached Nashville Christian’s girls varsity team for 9 years and the middle school team for 5 years. Last year, Brandon’s Lady Eagles were District Champs and went deep in post season play—all the way to SubState. Three of his players were named All District.
Director: shelly crosby bio>
Cheer Camp’s main purpose is to inspire spirit on and off the field. The NCS Varsity Cheerleaders will assist Coach Crosby in teaching cheerleading fundamentals such as motions, cheers, sidelines, dances, jumps and stunts. A parent “pep-rally” will be held on the last day of camp. Age
Rising K-5th Grade
Date/Time
July 27-30 / 8:30-11:30am
Price
$85 per child
Location
NCS Football Stadium
wear/bring
Wear: T-shirt, comfortable shorts, tennis shoes; Bring: Water & lots of SPIRIT!
Football Skills Camp
Cheer Camp Director Shelly Crosby, NCS Varsity cheerleading coach, brings twelve years of College, AllStar, High School and Middle School cheer leading experience to the camp. For five years, Shelly was a cheer instructor for the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), where she led cheer camps, at all levels, across the United States.
Director: jeff brothers bio>
Coach Jeff Brothers and his staff will instruct campers with the same drills and techniques found at the high school level and beyond. This camp provides instruction for all levels of development. Age
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 1-4 / 9-11:30am
Price
$85 per child
Location
NCS Football Stadium
Football Padded Camp
Director: jeff brothers bio>
This camp will divide participants into groups of similar age/skill level for a slightly more intense football experience. While contact is part of the camp, it is not a full scrimmage atmosphere. Helmets and shoulder pads are required. Rentals are available upon request. Age
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Date/Time
July 13-15 / 6-7:30 pm
Price
$60 per child $15 equipment rental, if needed
Location
NCS Football Stadium
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Shelly Crosby
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Jeff Brothers
Football Skills Camp, Football Padded Camp Director Last season, Jeff and his assistant coaches led the Eagles to their third straight state semi-final appearance. In his five years with Nashville Christian School, the Eagles have produced 45 All District players and 6 All State players. Last season, Jeff was once again recognized as Coach of the Year in his district and his coaching staff has been awarded Staff of the Year in their district three years running. With 13 years of head coaching experience (21 overall), Jeff Brothers has helped more than 30 players go on to play at the college level.
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Golf Camp Kevin Forte
Golf Camp Director Kevin Forte is a 15-year member of the PGA of America, and currently the Head Golf Professional at Harpeth Hills. He has served as an assistant Golf Professional at Link Hills Country Club, Willow Creek Golf Club, as well as McCabe and Ted Rhodes Golf Courses. While at Willow Creek he served on the teaching staff of Brad Redding, a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor.
Ashley Page
Girls Softball Camp Director Ashley Page is the Head Coach for the NCS Lady Eagles softball team. She has been involved in playing and coaching the game of softball for 30 years. Her teams have acquired multiple tournament championships as well as a State Title. Her philosophy: teach the fundamentals and the winning will come.
John Crosby
Strength & Speed for Boys and Girls Camp Director John Crosby has been the director of NCS Strength and Conditioning program for seven years and NCS Football Defensive Coordinator for the past seven seasons. His philosophy is based on explosive-movement style training to enhance athletic abilities in all sports.
Director: kevin forte <bio
This camp is designed for the older (middle school) athlete. It will introduce all aspects of golf including: the long game, short game, putting, and chipping. The program’s aim is to teach the camper proper golf etiquette and to provide the child with the basic skills necessary to enjoy a game of golf with a parent, independently. Age
Rising 5th-12th Grade (Boys and Girls)
Date/Time
June 29-July 2 / 7:30-11:30 am
Price
$110 per child
Location
Harpeth Hills Golf Course
wear/bring
Wear: Knit golf shirt, khaki shorts, golf shoes (or tennis shoes), sunscreen, hat or visor; Bring: Golf bag and be able to carry it
Girls Softball Camp
Director: ashley page <bio
The camp’s objective is to help each individual develop skills in hitting, fielding, and throwing. Campers will also learn how to bunt and slide. Infield and outfield play will be stressed—as well as proper pitching and catching form. Age
Rising K-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 8-11 / 6-8:30 pm
Price
$85 per child
Location
Girls Softball Field
Strength & Speed Camp for Boys & Girls Director: john crosby <bio The camp’s primary focus will be to demonstrate and instill essential lifting and running disciplines that safely and effectively build strength and improve speed. Age
Rising 5th-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 1-4 / 8-9am
Price
$40 per child
Location
NCS Football Stadium
Volleyball – All Skills Camp Kayce Green
Volleyball – All Skills Camp Director Coach Kayce Green has been the NCS head volleyball coach for 4 years. She has compiled a district record of 60 wins against seven losses, an overall record of 125-32, two undefeated district seasons; two District Titles; one Region Title; two years traveling to Sub-State; and earned the 2013 Coach of the Year. This is her sixth year coaching AAU/USJVO volleyball. She is the 13-National coach, Fundraising and Assistant Director at Club West Volleyball, a National US Junior Olympic club.
