Westminster's Summer Camps 2021

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Summer Camps 2021 Day Camps, Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps


Welcome to Summer Camps 2021!

Dear Parents,

Welcome to another great year of Westminster Summer Camps! We are pleased to offer many options that allow children and teenagers to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving Atlanta, as well as a full slate of specialty camps that let our campers discover or deepen their interests in a variety of skills and hobbies. Favorite camps like Summer Day Camp, Arts and Science Camp, Sports Camp, and theatre and robotics camps are back! We also have some exciting new camps for your campers to try. See the next page for a listing of all of our new camps. If you are new to Westminster camps, welcome! CampMinder will be your digital home for all things summer camp! Please log into CampMinder to register for camps. Please upload your child’s immunization form and a recent photo and complete the health history section so we can best serve you this summer. For families with children who registered last summer or have attended Summer Camps before, return to your CampMinder account using your login. Please make sure health forms are up to date in CampMinder and all information is still correct. Creating a safe, rewarding, and fun summer experience for our campers brings us great joy! The expertise we gained around COVID-19 safety protocols last summer and during Westminster’s school year will serve us well as we welcome this year’s campers. Please feel free to call me anytime on the camp phone at 404-367-7868. Sincerely,

Kelley Day

Summer Camp Director Risk and Auxiliary Manager 404-367-7868 westminster.net/summer Photo taken prior to COVID-19. SUMMER CAMPS 2021


Introducing New Camps for 2021! Learn, Code, Build

If your sixth through eighth grade student loves all things related to games, computers, and the web this advanced level coding class is for them! This class covers programming terms, wireframing, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics. During the latter part of the program students’ knowledge is put to the test as they each build an interactive project! Plus, participants will receive follow-up instructions so they can continue learning and improving their website and apps at home in Codemoji’s web-based platform. Students will also learn how to program robots and more! This class goes beyond just coding! Grades 6–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $425 per 1-week session

Week 5: July 5-9

Math Games, Puzzles & Art

Campers will explore a variety of math concepts in new and exciting ways. Each day students will play games, solve puzzles, and create art—all using math. Campers will engage with elements of traditional elementary school math as well a non-traditional topics. Grades 5–6 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Week 2: June 14–18

Full Day $400 per 1-week session

Cheer Camp

Calling all future cheerleaders! Whether your school’s colors are green, blue, white, or orange, this is the camp for you. Westminster’s varsity cheerleaders will work with you on tumbling, dance routines, and basic sideline cheers. Daily arts and crafts will further enhance your cheer experience. Grades K–4 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $400 per 1-week session

Week 4: June 28-July 2 Week 5: July 5–9

Dungeons and Dragons

Join the wonderful world of role play as your dungeon master (a.k.a. camp director) creates adventures galore. The first day, each camper will create a character and learn the established game parameters. Then the dungeon master will reveal play as the turns and twists occur at the roll of the dice. Each camper will receive a player handbook and have daily time outside. No previous experience needed. Grades 5–10 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Week 3: June 21–25 Week 4: June 28-July 2

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Full Day $400 per 1-week session


2021 Summer Camps By Week All camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Before and after care available under additional options. Day Camps

Rising Grades 2021–22

Week 1 June 7-11

Week 2 June 14-18

Week 3 June 21-25

2-week session, $850

Week 4 June 28–July 2

2-week session, $850

Week 5 July 5-9

Week 6 July 12-16

Summer Day Camp

K–8

Camp Wildcats

K–2

$425

$425

$425

$425

Cubby Camp (full day and half day)

3–4 Year Olds

$430/$325

$430/$325

$430/$325

$430/$325

$430/$325

$430/$325

Specialty Camps

Rising Grades 2021–22

Week 1 June 7-11

Week 2 June 14-18

Week 3 June 21-25

Week 4 June 28–July 2

Week 5 July 5-9

Week 6 July 12-16

Abrakadoodle Art

K–3

$440

$440

Arts and Science

2–6

Broadcasting

6–9

Chess

1–5

Codemoji (9:00 a.m.–Noon)

