LAST UPDATED June 17th, 2020
2020 SUMMER
UMS-Wright
PROGRAMS
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
A CLEAR PATH for POTENTIAL
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2020
ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
DAY CAMPS
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COME CHOOSE
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WEEK 1: June 1-5 WEEK 2: June 8-12 WEEK 3: June 15-19 WEEK 4: June 22-26 WEEK 5: June 29-July 2 WEEK 6: July 6-10 WEEK 7: July 13-17 WEEK 8: July 20-24 WEEK 9: July 27-31
ADVENTURE!
Table of Week at a Glance DAY CAMPS
Day Camp Details Climbers Day Camp Junior Day Camp Senior Day Camp
ACADEMIC CAMPS
ACT Prep Technology Camp Typing for Beginners Summer Reading Deep Dive Slip N' Slide Back to School 1st Grade Prep 2nd Grade Prep 3rd Grade Prep 4th Grade Prep 5th Grade Prep
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ATHLETIC CAMPS
Beginners Swimming Cheerleading Baseball Camp Pitching Clinic Girls Basketball Camp Swinging Bulldog Golf Outdoor Soccer Tennis Camp Lacrosse Camp Softball Camp Boys Basketball Camp Bowling Camp Terry Curtis Football Camp Volleyball Camp Intermediate Swimming Olympics Style
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Music Explorer Camp Bulldog Builders and Bots Jewelry Making Camp Enhancing the Mind, Body, and Spirit Art Lab: Amazing Abstracts Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork Chess Camp Home Ec. 101 On the Spot! Improv Camp
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POLICIES AND EXTRAS
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Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
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JUNE at a Glance REVISED Morning
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All June offerings are listed below. Please remember that all camps will be billed through your FACTS account.
Grades Camps Grades Camps Grades Camps Day Camp Details and Changes Beginners Swimming K5-6 Cheerleading Camp Beginners Day Camp K5-1 K3 Day Camps will run from 7:30-3:30, Monday-Friday. Campers need to pack ownLess lunch and one snack. will receive an afternoon How their to Stress K5-8 Baseball Camp Climbers Day Camp 2-4 K4-K5 They popsicle each day. ThereK5-8 will be no half-day or drop-in options this summer. Masks are not required for campers, and a safety Pitching Clinic Junior Day Campplan will be shared 10-12 ACT Prep 1-2 with you once you are registered. There will be Club daily water1-5 play for the Climbers Day Campers, and the and Senior Day Campers will have Kindness Kids 1-4 Day Camp 3-6JuniorSenior Week 1: There June daily pool time. No electronic devices are allowed. will still be weekly themes, but some have been changed. You will see up-to-date weekly 10-12 ACT Prep
Week 1 June 1-5
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Grades Camps Grades Camps Grades Camps Morning and Afternoon K4-K5 Camp Details and Changes Camp Read-A-Lot Comprehension Campout Beginners Day Camp 1-2 K3 Morning Camps run 8:30-11:30, Camps run 12:30-3:30, Monday-Thursday. Remember, you cannot sign up for two K5-1 Monday-Thursday. Beginners SwimmingAfternoon3-6 Cupcake Wars K4-K5 Climbers Day Camp camps in the same week.K5-4 If these Swinging classes become Sarah Blankenship at sblankenship@ums-wright.org to add your name to the Bulldogsfull, Golfplease Campemail ACT Prep Junior Day Camp 10-12 1-2 waitlist. We may be able 1-8 to createGirls a 2nd session depending on interest. Basketball Senior Day Camp 3-6 2-5 Photography Camp 3-6 Technology CampRegistration is at www.ums-wright.org/summer 10-12 ACT Prep Morning Afternoon Grades CampsFull Day Grades Camps Grades Camps Climbers Day Camp K5-2 Music Explorer Camp K5 Junior Day Camp Technology Camp 3-6 1-2 Senior Day Camp 3-6
Week 2 June 8-12
Week 3 June 15-19 Morning Afternoon Week 4 Grades Camps Grades Camps June 22- 5-8 Jewelry Making Camp 3-6 Bulldog Builders and Bots 26 Afternoon Morning Camps Week 5 Grades Grades There Camps will be no academic, athletic, or specialty camps June 29- this week. All day camps will be Monday through July 2 Thursday for this week due to the July 4th holiday.
