Family - Summer Camps

Session 1: JULY 13-17, 2009

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Music/Drama Workshop I - "Tom Sawyer"
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Time: Entering Grades 4 through 8 in September 2009
Time: Dan Freed & Megan Wallace
We are bringing the ole’ Mississippi classic to the stage!  This 55 minute long show will include  songs, dance, and a full script to bring to life!  The straw hats and bib overalls will help one of our favorite literary characters shine!  Your camper will get to put on a full stage show in as little as 1 week! Final Performance:  Friday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.  Campers should bring a lunch; 2 snacks (for mid-morning and mid-afternoon); pencil; highlighter; and wear loose, comfortable clothing.


Fee: $165

Camp Pioneer
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Time: Entering Grades 1 through 3 in September 2009
Time: Cheryl Marshall & Cookie Auxer
Campers will travel back in time to learn how children lived 200 years ago. They will discover the past with fun projects, games, recipes and activities. A field trip to the Discovery Museum on the Pocomoke River and boat ride down the river will help them visualize the importance of the river to the growth and prosperity of our area. Campers should bring a lunch.


Fee: $200

Game World-- CLOSED
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Time: Entering Grades 3 through 6 in September 2009
Time: Rebecca Tittermary & Laura Holmes
Once upon a time, before Wii and DS’s, there were Space Invaders and Pong. Even further back in time there were board games, cards, and dice. Explore the history of games from the earliest regions to today’s technological wizardry. Campers will create and play games, games, and more games. A field trip will explore the behind the scenes world of carnival games and explore the inner workings of a bowling alley.  Campers should bring a lunch.


Fee: $175

Fitastic Kids
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Time: Entering Grades 2 through 5 in September 2009
Time: Carol Hartnett
f you like to play games and have fun, then this camp is for you! The camp is designed to offer enjoyable, success-oriented physical education experiences that reach everyone. Special attention is given to social interaction and the improvement of self-concept, cooperation and sportsmanship. There will be a strong emphasis on fitness and skill development. The program contains: tagging and dodging games, beach volleyball, soccer pinball and four square group games, parachute and earth ball, and Olympic events to be held on the final day of camp. Campers should bring a water bottle and wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers.


Fee: $100

Fighting Mallard Boys' Lacrosse Camp
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Time: Boys Entering Grades 5 through 9 in September 2009
Time: Kevin Gates & Matt Heiderman, WPS '03
LACROSSE IS FUN! This action-packed camp is led by Worcester’s Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse coach Kevin Gates who has had the pleasure of coaching at almost every level of lacrosse. Assisting him will be many WPS alumni including Trip Dyer ‘03, Chris Mancini ‘03, Garvey Heiderman ‘05, Travis Gregory ‘07, to name a few. This camp will help players develop the fundamental skills necessary for the game. Drills are designed to improve such basics as stick handling, dodges, face-offs, passing, shooting, clearing, rides and goal play. There will be individual and team drills. Lacrosse is the same game at every level; therefore campers will start with the basics and build from there. Each camper needs a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, chest protector (goalies only), athletic supporter, lax stick and water bottle.


Fee: $110

Cheerleading Camp I
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Time: Entering Grades 1 through 4 in September 2009
Time: Kira Gauger
Join us for a fun, exciting week of cheerleading! The focus will be on all aspects of the sport including: team building, safety, jumps, cheers, chants, dances, stunts, pyramids, tumbling and game day routines. Campers will spend Tuesday at Twisters gym to practice skills on a spring floor. (They will need to dropped off and picked up at Twisters on Tuesday.) At the end of the week, campers will perform for fans and demonstrate all of their new skills through a game day routine. Campers will receive the same WPS Cheer shirt and shorts as the Varsity team cheerleaders to be worn at the performance on Friday.  Campers should bring a snack and water bottle, and wear sneakers and comfortable clothing.
Fee: $110

Session 2: JULY 20-24, 2009

Music/Drama Workshop II - "Pirates! The Musical"
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Time: Entering Grades 4 through 8 in September 2009
Time: Dan Freed & Megan Wallace
“Arrr! And Shiver me Timbers! There’s a stowaway on board! Perhaps the King of the High C’s will know what to do!” Join the salty crew of colorful scallywags  hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail on a mighty adventure!  This 40 min long musical is full of drama, comedy, songs, and dance.  Your camper will enjoy acting and singing this lively tale of the seven seas!  Final Performance:  Friday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.  Campers should bring a lunch; 2 snacks (for mid-morning and mid-afternoon); pencil; highlighter; and wear loose, comfortable clothing.


Fee: $165

Camp Read-A-Lot
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Time: Entering Grades 1 through 3 in September 2009
Time: Cheryl Marshall & Cookie Auxer
Campers will enjoy the chance to have books come alive. They will journey to the land of fairytales, hear Wild West stories at Frontier Town, share the magic of the circus with real performers, discover the great outdoors with Scales & Tales and hear about the life of a pirate. Literature comes alive in this dynamic camp!  Campers should bring a lunch.

Fee: $200

Kid Cooks
Time: 9 A.M.-3 P.M.
Time: Entering Grades 2 through 5 in September 2009
Time: Jenny Frostrom & Angie Bunting
Kid Cooks offers campers the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get cooking. Each camper will transform into a real chef by reading and following recipes, measuring ingredients correctly and safely operating in the kitchen. Kid Cooks will also build writing skills since each camper will create and record recipes into their very own personal cookbook. Campers will also get to experience a working kitchen and assist a real chef at work in a local restaurant! Come join the fun and let’s get cooking! Campers should bring a lunch.


Fee: $160

All Star Basketball for Boys & Girls
Time: 9 A.M.-12:00 Noon (1/2 Day Camp)
Time: Entering Grades 7 through 9 in September 2009
Time: Mike Grosso
From the basic fundamentals to the advanced skills, All Star Basketball camp will help prepare the players for the upcoming season. Campers will learn various offensive and defensive concepts along with the rules and skills of the game.  Campers should wear non-marking shoes and bring a water bottle.


Fee: $100