Summer Academy

 

Welcome

Thank you for exploring the exciting options available to you and your student through enrollment in the SFCS Summer Academy 2012. Our goal with Summer Academy is to provide families and students with opportunities to enhance their academic, athletic, and artistic potential while having great summer fun. We look forward to serving your family!

Eligibility

Enrollment in the SFCS Summer Academy is open to children from every school. All programs offered are designed with specific grades in mind; all grades listed refer to the grade that your student will be enrolled in during the 2012-13 school year, often referred to as their rising grade. All three-year-old participants are expected to be potty-trained. All students, including those not enrolled at Shannon Forest, will be subject to all policies and guidelines laid out in the SFCS Parent Student Handbook, which is available at shannonforest.com. No camps will be held the week of July 4.

LOCATION

All camps will be held on the Shannon Forest campus located on Garlington Road, in between Pelham and Woodruff Roads. The 50 acre property of SFCS is designated into two campuses, East and West. The East campus houses all lower school and early childhood programs, while the West campus hosts our upper school and primary athletic fields. Each academy offering has a campus designator which indicates the area where it will take place. Some programs will participate in offsite field trips and parents will be notified in advance of any off-campus activities.

Extended stay

Academy offerings will generally begin at 9AM for morning programs, and afternoon programs will end at 4PM.  Supervised early and late stay will be available throughout the eight week program for an additional cost. Prices are listed per week (five consecutive days), but extended stay may be utilized on a daily basis as needed.

EARLY STAY | 7:30 AM—9:00 AM                              COST | $30/week                             CAMPUS | EAST

LATE STAY | 4:00 PM—6:00 PM                                 COST | $45/week                             CAMPUS | EAST

LUNCH & SNACKS

Lunch will not be provided by Shannon Forest and campers are responsible for bringing their own food to campus. Any student below grade 9 who is attending only one half-day program and would like to remain on campus during the designated lunch hour from noon to 1PM must register for our supervised lunch stay. Lunch stay is included for any student attending a full-day program, or two consecutive half-day programs. Prices are listed per week (five consecutive days), but lunch stay is available on a daily basis as needed. Campers are encouraged to pack along healthy snacks each day, though some snacks will be provided. Athletic program participants should also bring along a water bottle.

LUNCH STAY | 12:00 NOON—1:00 PM                     COST | $25/week                             CAMPUS | EAST

Class size

The majority of our Academy offerings are designed for smaller enrollment sizes, and we typically strive for a student to teacher ratio of no more than 1:15. Accordingly, each program will fill on a first-come, first-served basis and preferential treatment is offered to currently enrolled SFCS students. Program minimums and maximums will vary, and participants will be notified accordingly upon registration. All offerings are subject to  interest and participation.

Registration

Registration for the 2012 SFCS Summer Academy will begin on February 1 for all SFCS students. Open registration will begin on March 1 for all other students. To register, parents must complete a registration and emergency health form for each child, which will be available to SFCS parents through RenWeb ParentsWeb. Parents with students from another school can access these forms on the Shannon Forest homepage at shannonforest.com beginning March 1. All registrations forms should be submitted to Shannon Forest along with payment and follow-up acceptance and scheduling information will be sent home. Should a program be cancelled for any reason, parents will be issued a full refund. If a program has exceeded capacity, parents will be contacted to determine the desired course of action. There will be NO REGISTRATION FEES charged for any SFCS Summer Academy program.

FOOTBALL: MAY 30-3

One Day Football Camp with Levon Kirkland & Friends | Athletics

GRADES | K—5TH GRADES	GRADES | 6TH—12TH	GENDER | MALE
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | WEST
COST | $40	COST | $80

Your camper will receive superior training from the best college and NFL professionals, including SFCS Head Football Coach and former Pittsburgh Steeler, Levon Kirkland.  This camp offers limited contact training and is designed to help student athletes enhance their fundamental football skills and develop valuable techniques benefitting every position. Your athlete will receive training in both individual skill development as well as valuable situational team experience. Students will also gain experience and encouragement in important life skills, leading to the development of well rounded, high quality student leaders.

Camp will kick-off on Wednesday, May 30, with registration for all participants from 6:00 PM—7:30 PM on the SFCS West Campus. Students will have the opportunity to meet-and-greet Coach Kirkland and friends as they sign autographs and take photos with their campers. The One Day Football Camp will officially take place on May 31, and campers should arrive on the West Campus at the designated time according to grade level.