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Camps Climbers Day Camp Junior Day Camp Senior Day Camp
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Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
Week at a Glance Week 6 July 6-10 Week 7 July 13-17 Week 8 July 20-24 Week 9 July 27-31
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Academic, Athletic, & Specialty Camps are To Be Announced
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For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
Day Camp DAY CAMP HOURS
Climbers (K4-K5) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Junior (1st-2nd) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Senior (3rd-6th) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
PRICING
FULL DAY $180 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM All half-day and drop-in options are cancelled for Summer 2020.
Details All the Details
LUNCH
All campers will need to bring their own lunch and morning snack. We will provide a daily afternoon popsicle. Lunch will take place in classrooms or wherever the camp is based, to avoid shared surfaces.
EXTENDED CARE Extended Care has been cancelled for Summer 2020.
MEDICAL
If your camper has allergies or other medical conditions that we should be aware of, please let us know. All EpiPens and emergency medication will be stored during the week in a location that is accessible by camp teachers and directors. They will be returned with your camper at the end of the week. Campers are not allowed to self-carry and/or self-medicate. We cannot dispense any over the counter medicines during camp.
SAFETY PLAN
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A safety plan has been created for each day camp, and we have emailed those plans to all rising K5-6th grade UMS-Wright families. This plan includes campus entry, exit, screening, physical standards, environmental cleaning, personal hygiene, and symptom monitoring.
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
C L I M B E R S
DAY CAMP
R I S I N G K5
Climbers Day Camp is an excellent opportunity to make friends and learn new things! Filled with non-stop fun, this camp includes water play, reading, arts and crafts, free play, rest time, and more. Details Important times · Drop Off 7:30 – 8:30 · Pick Up - 3:00 – 3:30 · Lunch Time – 11:30 – 12:15 · Rest Time – 12:15 – 12:45
WEEK 4: STEM WEEK June 22-26
Join us for STEM week as we dive into all kinds of hands-on experiments that help us understand how the world works. We will create, explore, discover, and test theories through different STEM experiments. We will also use our senses to gather information and make predictions.
WEEK 5: RED, WHITE, AND THE BLUES! June 29-July 2 *4 Days Only
Come join us as we celebrate our country and its music genres! We will listen to some of our favorite music genres, all while creating American-themed crafts that show our patriotism! It’s time to celebrate America the Beautiful, and all our favorite tunes that go along with it.
WEEK 3: DISNEY WEEK June 15-19
During our first week of camp, we will revisit all of our favorite Disney characters! Whether you love Elsa and Olaf, or Buzz Lightyear and Sherriff Woody…we know you will have a blast during this Disney-filled week.
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WEEK 6: SUPERHEROES IN TRAINING July 6-10
Who is your favorite superhero? This week, we will celebrate our favorite superheroes while learning about what makes each of them so great. We even will make our own personal superhero capes! Up, up, and away!
WEEK 7: SAFARI July 13-17
Join us this week as our campers go on a wild life safari! We will go on an animal hunt around campus, learn about different animals, and play all kinds of animal games.
WEEK 8: UNDER THE SEA July 20-24
Do you wish you lived in the ocean? This week is all things under the sea! We will make sea animal crafts, learn about all kinds of sea creatures, and play sharks and minnows. We are sure to have a wet and wild time.
WEEK 9: DINOSAUR WEEK! July 27-31
This week is all about dinosaurs! We will hunt for dinosaur fossils, make dino eggs, and create all kinds of dinosaur art! We will even learn a dance move called the Dinosaur Stomp. It is sure to be Velocirific!
For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
J U N I O R D A Y C A M P RISING 1st - 2nd Grades Our Junior Day Campers will start their days off with learning adventures and finish the day cooling off at the pool! Join these campers as they explore new skills, conquer new challenges, make new friends, and have fun! This camp has daily pool time.
WEEK 4: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE June 22-26
This week, no mission is impossible as we strengthen our brains to conquer all kinds of mental puzzles and challenges. Whether deciphering messages written in invisible ink or creating a treasure hunt for fellow campers, there is no task too hard for us!
WEEK 5: AMERICAN DECADES June 29-July 2 *4 days only
It’s time to celebrate the birth of America while revisiting some of our favorite decades of the 20th century! Who was the president when your parents were your age? What’s a floppy disc and who is Zack Morris? We will enjoy learning about our nation’s history and trends while having fun along the way.
