ACTING CAMP

Does your child love to act or do they think they might want to learn more about the art of acting?   If you answered “yes” to either of those questions then this summer camp is for your child!  Designed especially for kids, this acting workshop helps students explore the creative world of acting through theatre exercises, improvisational games, group scenes, and monologues.

Director: Mr. Chad Fair, US Broadcasting/Film Teacher        

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 8

Date: June 24 - 28

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

ACOUSTIC GUITAR CAMP

Children will spend the week learning how to play music with guitar instructor Mr. Jason Sword.  Campers will expand their knowledge of tuning, open major and minor chords, basic set up and maintenance of guitars, using online resources for instruction, rhythm and lead guitar playing, how to play in a group, and more. Students should bring their own guitar and tuner to camp each day.

Director: Mr. Jason Sword, CMS Elementary Art Instructor

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 8

Date: June 24 - 28

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $150

ADVENTURES IN ART

Campers will join Lori Anne and Jason Sword as they encourage them to use their imagination during this wonderful week of art camp.  Campers will learn how to use a variety of materials to create fabulous pieces of art. Each day will be a true adventure in art!

Directors: Mrs. Lori Anne Sword, Director of Theatre & Mr. Jason Sword, CMS Elementary Art Instructor

Age: Rising Grades K - 5

Dates: June 17 - 21 & July 8 - 12

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $165

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CAMP

Mrs. Judy Myers, American Girl Doll extraordinaire, has a fun week planned for your daughter and her American Girl doll. 

Girls will enjoy a week of fun creating crafts, learning etiquette, dressing their dolls, creating fun hair styles, and much more. Each day will focus on a different American Girl Doll.  Whether your daughter is new to camp or has done it before, Americans Girl camp  promises to be a week of fun-filled activity. All activities are different from previous summers.  Campers will need to bring supplies to this camp. A complete list will be given upon receipt of registration. Afternoon material is different from morning camp session.

Director: Mrs. Judy Myers, MS Administrative Assistant

Age: Rising Grades 1 - 5

Date: July 8 - 12

Times: 9 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 4 p.m or 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $150 - half / $250 - full day

AUTHOR ADVENTURES

Author Adventures will be five days of fun with five famous (and funny) children’s authors: Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Gail Gibbons, Dr. Suess, and Robert Munsch.  Students will strengthen comprehension skills, critical thinking skills, collaboration techniques, and explore the elements of story making in a multi-sensory setting featuring music, crafts, cooking, and technology.  Students should be prepared to giggle, graph, and grasp new ways to love reading!

Director: Miss Courtney Broocks, K - 1 Teacher, NC Teaching Fellow

Age: Rising Grades K-2

Dates: June 17 - 21 & July 29 - August 2

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

CHARLOTTE FENCING ACADEMY CAMP

This exciting course offers all the fundamentals of this fast-paced sport. Through a variety of exercises, drills and games, students will learn the footwork and blade-work techniques used in modern fencing. Fencing is a martial art that develops quickness, discipline, fair play, and confidence.  The last day of camp will feature a practice tournament in which the students can test out their new swashbuckling skills. Students are asked to wear comfortable athletic clothing and proper athletic shoes.

Fencing masks, jackets, gauntlets and swords are provided by Charlotte Fencing Academy for use during the camp.

Director: Ms. Colleen Gallant, Charlotte Fencing Academy Instructor

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Date: July 29 - August 2

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $185

CLUB PENGUIN

Students will enjoy a week of cool arctic fun as they learn more about Disney’s popular website Club Penguin.  Students will explore igloos, do crafts with their penguins, and even complete a mission for the Penguin Elite Force.  As summer heats, up this is a great way for your child to cool down!

