SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017
Welcome to Summer Camp at Greensboro Day School! A few reminders are included below for your
convenience.
DATES: Camps begin the week of June 12 and run through the week of August 7. Greensboro Day School
Camps are not in session the week of July 3.
REFUNDS and PRO-RATING: Refunds will ONLY BE GIVEN for serious extenuating health or family
concerns. Camp Directors will make this determination. Pro-rating will no longer be available for any reason.
Please understand that when we book camps, we rely on fees to pay instructors and assistants and cover all
materials, regardless if your camper joins us for two days or all five. Thanks for your cooperation!
LATE REGISTRATIONS: While we make every effort to accommodate busy parents, there is a $25 fee
for any registrations made after Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the upcoming week of camp.
CHANGE FEES: If you need to change an existing registration, please contact Holly Hofbauer, Summer
Camp Director. Please note there is a $10 fee per change. Please remember that we cannot guarantee placing
your camper(s) if camps are full.
FOOD, DRESS, SUNSCREEN: Please send a snack, lunch and two drinks (or a refillable water bottle)
each day. If you choose Afternoon Explorations, please pack another snack and drink for that as well. Please
do not send soft drinks. If your child is attending a sports camp, send a water bottle. Please be sure that she
or he wears closed-toe shoes, and dresses appropriately, (easy to move in, cool and comfortable clothes are
best). Remember the kids play and get dirty, so please don’t send them in their “best” clothes. Please bring
sunscreen or apply at home before attending camp. It is a good idea to have your child wear sunscreen every
day, as we frequently eat and snack outdoors.
CONTACT: Holly Hofbauer, Summer Camp Director for any questions or additional information
at [email protected].
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JUNE 12-16 WEEK:
SUMMER KICK-OFF!
$225*
June 12-16
Rising BB-5th (BB have to be 3 and potty trained)
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.* Please note different time and fee.
SUMMER KICK-OFF is run by our Bengal Cub Club after-school care crew. Explore games, unstructured
fun time, crafts, movies, water play, and one off-site or on-site awesome field trip/activity. Keep your kids
happy while YOU get organized for the summer ahead.
Yasten Burton is the Director of the Bengal Cub Club after-school program at GDS.
JUNE 19-23 WEEK:
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD
$190
June 19-23
Rising 4th -5th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Take your taste buds on a trip around the world with a roundup of some of the most delicious dishes from
Germany to Spain, just to name a few. Each camper will make a cookbook of all the recipes they
make. Allergy note: Foods may be made with wheat, eggs, dairy & nuts.
Anne Kretschmaier is a veteran baker, cook and candy maker. She decided to "retire" this past September and in October of
2016 she opened her own business, Annie's Creations & More, LLC.
WES MILLER BASKETBALL CAMP
$235*
Rising K-Rising 9th
June 19-22
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
*Please note no camp on Friday and different fee.
The tradition of basketball excellence at Greensboro Day School continues into the summer with a new and
awesome slam dunk team! Former UNC basketball player and current head coach of the UNCG men’s
basketball team, Wes Miller, offers a week of exciting basketball fun. Guest appearances from former and
current players will take place throughout the week. Learn the fundamentals of the game from one of the
most fundamentally sound players to have played NCAA college basketball. Campers of all levels will have
the opportunity to improve their skills and gain an understanding of offensive and defensive strategies.
According to NCAA Rules and Regulations, all camps & clinics are open to any & all entrants, regardless of
skill level (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).
Wes Miller is a former Carolina player and a member of the 2005 National Championship team and the 2007 ACC
Championship team. He is currently the head coach for the UNCG men’s basketball team.
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HOMEMADE SYMPHONY
$190
June 19-23
Rising 3rd-5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MUSIC ... No "real" instruments allowed!!
This week-long camp experience is an exploration into music composition and performance unlike any other!
On the first day, each camper will bring in two or three household items (anything that can make a sound!) to
be transformed into instruments we will use in our makeshift "orchestra." Together, we will develop the
diverse musical knowledge, creativity, and talents to compose and perform a one-of-a-kind "symphony" for
our last-day concert/recital! This camp will prove to be as FUN and UNIQUE as our young musicians!!
Chiwahn J. Walden is currently the Music Teacher/Ensembles Director at Haw River Elementary School. He has been a
music teacher for 16 years. He has served as a director and music arranger for bands/percussion ensembles on the elementary,
middle and high school levels.
LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWONDO
$190
June 19-23
Rising K-2nd
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
MOM says it’s about DISCIPLINE. TEACHER says it’s about FOCUS. And I say it’s about FUN!
Experience the excitement and FUN of modern Taekwondo. This week-long camp goes far beyond
punching, blocking, and kicking. Nationally certified instructors will lead campers to confidence, discipline
and fitness in a fun environment where everyone feels welcome.
Greensboro Taekwondo America Instructors will teach this camp.
MINECRAFT & MORE
$225*
Session I June 19-23
Session II June 26-30
Rising 2nd-5th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
This week long summer camp will offer boys and girls the opportunity to build a peaceful, cooperative, fun
and exciting world using the GDS Minecraft server. We will turn the Lower School Technology Lab into
Minecraft World!
Come join your friends, or meet new ones as we share our “Minecraft adventures and worlds.” And there’s
more- During this camp, we will also investigate coding and cad using other programs that encourage
technical creative thinking. Too much screen time isn’t good for anyone, so part of each day students will
explore several types of manipulatives to stimulate their creative minds.
NOTE: All students must have their own Log-in and Password for Minecraft on a PC. Go to
Minecraft.net for information on how to purchase your membership to set up your log-in and
password. Mobile and Xbox passwords will not work on our server. The log-in and password must
be included in this registration. They will be kept confidential.
Rose Marie Cook is the Lower School Science Specialist at GDS.
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CREATE LIKE THE GREATS
$190
June 19-23
Rising K – 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
We will study famous artists like Picasso, Monet, and others. We will paint and explore a variety of mediums
all while having fun! Come and enjoy making your own masterpieces ... famous artist style!
Amy Nissen has been teaching pre-k and kindergarten for 16 years.
ROALD DAHL CAMP
$190
June 19-23
Rising 1st – 3rd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Did you know that Roald Dahl invented over 500 new words for his 17 children’s books? Come join us for a
week of Roald Dahl camp with edible crafts, games, and readings of his books. The BFG, Matilda, Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory, and George’s Marvelous Medicine will be some of the books we will have a phizz-whizzing of
time with!
Allysa Martin has been a Montessori educator for 18 years. She lives with her family on a mini farm in Davidson County.
She loves everything and anything to do with animals, crafts, and reading!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
$190
June 19-23
Rising 2nd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how to purify and drink stream water, learn how to build a fire (safely), learn how to build a sturdy
shelter that will protect you from the elements! All this and more during this week long adventure with Mr.
B. that will culminate with a trek from GDS to Lake Brandt. If you are intrigued with hiking, survival skills,
orienteering, and camping then this camp is for you! Campers will have fun, make memories, and come
home knowing more about how to enjoy the outdoors!
Pete Buxenbaum is a 4th grade teacher at GDS.
SHARK WEEK
$190.00
June 19-23
Rising 2nd – 4th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Are you fascinated by sharks? Do you want to learn more? Dive into shark week and learn more about the
different types of sharks through hands-on learning and experimenting.
Jessica Lamberth is a middle school math teacher for Rockingham County Schools.
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DISNEY: THE MOVIES - THE MUSIC
$225
June 19-23
Rising 3rd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Children of all ages! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Disney!
Celebrate 75 years of Disney magic and some of the music that helped make that magic happen with favorite
songs from the movies of Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King.
Discover musical theater with Pam Wheeler as we sing and dance our way through these Disney classics.
This camp is designed to teach lower school students the fundamentals of acting and musical theater within
the confines of a week-long camp. Students will develop their talents, build self-confidence, cooperate with
peers, and all the other skills it takes to put on a show!
Pam Wheeler works with GDS Students in the After-School Drama Program.
GETTING READY TO READ
$190
June 19-23
Rising BB-JK (must be 3 and potty-trained)
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time.
Children will learn how to properly pronounce letter of the alphabet, rhyme, tell and listen to stories, and
look forward to learning to read.
Kit Benon Korngay is an Orton Gillingham Remediation Tutor at GDS.
CHEER DANCE AND TUMBLE
$190
June 19-23
Rising 2nd-4th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This lively camp is for the energetic dancer and is the combination of all things fun! Come learn some cheers,
create some dances, make some cool props/crafts, and add some Tumbling / ACRO. Dancers will also
present a short presentation for parents at the end of camp.
Artistic Motion Instructors
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JUNE 26 – 30 WEEK:
GOLF CAMP
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 1st-5th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Precision Golf School Junior Program is recognized by US Kids as a Top 50 Kids Program in the nation.