ABOUT COACH KIRKLAND

Kirkland burst on to the South Carolina football scene as a Clemson University linebacker in 1988 and sacked his way to a member of one of the top defensive teams in Clemson’s history.  He was named 1st team All-American in 1991.  Kirkland’s impact on Clemson football history was honored in being named to the 1996 Centennial team and his induction into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 2001. Levon was also inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

Following his Clemson career, Kirkland was the 2nd round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL draft and became a starter for the Steelers in his second season.  Number 99 soon became known on the field for his massive strength, speed and agility; by 1995, Kirkland had been recognized as one of the top, inside linebackers in the NFL.

Kirkland’s NFL career spanned 11 years - nine with the Steelers, and single seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.  During his career, he was named to the NFL’s 1990s All Decade Team, was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time Steeler MVP and was named All-Pro in 1996 and 1997.  Kirkland was a member of the Steelers’ Super Bowl XXX team that faced the Dallas Cowboys in 1996.  He retired from pro-football in 2002. A native of Lamar, South Carolina, Coach Kirkland joined the athletics staff of Shannon Forest Christian School in 2011. He is married to wife Keisha, a WYFF 4 weather anchor, and father to daughter Kennedy, a 2nd grade student at Shannon Forest.

The opportunity that I have been blessed with at Shannon Forest is a dream come true. My passion is to help student athletes to excel, not only on the football field, but off the field as well. COACH LEVON KIRKLAND

Day Camp: June 4 - July 27

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Seven Weekly adventures | general

GRADES | 3YRS—6TH	COST | $130/week, full-day	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—4 PM	$65/week, half-day	CAMPUS | EAST

Thanks for exploring the Summer Day Camp program at Shannon Forest! This program is designed as a seven-week adventure filled blast for your camper! Participants will engage in cross-curricular activities throughout the summer, and each week will have its own fun and inspirational theme. Day Camp will operate Monday through Friday.

Weekly Enrollment

Campers will have the option to attend the Summer Day Camp for the entire day, from 9AM until 4PM, or only half the day, from 9AM until noon, or 1PM until 4PM. Campers will have the freedom to select how many and which weeks they would like to attend, as well as the hours of attendance for each. If a camper is only enrolled for the morning sessions of Day Camp for week four, but needs to stay during the afternoon session that Friday, we are happy to accommodate that, and each additional three hour session is only $15. Day Camp will not be held during the week of July 4.

WEEKLY Day camp schedule

WEEK One: JUNE 4-8

Ancient Olympics | Athletics

GRADES | 3RD—5TH	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM— 12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

With the 2012 Olympic Summer Games taking place this summer in London, this camp will offer students the opportunity to learn about the games from a historical perspective. Students will study ancient Greece and the origin of the Olympic Games as they engage themselves and one another across some of the earliest Olympic events.

Science of sound | Academics

GRADES | 2ND—5TH	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

Campers will engage in exciting science experiments focusing on the many processes of sound. This camp will be very hands-on and interactive as students examine invisible sound wave in real and visible ways which animate their young imaginations.

MS BASKETBALL CAMP | Athletics

GRADES | 5TH—8TH	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

Coaches Thompson and Godsey will teach campers the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, rebounding, passing, offense and defense. Players will develop and advance their abilities as they gain confidence through a combination of skill development and game experience.

WEEK TWO: JUNE 11-15

Volleyball camp | Athletics

GRADES | 5TH—8TH	COST | $100	GENDER | F
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

This weeklong program will focus on the fundamentals of serving, serve-receiving, setting, hitting, blocking, team serve-reception, team defense and transition to offense. Under the direction of Coaches Thompson and Godsey, players will develop their game and gain confidence through a combination of skill development and game experience.

ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL SKILLS | Athletics

GRADES | 9TH—12TH	COST | $100	GENDER | F
TIME | 1 PM—4 PM		CAMPUS | WEST

This camp is intended for volleyball players with prior school or Club volleyball experience. Under the coaching of David Thompson and Ryan Godsey, players participating in this program will improve towards mastering the skills and fundamentals of the game of volleyball.

Scrapbooking | Arts

GRADES | K5—2ND	GRADES | 3RD—12TH	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $75	COST | $100

Our morning Scrapbooking campers will learn the different techniques and tools used to make cards as well as a small scrapbook. Our afternoon scrapbookers will delve into greater details of the art of greeting card and scrapbook creation.