Directors: Mrs. Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher & Mrs. Barb Mitchell, LS and MS Tutor

Age: Rising Grades 2 - 6

Date: July 29 - August 2

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $155

COMMUNITY CARE

Middle school students can spend the week giving back to the incredible city that we live in! Community Care exists so that middle school students can experience Charlotte in a whole new light. We will be serving in different aspects of the community and in different locations. From nursing homes, to homeless shelters, to reading and working with underprivileged children, our week will be filled with traveling the city to make a difference over summer break. We will conclude the week with a presentation to parents about how our week impacted ourselves and the community!  (Students may use this experience to contribute to community service hours needed for school requirements)

Director: Mrs. Kylie Crowley, MS Language Arts Teacher

Age: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Date: July 22 - 26

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

CSI MYSTERY CAMP

Who did it? How did they do it? When did they do it? Campers will enjoy a week of solving mysteries, learning fingerprinting, paper chromatography, and creating a mystery of their own!  Students will step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes and dig deep to find out… who did it, when they did it, and how they did it!

Director: Mrs. Kylie Crowley, MS Language Arts Teacher

Age: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Date: July 29 - August 2

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

CUPCAKE FUN CAMP

Cupcake Fun Camp is a fun week of learning how to celebrate the holidays and special occasions by baking and decorating cupcakes. Campers will learn how to create edible pieces of art that can be enjoyed throughout the year at birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Campers will bring home creations each day to enjoy with their family. Students should wear comfortable clothes and an apron.  All materials will be included.

Director: Mrs. Angelina Ferrari, MS Spanish Teacher

Age: Rising Grades 2 - 5

Date: July 22 - 26

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165 (Min. 6 - Max. 15)

FILM MAKING FOR BEGINNERS

Amateur directors, actors, writers or simply movie lovers will enjoy diving into the basics of cinema this summer. The camp will begin by exploring the fundamentals of script writing, camera work, and directing.  The culminating step in the process will be shooting and editing a film of their own design. Not only will this camp provide an introduction into the basics of filmmaking but it will also allow students to build teamwork skills as they work with their peers towards a common goal.

Director: Mr. Brandon Henderson, MS Latin & Classical English Teacher

Age: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Dates: June 24 - 28 & July 15 - 19

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

FILM PRODUCTION CAMP

This camp aims to teach campers the basics of film production with the ultimate goal of writing, shooting, and editing a short film with a group of their peers. During their time in the camp, campers will learn how to craft a script from scratch, frame shots with the camera, direct actors and actresses, and upload and edit footage using Final Cut Express. Campers will leave with a DVD of their work to commemorate their time together. No experience necessary!

Director: Mr. Chad Fair, US Broadcasting/Film Teacher

Age: Rising grades 9 - 12

Date: June 17 - 21

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $315 (Max. 10 students)

FLIK COOKING CAMP

Campers will enjoy hands-on learning and cooking demos in the Charlotte Christian Dining Hall.  Students will learn how to prepare recipes from scratch including, pasta, cookies and cakes. Lunch will be included.

Director: Mr. David Stowe, Flik Executive Chef

Age: Rising Grades 4 - 6

Dates: June 10 - 14 | June 17 - 21 | June 24 - 28

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

GIRLS GET REAL

Calling all middle school girls! The website Pinterest is changing the ways girls learn to cook, craft, create and communicate! It’s time to take Pinterest to the next level over the summer break by creating some of the most popular Pinterest crafts, cooking some of the tastiest recipes, and creating their own Pinterest pins for others to enjoy! This camp will be jammed packed with hands on activities including painting pottery, creating projects from original ideas, and creating photo projects for friends and family to enjoy. It’s time for your daughter to get real with other girls, doing what they enjoy most……GIRL STUFF!!!

Director: Mrs. Kylie Crowley, MS Language Arts Teacher

Age: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Date: July 8 - 12

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $175

GIRLS GLAMOUR CRAFTS AND MORE

Calling all girls!  This super glamorous camp is designed for girls who enjoy getting crafty and having fun.  Campers will learn how to make hair bows, birthday wreath, photo book of their adventures, and so much more.   Girls will make at least one new take home craft every day.  Along with crafty fun, campers will learn how to polish nails, make lip gloss, and create yummy snacks!

Director: Mrs. Emily Fair, LS Parent

Age: Rising Grades 2 - 6

Date: June 10 - 14

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $160

KARATE CAMP

(White, Orange, Yellow, Yellow Stripe, Blue and Blue Stripe Belts)  This class covers basic level kicks, blocks and strikes, as well as formal and informal techniques. On the last day of class, students will test for their next belt level.  The test will include their color belt, certificate, and requirements for their next belt.