We believe in a dynamic, fun learning environment that is designed to improve each golfer at any skill level.
Each player will begin camp with a game evaluation on day 1 and then work through a “game plan” that
allows each golfer to improve and excel in each area by the end of the week. The Friday of each camp week
will feature a field trip to Bur-Mil Park so players can apply their skills on the live Driving Range and Par 3
Golf Course. Accompanied by good friends and great instructors, this camp is perfect for the aspiring golfer!
Lead Instructors Justin Scott & Drew Younts are Precision Certified Junior Instructors. They are the main instructors for the
Precision Junior Development Program, which is a year-round golf academy here in the Triad. Drew Younts is also one of the
main instructors for the Golf FORE Juniors program, which brings golf to schools in the Triad, including the after-school
program at GDS.
HOGWARTS EXPRESS
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 3rd-6th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
As a camper on the Hogwarts Express, you will be sorted into your House, learn the secrets of wandlore,
study rare and magical creatures, practice your favorite spells, and compete in the Quidditch Cup! Yes,
Quidditch! Campers will explore the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with
games of all sorts, (some we’ll make ourselves!) crafts, (you’ll make your own wand!), WROCK (that’s
“Wizard Rock” for you muggles out there), discussions of the book and more. Don’t worry if you haven’t
read it, we’re going to listen to it during craft times, so everyone will be on the same page. The camp will end
with a Hogwarts style celebration! Expecto Funtimes-O!
Mrs. Hines is the Lower School Media Specialist at Greensboro Day School.
TENNIS CAMP
$190
June 26-30
Rising 2nd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fun is the name of that game with this camp! Learn the basics of tennis - ground strokes, volleys, and serving
will be focused on during the week. Competition will not be our main focus, however we will play fun games
like Jail, Around the World, and Skyball! Campers will have fun, make memories, and come home a stronger
tennis player!
Pete Buxenbaum is a 4th grade teacher at GDS.
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ANCIENT EGYPT
$190
June 26-30
Rising K-2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mummies, tombs, and pyramids! We will be exploring Ancient Egypt through crafts (making a life-size
sarcophagus!), stories, and much more to learn about this fascinating period in time.
Allysa Martin has been a Montessori educator for 18 years. She lives with her family on a mini farm in Davidson County. She
loves everything and anything to do with animals, crafts, and reading!
MINECRAFT & MORE
$225*
Session I June 19-23
Session II June 26-30
Rising 2nd-5th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
This week long summer camp will offer boys and girls the opportunity to build a peaceful, cooperative, fun
and exciting world using the GDS Minecraft server. We will turn the Lower School Technology Lab into
Minecraft World!
Come join your friends, or meet new ones as we share our “Minecraft adventures and worlds.” And there’s
more- During this camp, we will also investigate coding and cad using other programs that encourage
technical creative thinking. Too much screen time isn’t good for anyone, so part of each day students will
explore several types of manipulatives to stimulate their creative minds.
NOTE: All students must have their own Log-in and Password for Minecraft on a PC. Go to
Minecraft.net for information on how to purchase your membership to set-up your log-in and
password. Mobile and Xbox passwords will not work on our server. The log-in and password must
be included in this registration. They will be kept confidential.
Rose Marie Cook is the Lower School Science Specialist at GDS.
MATH IS FOR ME
$190
June 26-30
Rising K-2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This session promises to be full of hands-on math fun! Campers will explore basic math concepts through
games, manipulatives, songs, and stories. Math is amazing! Math is fun!
Caroline Davis is an elementary school teacher, with a background in early childhood education.
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GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
$190
June 26-30
Rising K-2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join in the fun as we celebrate all things girly! Campers will make crafts galore, play games, do simple cooking
projects and much more! We’ll have a movie/pajama day on Friday!
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
HAND BUILT POTTERY
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 17-21 Session II
Rising 1st – 4th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come play in the mud without getting in trouble! Campers will learn basic hand-building techniques: pinch,
coil slab, and press mold. They will also learn how pottery is fired and will work with a variety of glazes and
glazing techniques.
Sabrina Burroughs has a BA in art.
CRAZY ABOUT DINOS
$190
June 26-30
Rising BB-JK (must be 3 and potty trained)
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time.
Come back in time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. We will be digging for dinosaur bones, exploring
dinosaur eggs, and learning about dinosaurs.
Allison Fligel is an assistant teacher in the GDS Early Childhood Department.