WEEK 3: GAME SHOW CHALLENGE June 15-19
Did you think we meant hand-held devices? Think again! This week is all about playing some of our favorite game shows! We will revisit the classics, like Family Feud, as well as learn some of our favorite messier game shows, like Double Dare. We will end the week with a Lip Sync Battle.
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WEEK 6: SO YOU WANNA BE ON TV? July 6-10
This week will be all about learning what it is like to be in the spotlight! Come join us as we fine tune our performing skills through charades, improv challenges, and interviews.
WEEK 7: LEADERSHIP WEEK July 13-17
Join us this week as we show how UMSWright students go above and beyond in everything that we do. We will combine activities that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit, all while making new friends and keeping the old.We will end our week completing a community service project.
WEEK 8: SURVIVOR July 20-24
Can you verbally lead a blindfolded teammate through an obstacle course? There is only one way to find out! Campers will have to swallow their fear, as well as rely on their teammates to make it through all types of problem-solving, teamwork, and endurance challenges. Warning: this could get messy!
WEEK 9: OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES July 27-31
Come celebrate the Summer Olympics with us as we create our own version, TOKYO style! We will start the week off with the lighting of the Olympic torch, dividing into countries, and creating flags to represent each team. Which country will claim victory? Konnichiwa, TOKYO!
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
S E N I O R
D A Y C A M P RISING 3rd- 6th Grades Senior Day Campers will engage in team-building tasks and problem-solve to create new inventions. This camp has daily pool time. Campers will make new friends and memories while enjoying an unforgettable experience.
WEEK 4: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE June 22-26
This week, no mission is impossible as we strengthen our brains to conquer all kinds of mental puzzles and challenges. Whether deciphering messages written in invisible ink or creating a treasure hunt for fellow campers, there is no task too hard for us!
WEEK 5: AMERICAN DECADES June 29-July 2 *4 days only
It’s time to celebrate the birth of America while revisiting some of our favorite decades of the 20th century! Who was the president when your parents were your age? What’s a floppy disc and who is Zack Morris? We will enjoy learning about our nation’s history and trends while having fun along the way.
WEEK 3: GAME SHOW CHALLENGE June 15-19
Did you think we meant hand-held devices? Think again! This week is all about playing some of our favorite game shows! We will revisit the classics, like Family Feud, as well as learn some of our favorite messier game shows, like Double Dare. We will end the week with a Lip Sync Battle.
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WEEK 6: SO YOU WANNA BE ON TV? July 6-10
This week will be all about learning what it is like to be in the spotlight! Come join us as we fine tune our performing skills through charades, improv challenges, and interviews.
WEEK 7: LEADERSHIP WEEK July 13-17
Join us this week as we show how UMSWright students go above and beyond in everything that we do. We will combine activities that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit, all while making new friends and keeping the old.We will end our week completing a community service project.
WEEK 8: SURVIVOR July 20-24
Can you verbally lead a blindfolded teammate through an obstacle course? There is only one way to find out! Campers will have to swallow their fear, as well as rely on their teammates to make it through all types of problem-solving, teamwork, and endurance challenges. Warning: this could get messy!
WEEK 9: OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES July 27-31
Come celebrate the Summer Olympics with us as we create our own version, TOKYO style! We will start the week off with the lighting of the Olympic torch, dividing into countries, and creating flags to represent each team. Which country will claim victory? Konnichiwa, TOKYO!
For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
A C A D E M I C ACT PREP
COMPREHENSION CAMPOUT
Looking to improve your ACT scores? With an average composite score increase of 4 points, this results-driven ACT prep course is taught by master teachers and has helped hundreds of students earn scholarships to colleges by improving ACT scores. This course will include skill review in reading, English, math, and science, while fine-tuning time management and testtaking strategies. All books for this course will be provided. We recommend completion of Algebra 2 prior to this course.
Come improve your comprehension and working memory with exciting stories. We will use Story Retelling, created by Neuhaus Education Center, to help us build oral language and listening comprehension skills. Repeated exposures in a variety of ways can heighten students’ awareness of words and sounds. This development is essential in leading to the ultimate goal of reading which is comprehension. For this reason, we will be pairing our reading camp with outside/camping related activities. The children will use their literacy skills to prepare for the ultimate reading campout!