Director: Sgt. Irwin Carmichael, Mati Karate Owner

Age: Rising Grades K - 5

Date: July 8 - 12

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $185

PIANO BLAST FOR BEGINNERS

Campers will learn beginning piano techniques and note reading in a group setting.  Students will enjoy experience on a keyboard and/or other barred instruments, music games, and more! On the last day of camp, students will share what they have learned with parents.

Director: Mrs. Elisa Dennehy, LS Music Director

Age: Rising Grades 2 - 3 | Rising Grades 4 - 5

Date: June 10 - 14 | June 10 - 14

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon | 1p.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $165

PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP

Campers will have fun taking pictures around the beautiful Charlotte Christian Campus with an iPad3.  Each day campers will focus on a different theme. Themes will include nature, people, patterns and many more. Campers will take pictures in a variety of perspectives throughout the week and choose their favorite picture to be printed and framed at the end of the week.  They will also make a memory scrapbook to take home to remind them of their week of photography fun.

Director: Mrs. Dana Brickner, LS STEM Coordinator and Licensed Photographer

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 8

Dates/Times: June 10 - 14, 9 a.m. - Noon | July 8 - 12, 1 - 4 p.m. | July 29 - Aug. 2  9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

POTTERY FORMATIONS ART CAMP

Campers will explore the medium of clay during this marvelous, messy, and creative pottery club. Young potters will pinch, coil, twirl, pound, and mold their creations as they learn the basics of hand-built pottery and use the potter’s wheel to twirl up a bowl of their own. Campers will also experiment with surface design and every artist will leave with several unique masterpieces and a new appreciation for mud. Campers will also learn about firing their work in a kiln.  Please bring a smock or old shirt.

Director: Mrs. Renee Simmons, US Parent/Professional Potter

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Dates: June 10 - 14 | July 15 - 19

Time: 1- 4 p.m.

Cost: $185

SCRATCH COMPUTER PROGRAMING - (STEM)

Would you like your child to learn computer programming?  Scratch is a computer programming language that makes it easy for students to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art – and to share their creations on the web.  As students create and share Scratch projects, they will learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.  Scratch was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, with financial support from the National Science Foundation.  Please visit http://scratch.mit.edu/ for more information.

Directors: Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher & Barb Mitchell, LS & MS Math Tutor

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Date: June 10 – 14

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $155

SINGAPORE MATH & SUCH

Has your young math student every asked, “What is a model and why am I drawing it?”  This exciting new math camp will help students explore model drawing, sharpen math skills, and understand numbers in a whole new way.  Parents are invited to a special “Math Boot Camp” on Wednesday night to introduce the terminology and techniques of Singapore Math.   Let us show you how math can be fun!

Directors: Mrs. Barb Mitchell, LS MS Math Tutor & Mrs. Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher

Ages: Rising Grades 3 - 5 | Rising Grades K - 2

Dates: June 24 - 28 | July 15 - 19

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $155

STEM (SCIENCE) CAMP

Every child has a little Mad Scientist hiding inside of them, and nothing is more fun than sharing a little time creating mixtures that bubble and steam and overflow!  Each week of camp will include one of the following topics or experiments:

Director: Mrs. Dana Brickner, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Coordinator

Ages: Rising Grades JK - 2 

Dates/Times: June 17 – 21, 9 a.m. - Noon | June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. - Noon | July 22 - 26, 9 a.m. - Noon

Ages: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Dates/Times: June 17 – 21, 1 - 4 p.m. | June 24 – 28, 1 - 4 p.m. | July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. - Noon | July 22 – 26, 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $165

KNIGHTS BASEBALL CAMP

Your child will experience a fun week of Charlotte Christian baseball with Head Baseball Coach Greg Simmons and members of the Charlotte Christian baseball staff.  Students will learn baseball fundamentals from present and former players who have played collegiately and professionally.  Campers will receive excellent one-on-one teaching.  Skills will be videotaped, and campers will be able to review their plays daily.  The goal of the camp is to develop a love for America’s favorite past time.  All skill levels and abilities are welcome.