3–5

$240

$240

Codemoji (1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)

1–2

$240

$240

Counselor-in-Training

9–10

$300

$300

$300

Dungeons & Dragons*

5–10

$400

$400

Debate (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)

7–9

Drone & Auto Bots

1–8

E-Sports Gaming/Coding

3–8

Grades 6-8 $475

Filmmaking

4–8

$415

Learn, Code, Build*

6–8

Lego® Junior Engineering

K–2

Math Fun 4 Girls (9:00 a.m.–Noon)

2–3

Math Games, Puzzles & Art*

5–6

Robotics (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)

3–5

“Sew It All” (12:30–4:00 p.m.)

2–5

Snacks and Science

K–5

StemQuest

3–5

Theatre for Beginners

K–6

Theatre: Musical Theatre Intensive

7–12

2-week session, $860

2-week session, $850

2-week session, $860

$415 $420

$300

$425 Grades 3-5, 6-8 $465

Grades 1-2 $465

$300

$300

Grades 6-8 $465

Grades 3-5 $465

$425 Grades 3-5, 6-8 $465

Grades 1-2 $465 Grades 3-5, 6-8 $475

Grades 6-8 $475 $425

$440

$440

$440

$230 $400 2-week session, $825

Grades 3-5 $440

$300

$300

Grades K-2 $440

Grades 3-5 $440

Grades K-2 $440

Grades 3-5 $460 Grades K-2 $425

Grades 3-5 $460

Grades 3-6 $425 3-week session, $1,230

* New 2021 Camp SUMMER CAMPS 2021

$440


2021 Summer Camps By Week All camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Before and after care available under additional options. Sports Camps

Rising Grades 2021–22

Week 1 June 7-11

Week 2 June 14-18

Week 3 June 21-25

Week 4 June 28–July 2

Week 5 July 5-9

Week 6 July 12-16

Sports Camp

3–8

$425

$425

$425

$425

$425

$425

Coach Malloy’s Boys Basketball

3–8

$400

Cheer Camp*

K–4

$400

$400

Coach Dunn’s Golf

4–8

Karate

1–5

Coach Arnett’s Girls Lacrosse (8:30 a.m.–noon)

3–8

$300

Tennis (9:00 a.m.–noon, or 1:00–4:00 p.m.)

K–5

$265

Coach Monroe’s Volleyball

5–9

Special Memorial Week Camps

$575

$575 $425

$265 $400

Rising Grades 2021–22

One Session Only June 1–4

Coach Argall’s Girls Basketball Camp

3–8

$400

Coach Snyder’s Soccer Camp (9:00 a.m.–noon)

4–7

$250

8–U17

$350

Coach Loughran’s Swim Camp (1:00–4:00 p.m.)

2–8

$250

Clothing Hack

5–8

$400

Photography

6–10

$400

Coach Snyder’s Soccer Camp (9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)

* New 2021 Camp

A few additional notes Before care is available from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for $50 per week at the summer day camp, 3255 Nancy Creek Road. Sign up through your CampMinder account under additional options. Campers will travel to their camps via bus or walking with a counselor. (Note: Cubby Camp before care is at Tull Hall). After care is available from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for $75 per week at the summer day camp, 3255 Nancy Creek

Road. Sign up through your CampMinder account under additional options. Counselors and staff will transport campers to summer day camp, where parent pickup occurs by 6:00 p.m. Be sure to pack a snack and swim suit. (Note: there is no after care for Cubby Camp). Lunch is provided for all full-day campers. However, if you would prefer to pack a lunch, feel free to do so. It must be NUT-FREE. Refrigeration is not available.

