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Ages 8 to 14 Two-Week Sessions Overnight Residential Camp
Action Camp at WRA June 15 - July 25, 2014
Your Action-filled summer begins at WRA. About Action Camp
Action Camp at Western Reserve Academy is an overnight camp experience unlike any other! From enrichments to sports to outdoor excursions, there are never a shortage of activities and things to do. Campers will make new friends in the unique camp setting of a boarding school campus, by utlilizing the same facilities and dormitories that WRA’s students use during the academic year. During each session, every camper will do the following:
w Choose three enrichments, each meeting for five, 50-minute sessions w Pick one sporting activity, each meeting for four, 60-minute sessions w Mountain bike through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park w Kayak one of the most beautiful waterways in Northeast Ohio w Participate in traditional camp favorites such as capture the flag, swimming, camp competitions, campfires & s’mores and so much more! w Take an all-day trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park w Spend the nights in one of our well-appointed, on campus dormitories
Although everybody knows what will happen during the course of each session, each day is surprise at Action Camp! The daily schedule is revealed as the day unfolds so campers enjoy the activity of the moment instead of getting lost in what tomorrow’s activities may bring. At Action Camp, every day is exciting! 7:30am 8:00am 9-12:00pm 12:15pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 9:30pm
Sample Daily Schedule Wake-up Call Breakfast Enrichments Lunch Sports Rotation Wilderness Excursions Group 1: Kayaking Group 2: Mountain Biking Dinner Evening Campwide Activities Campfire & Songs Lights-out
The possibilities are endless. Explore your world. Enriching Opportunities
Action campers discover new interests and expand their creativity through engaging activities. Each camper selects three enrichment offerings per session, and each activity meets five times during a two-week session. PhOTOGRAPhiC WORKShOP- Campers learn the basic in’s and out’s of photo editing to manipulate their photographs into their own artistic masterpieces. All campers take home a disc with copies of their collection.
SCiENCE DiSCOVERiES - Campers build rockets and create basic experiments that teach scientific principles. Topics cover such areas as propulsion, reactions, conductivity and weird, wacky experiments such as home-made slime.
CRAFTy TiME - Paintings, clay sculptures, unique mosaics and bracelets are just some of the ways campers can unleash their creative potential at Action camp.
WiDE WORLD OF COOKiNG - WRA is the setting for young master chefs in training. WRA’s kitchen is home to many a delicious dish, like homemade pizzas and desserts like creative cupcakes and cookies.
COMEDy hOuR - Campers will have the opportunity to improvise and unlock their inner-standup comedian. They will have fun as they experience classic comedy skits while they hone their theater skills.
MAGiCiANS iN ACTiON - Discover and learn new tricks that will leave an audience spellbound. Campers will be amazed at how far they develop during their magician training.
T-ShiRT TiME - Tie-dye shirt designs and t-shirts displaying campers’ own computer-generated graphics will become their favorite pieces of clothing.
FiLM CREW - Campers use a digital video camera to produce a group short film. using iMovie, everyone edits the production that premiers at the closing ceremonies. Campers take home DVD copies of the movie to show.
WRA DANCE COMPANy - Campers are introduced and try several different styles of dance as directed by one of our experienced counselors. The enrichment culminates with a showcase at the end of each session.
Every day is a new experience... Sports & Games
Whether a camper chooses a favorite or decides to try something new, each sports and game provides a uniqure opportunitu to discover what moves you. Everyone selects one sport per session that meets four times during each two-week session at Action Camp.
Volleyball
Basketball
Wilderness Excursions
Action Camp extends beyond WRA’s campus to surrounding parks and reserves. Everyone learns how to navigate some of the best trails and waterways in Northeast Ohio while kayaking and mountain biking each session.
Kayaking
Not all of our adventures happen on land! During each session, campers learn the fundamentals of kayaking from our well-trained staff. Counselors teach boater safety and basic paddling techniques, and everyone discovers the thrill of piloting a vessel on the Cuyahoga River. Each camper will take two unique kayaking trips during each session.
Mountain Biking
Bumpy trails ahead! Bikers of all skill levels enjoy trails that are perfect and fun for each camper. The first day of mountain biking involves riding a local park trail. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the site for additional journeys and great scenery such as the impressive Brandywine Falls or locks along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal. Campers will each take two awesome bike excursions.
Options for Each Session Flag Football Soccer
Frisbee Golf Tennis
...and everyday is non-stop Action! Trip to Cedar Point
Each session of campers travels to Cedar Point Amusement Park for an all-day experience at one of the best parks on earth! The trip is all-inclusive and included within the cost of tuition. Campers receive meals and drinks while at the park, so you can resy assured that they are all well-taken care of during their visit.