Director: Coach Greg Simmons, Assistant Athletic Director & Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Age: Rising Grades K - 9

Date: June 3 - 7, June 10 - 14 (five day camp)

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

CHEERLEADING CAMP

This week long program will feature cheers, chants, and a dance taught by Charlotte Christian School Varsity Cheerleading Coach Rachel Lawing and both middle and upper school cheerleaders.  Each cheerleader will receive a cheer booklet and make a hair ribbon.  Please provide a daily snack and water bottle.  On the last camp day, parents are invited to attend a rousing pep rally.  Cheerleaders should wear shorts, T-shirt, and tennis shoes.  The goal of this program is to promote school spirit and to build self-confidence.  The camp will also enhance the fundamental skills of cheerleading.

Director: Coach Rachel Lawing, Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Age: Rising Grades K - 5

Date: June 24 - 28

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $175

ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP

The Elite Knights basketball camp is designed to develop each player through the use of Coach Brown’s developmental drills and constant interaction along with feedback from the coaching staff.  Instruction includes offense, defense, transition, multiple ball handling, dribbling, rebounding and shooting drills, pivoting drills, 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 play, multiple passing techniques, and motivational skills.

Campers will learn from the coaches and players of a nationally-recognized Christian high school basketball program.  The Knights Basketball Camp is designed to offer boys and girls the opportunity to learn the FUNdamentals of the game. After a fun filled week, the goal is for each camper to see improvement and leave with the skills and drills needed to continue their development.

This Charlotte Christian competitive middle school basketball camp is designed to focus on developing and enhancing fundamental skills. The camp will provide a high-intensity style work out, stations, game play, and coaching that will develop players and take their individual and team games to the next level.

Director: Coach Shonn Brown, Varsity Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Age: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Date: July 8 - 12

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $165

KNIGHTS BASKETBALL CAMP (Boys & Girls)

Experience a week of basketball with Mr. Shonn Brown, head coach of the nationally-recognized Charlotte Christian Knights.  Coach Brown and his staff will teach the FUNdamentals of basketball through group instruction, team competition, daily contests and individual attention. They will teach defensive and offensive skills that will help campers gain more insight to the game of basketball.  There will be daily devotions/inspirational messages, outstanding guest speakers, contests, games, league play, prizes, and lowered baskets for the younger players. Campers receive a certificate of participation.  Campers should bring a snack.  Early camp drop off is at 8:30 a.m.  Parents are encouraged to come early and warm up with their child.

Director: Coach Shonn Brown, Varsity Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Age: Rising Grades 2 - 8

Dates: June 10 - 14 | July 8 - 12

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

KNIGHTS FOOTBALL CAMP

Young football players can come and experience a week of Charlotte Christian football with the 2008 and 2012 NCISAA State Championship winning Head Football Coach Jason Estep and members of the Charlotte Christian football staff.  The camp will cover all concepts of the game including: stance, starts, blocking, tackling, passing, receiving, punting, kicking and snapping.  Campers will have fun while learning to play from the coaches who know the game.  This camp is appropriate for beginners and experienced players.

Director: Coach Jason Estep, Varsity Football Head Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Age: Rising Grades JK - 5

Date: June 10 - 14

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

KNIGHTS LACROSSE CAMP

This camp is designed to teach beginner lacrosse skills, rules and strategies.  Campers will practice catching, throwing, shooting, passing and more.  This camp is for anyone looking to learn more about the game of lacrosse and further develop lacrosse skills.   MS campers will need to provide their own pads, cleats, gloves and stick for the camp.  Helmets will be available upon request.  LS campers will need only a stick as their play will be non-contact.