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Summer Day Camps Summer Day Camp

For more than 60 years, Westminster has offered a traditional day camp experience with the look and feel of a rural summer camp. Campers experience a variety of activities tailored to their grade level, interest, and ability. New, fun challenges await campers every day—including tumbling, archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, and more. You will find our secluded camp site just across Nancy Creek from the main campus of Westminster. The Day Camp facilities include an athletic field, outdoor pool, canoe pond, nature and craft cabins, ropes course, riflery range, archery range, and a covered picnic area. Lunch is provided, but campers may bring a lunch if preferred (all lunches must be nut-free). Register your child to join the generations of young people who have spent summers at Westminster Summer Day Camp.

Grades K–8 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $850 per 2-week session

Weeks 1 and 2: June 7–18 Weeks 3 and 4: June 21-July 2 Weeks 5 and 6: July 5–16

Camp Wildcats

Wildcat campers participate in arts and crafts, sports and games, water play on the field, and nature discovery. With in-house field trips, this group is always learning and having fun. Group games and other activities take place in the Lower School gym making this an excellent choice for campers on the younger side not quite ready for a full day outdoors. The one-week option will allow campers to try different types of camps.

Grades K–2 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $425 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11 Week 2: June 14–18

Week 3: June 21–25 Week 4: June 28–July 2

Cubby Camp

Our only camp option for 3- and 4-year-olds has a fulland half-day choice. Camp is held at Tull Hall on the Westminster campus and includes daily indoor and outdoor activities in arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming at the camp pool, and nature discovery. Our youngest Wildcats will have rest time each afternoon and should bring two nut-free snacks daily. Before care from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. is available for $50 per week; no after care is available for this camp. Campers must be three or four years old by June 1 and fully potty trained.

3–4 years old Half Day 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $325 per 1-week session Week 1: June 7–11 Week 2: June 14–18 Week 3: June 21–25 SUMMER CAMPS 2021

Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $430 per 1-week session Week 4: June 28–July 2 Week 5: July 5–9 Week 6: July 12–16


Summer Specialty Camps Abrakadoodle Art

Broadcasting

Come let your inner artist out in one of our one-week art sessions! Week 5 features Adventure Park Camp, and Week 6 features Great Big Messy Art Camp. Led by Abrakadoodle instructors, this camp is sure to bring home many treasured art pieces to be featured on the walls of family homes for years to come. Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form.

Grades K–3 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $440 per 1-week session

Ready to showcase your talents on air and on camera? Or maybe you want to call the shots and run the show from behind the scenes? You can do it all during WCAT’s broadcasting camp. In this hands-on experience, campers will learn how to write, edit, interview, produce, direct, and announce live events. Working closely with WCAT anchors and editors, participants will practice play-by-play and sideline reporting, hosting, studio production, and more. Campers will also discover how to use field reporting equipment and editing software.

Grades 6–9 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Week 5: July 5–9 Week 6: July 12–16

Week 1: June 7-11

Arts and Science

Chess

Experienced educators teach classes in a variety of fields. Each day, campers have three activities, lunch and recess, and then three more activities. Campers select from the following options: V 3D Art & Clay V Acting & Improv V Aeronautics V Coding & Game Creation V Dance V Digital Art V Drawing and Painting V Fiber & Metal Art

V Fun Food V Games V Inventors’ Workshop V Kids’ Chemistry V Photography V Rad iPad V Sewing V Woodworking

Grades 2–6 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $860 per 2-week session

Full Day $415 per 1-week session

Campers learn tactics and how to use a chess clock, play computer chess, and solve chess puzzles. They learn about and participate in different kinds of tournament play. This camp is ideal for campers who enjoy the popular game and would like to build their skills through lessons and competition. All levels welcome.

Grades 1–5 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $420 per 1-week session Week 5: July 5–9

“My daughter just loves Arts & Science Camp so much. Such a special place and experience.”