EXPLORING HIP HOP AND JAZZ DANCE
$190
Rising 3rd-6th
June 26-30
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Campers will let go of their inhibitions, challenge their habitual ways of moving, and find unique and creative
ways to move their bodies. Comfortable, movable clothing is preferred. For boys and girls with dance
experience as well as students who want to try dance for the first time.
Artistic Motion Instructors
REMINDER: CAMPS ARE CLOSED JULY 3-7.
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JULY 10 – 14 WEEK:
SOCCER CAMP
$190
July 10-14
Rising 2nd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The GDS Soccer Camp will expose new and experienced soccer players to exciting and interactive training
techniques. This soccer experience is organized to challenge each player individually and teach the value of
teamwork and sportsmanship. Campers will be placed in a challenging environment that will make them a
better and more passionate soccer player. The camp curriculum intends to promote individual growth and
technical development through basic skills, technique, and games.
Brad Barto is a 5th Grade teacher at GDS and coaches Middle School Soccer.
TAEKWONDO CAMP
$190
July 10-14
Rising 2nd – 6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MOM says it’s about DISCIPLINE. TEACHER says it’s about FOCUS. And I say it’s about FUN!
Experience the excitement and FUN of modern Taekwondo. This week-long camp goes far beyond
punching, blocking, and kicking. Nationally certified instructors will lead campers to confidence, discipline
and fitness in a fun environment where everyone feels welcome.
Greensboro Taekwondo America Instructors will teach this camp.
DINO DIGGERS
$190
July 10-14
Rising 1st – 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dinosaurs everywhere! Join us this week as we enter the world of dinosaurs. Campers will become
paleontologists as they dig for fossils, and even create their very own fossils. They will go on a dinosaur egg
hunt and make some edible dino food too!
Anne Pinkleton is a 1st grade assistant teacher at GDS.
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HORSEPOWER RIDING CAMP AT HORSEPOWER IN COLFAX
$385*
Rising 3rd-7th
9 a.m.-2 p.m. *Please note different time and fee.
July 10-14 Session I
July 17-21Session II
We have an incredible summer experience planned for your child. Our HORSEPOWER Staff is committed
to providing both you and your child with the peace of mind that they will have a safe, positive, fun-filled
week of adventure, friendships, and memories. This camp introduces beginning and non-riders to recreational
horseback riding. Topics include understanding the nature of the horse, riding skills, mounting/dismounting,
equipment, handling of horses, care of the horse, and coordinated horse-rider balance. *The Horsepower
Director reserves the right to decline the application of any child, or send home any child, who according to the Director’s discretion
is displaying extreme inappropriate behaviors or impacts the safety of self or others. If a camper is dismissed due to
behavioral/social issues, the tuition is not refundable. Students must have a completed application and parental
release to participate. Transportation IS provided to and from the camp. Drop-off and pick-up is at
the GDS Campus.
Please have you campers at GDS NO LATER THAN 8:40 a.m. to board the bus to Colfax.
Taught by Horsepower Instructors.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
$190
July 10-14
Rising 2nd-4th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for backyard adventures on the GDS campus and beyond! Enjoy the great outdoors while learning
about geocaching (hunting hidden treasures using a GPS), basic survival skills, pitching a tent, learning
campfire songs, identifying plants and animals in our environment, taking nature walks at local parks,
studying aquatic life at the GDS pond, playing fun outdoor games and much more!
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
DONE BY DUCT TAPE
$190
July 10-14 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 3rd – 6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There have always been SO MANY uses for Duct Tape and now it comes in colors and patterns! How about
making journals, wallets, bags, and even clothes out of Duct Tape?!
Ele Cox is a veteran area art teacher.
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KAMP KINDERGARTEN
$220*
July 10-14
Rising Kindergarteners
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time & fee.
This camp is designed for children who will be Kindergartners in the fall. There will be a "camp" theme.
Camp activities include art projects, centers, songs/movement, playtime with friends, and more! Kids will get
a sneak peek of life as a Kindergartner at GDS.
Lori Rogers has been a Kindergarten teacher at GDS for the last 9 years.
JUST CHEER
$190
July 10-14
Rising K-5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The GDS Varsity Bengal cheerleaders will host a week-long cheer camp teaching motions, jumps, dance,
tumbling, and stunting! Show your spirit and join us for an exciting week of cheerleading! Parents and friends
are invited to a showcase performance on Friday at 1 p.m. Participants will show off the new material they
learned throughout the week.
Megan Nunn is one of the Varsity Bengal Cheerleading Coaches.
BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING
$190
July 10-14
Rising 5th – 9th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This camp will focus on introducing campers to working on the potter’s wheel. Campers will learn to center
clay, open and pull up clay into a simple form. The camp includes instruction on firing and glazing the final
forms.
Kim Burroughs is a renowned local potter & art teacher at GDS.
SCIENCE SUPERSTARS
$190
July 10-14
Rising 3rd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Are you mad about science? Do you think science is boring? Think again! Sharpen your science process skills
through hands-on activities and labs this week.
Jessica Lamberth is a middle school math teacher for Rockingham County Schools.
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SENSORY EXPLORATIONS
$190
July 10-14
Rising BB-JK (must be 3 and potty trained)
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time.
Our five senses allow us to explore the world around us, and to constantly make new discoveries. During
Sensory Explorations we will spend each day learning about one of our five senses. We will use different
methods and mediums to uncover all of the exciting things we can do using our senses. This camp will
incorporate concepts from various fields of study including music, art, math, and science.
Lauren Parnell is an assistant teacher in Junior Kindergarten at GDS.
DANCE, ARTS & TUMBLING
$190
July 10-14
Rising K-2
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This camp will get your child’s creative juices flowing for the summer. Each student will learn creative
movement, tumbling, stretching, and basic dance steps. We will create art and craft projects that will be used
in different dances. On the last day we will have a short showing for parents 30 minutes before camp is over.
This camp is for boys and girls with dance experience as well as children who want to try dance for the first
time.
Artistic Motion Instructors
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JULY 17 – 21 WEEK:
GREEK/ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
$190
July 17-21
Rising 3rd – 6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Who has read all those book about Greek and Roman Demi-Gods? Percy Jackson anyone? Who wants to
learn more about them? All week, we will dive deeper in the world of Greek and Roman mythology with
games, crafts, and of course Monster 101. You might even discover that you are part demi-God yourself
through a distant, distant relative …
Allysa Martin has been a Montessori educator for 18 years. She lives with her family on a mini farm in Davidson County.
She loves everything and anything to do with animals, crafts, and reading!
PREPARING HEALTHY SNACKS
$190
July 17-21
Rising 2nd – 3rd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Satisfy after-school or anytime munchies with a healthy snack. Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bites, Apple Pie
Energy Bites, and Fruit Dip are just a few of the healthy snacks that we will be making. Each camper will be
making a cookbook of all the recipe we make. Allergy note: Foods maybe made with wheat, eggs, dairy &
nuts.
Anne Kretschmaier is a veteran baker, cook and candy maker. She decided to "retire" this past September and in October of
2016 she opened her own business, Annie's Creations & More, LLC.
HORSEPOWER RIDING CAMP AT HORSEPOWER IN COLFAX
$385/session *
Rising 3rd-7th
9 a.m.-2 p.m. * Please note different time and fee.
July 10-14 Session I
July 17-21 Session II
We have an incredible summer experience planned for your child. Our HORSEPOWER Staff is committed
to providing both you and your child with the peace of mind that they will have a safe, positive, fun-filled
week of adventure, friendships, and memories. This camp introduces beginning and non-riders to recreational
horseback riding. Topics include understanding the nature of the horse, riding skills, mounting/dismounting,
equipment, handling of horses, care of the horse, and coordinated horse-rider balance. *The Horsepower
Director reserves the right to decline the application of any child, or send home any child, who according to the Director’s discretion
is displaying extreme inappropriate behaviors or impacts the safety of self or others. If a camper is dismissed due to
behavioral/social issues, the tuition is not refundable. Students must have a completed application and parental
release to participate. Transportation IS provided to and from the camp. Drop-off and pick-up at
GDS Campus. Please have your campers at GDS NO LATER THAN 8:40 a.m. to board the bus to
Colfax.
Taught by Horsepower instructors.
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GET A JUMP ON READING
$190
July 17-21
Rising K-1st
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Strengthen your child’s phonics and early reading skills through fun activities, games, and exercises to prepare
for the coming school year. Taught by an experienced 1st grade teacher and reading tutor who knows that
FUN is the key to getting results!
Ashleigh Welder is a veteran teacher and works for Triad Moms on Main.
MAD SCIENCE
$190
July 17-21
Rising 2nd – 4th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Get experimenting with magnets, fossils, rocks, kitchen chemistry, dry ice, the five senses, and more. This
camp is all about hands-on exploration – you may get messy, but you’re bound to have fun.