Director: Coach Karl Simon, MS Asst. Principal & Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach

Age: Rising Grades 5 - 8 | Rising Grades 1 - 4

Date: June 3 - 7 | June 3 - 7

Time: 8 - 11 a.m. | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $165 | $100

SOCCER CAMP

This camp is a great opportunity for players to improve their soccer skills under the direction of Coach Amanda Naeher, professional soccer player for the Lady Charlotte Eagles and varsity ladies’ soccer coach for the Charlotte Christian Knights.  Sessions will focus on skills, drills, footwork, passing, and dribbling in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Campers will participate in scrimmages each day of camp. Camp will be held outdoors. Please have campers dress according to the weather. All campers are required to wear athletic shoes or cleats and shin guards.

Director: Coach Amanda Naeher, P.E. Teacher, Varsity Ladies’ Soccer Coach & Varsity Ladies’ Basketball Coach

Ages: Rising Grades 6 - 8 | Rising Grades JK - 5

Dates: June 17 - 20 (4 day camp) | June 24 - 27 (4 day camp)

Time: 9 a.m. – Noon | 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

KNIGHTS SOFTBALL CAMP

The goal of the Knights Softball Camp is to provide each player with the opportunity to improve her current skill level.  Players will receive valuable instruction on the fundamental skills of softball and develop their skills whether they are a beginner or returning player.  This will be a fun week of softball taught by Varsity Softball Coach Cee Brooks and members of the varsity softball team.  Campers should bring a water bottle each day in addition to a glove, bat, helmet and cleats.

Director: Coach Cee Brooks, Varsity Softball Coach

Ages: Rising Grades 2 - 4 | Rising Grades 5 - 8

Dates: June 3 - 7 | June 10 – 14

Time:  9 a.m. - Noon | 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $165

SWIM CAMP

The swimming skills of campers will be assessed by certified swimming instructors.  Each child will receive instruction in a small group setting, working at their appropriate level to improve swimming skills.  Time for pool games and free swim will be provided.  In case of bad weather, instructional time will be spent with an art/craft project.

Director: Coach Nadja Sefcik-Earl, Charlotte Christian Swim Coach

Cost: $175 (Swim only) | $250 (Swim & Tennis, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Age: Rising Grades K - 8

Dates: June 17 - 21 | July 15 - 19

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

TENNIS CAMP

David Britt, the Charlotte Christian varsity tennis head coach, is a former collegiate tennis star at UNC-Chapel Hill and professional tennis player. This camp will focus on fundamental skills and footwork. All strokes of the game will be introduced as well as learning to keep score and playing points.

Director: Coach David Britt, Tennis Coach 

Cost: $175 (Tennis only) | $250 (Swim & Tennis, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Ages: Rising Grades K - 5                     

Dates & Times: June 17 - 21, 9 a.m. - Noon | July 15 - 19, 9 a.m. - Noon

Ages: Rising Grades 6 - 8

Date & Time: June 17 - 21, 1 - 4 p.m. | July 15 - 19, 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: $175 (Tennis only) | $250 (Swim & Tennis, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Volleyball camp will stress the fundamentals of the fast paced game of volleyball.  Participants will learn basic skills such as hitting, serving, passing, and blocking. Along with instruction, campers will engage in lots of fun games and prizes will be given out daily.  Campers should bring a water bottle and snack to camp each day.

Director: Miss Jamie Arnold, MS Social Studies Teacher & Varsity Volleyball Coach

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 8 (girls)

Date: June 17 - 21

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon                 

Cost: $165

WRESTLING CAMP

Camp will include conditioning, training, and technical instruction each day of camp.  Live wrestling with highly skilled instructors will be a part of the daily opportunities for campers in order to put proper techniques into practice.  Full day campers should bring a lunch each day to camp.  Half-day campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.

Director: Coach Vince Sardo, Varsity Wrestling Coach

Ages: Rising Grades JK - 5 | Rising Grades 6 - 12

Dates: June 24 - 28 | June 17 – 20 (4 day camp)

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon |  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $165 | $260

LEGO® Education - Machines and Mechanisms:  Forces & Motion and Measurements - STEM

Be LEGO® Smart.  Students will enjoy this week long of investigating and designing seven models that relate to forces & motion and measurements.  These lessons follow the LEGO Education’s 4C approach:  Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue.  A few of the concepts that the campers will learn are investigating powered forces and motion, speed, and pulling power, along with measuring distance, time, speed, and weight of their constructions. The fun begins when campers construct a launching hill for freewheeling, design a crazy fishing game, and create a bouncing ballerina! 