Weeks 1 and 2: June 7–18 Weeks 3 and 4: June 21–July 2

Parent of 2020 Camper

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Summer Specialty Camps Codemoji® (CODE IT)

Does your student love navigating how things work on a computer? Codemoji®’s computer science program for third through fifth graders and our mission is simple: teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline; and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun projects. Grades 3–5 9:00 a.m.–Noon Week 2: June 14–18

Half Day $240 per 1-week session Week 3: June 21–25

Codemoji® (Kitty Coding)

Your first or second grader will learn the basics of coding and computer science as they are immersed in STEM activities. Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the Codemoji® platform, and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games.

Counselor-in-Training

Designed for rising ninth and tenth grade students who have not yet turned 16, this camp is an excellent introduction to camp counselor duties. Two CIT campers are admitted per week and will rotate to their choice of Sports Camp, Summer Day Camp, or Wildcat Camp. While the CIT camp does not guarantee a counselor position in future years, it will help the camper determine where their interests lie. Admitting only two CIT campers per week allows a high level of leadership development and interaction with camp directors. Grades 9–10

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$300 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11

Week 4: June 28–July 2

Week 2: June 14–18

Week 5: July 5–9

Week 3: June 21–25

Week 6: July 12–16

Throughout the program, students will design a website and advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji® Coder program will challenge your students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics. Grades 1–2 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Half Day $240 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 14–18 Week 3: June 21–25

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Summer Specialty Camps Debate

Drone and Auto Bot Camp

Grades 7–9 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. $425 per 1-week session

Week 1: Drone To The Rescue (Grades 3–5, 6–8) Week 2: Junior Drone Pilot Academy (Grades 1–2) Week 3: Drone Racing & Obstacle Course (Grades 3–5, 6–8) Week 4: Junior Drone Space Spy Adventure (Grades 1–2) Week 5: Drone Racing & Obstacle Course (6–8) Week 6: Drone Escape & Rescue (3–5)

Week 2: June 14–18 Week 4: June 28–July 2

Additional details are available in the online registration form specific to each week of camp.

This camp is an introduction for rising seventh through ninth graders who are considering competing in “policy” debate. Taught by one of our Upper School debate coaches, Matthew Munday, along with some of Westminster’s varsity debaters, students will develop their critical thinking skills, learn how to organize their thoughts and arguments, try some basic research, and, of course, debate each other.

This camp is designed for novice and experienced drone enthusiasts alike. Drobots will provide a variety of flying, rolling, and jumping bots each week to put the campers through their paces.

Grades 1–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $465 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11 (Grades 3–5, 6–8) Week 2: June 14–18 (Grades 1–2) Week 3: June 21–25 (Grades 3–5, 6–8) Week 4: June 28–July 2 (Grades 1–2) Week 5: July 5–9 (Grades 6–8) Week 6: July 12–16 (Grades 3–5)

Photo taken prior to COVID-19. SUMMER CAMPS 2021


Summer Specialty Camps LEGO® Junior Engineering

E-Sports Gaming/Coding

Using Roblox Lua code to create 3D worlds, Roblox is an entertainment platform that allows campers to imagine, create, and play together across millions of user-created virtual worlds. By the end of the week, all campers will be able to publish/share and play games with friends on any platform. No prior experience is required. All technology is provided. Week 2: Roblox 3D Game Dev. (Grades 6–8) Week 4: Minecraft Mod Creation (Grades 3–5, 6–8) Week 6: Roblox 3D Battle Royale (Grades 6–8) Additional details are available in the online registration form specific to each week of camp. Grades 3–8

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$475 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 14–18

Week 1: LEGO® & K’NEX® Theme Park Week 3: Jedi Engineering Week 5: Ninjaneering with LEGO® Week 6: LEGO® & K’NEX® Theme Park Additional descriptions of each week are available in the online registration form. Grades K–2 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $440 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11

Week 5: July 5–9

Week 3: June 21–25

Week 6: July 12–16

Math Fun 4 Girls

Week 6: July 12–16

Campers have the opportunity to learn and practice math skills through real-world problem-solving techniques. Campers are constantly challenged to solve unusual problems and invent their own in a relaxed, fun, and supportive setting.