Eric Welder is a National Board certified middle school science and social studies teacher of 17 years.
MATH IS FUN
$190
July 17-21
Rising 3rd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Is math not your thing? Think again! After this camp, you will be amazed at how much fun it can be! Work
your magic this week as we challenge each other in games and tricks to sharpen your math skills!
Jessica Lamberth is a middle school math teacher for Rockingham County Schools.
PETER PAN, JR.
$225*
July 17-21
Rising 5th – 9th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
Fly away to Neverland with Peter and the Darling children in this adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated
film. Disney's Peter Pan, Jr. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up. The
score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs and a story featuring one rousing adventure after
another. This camp will conclude with a performance for family, friends, and GDS camps, on Friday at 1
p.m.
Beth Dunbar & Samantha Saake are teachers at GDS.
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PETER PAN, JR. TECH CAMP
$210*
July 17-21
Rising 6th -9th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
Get ready to learn all the behind the scenes action in this camp, including set design, sound, and lighting. This
camp will conclude with a performance for family, friends, and GDS camps, on Friday at 1 p.m.
Dana Lowell is the technical director of GDS Sloan Theater and has been running summer tech camps for many years.
HAND BUILT POTTERY
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 17-21 Session II
Rising 1st – 4th
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Come play in the mud without getting in trouble! Campers will learn basic hand-building techniques: pinch,
coil slab, and press mold. They will also learn how pottery is fired and will work with a variety of glazes and
glazing techniques.
Sabrina Burroughs has a BA in art.
AMAZING ART
$190
July 17-21
Rising 4th-6th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
In this class your young artist will do amazing art projects that excite and empower them to use art as a mode
for positive self-expression. They will be using a variety of material including, paint, model magic, oil pastels,
colored pencils, and more. Also they will be exploring different styles from classical to modern with amazing
results.
Ele Cox is a veteran area art teacher.
DANCE EXPLORATION
$190.00
July 17-21
Rising 3rd-6th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This camp is for the young person who wants to explore the world of dance. Beginning Dance Exploration
will provide beginning level instruction in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Jazz and ACRO.
Particular attention will be given to the development of proper technique, body alignment, and building
strength in the emerging dancer.
This camp is for students with little to no prior dance experience.
Artistic Motion Instructors
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JULY 24 – 28 WEEK:
CHESS & CHALLENGE
$190
July 24-28
Rising 2nd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Games and fun are emphasized in this summer camp. We will have a chess session each morning focusing
on the movement of each chess piece and later in the week, strategies will be introduced. Chess is considered
to be one of the best activities to promote brain growth! After chess each day, we will switch gears and learn
and play other creative thinking games such as Set, 24 game, and Brainquest.
Peter Buxenbaum is a 4th grade teacher at GDS.
JUMP INTO JK
$190
July 24-28
Rising Junior Kindergarteners
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time.
This camp is designed for children who will be Junior Kindergartners in the fall. There will be a "camp"
theme. Camp activities include art projects, centers, songs/movement, playtime with friends, and more!
Kids will get a sneak peek of life as a Junior Kindergartner at GDS.
Elizabeth Wilson is a Junior Kindergarten teacher at GDS.
WACKY WEAVERS
$190
July 24-28
Rising 1st– 4th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how weaving came to be (ancient Greek myth)! Are people the only weavers? (Hint-spiders, birds, and
other mammals are too!) Come and make many different types of weaving works including edible weaving.
An art show will be held at the end of camp.
Allysa Martin has been a Montessori educator for 18 years. She lives with her family on a mini farm in Davidson County.
She loves everything and anything to do with animals, crafts, and reading!
6TH GRADE MATH PREP
$225*
July 24-28
Rising 6th Graders
8:30 a.m. -1 p.m. *Please note the different time & fee.
6th grade is a whole new math world. Strengthen and reinforce the math skills you learned in 5th grade while
you explore concepts using manipulatives and a variety of problem-solving strategies.
Carol Williams is the 6th grade math teacher at GDS.
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DONE BY DUCT TAPE
$190
July 10-14 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 3rd – 6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There have always been SO MANY uses for Duct Tape and now it comes in colors and patterns! How about
making journals, wallets, bags, and even clothes out of Duct Tape?!
Ele Cox is a veteran area art teacher.