Forces & Motion – Sweeper, Fishing Rod, Freewheeling, The Hammer

Measurement – Trundle Wheel, Letter Balance, Click-Clock

Directors: Mrs. Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher & Mrs. Barb Mitchell, LS & MS Math Tutor

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Date: July 22 - July 26

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

Cost: $155

LEGO® - Machines and Mechanisms:  Energy and Powered Machines – STEM

Be LEGO® Smart.  Students will enjoy this week long camp of investigating and designing seven models that relate to Energy and Powered Machines.  The lessons follow the LEGO Education’s 4C approach:  Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue.  Campers will gear up for the Windmill, and gear down for the Land Yacht. Then the fun really begins when they build the Dragster and place it on the launch ramp, observe the Walker climb over hills, make the Dogbot sleepy or create his jaws to open very wide.  Campers will enjoy the fun of being an engineer.

Energy – Windmill, Land Yacht, Flywheeler

Powered Machines – Power Car, Dragster, The Walker, Dogbot

Directors: Mrs. Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher & Mrs. Barb Mitchell, LS & MS Math Tutor

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Date: July 29 - August 2  

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  

Cost: $155

WeDo Robotics – LEGO® Education - STEM

The LEGO® Education WeDo robotics concept is a LEGO® set that provides a taste of what robotics is all about.  Campers will build LEGO® models featuring working motors and sensors, connect them to the computer, and use a simple programming tool to program behavior.  Campers will work with a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities and develop skills within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Directors: Mrs. Kimberly Warr, LS Technology Teacher & Mrs. Barb Mitchell, LS & MS Math Tutor

Ages: Rising Grades 4 - 6 | Rising Grades 1 - 3                                             

Dates: July 22 - 26 | June 24 - 28

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.    

Cost: $155

LEGO® Maniac Camp

Does your child love LEGO bricks? Campers will create exciting LEGO structures with group and individual builds as they explore the history of LEGO toys.  Students will learn about simple machines by building everything from animals to airplanes. Campers will also design, build, and race LEGO cars. If your child loves the LEGO life, then this is the camp for them!

Directors: Mrs. Lori Anne Sword, Director of Theatre & Mr. Jason Sword, CMS Elementary Art Instructor

Dates: June 17 - 21 | June 24 - 28 | July 8 - 12

Age: Rising Grades JK - 5

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Cost: $150

Campers can spend seven awesome weeks with their rising grades JK - 2 friends on campus at Charlotte Christian School. The program provides a camp-based summertime camp with quality staff and a safe Christian environment. Children will be encouraged to grow and embrace new activities while engaging in healthy activities, games, arts and crafts. Campers will swim each afternoon at the Charlotte Christian Swim & Tennis Center.  They will discover the great outdoors, build skills, and work as part of a team, all while having a blast playing with classmates and new friends.  Campers will participate in one field trip each week and should bring a snack, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen to camp every day.  Campers staying all day must bring a lunch.

Director: Mrs. Missy Jones, Extended Day Teacher

Age: Rising Grades JK - 2         

Cost: Half day(morning session which includes field trip): $185 per week | Half day(afternoon session): $150 per week | Full day $260 per week

Time: Half day: 9 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 4 p.m. | Full day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dates/Themes: 

June 10-14 - “Artastic”- All about Art

June 17-21 - Animal Planet

June 24-28 - “Holiday Hoopla” - Every day is a different holiday

July 8-12 - All things Disney

July 15-19 - Bible Heroes

July 22-26 - Dr. Seuss

July 29-August 2 - “Sense”-Sational Exploration - Exploring the world through your different senses

**Camp fee includes cost of all field trips. All field trips will occur in the morning sessions.

Students will enjoy an active summer of friendships and fun! Each morning, campers will meet for a time of devotion and fellowship together.  Group games, crafts, sports, and other activities will help the campers get ready for an exciting day.  After morning activities, campers will set out on our daily trip to a number of fun locations. Your camper is bound for a fun adventure each day!