Camp Competitions
Each session, campers form two teams for our fun-packed CAMPetitions. Motivated by team pride, campers face off in a combination of challenges such as capture the counselor, swimming pool games, steal the bacon, relay races, crab soccer and so much more. The CAMPetitions culminate with the Adventure Battle Capture the Flag 2.0.
The Evening at Action Camp
The fun is just beginning at Action Camp when the evening comes. Campers participate in a wide range of activities as the day comes to close. One of the main events is campfire, where campers can be themselves while singing whacky camp songs and making s’mores with their friends. Other activities include viewing the nighttime sky using our on campus state-of-the-art telescopes in our observatory, camp games, swimming, Capture the Counselor (think Capture the Flag, but with counselors instead!), and much more.
Once campus is officially over for the day, campers return to their rooms in one of our well-appointed dormitories, the same dormitory rooms our students use during the regular school year.
We have everything covered. Camp Facilities
Action Camp takes place on WRA’s boarding school campus. As a result, campers take advantage of the same exceptional facilities used by students from around the world during the school year. From courts and fields to labs and studios and well-appointed dormitories, WRA provides the ideal environment for campers to experience the thrill of summer camp.
Action Camp Counselors
We know a great staff is the key to creating an extraordinary summer camp experience. Our counselors fuel the spirit of Action Camp - this is what they love to do and it shows! They are college students or recent graduates who have an infinite passion for working with children. Our maximum camper-to-staff ratio of 5:1 ensures close supervision and helps every child develop connections with these fantastic role models.
Ensuring the well-being of our campers is our foremost priority. Each member of our staff undergoes comprehensive screening and preparation, including AED, CPR, and First Aid training. Certified lifeguards supervise all water activities, and camp vehicles are driven by Ohio Department of Education approved drivers.
Our 190-acre campus encompasses: w The 80,000-square-foot Murdough Athletic Center which includes a 200-meter indoor track, 5 basketball courts, and a 6-lane swimming pool with a separate diving well w 12 full-size athletic fields w 10-court tennis center w Cross-country trails w 3 baseball fields w Two- and three-dimensional studios with work stations for painting and printing techniques and a production area for desktop publishing w State-of-the art science labs w A 400-seat theater
The Action Camp Promise
Action Camp was designed to provide uninterrupted fun for children. in our secure environment, campers are encouraged to try new things outside of their comfort zones. WRA Summer Programs does not permit teasing, bullying, or hazing of any kind. We call it the Action Camp Promise, and we ask all campers to sign the Promise. As a result, our friendly camp atmosphere provides a place for children to freely express their opinions and explore the world in which they live, all while experiencing their own new adventures.
Enroll today! Summer officially begins June 15 2014 Action Camp Calendar Session 1: June 15 - 27 Session 2: June 29 - July 11 Session 3: July 13 - July 25
*if enrolling in multiple sessions, campers are allowed to remain on campus in between sessions. We organize fun activities and trips that add to the excitement of camp during these stayover weekends.
Action Camp Tuition
Number of Sessions 1 2 3
Before May 15
$1700 / session $1600 / session $1500 / session
Starting May 15
$1800 / session $1700 / session $1600 / session
The all-inclusive tuition includes: w Breakfast and lunch w Camp T-shirt, water bottle and backpack w All supplies and materials w Optional Thursday overnight stay
*Multiple weeks do not have to be consecutive. Because campers can experience different enriching and sporting adventures each session, every week is a new adventure.
Camp Dining
Campers enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in WRA’s Ellsworth Dining hall. Meals are served buffet style and offer an array of choices. Nutritious snacks are served during midmorning and afternoon breaks. The dining hall staff can accommodate most dietary needs please contact us for specific requests prior to enrolling.
Enrollment Information
Camper space and activity selections are limited each session and filled as enrollments are received.
Enroll online today at wra.net/actioncamp
Extending its academic tradition to summer programs, Western Reserve Academy strives to provide quality summer experiences for children, from ages 8 through 17. A summer at WRA echoes our school's commitment to "offer a transformational experience where students strive for excellence, live with integrity and act with compassion." Whether you want to become more adept at adding special effects to videos, have an interest in honing your writing skills, or wish to kayak down a river in our Adventure or Action Camp, we know you will enjoy your Summer at WRA.
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Western Reserve Academy Summer Programs 115 College Street Hudson, OH 44236 Timothy McQuait Director of Summer Programs Phone: 330-650-9715 E-Mail: summerprograms@wra.net