Lee University Announces Summer Camp Opportunities

  • Friday, April 24, 2015

Lee University is home to a wide variety of summer 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. Please contact camp organizers for specific information about camp costs and to secure a spot.

Summer Honors

For nearly 30 years, Lee University has sponsored a one-of-a-kind college experience for academically-talented high school juniors and seniors.

This two-week program is an authentic encounter that prepares students to face the academic and social challenges of college life, said officials. Students also receive a head start on their college career by earning six hours of academic credit. Outside of the classroom, students will experience a wide variety of social activities they can expect to find at Lee. For the 120 or so students selected to participate, Summer Honors is two weeks to learn, grow, laugh and connect. Students wishing to participate must possess a 3.2 GPA or have a score of 24 on the ACT or 1120 on the SAT.

When: June 14-26; 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

Who: Juniors or seniors in high school

Contact: Rosie Adams at (423) 614-8406, email summerhonors@leeuniversity.edu or visit www.leeuniversity.edu/summer-honors/.

Lee University Baseball Camps

Day Camp

This day camp is conducted by the Lee University baseball staff and players. Fundamentals stressed include hitting, bunting, throwing, defense, and base running. Games will be played each day. The cost is $110 ($190 for two siblings). Team rates available.

When: June 8-11; 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Who: Ages 5-15

Contact: Mark Brew at (423) 614-8638 or mbrew@leeuniversity.edu

Hitting

Cost: $70 for Hitting or $110 for Hitting and Pitching/Catching

When: July 6-8; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Who: Ages 8-17

Contact: Mark Brew at (423) 614-8638 or mbrew@leeuniversity.edu

Pitching or Catching

Cost: $55 for Pitching/Catching or $110 for Hitting and Pitching/Catching

When: July 6-8; 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Who: Ages 8-17

Contact: Mark Brew at (423) 614-8638 or mbrew@leeuniversity.edu

Lee University Basketball Camps

Boys Basketball Academy

Lee Men’s Basketball Coach Tommy Brown is offering his Lee University Boys Basketball Academy this year on two separate weeks. The camp’s skilled staff includes former players, current players, and coaches. Campers will be instructed in ball handling, shooting, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The cost is $135 with sibling discounts available.

When: July 6-10 or July 20-24; 9-4 p.m. (ends at noon on Friday)

Who: Boys aged 5–16

Contact: Tommy Brown at (423) 614-8461 or visit leeflamesbasketballcamps.com

Marty Rowe Skills and Drills

The Lady Flames will provide a week of individual basketball skill work. Camp will include fundamental skill development, footwork, games, contests and more. The cost is $135, $125 if registered before May 15, and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts are available.

When: June 22-26

Who: Girls aged 5-16

Contact: Jan Spangler at (423) 614-8452, jspangler@leeuniversity.edu, or goladyflames.com.

Women’s Basketball Team Camp

The Lee Women’s Basketball Team will host a camp for middle and high school teams. Teams are welcome to commute or enjoy an overnight camp experience on the Lee campus.

When: June 11-13

Who: Middle and high school basketball teams

Contact: Jan Spangler at (423) 614-8452, jspangler@leeuniversity.edu, or goladyflames.com

Lee University Soccer Camps

Soccer Camp

Lee Soccer Camp provides a fun, educational camp environment with quality, caring coaches to help children develop the fundamentals of the game starting with footwork. Daily games, contests, and enthusiastic learning make for an enjoyable week of soccer for young players. Lunch will be provided.

When: June 22-26; 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (ends Friday at noon)

Who: Boys and girls aged 5-14

Contact: Paul Furey at (423) 614-8158, pfurey@leeuniversity.edu, or visit http://goleeflames.com

Lee Southeast Elite Soccer Camp

The Southeast Elite Soccer Camp is an elite camp for high school teams and individual players to develop the technical and tactical knowledge to move on to the next level. Daily competitive games will be played with teams and select players. This is a residential or commuter camp.