Week 4: June 28–July 2

Filmmaking

Want to become the next great film director? In the filmmaking summer camp, each student will have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot, and edit. Our film camp is designed for students with little or no filmmaking experience. The program focuses on the fundamental elements of visual storytelling and the basic skills of filmmaking, such as screenwriting, cinematography, directing, and editing. By the end of the program, students will have applied their newfound knowledge and skill set to complete their own short film. Grades 4–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Take your LEGO® skills to the next level! Each unique offering will dig into engineering and STEM-centered activities, all while using special LEGO® pieces to create and design.

Full Day $415 per 1-week session

Grades 2–3 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Half Day $230 per 1-week session

You may build a full-day program by pairing this with another half-day camp. Contact the Summer Programs office to register for combined half-day camp programs, which include tennis, sew it all and codemoji.

Week 3: June 21–25

“Our kids had THE VERY BEST TIME at Westminster! They have been over the moon happy and excited about each and every day!”

Week 2: June 14–18

Parent of 2020 Camper

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Summer Specialty Camps Robotics

“Sew It All”

Robotics is offered to children, both beginners and experts, entering third through fifth grades. Campers work in teams of two to three, based on their age and level of experience. Campers have the option to use a blueprint to build a standard robot or design their own stable robot. Students will race through obstacle courses and against each other.

Led by by Fashion Workshops, this camp will focus on creating sewing projects that include home goods, apparel, and accessories such as drawstring bag, skirt, hair ties, and fanny pack. Skills learned include hemming, encasing elastic, and mastering straight seams. Campers are able to build upon sewing skills every summer with the creation of new projects. All supplies, such as fabric and notions, are included in the camp registration cost.

Grades 3–5

Full Day

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

$825 per 2-week session

Grades 2–5 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Weeks 3 and 4: June 21–July 2

Half Day $300

You may build a full-day program by pairing this with another half-day camp. Contact the Summer Programs office to register for combined half-day camp programs.

Week 2: June 14–18 Week 3: June 21–25

Snacks and Science

Snacks, snacks, everywhere snacks! Campers will have fun learning how to make their favorite snacks with some good old-fashioned hands-on stirring, turning, and burning. Campers will learn to whip up some of their favorite items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But why stop there? During the time campers are waiting for food prep work, they will have the opportunity to dive in and learn some science. Campers will compete with each other by finding out who can build the tallest or strongest structures, design a marble roller coaster, and battle with cotton ball catapults. Grades K–5 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $440 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11 (Grades 3–5) Week 2: June 14–18 (Grades K–2) Week 3: June 21–25 (Grades 3–5) Week 4: June 28–July 2 (Grades K–2)

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Summer Specialty Camps StemQuest

Join your fellow campers in exploring some of the newest technology with this STEM-based camp brought to you by Drobots Company. Each week’s action-packed adventure builds collaborative teamwork and sportsmanship. Week 5: Mario Kart Water, Land, and Coasters Racing (Grades 3–5) Additional details are available in the online registration form specific to each week of camp.

Grades 3–5 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Week 2: June 14–18 Week 5: July 5–9

Full Day $460 per 1-week session

Theatre Camp

Our summer theatre camp led, by Upper School Theatre Director Kate Morgens, is a fun day-long camp where students play theatre games and learn core performance skills while practicing scenes and songs for a final video presentation. Every day focuses on one or two theatrical elements: costumes, set design, acting technique, directing, playwriting, audition technique, marketing, and puppetry, to name a few. All singing is done outdoors (masked and distanced), and songs and scenes are recorded to email to families in video format at the end of camp. Come join us for a week of fun on Kellett stage!

Grades K–6 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $425 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11 (Grades K–2) Week 2: June 14–18 (Grades 3–6)

Theatre: Musical Theatre Intensive

The Musical Theatre Intensive features classes in scene study, improvisation, stage combat, vocal performance, musical theatre dance styles, and audition technique. Students have the opportunity to work with professionals to improve their singing, dancing, and acting. The threeweek session culminates in a performance.