RISING 11th-12th GRADERS
Cost: $500 *This class meets Monday - Friday for two weeks.
CAMP READ-A-LOT RISING K4-K5
Come improve your comprehension and working memory with exciting stories. We will use Story Retelling, created by Neuhaus Education Center, to help us build oral language and listening comprehension skills. Repeated exposures in a variety of ways can heighten students’ awareness of words and sounds. This development is essential in leading to the ultimate goal of reading which is comprehension. For this reason, we will be pairing our reading camp with outside/camping related activities. The children will use their literacy skills to prepare for the ultimate reading campout! Cost: $175 Dates: Monday, June 8th – Thursday, June 11th 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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RISING 1st-2nd GRADERS
Cost: $175 Dates: Monday, June 8th – Thursday, June 11th 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY CAMP RISING 3rd-6th GRADERS
Campers will have the opportunity to show their creative side, while learning essential programs on an iPad. Campers will begin by traveling around the world via Google Earth, capturing and editing photos and videos to create compelling slideshows, researching topics to create keynote presentations that will be shared on Apple TV, and so much more. Come join us as we begin to explore all the world of technology has to offer. Cost: $175
Camps TYPING FOR BEGINNERS RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
Typing correctly is important! In this summer camp, middle school campers will dive head first into typing both correctly, and efficiently in this hands-on typing adventure. Campers will learn the importance of the home keys, proper hand position, alternate keystrokes and common keyboard shortcuts, all while encouraging students to strengthen typing speed and accuracy. Cost: $175
SUMMER READING DEEP DIVE RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
Campers will dive deep into their summer reading during this summer camp! We will read the books, map out our summer reading assignments, examine characters, vocabulary, plot, figurative language, and imagery. Students must bring their summer reading books and materials. Please note that this summer camp has nightly required homework and reading in order to complete all portions of the deep dive in a timely manner. If possible, please bring your school laptop, and earbuds or headphones. Cost: $175
*This course does not include 8th Grade Honors Summer Reading.
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
A C A D E M I C
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SLIP N' SLIDE BACK TO SCHOOL
2nd GRADE PREP
4th GRADE PREP
Keep your child engaged this summer with a funfilled academic camp. Science, art, and games are infused in our day. We will review important skills while we explore, learn, and play! Grab a bathing suit and towel because when the work is done, we will go outside to slip-n-slide and enjoy the summer sun! K5 campers will review math shapes, numbers, counting, and concepts of print. First grade campers will review addition, subtraction, place value, sentence structures, and reading comprehension.
Let's set your second grader up for success with this reading, math, and grammar focused camp. Students will use manipulatives, strengthen math fluency, tackle number patterns, and learn problem-solving strategies for various math tasks. Students will also work on applying spelling patterns to writing, understanding what they are reading, and tackle some summer reading tasks along the way. *All students attending this class must complete all required summer reading books prior to start of class.
Join us for this camp as we prepare your rising 4th grader for the academic school year. We will work on math skills, including fact fluency, word problems, and place value as well as reading, writing, and grammar skills. Campers will also work on summer reading tasks. *All students attending this class must complete all required summer reading books prior to start of class.
RISING K5-1st GRADERS
Cost: $175
RISING 2nd GRADERS
Cost: $175
1st GRADE PREP
3rd GRADE PREP
Give your child a head start on first grade reading skills and math concepts. Students will engage in hands-on math activities and games, work in small groups on reading comprehension and decoding skills, and work through summer reading tasks facilitated by experienced teachers. *All students attending this class must complete required summer reading books prior to the start of the class.
Get your rising third grader prepared for the school year with this reading, math, and writing focused camp. Campers will work on reading and math, as well as summer reading tasks. *All students attending this class must complete all required summer reading books prior to start of class.