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Director: kayce green <bio
This 3-day camp will cover all the fundamental skills of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, hitting and blocking. Players will work by position to learn and master all the skills necessary to compete at the highest level of competition. session one
session TWO
Age
Rising 3rd-5th Grade
Rising 6th-8th Grade
Date/Time
July 28-30 / 2-4pm
July 28-30 / 4-6pm
Price
$60 per child
$60 per child
Location
NCS High School Gym
NCS High School Gym
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Wrestling Camp
Director: alan clark bio>
This camp is for the novice as well as the experienced wrestler. The camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of wrestling with live competition daily. Participants will learn takedowns, pinning combinations, tilts, escapes, and reversals. Our camp mission is to encourage all young wrestlers to develop a love of the world’s oldest sport, as well as to teach them the rules and techniques for middle and high school competition. Age
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Date/Time
July 6-10 / 8:30-11:30am
Price
$70 per child
Location
NCS Gibson Gym
wear/bring
Wear: T-shirt, shorts, wrestling shoes; Bring: Water bottle
Alan Clark
Wrestling Camp Director Coach Clark was born into a wrestling community with a record 14 state 6A championships. He competed on three of those state championship teams, and over the last 25 years has provided private coaching for some of the area’s best wrestlers.
For all sports camps you will need: • Comfortable clothes (t-shirt and shorts) • Athletic shoes • Water bottle • Sunscreen • A big smile!
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Nashville Christian School’s
LIFE SKILLS CAMPS Elementary Authors Shelley Greenlee Elementary Authors Camp Director
Shelley Greenlee is a graduate of Belmont University, where she received her BS in Elementary Education. She is certified to teach K-8 and has taught a variety of ages in her 10+ years of teaching. She loves to teach writing and has always enjoyed helping her students find the fun in creative writing. She uses a multitude of techniques to teach the writing process, all while preparing students for higher-level education writing.
Tammy Curtis Baker’s Dozen Camp Director
Tammy Curtis is a wife, mother, and proud grandma, who has always had a love for children and cooking. Trained in baking and decorating from a course on the Wilton School of cake decorating and having worked in our cafeteria for many years, she is currently NCS’s head chef. One of her staff said of her, “You know, she’s a grandma, so she cooks with love and lots of butter.”
Director: shelley greenlee <bio
Do you love books? Do you enjoy creating your own stories? If so, then “Elementary Authors” is the camp for you! Each day, you’ll journey through the steps of the writing process as you look at books, play games and do crafts. However, the most exciting part is that you will not only learn the steps of the writing process, but you’ll also put them to use as you write and illustrate your very own story! Once complete, each story will be sent to a publisher where it will be transformed into your own personal hard back book! Registration for this camp ends May 15. Space is limited to 15 students. There is a $20 nonrefundable deposit required to reserve a place. Age
Rising 3rd-5th Grade
Date/Time
June 16-19 / 9-11:30am
Price
$95 per child. Includes all supplies and publishing.
Location
Lower School Building, Room 109
Baker’s Dozen
Director: tammy curtis <bio
Get ready for an exciting week of hands-on baking. This camp will provide your student with the foundation for baking, following recipes, and cleaning and sanitizing the cooking area. Of course the best part will be sampling all of our delicious creations! This class is limited to 13 participants (a baker’s dozen). Age
Rising 5th-12th Grade
Date/Time
June 22-25 / Noon-4:30pm
Price
$135 per child. includes class materials and ingredients.
Location
Pollock Lower School Building / Multi-Purpose Room
Experience Minecraft Camp Jerry Morrison
Experience Minecraft Camp Director Jerry Morrison is the Technology Director / Tech Teacher at NCS. He has been working in the tech industry for almost 10 years, with the majority of that time spent in the Education arena. Along with teaching programming and web design, he has been using Minecraft in his classes to teach teamwork, digital citizenship how to survive the occasional zombie attack.