Grades 7–12 Full Day 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $1,230 per 3-week session Week 2, 3, and 4: June 14–July 2

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Summer Sports Camps Sports Camp

Sports Camp helps young athletes entering third through eighth grades develop their athletic potential in a wide array of sports. Led by Westminster head coaches Scott Snyder and Matt Pelot, the staff consists of coaches along with college and high school athletes. Campers also participate in a team competition that culminates in the Sports Camp Olympics tournament on the final day. Campers will select both a morning and an afternoon sport, with all campers having the opportunity to informally play a third sport during a free period. The camp is held in Turner Gym at Westminster and utilizes the Westminster athletic fields and facilities. Campers may select from the following sports: Morning Options:

Afternoon Options:

V Basketball V Flag Football V Soccer V Boys Tennis V Girls Tennis V Volleyball

V Baseball V Basketball V Lacrosse V Indoor Soccer V Track & Speed V Squash

Grades 3–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $425 per 1-week session

Week 1: June 7–11 Week 2: June 14–18 Week 3: June 21–25

Week 4: June 28–July 2 Week 5: July 5–9 Week 6: July 12–16

Interested in a half-day sports camp session? Half-day drop-in sessions are available for $175 for campers enrolled in half-day camps Math Fun 4 Girls, Sew It All, Emoji Coding, or Tennis, or enrolled in halfday Summer School. Contact the Summer Programs office 404.367.7868 to register for combined half-day camp programs.

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Summer Sports Camps Coach Malloy’s Boys Basketball Camp

Coach Dunn’s Golf Camp

Basketball Camp concentrates on developing the fundamental skills—dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, spacing, movement without the ball, defensive stance, and positioning—essential for success in the wonderful game of basketball. There will be basketball competitions (hotshot, free throws, one-on-one) as well as live competitive league games. Westminster’s head varsity basketball coach, Tray Malloy, will emphasize the game of basketball while also focusing on creating an attitude of striving for excellence in all aspects of life.

Grades 3–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Week 1: June 7–11

Full Day $400 per 1-week session

This camp is designed for players who are very new to the game or have never played before. The instruction is based on solid techniques that will allow the junior golfer to improve to the next level. The program includes 5-6 hours a day of golf instruction. The morning starts with individual and group instruction at the Auzzie Kids Golf Academy. This facility specializes in the introduction and teaching of the golf swing, course management, rules, and etiquette. The golfers visit a local course to play 9 holes of golf in the afternoon. This program is quick-moving and designed to keep the interest of this level of player. Proper golf attire (a collared shirt) is required; campers provide their own golf clubs.

Grades 4–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Week 1: June 7–11 Week 2: June 14–18

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Full Day $575 per 1-week session (all greens fees included)


Summer Sports Camps Karate Camp

Tennis Camp

Grades 1–5 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Grades K–5 9:00 a.m.–Noon 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Half Day $265 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 14–18

Week 2: June 21–25

Gear up, young champions, and kick high! Let the martial arts games begin! Ninja fun or game activities with a martial arts twist are incorporated into each day! Karate camp students begin each day with yoga to enhance flexibility and meditation to further focus the mind. Additional exercises for strength, balance, and agility are learned and practiced. Martial arts disciplines of Karate, Jujitsu, and Kung Fu are taught for beginners and for practitioners who want extra practice. KIA!

Full Day $425 per 1-week session

Week 6: July 12–16

You may build a full-day program by pairing this camp with another half-day camp. Contact the Summer Programs office at 404.367.7868 to register for combined half-day camp programs.

Coach Arnett’s Girls Lacrosse Camp

Designed for beginner and intermediate players who want to work on fundamental skills such as passing, cradling, and shooting skills, this camp will engage you in the game of lacrosse as well as the finer points of scoring and defending. Led by Westminster coachMargaret Arnett and high school players, this camp will culminate in a final tournament.