Cooking & Crafts | Arts

GRADES | PK3—PK4	GRADES | K—1ST	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $100	COST | $100

Based on the beloved Laura Numeroff children’s books, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” participants in this camp will experience a fun-filled class filled with cooking, crafts, games and songs that correlate with the featured story of the day. Campers will even have the chance to meet and greet with characters from the stories while they learn new recipes and improve their cooking skills. Designated meeting times are determined by grade level and student activities are determined accordingly.

Cooking Around the World | Arts

GRADES | 2ND—3RD	GRADES | 4TH—6TH	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $130	COST | $130

Come explore a new country every day during this weeklong program. Campers will enjoy recipes significant to the countries they study each day, and gain experience in proper table etiquette and fundamental cooking techniques. SFCS lower school teachers Jane Sowles and Jan Samuelson will lead the instruction of this camp.

SAT Prep | Academics

GRADES | 10TH—12TH	COST | $300	GENDER | MF
TIME | 8 AM—11 AM		CAMPUS | WEST

During this course, students will practice the necessary course work to prepare them for or improve their SAT performance. This course will be equally divided between the review of verbal, writing and math skills. Instruction will highlight the improvement of skills being taught in the regular classroom environment. Verbal and writing instruction will concentrate on skills needed for grammar and structure, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and the skills necessary for the essay portion of the SAT. Math sessions will review Algebra and Geometry covered on the exam.

WEEK Three: June 18-22

Soccer camp | Athletics

GRADES | 1ST—8TH	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

Players will work on individual skills ranging from dribbling, passing, moving and shooting. Team skills will emphasize effective offensive and defensive techniques and cooperation.

Growing in the Garden | Academics

GRADES | 3RD—5TH	COST | $150	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON

Students participating in this camp will explore the art of gardening and tending in the Shannon Forest education garden located on the East campus. Students will attend a field trip to the gardens located on the campus of Furman University.

The Art of Pastry | Arts

GRADES | K5—2ND	GRADES | 3RD—6TH	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $130	COST | $160

Participants will decorate cupcakes and cookies, and work with homemade clay used to create and decorate. Afternoon students will also learn about and use various kinds of decorating tools used to create complex pastry designs.

Art Camp | Arts

GRADES | K5—5TH	COST | $150 (supplies included)	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

Students will create acrylic paintings on canvas and learn about historical artists, including Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh. Campers will create 2D artwork by various drawing techniques utilizing pencil, charcoal, chalk and oil pastels; 3D art will also be created using plaster craft.

Let’s Make Music | Arts

GRADES | PK3—PK4	GRADES | K—1ST	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $125	COST | $125

Let’s have fun making music together as we learn new songs and sing familiar favorites! The week will include sing-along songs about counting, colors, nursery rhymes, family life, and God’s beautiful creation. Musical instrument exploration will be emphasized as students experiment with tambourines, maracas and shakers, rhythm sticks, bells, and other unique percussion instruments. Campers will have the opportunity to sing, dance and move to the music, enhancing their fine and gross motor skills. Each class will encourage children to listen for directions, share, return things carefully and emphasize teamwork. This course will be taught by SFCS Alumna Amanda Moore and snack will be included.

WEEK Four: June 25-29

Golf Squad | Athletics

GRADES | K5—8TH	COST | $250	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

Golf Squad is a program designed to sidestep traditional private golf facility costs. Hats and handbooks will be given to students at the beginning of the week, and equipment and balls will be provided each day. Golf Squad handbooks will incorporate and reinforce math, history, and science lessons found in the game of golf, as well as focus on the individual character development of every participant. A minimum of 10 students must enroll in Golf Squad.

Math Food Fun | Academics

GRADES | 3RD—5TH	COST | $100 (snack included)	GENDER | MF
TIME | 1 PM—4 PM		CAMPUS | EAST

This camp will engage student’s math skills through fun and interactive games that reinforce math skills and important formulas. Through food, campers will learn to understand algorithms and fractions in new and tangible ways.