Director: Coach Jason Coles, Physical Education Department Head

Age: Rising Grades 3 - 6

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.    

Cost: $275 per week

Dates/Key Field Trips:

June 17 - 21: Inner Peaks, Sports Connection, Roller Skating

June 24 - 28: Charlotte Knights Game, Carowinds, Bowling

July 8 - 12: Sky High, Family Fun Center, Roller Skating

July 15 - 19: Inner Peaks, NASCAR Speedway, Bowling

July 22 - 26: Sky High, Sports Connection, Chuck E Cheese

July 29 - Aug.2: Carowinds, Family Fun Center, Charlotte Knights Game

Other Possible Field Trips: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Discovery Place, Movie - StoneCrest/Arboretum Movie Theatre, Columbia Zoo, Bobcat Tour, Patterson Farms, Mint Museum, Walking Tour, Reeds Gold Mine, Latta Plantation, Carolina Raptor Center, Kate’s Skate, Ice Skating Rinks, Hunter Farms, High Point, N.C.

(Additional $25 for admission to Carowinds)

YMCA CAMP HARRISTON DUDE RANCH ADVENTURE

Get out of the city and head to the North Carolina mountains to saddle up and experience life on a Dude Ranch. The skies are blue and the scenic views are breathtaking. You can see for miles as you hike, ride and explore more than 2,160 acres of woods, streams, and trails at Camp Harrison. Experiencing a dude ranch and farm is a dream come true. Everyone should get a chance to be a cowboy or cowgirl!

Children can be themselves in the wide open spaces of Camp Harrison. There’s no television or video games to be found! Dude Ranch counselors will lead ranchers through busy days of horseback riding, working the farm, and experiencing life on a ranch.

A typical day on the Dude Ranch will start with work! Ranchers will feed animals, collect eggs from the hen house, and complete morning chores. Daily devotions will be held over a big breakfast. The rest of the day could feature horseback riding, trail exploration, goat pen fun, games, scavenger hunts, swimming, backpacking, picnicking, hay rides, bonfires and more. Ranchers will also get a chance to participate in crafts, games, and some of Camp Harrison’s many outdoor activities and water sports throughout the week. Life on a farm is always exciting!

Age: Ages 8 - 16

Date: June 16 - 23 Session 2A

Time: Overnight

Cost: $875

YMCA CAMP HARRISON RESIDENT CAMP

YMCA Camp Harrison at Herring Ridge is located on a spectacular tract of land in the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina located between Lenoir and North Wilkesboro just 90 minutes from Charlotte, N.C.  There are 2,160 acres of woods, streams, and trails centered around the private 140-acre Lake Broyhill.

Campers experience swimming in our new pool and a variety of lake activities including:  kayaking, canoeing, water zip line, waterskiing, the “Blob” and the “Wet Willie.”  They may also choose from more than 21 land activities including:  horseback riding, ropes course, sports, and crafts.  Activities are designed to provide campers with an exciting and safe experience.  YMCA Camp Harrison is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and has a 4:1 camper to counselor ratio which promotes an environment that helps children grow in spirit, mind and body.

Founded on the YMCA’s Christian values, Camp Harrison is positioned to give our campers an amazing summer experience whether it’s their first time away from home or they have been camping for years.

Charlotte Christian camper registration forms are available in both the LS and MS offices and can also be downloaded by the link on the Charlotte Christian Website.  This form must be used in order to receive the special CCS rate.

Campers will be divided into groups and cabins based on age. A variety of camp options are available in addition to the traditional camp offerings. Chaperones will include some Charlotte Christian School parents. Transportation will be provided by Charlotte Christian for current and newly enrolled students for an additional fee of only $50 round trip.  Please fill out this transportation sign-up form.  Bus riders will need to arrive at Charlotte Christian School at 1 p.m. Bus will depart at 1:30 p.m. and will arrive at Camp Harrison at 2:30 p.m. 

Age: Ages 6 - 16

Date: June 16 - 23 Session 2A

Time: Overnight

Cost: $750