Summer Camp Opportunities At Lee University

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Every summer there are several camps, hosted by Lee personnel, in which community youth can participate. 

Each Lee camp is handled separately by individual directors. Specific information for each camp is found below. Registration deadlines vary, but some are quickly approaching. Contact camp organizers for specific information about camp costs, times and to secure a spot.  

Art Camp
This camp is taught by professional art teachers and assisted by college students.

All materials are provided and students will keep their work.
When: Jun 11 – 15
Who: Grades 2-5 (9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.); Grades 6-12 (9 a.m.-noon)
Contact: John Simmons at 614-8690 or jsimmons@leeuniversity.edu.

Computer Camp: MovieWeb & Game Programming
When: Jun 4 – 8; 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
Who: Rising 6-8th graders (ages 11-14)
Contact: Mava Wilson at 614-8198 or mwilson@leeuniversity.edu
Website: http://webpages.leeu.edu/mwilson/computer-camp-2/

Music Camp
The Lee University Music Camp offers high school musicians an experience in learning and music-making that will enhance skills and knowledge in the art of music.
When: Jun 25 – 30
Who: Rising high school freshmen to rising college freshmen
Contact: Winona Holsinger at wholsinger@leeuniversity.edu
Website: www.leeuniversity.edu/academics/music

Slammin' Science Camp - Camp Discovery
When: May 28 – Jun 1; 9 a.m.-noon
Who: Rising 2nd – 4th graders
Contact: rocketcityscience@gmail.com
Website: www.rocketcityscience.weebly.com (downloadable application)

Slammin' Science Camp - Camp Explore
When: May 28 – Jun 1; 1-4 p.m.
Who: Rising 5-8th graders
Contact: rocketcityscience@gmail.com
Website: www.rocketcityscience.weebly.com (downloadable application)

Youth Theatre Camp
This camp provides an opportunity for young theatre students to learn about the basics of putting on a production.
When: Jun 4 – 15; 9 a.m.-noon
Who: Ages 7-12
Contact: Christine Williams at 614-8341or christinewilliams@leeuniversity.edu 
Website: www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre/theatre-camp.aspx 

Improv and Shakespeare Camp
This camp is designed to train older students in various techniques of improvisation and Shakespearian acting.
When: Jun 4 – 15; 1-4 p.m.
Who: Ages 13 and up
Contact: Christine Williams at 614-8341or christinewilliams@leeuniversity.edu 
Website: www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre/theatre-camp.aspx 

Athletic Camps

Baseball School Sessions Day Camp
When: Jun 11 – 15; 9 a.m.-noon
Who: Ages 5-15
Contact: Mark Brew at 614-8638 or mbrew@leeuniversity.edu or download form at http://www.leeuniversity.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/pdf/athletics/baseball-camp.pdf

Baseball School Sessions Advanced Day Camp
Advanced instruction on a combination of hitting, pitching and catching
When: Jul 9 – 11; 9 a.m.-noon (hitting) and 1-3 p.m. (pitching or catching)
Who: Ages: 8-17
Contact: Mark Brew at 614-8638 or mbrew@leeuniversity.edu

Marty Rowe Skills and Drills Girls Basketball Camp
When: Jun 25 – 29
Who: Ages 5-16
Contact: Jan Spangler at 614-8452 or jspangler@leeuniversity.edu 

Basketball Academy
Fundamentals, footwork, shooting, and teamwork
When: May 29-June 1 and Jul 9 – 13; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (camp ends at noon on July 9)
Who: Ages 5-17
Contact: Frank Davis at 614-8461 or fjdavis22@yahoo.com or download form at http://www.leeuniversity.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/pdf/athletics/boys-basketball-camp.pdf

Golf Camp
Each golfer will be exposed to the basic techniques of golf that will help them succeed at the middle school, high school, and junior events. Players will receive special instruction from all instructors.
When: June 26-29, Jul 31–Aug 3; 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Who: Ages: 6-17
Contact: John Maupin at 310-5427 or jmaupin@leeuniversity.edu, or Chad Wilson at 706.537-3002 or chadwilson06@bellsouth.net

Girls Soccer High School Residential Camp
When: Jul 15 – 18
Who: High school girls (teams or individuals)
Contact: Chris Walker at cwalker@leeuniversity.edu or 614-8444

Girls Middle School Age Soccer Day Camp
When: Jun 18 – 21; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Who: Middle school girls (teams or individuals)
Contact: Chris Walker at cwalker@leeuniversity.edu or 614-8444

Soccer Camp (Co-Ed)
When: Jun 25 – 29; 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (camp ends noon on Friday)
Who: Boys and girls ages 5-14 
Contact: Paul Furey at 614-8158 or pfurey@leeuniversity.edu 

Residential Team Soccer Camp
When: Jul 10 – 13
Who: High school teams and select high school boys
Contact: Paul Furey at 614-8158 or pfurey@leeuniversity.edu 

Softball Camp
When: Jun 3 – 6
Who: Ages: 11-18. Current college softball coaches and players as instructors, focusing on all aspects of the game; camp awards given as well as a camp t shirt and gift bag for each camper.
Contact: Lee University Softball at 614-8456 or erussell@leeuniversity.edu

Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinic
When: Jun 4 – 8; 8:30-10 a.m. (girls) and 10:30-noon (boys)
Who: Ages 6-13
The cost is free but only the first 350 participants will be accepted.
Contact:  Kay McDaniel at 614-8475, kmcdaniel@leeuniversity.edu, or visit http://kaymcdaniel.weebly.com/km-tennis-clinics.html 

For further information and registration forms for athletic camps, visit http://www.leeuniversity.edu/athletics/camps.aspx 

All-Inclusive Community Camp Calendar
Make summer plans easier this year with Lee’s online camp calendar. This calendar is a comprehensive guide of all the summer camps in the Cleveland/Bradley area. To access this calendar and find out more information on Lee’s summer camps visit the camp calendar at http://leeuniversity.edu/community-relations.


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