RISING 1st GRADERS
RISING 3rd GRADERS
Cost: $175
RISING 4th GRADERS
Cost: $175
5th GRADE PREP RISING 5th GRADERS
In this camp, rising 5th graders will review parts of speech, writing concepts, and reading comprehension strategies while being given the opportunity to work on summer reading assignments. Campers will also review key concepts of fractions, decimals, multi-digit operations and word problems through handson activities, games, and collaborative problemsolving. Cost: $175
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For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
A T H L E T I C
BEGINNER SWIMMING RISING K5-1st GRADERS
Calling all novice swimmers! It’s time to put on your swim gear and fine-tune your swimming skills with our very own state-championship-winning Varsity coach, Coach Bedsole! In this beginner class, swimmers will learn how to swim with face in water, swim with kickboards and noodles, tread water, swim freestyle and backstroke, and basic diving and safety skills. Cost: $125
CHEERLEADING
RISING K5-6th GRADERS
Campers will be grouped by age and will learn and develop the fundamentals of cheerleading, including motion technique, jumps, tumbling, voice projection, poise, and spirit! New cheers, chants, and a dance routine will be taught. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt to wear on the last day of camp when parents will be invited to a pep rally. Varsity Cheerleader Coach Shay Owen and the Varsity Cheerleaders will instruct. Note: Girls planning to cheer for the 3rd-6th grade Bulldog Athletic Association this fall should attend this camp. Cost: $125
BASEBALL CAMP
RISING K5-8th GRADERS
UMS-Wright Baseball Camp will assist with hitting, catching, fielding, and base-running. Camp features game type stimulation to teach strategy and will help correct faults and perfect skills. UMS-Wright Head Baseball Coach Kevin Raley, his varsity staff,
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and varsity players will instruct. Camp will be held on Radcliff Field. Boys planning to try out for middle school baseball for the 2021 season should make every effort to attend camp. Please bring your own glove and baseball bat. Cost: $125
PITCHING CLINIC
RISING K5-8th GRADERS
This one-day camp will focus on pitching fundamentals and mechanics. Proper techniques will be taught through drills and videos. UMS-Wright Head Baseball Coach Kevin Raley will instruct. Please bring your own glove. Cost: $60 *This is a one day camp.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP RISING 1st-8th GRADERS
This camp’s goal is to teach and work on the basic fundamentals of basketball. We will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and other basics throughout the week. Campers will be grouped by grade and skill level to ensure the best opportunity for success. Varsity Girls’ Head Coach Terry Canova and his team will instruct. Cost: $125
SWINGING BULLDOG GOLF
CAMP/CLINIC: RISING K5-8th GRADERS
K5-4th Graders: This one-day camp is led by varsity boys head coach and current PGA Class A professional, Adam Boehm. The camp will focus on grip, stance, posture, proper set-up, full-swing techniques, short game (chipping and putting), and basic rules. Golfers will be grouped by age and skill level. Please send your golfers with clubs, or
Camps with enough advanced notice, we will make arrangements to provide them. Cost: $60 *This is a one day camp. 5th-8th Graders: This one-day clinic is open for all middle school golfers looking to advance their talents to the next level. Also led by Adam Boehm, this clinic will focus on proper swing mechanics, short game, course management, mental game, and rules. Cost: $60 *This is a one day camp.
OUTDOOR SOCCER RISING 1st-8th GRADERS
UMS-Wright Co-ed Soccer Camp will focus on defending, passing, shooting, dribbling, trapping and heading. UMS-Wright Varsity Head Coaches Christy Alford and Ruben Risco will instruct. There will be daily outdoor and indoor time as well as pool time! Please wear light clothes and bring your soccer cleats, shin guards, tennis shoes, ball, bathing suit, and towel. Cost: $125
FUTSAL –INDOOR SOCCER RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
Futsal comes from “futbol”, meaning soccer, and “sala," meaning indoor. Futsal is all about ball control, precision-passing, and quick thinking. Futsal camp will work on passing, receiving, dribbling, and shooting, as well as mental skills, such as decision-making, collaboration, competitiveness, and grit. Varsity Soccer Coaches Ruben Risco and Christy Alford will instruct. Please bring a swimsuit and towel. Cost: $125 Dates: Monday June 15th – Thursday, June 18th 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
A T H L E T I C
TENNIS CAMP (Mobile Tennis Center) RISING 2nd-6th GRADERS
This camp will focus on the fundamentals of tennis, including groundstrokes, volleys, serves, rules, and scoring. Instructor Tanya Dixon has represented the Bahamas in the Federation Cup, attended the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, and played four years of tennis for the University of South Alabama.
