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Charleston Collegiate School 2024 Academy Drive

John’s Island, South Carolina 29455

843-559-5506 ∙ fax: 843-559-6172

www.charlestoncollegiate.org

This summer, help us bring nature, science, sports, and creative arts to life…

Don’t miss out on this incredible journey !

Camps available for all ages, Kindergarten to Adult

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Nestled underneath the canopy of the Johns Island Oak trees, Charleston Collegiate School brings to you a

camp for EVERY camper. Come join us this summer and take in all that Johns Island has to offer!

is sure to feed the hunger of the creative and adventurous mind. We offer a fun-

packed schedule of adventure, learning, sports and fitness, featured camps, and exciting daily activities. Why

choose camps at multiple locations for your child, when you can just choose one? Make your own schedule

week by week, knowing your child will be engaged in a variety of exciting, adventurous activities, leaving them

wanting to see what’s next!

Questions? Please contact Krystie Mueller, CCS Summer Camp Director

kmueller@charlestoncollegiate.org or (843) 559-5506

Day Camp for rising K-4th graders

June 1 – July 31, M-F 8:00am-5:00pm $200/week (or $50/day)

is jam-packed with many exciting activities, weekly featured camps, and healthy snacks each

day. Campers have the opportunity to engage in well-rounded, exciting, and active experiences every day at

. No discounts available for shortened schedules.

Rotating Activities

Creative Arts

Drama

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics)

Wilderness Training / Outdoor Education

Gardening

Sports and Fitness

Pet Care

Featured Camps

Jump Bunch

Soccer Shots

Dance Moves

Brick by Brick – Lego Robotics

Charleston Community Yoga

No Sleeves Magic

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Middle School Camps for rising 5th-8th graders (*unless otherwise noted)

offers a variety of specialized camps giving campers the opportunity to participate in active,

engaging, and adventurous hands-on learning that fits their lifestyle and interests. Find a new skill, gain a new hobby, or

just have fun! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity !

Archery (*rising 5th-9th grades)

June 22-26, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120

Join Charleston Collegiate’s Physical Education teacher

and Certified Archery Instructor, Letitia Sowers, and

learn about the craft of Archery. We will size the bow

and arrow to each archer, so students may focus on

form and safety, learning basics that will reinforce safe

shooting and a general feel for archery, such as range

rules and safety gear. We will work on getting the best

use of our muscles and balance, combined with clear

mental preparation, to learn a series of

components/steps which build on one another.

Basketball

June 15-19 or July 27-31, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120

Whether you are new to the game of basketball or semi-

experienced, campers will learn and review

fundamentals then focus on individual skill

improvement. Campers will have significant time

devoted to specific skill stations, as well as progress

from one-on-one competition to in-game scenarios. This

five-day camp will prove both beneficial and fun for all

attending. So come out and join Stephen Brown,

Charleston Collegiate Alum and Assistant Basketball

Coach, for some fun and learning on the court!

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Brick by Brick – Lego Robotics: Studio Hooked

June 8-12 or July 27-31, 2:00-5:00pm, $165

For the child that just can't get enough Robotics! This

exciting camp teaches you how to build and program

the LEGO® Mindstorm® NXT & EV3 robots, the coolest

robots available! In this week-long camp, we will take

robotics in a different direction...building creations that

must accomplish the task given. Can your team build a

robot that can sort objects by size/color, or sense an

intruder coming? This camp will offer both guided and

self-directed project time.

Creative Arts

Join artist Angela Walker and bring the joy and

creativity of the arts to your fingertips!

STICK WEAVING WONDERS: July 6 -10,

1:00 - 4:00pm, $120

An advanced fiber-spinning and stick-weaving class,

with the goal being finished woven projects.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE SOCK PUPPET: July 13-17,

1:00 - 4:00pm, $120

Create an animal or character from fabric! Activities

include pattern making, designing, and embellishments.

WOOD CARVING: July 20-24, 1:00 -4:00pm, $120

Using materials ranging from soap to bass wood,

participants will create a relief carving.