HOGWARTS EXPRESS
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 3rd-6th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
As a camper on the Hogwarts Express, you will be sorted into your House, learn the secrets of wandlore,
study rare and magical creatures, practice your favorite spells, and compete in the Quidditch Cup! Yes,
Quidditch! Campers will explore the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, with
games of all sorts, (some we’ll make ourselves!) crafts, (you’ll make your own wand!), WROCK (that’s
“Wizard Rock” for you muggles out there), discussions of the book and more. Don’t worry if you haven’t
read it, we’re going to listen to it during craft times, so everyone will be on the same page. The camp will end
with a Hogwarts style celebration! Expecto Funtimes-O!
Mrs. Hines is the Lower School Media Specialist at Greensboro Day School.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
$250*
July 24-28
Rising 6th and up
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *Please note different fee.
Did you know that within a half mile of the Greensboro Day School campus is access to over 35 miles of the
best municipal mountain bike trails in North Carolina!?
For a full week, your child will get the opportunity to safely explore our amazing local Greensboro mountain
bike trails while also learning basic mountain bike repair and maintenance. Instruction will be provided from
highly experienced local bike shop mechanics combined with skills instruction and guided rides from certified
International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) guides. This camp will split time between instruction,
skills sessions and most importantly bike riding! All your child needs is a bike in good working condition with
knobby tires and a helmet. Your child already a shredder?! Think your child might be stoked by this camp?
Spaces are limited so sign up today!
The goals in this camp are to have fun, understand and be able to perform common bicycle repairs (changing
tires, adjusting breaking systems, adjusting drivetrain systems, maintaining drivetrain systems), learn proper
mountain bike ergonomics and skills, explore local mountain bike trails with IMBA (International Mountain
Bike Association) certified guides with CPR certification
Equipment Requirements:
● Bicycle with knobby tires and multiple gears in safe and functional condition
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● Helmet
● Water bottle with bottle cage mounted to bike or Backpack Hydration System (ex. camelback)
While not required here’s some additional equipment we recommend:
● Lightweight full finger gloves
● Padded (Chamois) bicycle shorts
● Trails side snacks
Instruction provided by Stamps Transou, IMBA certified guide, CPR certified Bike mechanic with 6 years’ experience in the
cycling industry.
GOLF CAMP
$190
June 26-30 Session I
July 24-28 Session II
Rising 1st-5th
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Precision Golf School Junior Program is recognized by US Kids as a Top 50 Kids Program in the nation.
We believe in a dynamic, fun learning environment that is designed to improve each golfer at any skill level.
Each player will begin camp with a game evaluation on day 1 and then work through a “game plan” that
allows each golfer to improve and excel in each area by the end of the week. The Friday of each camp week
will feature a field trip to Bur-Mil Park so players can apply their skills on the live Driving Range and Par 3
Golf Course. Accompanied by good friends and great instructors, this camp is perfect for the aspiring golfer!
Lead Instructors Justin Scott & Drew Younts are Precision Certified Junior Instructors. They are the main instructors for the
Precision Junior Development Program, which is a year-round golf academy here in the Triad. Drew Younts is also one of the
main instructors for the Golf FORE Juniors program, which brings golf to schools in the Triad, including the after-school
program at GDS.
EXPLORING HIP HOP, JAZZ & MODERN
$190
Rising 3rd-6th
July 24-28
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Campers will let go of their inhibitions, challenge their habitual ways of moving, and find unique and creative
ways to move their bodies. Comfortable, movable clothing is preferred. For boys and girls with dance
experience as well as students who want to try dance for the first time.
Artistic Motion Instructors
READING STRATEGIES & SUMMER NOVELS
$140*
Rising 7th - 8th
July 24-28
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. *Please note different time & fee.
Come learn ACTIVE reading strategies while we read, discuss, and study your grade level’s required summer
reading novel. Each grade-level group will read one of the novels required by GDS for summer reading and
practice several skills to actively engage in the stories. (Materials needed: book, a binder or notebook, pen or
pencil. You should NOT read ahead. We will begin reading together as a class and will have short reading
assignments each night.)
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
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JULY 31 – AUGUST 4 WEEK:
READING STRATEGIES & SUMMER NOVELS
$140*
Rising 5th & 6th
July 31-Aug 4
10 a.m.-12 p.m. *Please note different time & fee.
Come learn ACTIVE reading strategies while we read, discuss, and study your grade level’s required summer
reading novel. Each grade-level group will read one of the novels required by GDS for summer reading and
practice several skills to actively engage in the stories. (Materials needed: book, a binder or notebook, pen or
pencil. You should NOT read ahead. We will begin reading together as a class and will have short reading
assignments each night.)