When: July 7-10

Who: High school boys’ teams and select players

Contact: Paul Furey at (423) 614-8158, pfurey@leeuniversity.edu, or visit http://goleeflames.com

 Women’s Soccer Camp

 The Lee Women’s Soccer Camp is a physically challenging but rewarding camp environment for players wanting to develop both technically and tactically. Along with two training sessions per day, players will play in competitive full field 11v11 games in the evening. All sessions will be coached by some of the finest college coaches in the southeast. The price of camp for residential campers is $375.00, or for commuters $250.00.

When: July 15-18

Who: Girls grades 8-12

Contact: Chris Hennessey at (423) 310-3904 or chennessey@leeuniversity.edu or visit www.leesoccer.com

Lee University Softball Camps

Summer Skills Camp

Coach Emily Russell, along with her coaching staff and players, will serve as instructors for the camp after a great finish in this season’s play. This camp will offer a chance for players to develop their game by working on fundamental skills incorporated with live game activities. We emphasize fun and fundamentals. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt, and awards will be given each day as well as for the week. Walk up registration will be available if space is available. Campers should also bring cleats, tennis shoes, glove, batting gloves, and other softball equipment.

 When: June 8-11; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Who: Students aged 5-11

Elite Prospect Camp

Coach Russell is offering two one-day camps that can be attended separately or together. The camp is for 2015-2020 graduates as well as junior college students. The morning session will feature skill instruction from college coaches and players as well as a skills assessment. The afternoon will include scrimmage games on the Lee campus. Space is limited and early registration is highly recommended.

When: July 14-15

Who: Class of 2015-2020 and junior college students

Contact: www.leeuniversity.edu

Summer Golf Academy

The Lee University Summer Golf Academy is recommended for elementary and middle school-aged students seeking to improve their overall golf skills. 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. Regardless of the golfer’s current level of ability, players will receive personal attention and instruction from all instructors. The cost is $125 per camper.

When: June 15-18; 4-7 p.m. or July 27-30; 4-7 p.m.

Who: Elementary and middle school students

Contact: John Maupin at (423) 310-5427 or http://www.goleeflames.com/sports/2013/8/12/sports-camps.aspx?tab=camps

Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinics

The fundamentals of tennis will be taught along with agility and footwork skills through group instructions. There are many games and competitions. Prizes are given every day with special honors given at an awards ceremony on the clinic’s last day. Christian character is heavily emphasized. There is an expressed Biblical theme for the week and personal stories are shared each day demonstrating how to overcome obstacles. The clinics are staffed with over 35 instructors and are directed by a player who was a World’s Top 30 Player on the professional circuit for six years, played Wimbledon and U.S. Open, and competed against legends of game (Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Steffi Graf). The clinics are free, but space is limited and spots fill quickly. Registration is now open.

When: June 1-5; girls 8-10 a.m. and boys 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Who: Students aged 6-13

Contact: Kay McDaniel at (423) 614-8475, email kmcdaniel@leeuniversity.edu or visit www.kaymcdanieltennisclinics.com

Music Camp

Lee University Music Camp is for students who are vocalists and instrumentalists desiring an in-depth study of music. Five tracks of participation are offered: The Music Lovers Track, The College Prep Track, The Piano Track, The Jazz Track, and The Worship Leader Track. In each of these tracks, the campers participate in an ensemble, as well as study music theory and history along with private or specialized study in their desired performance area. Members of the Lee faculty and visiting professionals serve as faculty for the camp. Early registration fee (before June 1) is $25. The remainder of the camp fee is $495 making a total $520. After June 1, the registration fee is $50. A non-resident option is an early application fee of $25 and a $325 camp cost with a total of $350.

When: June 22-27

Who: Rising 9-12 grade and rising college freshman students

Contact: Laud L. Vaught at (423) 614-8244 or musiccamp@leeuniversity.edu

 

 

English Language Camp

 

This camp is for rising 1st-6th grade students who are learning English as a second language.