Cost: $125
RISING 3rd-6th GRADERS
LACROSSE CAMP
RISING 3rd-8th GRADERS
UMS-Wright Lacrosse Camp will help campers develop the fundamental skills of being a successful lacrosse player. Coached by the varsity coaching staff and varsity players, campers will be directed through various drills, simulations, and games. This camp is open to players of all skill levels. Cost: $125
During this camp, our friendly and experienced team will teach your kids the various skills required to be an expert bowler. This includes the basics, such as how to hold the ball, where to stand on the lane, your approach footwork, and even how to bowl the perfect strike! This camp is taught by UMS-Wright Varsity Bowling Coach, Wing Brett, and UMS-Wright transportation will be provided to and from Eastern Shore Lanes. Cost: $125
TERRY CURTIS FOOTBALL CAMP
SOFTBALL CAMP
RISING 1st-8th GRADERS
RISING 3rd-6th GRADERS
Our camp will be a great opportunity for kids to try the game of softball for the very first time and also help the experienced player sharpen their skills through fundamental drills and playing experience. The participants will be instructed by our Varsity softball coaches and players. Cost: $125
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP Campers will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defensive positioning. Daily contests include Free Throw Shootout, Hot Shot, Skills competition, and 3-3.
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Each day will also feature a motivational time where campers learn about the role of enthusiasm and work ethic as they pursue their dreams. Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Michael Napp, staff, and players will instruct. NOTE: Boys who plan to try out for Middle School Basketball in the fall should attend camp.
BOWLING CAMP
Cost: $125
RISING K5-8th GRADERS
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DANCE OF THE SUMMER PLUM FAIRIES RISING K4-3rd GRADERS
Come beat the heat and join us for the Nutcracker in July! During this summer camp, students will learn dances and make costumes for their very own Nutcracker performance! A leotard will be provided. Campers will need to have pink ballet shoes and pink tights. We will end the week with our very own performance of the Nutcracker on Thursday, July 23rd at 11:00 a.m. for family and friends in the UMSWright auditorium. This camp will be under the direction of Shay Owen and Renee McAleer. Cost: $125 Dates: Monday, July 20th – Thursday, July 23rd 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP RISING 3rd-8th GRADERS
Varsity Head Coach Carolyn Houston and her staff will be teaching campers the fundamentals of serving, passing, setting, attacking, and basic skills. There will be individual and team drills/games that will allow our campers to experience success. Note: Athletes planning on playing middle school volleyball will benefit from and should attend this camp.
1st-4th Graders: Our youngest campers will learn the proper fundamentals for each position or running, and for total effort while having fun and working hard. Campers will also learn some strength and conditioning exercises and will participate in punt, pass, and kick competition along with team play.
Cost: $125
5th-8th Graders: We will emphasize our entire program including technique, as well as strength and conditioning. UMS-Wright football staff and players will be leading this camp. Our goals are to teach proper fundamentals, basics of running, and total effort, and to have fun while working hard. This camp will be beneficial whether or not your long range goal is to be a football player.
Celebrate the 2020 Summer Olympics right here in our very own swimming pool! Led by championship winning swim coach Vicky Bedsole, swimmers will compete for their country as well as cover all four strokes, water safety, lifesaving skills, competition dives, flip turns, and more. Campers must be able to swim the entire length of the pool independently.