Grades 3–8 8:30 a.m.–noon

Based on the USTA Net Generation Kids program, this camp will help you learn or improve your tennis game. Each half-day session will work on strokes, serves, and returns as you volley with your fellow campers. Beginners to intermediate level campers will be divided according to their age and tennis level. The daily fun with Westminster varsity tennis players who serve as counselors will culminate with prizes and popsicles.

Half Day 300 per 1-week session

Week 2: June 14–18 You may build a full-day program by pairing this with another half-day camp. Contact the Summer Programs office to register for combined half-day camp programs.

Coach Monroe’s Volleyball Camp

Volleyball Camp puts an emphasis on fundamental skill instruction (passing, serving, setting, digging, attacking, and blocking) for all levels of play, which enhances the overall understanding of how to play the game. Specialty skills sessions (setter, outside attacker, middle attacker, libero) are offered, which will allow the camper to sharpen the skills required in each position. The campers will play mini-games that emphasize different aspects of volleyball on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Grades 5–9 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Week 3: June 21–25

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Full Day $400 per 1-week session


Special Memorial Week Camps Coach Argall’s Girls Basketball Camp

Calling all girls entering third through eighth grades! Come join varsity coach Katie Argall to work on your basketball skills. This camp is designed for both novice and advanced players grouped by experience levels. Shooting, passing, defense, and general ball handling will be covered with games played each day.

Grades 3–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Memorial Week: June 1–4

Full Day $400

Coach Snyder’s Soccer Camp

Led by Westminster’s award-winning varsity boys coach, Scott Snyder, this camp provides an outstanding soccer curriculum and instruction designed by one of Georgia’s most experienced and successful coaches in high school and youth soccer. The sessions will provide a fun soccer experience that combines training in the skills of the game and learning basic tactical foundations. We strive to provide an atmosphere that is both challenging and competitive in a positive way that enables players to acquire maximum technical/tactical skills. This goes back to the camp’s philosophy: Playing soccer to have fun—this is the most important concept of our soccer camp. Coach Scott Snyder is nationally recognized and licensed coach with 28 years of experience at both the youth and high school levels. He has spent the last 20 years as the head boys soccer coach at Westminster, where he has won nine state championships and coached six All-Americans. He was named the National High School Coach of the Year in 2018 by the United Soccer Coaches organization. Coach Sharon Loughran is the former head soccer coach at Walton High School, where she won a state championship and was Georgia’s first female A licensed coach. The rest of the staff will be comprised of current and former Westminster soccer players.

Grades 4–7 9:00 a.m.–Noon

$250

Grades 8–U17 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

$350

Memorial Week: June 1–4

SUMMER CAMPS 2021


Special Memorial Week Camps Coach Loughran’s Swim Camp

Photography

This swim camp and stroke clinic with Westminster’s varsity swim coach is for competitive swimmers of all levels. The camp will focus on proper technique for each of the four strokes (breaststroke, freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly) along with critical starts and turns. Video sessions help provide additional feedback for further improvement. Teaching the fundamentals of flexibility, core strength, and body awareness in swimming is part of the daily training.

Grades 2–8 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Half Day $250

There’s an old saying that “a picture is worth a thousand word.” That’s what campers will explore in this summer camp: taking pictures of value that will speak volumes. A photographer is essentially a storyteller, preserving memories and seeing beauty in our everyday surroundings. We will offer digital photography and computer software manipulation of images.

Grades 6–10 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Memorial Week: June 1–4

Memorial Week: June 1–4

Clothing Hack

Campers will sew smart clothing using Arduino Lily Pads and our STEAM lab sewing machines. Using LED lights, buttons, sensors, and other materials, every piece created will offer smart design.

Grades 5–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Full Day $400

Memorial Week: June 1–4

“My son had such a great time and looked forward to getting up for camp every morning when usually he’d prefer to sleep in.” Parent of 2020 Camper

SUMMER CAMPS 2021

Full Day $400 memorial week


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