When: July 13-17

Who: Rising 1st-6th grade students

Contact: Chris Blake at (423) 614-8223 or cblake@leeuniversity.edu

Art Camp

Art camp is a fun, creative camp taught by professional art teachers and assisted by Lee University art students. The cost is $75 per student with a sibling discount. There is a $25 non-refundable deposit. The fee covers all materials and a T-shirt.

Section 1

When: June 15-19; 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Who: Rising 2-5 grade students

Section 2

When: June 15-19; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Who: Rising 6-11 grade students

Contact: John Simmons at (423) 614-8690 or jsimmons@leeuniversity.edu

Theatre Camps

Elementary Theatre Camp

Elementary Theatre Camp, taught by trained Lee students and supervised by Lee Theatre faculty, gives elementary students a great first taste of theatre with an active and engaging opportunity to gain self-confidence, poise and great memories. The camp will culminate in a performance by the students. The cost is $200 per child.

When: June 8-19; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Who: Rising 2nd-5th grade students

Contact: Christine Williams at (423) 614-8227, christinewilliams@leeuniversity.edu, or theatre@leeuniversity.edu

Teen Summer Stock Theatre

 

Cast and crew are needed to produce a play in the new black box theatre directed by Lee Theatre professors and students. Auditions/interviews will be conducted on Monday, June 8, and all registered students will have an onstage or backstage role in the production. No experience

is necessary. The cost is $200 per child.

When: June 8-19; 1-4 p.m.

Who: Ages 12-18 (rising 6th-12th grade students)

Contact: Christine Williams at (423) 614-8227, christinewilliams@leeuniversity.edu, or theatre@leeuniversity.edu

Summer Computer Camps

Learn how to create, design, deploy, and play electronic games, and how to use mobile apps for Android devices.

Game Programming

When: June 22-26; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Who: Rising 6th-8th grade students or aged 11-14 years

Mobile Apps for Android Devices

When: June 22-26; 1-4 p.m.

Who: Rising 6th graders through high school

Contact: Mava Wilson at (423) 614-8160, mwilson@leeuniversity.edu, or http://webpages.leeu.edu/mwilson/computer-camp-2/

Archaeology Camp

Campers will: use archaeological field tools, conduct an archaeological survey, document artifact finds, date coins, understand stratigraphy using the Munsell Color Chart, have access to hands-on museum collections, tell stories using historic facts and objects, design a museum exhibit, and participate in many other hands-on, creative learning experiences. Summer Archaeology Camp is presented in coordination with the exhibit Khirbet el-Maqatir: History of a Biblical Site, sponsored by Lee University. Digging Up the Past and other Khirbet el-Maqatir educational programming is also made possible by a grant from United Way of Bradley County.

Session 1

When: June 8-12

Who: Grades 6-12

Session 2

When: June 15-19

Who: Grades 1-5

Contact: http://www.museumcenter.org/summercamp

2015 Rocket City Science Camps

Camp Discovery

Campers will participate in exciting science activities led by educators and leaders where the “Aha!” moments of creativity and discovery come alive. Activities focus on electricity, weather, rocketry, germs, space, and many other engaging content areas.

When: June 8-12; 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

When: Rising 2nd-4th grade students

Camp Explore

Campers will participate in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) related activities through an interactive and hands-on approach to learning. Activities focus on chemical reactions, construction design, rocketry, space science, weather, and many other exciting learning opportunities.

When: June 8-12; 1-4 p.m.

When: Rising 5th-8th grade students

Contact: Jason Robinson at jrobinson@leeuniversity.edu or www.rocketcityscience.weebly.com

Bringing Life to Mathematics For Students (BLT Math)

BLT Math for Students provides a stimulating environment for introduction of real-life applications to mathematics, thus promoting an interest in the field. The program includes hands-on experiences, explorations, intriguing puzzles and problems. This is done in a fun, highly engaging, and interactive environment.

When: June 22-26

Who: Middle and high school students

Contact: Caroline Maher-Boulis at (423) 614-8393 or cmaherboulis@leeuniversity.edu

 

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