Cooking

July 6-10, 9:00am-12:00pm, $120

Cook like a CCS chef! Learn basic cooking skills and

kitchen safety, while creating some delicious culinary

creations.

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Drama!

June 8-12, July 13-17, July 27-31, 9:00am-12:00pm

$120

Join Michael Smallwood - actor, director, writer,

filmmaker, and teacher who is a 2-time winner of

regional playwriting awards from the Kennedy Center

American College Theater Festival. This summer, he

joins Charleston Collegiate to give students an

introduction to the theatrical arts. Students will work on

monologues, get character training through movement

and mask work, work on improvisational games, and

put together a small performance of scenes at the end

of the camp. Students may also get to spend a day

observing the professionals of PURE Theatre as they

rehearse their annual Summer Slam show.

S.T.E.M. June 8-12, June 15-19,

July 13-17, or July 20-24

9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm,

$120

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics) is

the new way of thinking and

learning! Early introduction and

integration of S.T.E.M. fosters

interest in the jobs of today’s

world for our students and

prepares them for the future. Join

Charleston Collegiate’s

Mathematics teacher, Jennifer

Joseph, and enter the world of

S.T.E.M.

Roller Coasters: Campers

will learn the physics

behind how roller coasters

work. They will also

design their own roller

coasters and build them

using only paper and tape.

Bridges: Campers will

learn about different

bridge structures. They

will design and build

bridges out of popsicle

sticks and glue capable of

holding various weights.

Kayaking

June 15-19, 12:00-4:00pm, $ 150

Ever wanted to learn to kayak?

Come join Charleston Collegiate’s

Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms.

Campbell Bowers, on a kayaking

adventure on Penny Creek in the

beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just

minutes from the CCS campus. We

will be exploring marine wildlife

along with learning basic kayaking

skills. No prior knowledge of

kayaking is required.

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No Sleeves Magic Camp (*rising 3rd-8th grades)

June 22-26, 1:30-4:30pm, $195

Warning! Your child may experience one of the best

summers of their lives here at No Sleeves Magic Camp!

Throughout the week, campers will take an adventure

into the world of magic, comedy, and illusion…..

In addition to learning new tricks, campers are exposed

to outdoor super soaker activities, visiting magicians,

secrets to illusion, improvisation, and an array of

inventive games that are created by the staff each

summer. The variety of techniques and entertainment

that we provide is the driving force in creating a fun

environment for building character, self-esteem, social

skills and problem-solving skills.

Wild Week of Wilderness!

June 1-5 (rising 5th-6th grades)

June 8-12 (rising 7th-8th grades)

Pisgah National Forest, NC

5 Days/4 Nights, $525

Outdoor Education Director

Brooke Haynie invites rising 5th -

8th graders to join him for a wild

week in the Pisgah National Forest

in North Carolina! This adventure

takes the campers hiking on the

untamed trails of the Blue Ridge

Mountains, swimming/snorkeling in

the clear mountain waters, and

tubing down rivers while soaking in

the fresh air….

They will travel to the famous

Sliding Rock to glide over nature's

own slip-n-slide into a pool of

refreshing water. They will also

visit Looking Glass Falls, Triple Falls

and High Falls. Cooking over an

open flame and sleeping in tents

are another part of this Wild Week

in the Wilderness!

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Upper School Camps for rising 9th-12th graders

camps offer the older students an opportunity to participate in active and adventurous hands-on

learning and fun! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity !

Kayaking June 22-26, 12:00-4:00pm, $150

Ever wanted to learn to kayak? Come join Charleston Collegiate’s Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms. Campbell Bowers, on a

kayaking adventure on Penny Creek in the beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just minutes from the CCS campus. We will be

exploring marine wildlife along with learning basic kayaking skills. No prior knowledge of kayaking is required.