WEEK Five: July 9-13

Hoops for Kids | Athletics

GRADES | 1ST—3RD	COST | $75	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

This camp will offer your child the fundamentals of the game of basketball; covering defensive and offense strategies, the rules of the game, and the life skills associated with the game. The day will be broken up into a time of warm-up, fun drills and active games designed to keep everyone moving. Hands on help and group discussions will also take place during every session, enhancing each camper’s ability to retain the information they have learned and reinforce the skills obtained. Children will need to wear appropriate active clothing, including a full sneaker and socks. Campers will also need to bring a water bottle and healthy snack for energy every day. No previous basketball experience is required for this exciting and active weeklong camp. SFCS Summer Academy Program Director and Lower School PE instructor Stephanie Webb will lead this five day program.

A Cultural Vacation | Academics

GRADES | 1ST—3RD	COST | $100 (snack included)	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

Students will travel the globe as they learn about and experience the cultures of five different countries. Each day of camp will be devoted to one country and students will learn through fun activities and games, as well as sample the cuisines of foreign nations. Campers will learn fun facts and exciting information as they play their way around the world.

Women’s Self-Defense | Athletics

GRADES | 9TH—12TH+	COST | $0	GENDER | F
TIME | 10 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

Participants will learn basic self-defense skills with an emphasis on the techniques of escape. All female students should dress in sweat pants and long-sleeved t-shirts. This class is for females only and adult participants are welcome to attend.

WEEK Six: July 16-20

Learning Lab | Academics

GRADES | K5—1ST	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

This program will utilize the lower school mobile computer lab of Shannon Forest. Campers will learn computer fundamentals, basic skills and terminology. Students will also gain experience on Microsoft Word.

Hands on Science | Academics

GRADES | 3RD—5TH	COST | $125	GENDER | MF
TIME | 1 PM—4 PM		CAMPUS | EAST

Campers will engage the scientific method in tangible and interactive ways. Participants will develop hypotheses and conduct exciting experiments that test their theories.

Writing a College Essay | Academics

GRADES | 10TH—12TH	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

College entrance essays are an important first impressions and valuable element of the college admissions process. In this weeklong course, students will prepare to write their college entrance essays and future college papers. Students should leave this week proficient in college level writing.

WEEK Seven: July 23-27

Tools of Technology | Academics

GRADES | 2ND—3RD	COST | $100	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

Campers will enhance their valuable skills of technology as they explore the Shannon Forest lower school mobile computer lab. Students will work on keyboarding skills and learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint. This weeklong program is designed to give students greater confidence in their fundamental computer skills and typing proficiency.

Baseball Camp | Athletics

GRADES | 5TH—9TH	COST | $100	GENDER | M
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | WEST

Players will focus on the fundamentals of throwing, hitting and catching. Tactical skills for situation plays will also be developed. Players will receive game experience and gain confidence as they develop their skills. All participants will be evaluated at the close of camp, and no previous experience is necessary.

Growing in the Garden | Academics

GRADES | K5—2ND	COST | $150	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON		CAMPUS | EAST

This weeklong gardening camp will be specifically tailored to our younger campers, unlike the Growing in the Garden camp held during week three. Participants in this camp will explore the art of gardening and tending in the Shannon Forest education garden located on the East campus. Students will even attend a field trip to the gardens located on the campus of Furman University. Early Childhood Administrator and SFCS Alumna Emily Watkins will lead this course.

Create Your Own Book | Arts

GRADES | 3RD—5TH	COST | $100 (includes cost of book)	GENDER | MF
TIME | 1 PM—4 PM		CAMPUS | EAST

Campers will expand their artistic abilities and expand their creativity through fun and imaginative hands-on activities. Participants in this camp will fully write and illustrate their own children’s book keepsake by the end of the week.

Let’s Make Music | Arts

GRADES | PK3—PK4	GRADES | K—1ST	GENDER | MF
TIME | 9 AM—12 NOON	TIME | 1 PM—4 PM	CAMPUS | EAST
COST | $125	COST | $125

Let’s have fun making music together as we learn new songs and sing familiar favorites! A sequel to the camp held during week three, this camp will include sing-along songs about counting, colors, nursery rhymes, family life, and God’s beautiful creation. Musical instrument exploration will be emphasized as students experiment with tambourines, maracas and shakers, rhythm sticks, bells, and other unique percussion instruments. Campers will have the opportunity to sing, dance and move to the music, enhancing their fine and gross motor skills. Each class will encourage children to listen for directions, share, return things carefully and emphasize teamwork. This course will be taught by SFCS Alumna Amanda Moore, and snack will be included.