Cost: $125
INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING - OLYMPICS STYLE RISING 2nd-6th GRADERS
Cost: $125
For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
S P E C I A L T Y KINDNESS KIDS CLUB RISING 1st-4th GRADERS
How can I spread kindness to others? This camp will teach you that it only takes one person to make a difference. Join the Kindness Kids Club as we focus on how to make our home, school and community a better place by performing Random Acts of Kindness. Campers will perform random acts of kindness around our school, neighborhood, and community as well as gain a deeper understanding of selflessness, compassion, and servants heart. Cost: $125 Dates: Monday, June 1st – Thursday, June 4th 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
HOW TO STRESS LESS RISING 2nd-4th GRADERS
School, friends, homework, extracurricular activities...oh my! Stress! Stress! Stress! How to Stress Less! campers will learn strategies to cope with day to day stressors. We will learn mindfulness, belly breathing, yoga, journaling, and make stress balls and Calm Down Tubes. We also will learn how routines, sleep, exercise, and food play into stress. Join us as we learn how to chill out and relax! Cost: $125 Dates: Monday, June 1st – Thursday, June 4th 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP RISING 2nd-5th GRADERS
Photography camp will be a fun-filled week of learning about digital photography! Each day will
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be a hands-on adventure as we take photos around campus, learn the basics of composition and digital photography, and then use these photos in arts and crafts projects that you can take home! Each student should bring their own camera (any kind of digital camera is acceptable). If you do not have a camera, we may be able to provide one for you. All other supplies will be provided. Cost: $150 Dates: Monday, June 8th – Thursday, June 11th 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CUPCAKE WARS
RISING 3rd-6th GRADERS
1-2-3-4, I declare a cupcake war! Have you ever wondered how the pros make those cupcakes so beautiful and delicious, and competition is your middle name? Then, this week is for you! We will begin with designing and making our very own custom apron, as we dive into mixing, measuring, baking, and frosting our most creative creations! We will finish the week with baking and decorating challenges. May the best cupcake win! All supplies are included. Cost: $165 Dates: Monday, June 8th – Thursday, June 11th 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Camps explore rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and tempo as we try out different rhythm instruments and learn to read simple rhythm patterns. We will explore a different genre of music each day, including jazz, blues, rock, classical, and musical theater. We will create arts and crafts inspired by different pieces of music, and even have a singalong to some of our favorite songs! This is a creative experience that your child will not want to miss. Cost: $150
K4 BECOMING A BULLDOG RISING K4
We’re so glad you’re a bulldog! Now join us for some fun! This camp is open to K4 Bulldogs to learn all about UMS-Wright. We will explore different places on campus, meet Bully, learn to cheer for the Bulldogs, and so much more! Make new friends, practice cutting and gluing, read books, sing songs, and explore a K4 classroom. This camp focuses on interpersonal skills, cooperation during group work and play time, listening skills, and fine motor skills. This week will get you excited and ready to start K4! Cost: $150
MUSIC EXPLORER CAMP
Option 1: Monday, June 22nd – Thursday, June 25th 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join us on a musical journey as we spend a week exploring music through reading, listening, creating, and performing! We will learn about the instruments in an orchestra and make our very own instruments to take home. We will
Option 2: Monday, June 22nd – Thursday, June 25th 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
RISING K4-2nd GRADERS
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
S P E C I A L T Y BULLDOG BUILDERS AND BOTS RISING 3rd-6th GRADERS
Let your imagination run wild with Legos and Ozobot. Build and program a gorilla, crane or dumptruck. Construct a robot dog with moving parts. Create a LEGO maze and code Ozobot to find his way. Explore your craziest ideas with friends in a supportive environment! This camp will sharpen your engineering, coding, and problem-solving skills as well as help you understand and apply the scientific method. Cost: $150
JEWELRY MAKING CAMP RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
Come one, come all to UMS-Wright’s JewelryMaking Camp! Campers will learn to make several sets of popular, trendy artisan jewelry pieces. Rising 5th-8th graders will learn to work with a variety of materials such as leather, concrete, resin, and wire to create custom, one-of-a-kind accessories to enjoy long after camp is over. Campers will learn how to use jewelry tools such as pliers and molds, will learn the proper cleaning and storage methods for each piece, and will create a storage case for their jewelry creations. All materials and jewelry pliers will be supplied. Cost: $165
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Camps
ENHANCING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
As you prepare for all things middle school, come learn about ways to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for the challenges that lie ahead. We will cover ways to handle stress, peer pressure, and bullying. We will also dive into nutrition information and physical fitness as we mold our bodies for the upcoming school year. Join us in learning how to respond to emergencies using first aid techniques and becoming the best version of yourself! There will be music, food, crafts, and physical activities each day to get the mind, body, and spirit warmed up and ready for an awesome school year. Yoga mats are optional, but not required. Tennis shoes should be worn. Cost: $150
K3 KOLLEGE RISING K3
Come learn about UMS-Wright before you start “big school” in August! We will play, make crafts, and have tons of fun! Campers will become familiar with the UMS-Wright campus, classroom, classroom routines, and have fun with new friends.