Angela Ballou is a GDS Middle School Learning Resource Specialist and Study Skills Teacher.
LEGOS LOGISTICS
$190
July 31-Aug 4
Rising 2nd – 5th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Play, create and learn in this fun summer camp. Have fun with Lego creation while also working to achieve
daily challenges. We will use free Legos to build with. Have a kit of your own to build? Bring it in and build
it with us!
Peter Buxenbaum is a 4th grade teacher at GDS.
UNDER THE SEA
$190
July 31-Aug 4
Rising K-2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come join us under the water to learn about the different creatures that live there! We will explore life in the
oceans through creative play, stories, and lots of crafts! Campers will also learn about ocean conservation and
why we need all the creatures in the ocean! Be prepared to get wet like a fish and have fun!
Allysa Martin has been a Montessori educator for 18 years. She lives with her family on a mini farm in Davidson County.
She loves everything and anything to do with animals, crafts, and reading!
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COOKING WITH COLORS
$190
July 31-Aug 4
Rising 1st – 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
We will be preparing foods using colors. For example, for the color red we might make a strawberry
smoothie, for the color green spinach salad. The possibilities are endless. Each camper will be making a
cookbook of all the recipes that we are going to use. Allergy note: Foods maybe made with wheat, eggs, dairy
& nuts.
Anne Kretschmaier is a veteran baker, cook and candy maker. She decided to "retire" this past September and in October of
2016 she opened her own business, Annie's Creations & More, LLC.
5TH GRADE MATH PREP
$225*
July 31-Aug 4
Rising 5th Graders
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. *Please note different time & fee.
5th grade is a whole new math world. Strengthen and reinforce the math skills you learned in 4th grade while
you explore concepts using manipulatives and a variety of problem-solving strategies.
Brad Barto is the 5th grade math teacher at GDS.
FROM DARKROOM TO DIGITAL
$190
July 31-Aug 4
Rising 4th – 6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Campers will experience simple darkroom techniques such as photo-grams and pinhole camera images and
then transition to working in the digital age. They will learn the basic parts of a digital camera, as well as learn
about photographic com-positional rules and how to use these rules to develop a better vision for what
makes a good photograph. Campers should be prepared to hike to different locations around the school in
order to take amazing photographs.
Kim Burroughs is a renowned local potter & art teacher at GDS.
GEEK WEEK
$210
July 31-Aug 4
Rising 3rd-6th
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Do you love comics? Playing strategy games? Collecting Pokemon cards? If so then, this is the camp for you!
You will spend the week battling your peers in a Pokemon TCG tournament, learning to play super strategy
games like Setters of Catan, reading and creating your own comics, and designing your own game, too. All
campers will finish camp with a Pokemon TCG deck and game of their making to keep. While having fun all
week, campers will develop skills that include critical thinking, reasoning, planning, and designing. They will
also practice social skills needed to compete, collaborate, and be a respectful participant.
Mrs. Hines is the Lower School Librarian at GDS. She would play games and read comics all day, if she could.
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AUGUST 7 – 11 WEEK:
SUMMER WRAP-UP!
$225
Aug 1-5
*Please note different time & fee.
Rising BB-5th (BB have to be 3 and potty trained)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
SUMMER WRAP-UP is run by our Bengal Cub Club after-school care crew. Explore games, unstructured
fun time, crafts, movies, water play, and one off-site or on-site awesome field trip/activity. Keep your kids
happy while YOU get organized for the school year ahead.
Yasten Burton is our Director of the Bengal Cub Club after-school program at GDS.
NEED YOUR CAMPER(s) to stay after 2 p.m.? Check out our afternoon option!
AFTERNOON EXPLORATIONS @ BCC!
$110
BB-5th ONLY (BB have to be 3 and potty trained)
June 19- Aug 4
2 - 6 p.m.
RUNS EACH WEEK CAMP IS OPEN.
REMINDER: CAMPS ARE CLOSED July 3-7
In addition to the fun and exciting time your camper(s) will have during the morning camps at Greensboro
Day School, they can also take part in the Afternoon Explorations Program! This program is offered for
children 3 year olds through 5th grade and operates from 2 – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please sign
your camper(s) up as soon as possible because camp enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please remember to pack an extra snack and drink for afternoons and BCC only week! Thank you for your
cooperation.
Yasten Burton is the Summer Afternoon Explorations Director and is the Director of the Bengal Cub Club after-school
program at GDS.
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