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Director: jerry morrison <bio
Minecraft is everywhere! What is it? It’s been called “Digital Lego” or a “Digital Sandbox”. Whether you are completely new to Minecraft or you are an expert, the Experience Minecraft Camp has something to appeal to you! We’ll have adventures, work as a team to build houses and cities, run obstacle courses, go on scavenger hunts and much more! All in the creative world of Minecraft! session one
session TWO
Age
Rising 2nd - 6th grades
Rising 2nd - 6th grades
Date/Time
June 22 - 25 8am-12pm / Mon-Thurs
July 20 - 23 8am-12pm / Mon-Thurs
Price
$85 per student (Limited to 20 spots)
Location
NCS Lower School Library
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Nashville Christian School’s
Fine arts camps Art Camp
Director: Donna Torrez bio>
Campers will use artist’s tools and materials to experience a variety of studio arts! They will explore 2D and 3D processes to create drawings, paintings, sculpture, and clay projects! Each session will vary in theme to encourage students to find fun new ways to express their own creativity! Join us for “Family Fridays” when students invite their friends and family to a “Gallery Showing” of their work! Class size is limited. session one
session TWO
Age
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Rising 3rd-8th Grade
Date/Time
June 2-5 T/W/Th - 9am-12pm; F - 9am-1pm
June 16-19 T/W/Th - 9am-12pm; F - 9am-1pm
Price
$95 per session, or $175 for both sessions. $15 non-refundable deposit. Supplies included!
Location
Campbell Upper School Building / Art Studio
The Lion King Experience
Director: nicole arnold bio>
The Lion King Experience will allow students to investigate all aspects of the musical theater process. Activities will include playwriting, mask making, costume construction, character development, choreography, vocal training, drumming and performing. A performance showcase will be held at the end of the camp. Age
Rising 3rd-8th grade
Date/Time
June 1 -5 / 12-4pm
Price
$85 per student ($20 discount for sibling)
Location
Gibson and MPR stage
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Donna Torrez
Art Camp Director Donna Torrez has been a working artist and teacher for over 27 years, 10 of those years at Nashville Christian School. She has demonstrated and presented on local and national television programs including HGTV. Her students have won numerous art shows, awards, and scholarships. In 2010 Donna was recognized and honored with the Outstanding Teacher Award at the Tennessee Governors School for the Arts.
Nicole Arnold The Lion King Experience Camp Director
Nicole Arnold is in her twenty first year at NCS. In her time here she has directed over 50 productions at NCS and in community theater. Mrs. Arnold is the current president of Cheatham County Community Theater where she both acts and directs. A 5-time participant in the Tennessee Arts Academy, she is also ArtSMART certified through the TPAC Humanities Outreach in Tennessee.
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HOW TO REGISTER
thank you for your interest in nCs summer Camps! We believe you will find a wide variety of fun-filled, action-packed, skill-building camps at nashville Christian school. to register, simply go to ncscamps.org. reserve your spot today as many camps will fill up quickly. for questions or more information, contact our director of summer Programs, Phillip montgomery, at montgomeryp@nashvillechristian.org or (615) 356-5600.
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Age
PAge
All Sports Camp
June 1-3
rising 3rd-8th Grade
4
Art Camp
June 2-5; June 16-19
rising 3rd-8th Grade
9
Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dozen
June 22-25
rising 5th-12th Grade
8
Baseball Camp
June 15-17
rising 1st-8th Grade
4
Boys Basketball Camp
June 8-11
rising 2nd-8th Grade
4
Camp Big Blue
11 weeks; from may 26-august 7
rising kindergarteners
3
Camp Eagle Pride
10 weeks; from may 25-July 31
rising 1st-8th Grade
3
Cheer Camp
July 27-30
rising k-5th Grade
5
Elementary Authors
June 16-19
rising 3rd-5th Grade
8
Experience Minecraft Camp
June 22 - 25; July 20 - 23
rising 2nd - 6th grades
8
Football Padded Camp
July 13-15
rising 3rd-8th Grade
5
Football Skills Camp
June 1-4
rising 3rd-8th Grade
5
Girls Basketball Camp
June 1-4
rising k-8th Grade
5
Girls Softball Camp
June 8-11
rising k-8th Grade
6
Golf Camp
June 29-July 2
rising 5th-12th Grade
6
The Lion King Experience Camp
June 1 -5
rising 3rd-8th grade
9
Strength & Speed Camp
June 1-4
rising 5th-8th Grade
6
Wrestling Camp
July 6-10
rising 3rd-8th Grade
7
Volleyball - All Skills Camp
July 28-30
rising 3rd-8th Grade
6
nashville christian school
Serving students 6 weeks through 12th grade at all learning levels COLLEGE PREP • HONORS • AP • DUAL ENROLLMENT • LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
We are more than a Christian college preparatory school, we are family. 7555 sawyer Brown road | nashville, tn 37221 | phone (615) 356-5600 | nashvillechristian.org
Serving students 6 weeks through 12th grade at all learning levels 7555 Sawyer Brown Road | Nashville, TN 37221 phone (615) 356-5600 | nashvillechristian.org