C O N T ' D ART LAB: AMAZING ABSTRACTS RISING K4-2nd GRADERS
Happy campers will experience hands-on art activities and experiment with a variety of techniques and mediums. Activities will relate to exciting subjects and art history. Campers will learn the art of abstracts by creating their own and relating them to well-known paintings throughout our history. Cost: $150
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK RISING K4-2nd GRADERS
This camp will show you what teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness are all about! Campers will play some of our favorite playground games, such as Simon Says, Red Rover, Four Square, and Red Light, Green Light. There will be so much variety that no two days will be the same. Campers will be divided into groups based on skill and ability, allowing all campers to have fun while being challenged at their own level. Cost: $150
Cost: $150 Option 1: Monday, July 13th – Thursday, July 16th Option 2: Monday, July 20th – Thursday, July 23rd 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
S P E C I A L T Y
Camps
CHESS CAMP
ON THE SPOT! IMPROV CAMP
Introductory level to advanced. Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of the game and will learn how to improve their skills outside of the camp as well. Whether you are an experienced player or learning how the pieces move, coaches are ready to tailor a plan to fit your needs and skill level.
Calling all funny and smart kids out there, whether outgoing or shy! Build up your confidence while having fun on stage in a safe and inclusive environment at On the Spot! Improv Camp. Come and learn the basic skills of improvised theatre, while sharpening your performance, comedic timing, listening, and communication skills, all while improving your ability to work with others.
RISING 3rd-8th GRADERS
Cost: $150
C O N T ' D
RISING 2nd-6th GRADERS
Cost: $150
HOME EC. 101
RISING 5th-8th GRADERS
Have you ever wondered how to sew on a button or fold clothes like Martha Stewart? Home Ec. 101 is your chance to learn all kinds of skills that will come in handy for the rest of your life! We will begin the week choosing recipes and learning how to develop grocery lists. We also will learn how to do our laundry using our own laundry brought from home...not to mention the Martha Stewart way of folding. We will end the week with a trip to the grocery store, so we can bring home our prepped meals that will be ready to pop in the oven. This camp is sure to be an experience to remember. Cost: $175
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SPANISH IMMERSION CAMP RISING K5-5th GRADERS
Give your child the gift of language and cultural immersion through authentic resources and fun-filled activities! Together, we will travel to Spanish speaking countries through virtual reality field trips, experience playing sports their way, cook traditional foods, listen to Latin music, learn their dances, and enjoy outdoor water games...all while tuning our ears to Spanish! Please bring a swimsuit, towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes. Cost: $150 Dates: Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sarah Blankenship | Director of Summer & Auxiliary Programs | 251-479-6551 | sblankenship@ums-wright.org
Policies a n d E x t r a s
Updated with Covid-19 in Mind
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
In case of a camper’s withdrawal from the program, the Director of Summer Programs must be notified via e-mail before May 1, 2020 or full payment will still be due. A $50 cancellation fee will be charged. No refunds will be granted after May 1, 2020. UMS-Wright reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum numbers are not met or if an unforeseen circumstance occurs. Notification of cancellation of a program will be done as early as possible and a full refund will be issued.
HOW TO REGISTER
PAYMENTS
Visit www.ums-wright.org/summer to register.
UMS-Wright Families Once you complete your online registration, your FACTS account will be billed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES Please register for camp no later than the Thursday prior to the start of camp. Due to Covid19, we have waived our late registration fees for the summer. Please register your child only if you feel confident they will be attending camp that week. This helps us adjust for staffing, ensure FACTS account billing is correct, and fill spots in case of waitlists. Thank you for understanding.
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Community Families We are no longer taking students from schools outside of UMS-Wright this summer. We look forward to having you on campus next summer!
WAITLISTS Due to the popularity of many camps, waitlists do occur. To place your child on a waitlist, please email Sarah Blankenship at sblankenship@umswright.org.
For the most up to date information, please visit www.ums-wright.org/summer
UMS-Wright PREPARATORY SCHOOL
A CLEAR PATH for POTENTIAL
OUR MISSION
UMS-Wright Summer Programs is an extension of UMS-Wright Preparatory School. We build on the mission of our school by providing academic, athletic, and creative opportunities to ignite new passions and strengthen an individual’s potential in mind, body, spirit, and character. Our 53-acre campus provides an expansive, yet inclusive environment that lays the foundation for encouraging children to challenge themselves academically, creatively, and physically throughout the summer.
Summer 2020