Wild Week of Wilderness June 15-22, Nantahala, NC, 8 Days/7 Nights, $950

The Outdoor Education Program at CCS has teamed up with the Nantahala Outdoor Center to create the ultimate

summer adventure! The Nantahala Outdoor Center was recognized by National Geographic as “One of the Best

Outfitters on Earth.” We will be zip-lining through the canopy of North Carolina’s temperate rainforest, conquering the

whitewater rapids of the Nantahala River, climbing and belaying from some of North Carolina’s oldest trees, learning

wilderness survival skills, blasting through an adventure mud race, and hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail. This trip

will be an experience that your child will never forget! Space is limited to 10 students and this trip will fill quickly.

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Adult Camps

camps offer a variety of specialized camps giving adults the opportunity to step back into the joy of

learning. Drop your children off at one of our exciting camps and let the action, the arts, and the adventure take you on

an incredible expedition !

Archery

June 11 and 12 (2 days)

9:00-11:00am, $80

Join Charleston Collegiate’s

Physical Education teacher and

Certified Archery Instructor, Letitia

Sowers, and learn about the craft

of Archery. We will size the bow

and arrow to each archer, so that

participants may focus on form

and safety, learning basics that

will reinforce safe shooting and a

general feel for archery, such as

range rules and safety gear.

We will work on getting the best

use of our muscles and balance,

combined with clear mental

preparation, to learn a series of

components/steps which build on

one another.

World of Glass June 16-19

(4 days) 9:30-11:30am, $120

Join Charleston Collegiate’s

talented Art teacher Valerie Shears

and enter into the exciting world

of glass art!

Kayaking June 8-10 (3 days)

12:00-4:00pm $90

Ever wanted to learn to kayak?

Come join Charleston Collegiate’s

Certified Kayak Instructor, Ms.

Campbell Bowers, on a kayaking

adventure on Penny Creek in the

beautiful Fenwick Preserve, just

minutes from the CCS campus.

We will be exploring marine

wildlife along with learning basic

kayaking skills. No prior

knowledge of kayaking is required.

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2015 Registration Form and Liability Release

Student’s Name ____________________________ Grade in 2015-2016 _______ School _________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Age __________

Allergies or special medical conditions: _________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name _________________________________________ Email ______________________________________

Home Phone ________________________Work Phone _________________________Cell Phone __________________

Father’s Name _________________________________________ Email _______________________________________

Home Phone ________________________Work Phone _________________________Cell Phone __________________

In the event of an emergency, the following persons may be contacted if the parents listed above cannot be reached:

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A deposit of $50.00 is due for each session. For all Wild Week of Wilderness Camps, a 50% deposit is due with Registration Form.

All camp fees must be paid in full on or before the first day of that week’s session. FEES PAID ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 1,

2015 UNLESS THE CAMP IS CANCELLED BY THE SCHOOL. Checks should be made payable to Charleston Collegiate School and mailed

with Registration Form to 2024 Academy Drive, John’s Island, SC 29455. Enrollment is limited in certain programs. All campers are

expected to exhibit appropriate behavior, cooperation, and focused attention during camp. This form is not valid without a deposit

and signature on the following release. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING RELEASE.

I agree to hold harmless Charleston Collegiate School, their officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from all claims, liability, or lawsuits arising from any accident or injury resulting from my child’s actions while participating in a CCS Summer Program. I also understand that Charleston Collegiate School, at times, may provide transportation to and from certain activities; our faculty and staff will provide the required transportation. In such a case, I agree to release all drivers or owners of vehicles from any liability resulting from any accidents while traveling to, from, or around such events. In case of emergency, Charleston Collegiate School's procedure is to contact the parent at home or work. If unable to reach either parent, the school will contact the next Emergency Contact listed. In case of serious accident or illness, the school may contact EMS if the situation warrants emergency treatment. I will not hold the school financially responsible for any emergency care or transportation of my child in the event that emergency treatment is needed. Parent Signature: ________________________________ Print: ____________________________________ Date ___________

Charleston Collegiate School may on occasion use your child’s photograph in school promotional materials.

If you do not want your child’s photo or work used in this way, please send written notification to the school.

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For Office Use Only: Total deposit paid: $___________ Date: ___________ Balance due: $____________