WEEK Eight: JULY 30-AUG 3

Fine Arts Camp | Arts

GRADES | 1ST—8TH	COST | $150	GENDER | MF
TIME |9 AM—4 PM		CAMPUS | EAST/WEST

Under the direction of Shannon Forest lower and upper school fine arts teachers, this weeklong program will take your student on a dramatic adventure into the world of fine arts. Students will receive daily instruction and coaching across dance, arts and crafts, music, drama and photography. Through musical instruction, participants will improve upon their talents in vocal and instrument performance. Photography instruction will focus on angles, focus, and the fundamentals of lighting. All activities will be tailored according to specific grade levels, including arts and crafts. Students will be evaluated and encouraged throughout the camp, and instructors will reinforce good habits and techniques. The week will conclude with dramatic and musical performances, as well as a viewing gallery for student artwork created during the week. Fine Arts Camp instructors will include Karen Weathers (music and instruments), Ashley King (choral music), Britney Teie (drama), Susan Bellew (photography), Liz Tate (art) and Stephanie Lewis (multicultural dance).

Program SCHEDULE

ATHLETICS

PROGRAM	DATES	RISING GRADES	TIME	GENDER	COST	CAMPUS
One Day Football Camp	May 30-31	K5-5th	9am-12noon	M	$40	West
One Day Football Camp	May 30-31	6th-12th	1pm-4pm	M	$80	West
Ancient Olympics	June 4-8	3rd-5th	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
MS Basketball Camp	June 4-8	5th-8th	9am-12noon	MF	$100	West
Volleyball Camp	June 11-15	5th-8th	9am-12noon	F	$100	West
Advanced Volleyball Skills	June 11-15	9th-12th	1pm-4pm	F	$100	West
Soccer Camp	June 18-22	1st-8th	9am-12noon	MF	$100	West
Golf Squad	June 25-29	K5-8th	9am-12noon	MF	$250	East
Hoops for Kids	July 9-13	1st-3rd	9am-12noon	MF	$75	East
Women's Self-Defense	July 9-13	9th-12th	10am-12noon	F	$0	West
Baseball Camp	July 23-27	5th-9th	9am-12noon	M	$100	West

PROGRAM	DATES	RISING GRADES	TIME	GENDER	COST	CAMPUS
Science of Sound	June 4-8	2nd-5th	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
SAT Prep	June 11-15	10th-12th	8am-11am	MF	$300	West
Cooking Around the World	June 11-15	2nd-3rd	9am-12noon	MF	$130	East
Cooking Around the World	June 11-15	4th-6th	1pm-4pm	MF	$130	East
Growing in the Garden	June 18-22	3rd-5th	9am-12noon	MF	$150	East
Math Food Fun	June 25-29	3rd-5th	1pm-4pm	MF	$100	East
A Cultural Vacation	July 9-13	1st-3rd	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
Learning Lab	July 16-20	K5-1st	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
Hands on Science	July 16-20	3rd-5th	1pm-4pm	MF	$125	East
Writing a College Essay	July 16-20	10th-12th	9am-12noon	MF	$100	West
Tools of Technology	July 23-27	2nd-3rd	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
Growing in the Garden	July 23-27	K-2nd	9am-12noon	MF	$150	East

PROGRAM	DATES	RISING GRADES	TIME	GENDER	COST	CAMPUS
Scrapbooking	June 11-15	K5-2nd	9am-12noon	MF	$75	East
Cooking and Crafts	June 11-15	PK3-PK4	9am-12noon	MF	$100	East
Scrapbooking	June 11-15	3rd-12th	1pm-4pm	MF	$100	East
Cooking and Crafts	June 11-15	K-1st	1pm-4pm	MF	$100	East
Art of Pastry	June 18-22	K5-2nd	9am-12noon	MF	$130	East
Art Camp	June 18-22	K5-5th	9am-12noon	MF	$150	East
Let's Make Music	June 18-22	PK3-PK4	9am-12noon	MF	$125	East
Art of Pastry	June 18-22	3rd-6th	1pm-4pm	MF	$160	East
Let's Make Music	June 18-22	K5-1st	1pm-4pm	MF	$125	East
Let's Make Music	July 23-27	PK3-PK4	9am-12noon	MF	$125	East
Create Your Own Book	July 23-27	3rd-5th	1pm-4pm	MF	$100	East
Let's Make Music	July 23-27	K5-1st	1pm-4pm	MF	$125	East
Fine Arts Camp	July 30-Aug 3	1st-8th	9am-4pm	MF	$150	East/West