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GERMANTOWN ACADEMY2011 Summer Programs

academics science and technology camps

enrichment camps sports camps day camps

visual and performing arts camps combo camps

Create Your Own

Camp Experience with

COMBO CAMPS

www.gacamp.org

endless possibilities

Belfry Mainstage + Rocketry

Science + Day Camp

Academics +Explorer Camp

Academics + Sports

Robotics + ArtQuest

Tennis + Video ArtsDigital Photography +

Day Camp

aikido + theater workshop

...and many more combinations to choose from!

2 GA 2011 SUMMER PROGRAMS

At GA you can create your own camp experience!

It’s your choice! You

can also sign up for

many HALF day only

programs such as...

academics • music art quest • robotics

science camp rocketry • belfry

theater • mini camp

Sign up for one week or up to six. Combine morning and afternoon camps for a

full day of summer fun.

Design Technology + Music

combo

camps

QStill have questions?The Summer Programs

staff can help you design a day that

matches your child’spersonality and

interests. Call us at267.405.7321


About UsINDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, COLLABORATION,and HONOR. ese core values are communicated and modeled every day of theyear at Germantown Academy. e professional educators and coaches of German-

town Academy Summer Programs are dedicated to ensuring that all campers developand experience these values. While learning new skills in a specialized activity area,your child will be a part of a thriving community grounded in personal contact and

human interaction. Turn off the television, put away the electronic games, and consider giving your child the GA Advantage this summer.

Sports Camps

Explorer Camp

Art Quest

Orienteering

Traditional Day Campand Preschool Camp

Day Camp offers archery, nature, swimming lessons,

fishing, sports, canoeing, Aikido, rocketry, rope

climbing, arts and crafts and so much more!

See page 24-26 for more details.

join us all day!

General Information

AcademicsYounger Grades (K-5)Middle Grades (5-8)Upper Grades (7-12)

EnrichmentExplorer CampBabysittingSewingAikidoOrienteeringMusic Camps

Science & TechnologyWildlife Discovery CampsScience CampDesign TechnologyRoboticsModel RocketryMultimedia MadnessVideo Arts

Theater and ArtBelfry eatereater WorkshopsClay and SculptureArt Quest AdventureDigital Photography

SportsBaseballBasketballField HockeyFootballIce HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoballTennisWrestling

Day CampTraditional Day CampAernoon Day CampCounselors in TrainingPreschool CampMini Camp

Other Services


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Open HouseCome to our open house on Saturday,April 2, 2011 from 11am to 1pm. Learnall about how you can Create Your OwnCamp Experience, and visit our brandnew athletic fields and facilities.

OUR PHILOSOPHYEvery child has unique

needs and interests. We provide a full array of specialized summer programs designed to inspire each camperand cultivate their

passions.

SummerProgramsOffice

Please contact us with yourquestions and we will be gladto help you!

Email: [email protected]: 267.405.7321Fax: 267.405.7184

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general information

Registration

• Register online at www.gacamp.org. A non-refundable $100deposit is required for each camper. You will be invoiced for thebalance; payments are accepted online with Visa or Master Card(we do not accept American Express or Discover) or by check.All camp fees must be paid in full by May 30, 2011 or you maylose your reservation and the space may be filled from the waitinglist. If you register aer May 30, the full amount is due at thetime of registration.

• For a $25 registration fee, a paper application may be submit-ted. Call our Summer Programs office or see the “Forms” sectionof our website for details. ere is no charge for applying online.

Start-up Packet

A start-up packet will be posted on our website in late May withdetailed information relevant to the specific camps your childwill be attending. is information will include what to bring,what to wear, what to expect, and drop-off and pick-up proce-dures. Car tags will be sent to all registered families by May 30and must be displayed by any driver picking up a camper. If youneed additional car tags, please contact the Summer Programsoffice.

Early Bird Discount

A 10% discount will be applied to camp fees and extended dayfees for each camper who is enrolled in at least three weeks ofcamp and has paid all camp fees in full by March 5, 2011. isdiscount does not apply to lunch or programs added to thecamper’s account aer March 5.

Refund Protection

• If you cancel for any reason before May 30, 2011 you will re-ceive a refund of all fees paid, minus the $100 deposit. We donot issue refunds aer May 30 unless you purchase our RefundProtection plan.

• With the purchase of the Refund Protection plan, German-town Academy will reimburse parents 75% of the unused portionof camp fees (excluding the non-refundable $100 deposit) for avalid medical withdrawal that is accompanied by written docu-mentation from a doctor. Cost of the Refund Protection plan is$20 per camper.

Service Charges

A service charge of $25 will be assessed for any changes made toa camper’s schedule aer May 30, 2011.ere will be a charge of$35 assessed for any check returned by the bank.

Health

Germantown Academy employs a full-time nurse and athletictrainer to meet the health needs of our campers. In order for usto effectively care for campers in the event of illness or injury,parents are required to complete health information forms foreach camper as part of the registration process. No child will bepermitted to attend camp without completed health forms.

Lunch

A nutritious lunch is available for a fee of $25/week. Please seeour website for additional information and menu options.Campers attending a morning program until 12:00pm and anaernoon program beginning at 1:00pm will attend a supervisedlunch period in our air conditioned dining room from 12:00-12:45pm. All other campers, including aernoon Day Campparticipants, eat lunch with their respective groups.

Swimming

Germantown Academy has a 25-yard indoor pool, staffed by ex-perienced, certified lifeguards. Recreational swimming is in-cluded in our sports camps and aernoon day camp schedule.Daily group swimming lessons are provided to participants whoare enrolled in Preschool Day Camp and Traditional Day Camp.Towels for swimming are provided.

Supervision

Children will always be with an escort when traveling betweenactivities and lunch. Counselors keep full schedules of campersand get them to sports, academics, theater, day camp, art, lunch,swimming or wherever their Summer Programs day takes them!

Extended Hours ProgramWe provide supervision for children who need to arriveearly and/or stay on campus beyond the regular programhours. Several enrollment options are available. e hoursand general parameters of the AM and PM sessions are de-scribed below.

AM Session: 7:00-8:45 AMPM Session: 3:30-6:00 PM

1. Full-time: Enrolling in the AM or PM session 5 days/wk.Cost: $50 per week for each session, $100.00 per week forboth sessions every day

2. Part-time: Register for specified days per session Cost: $11

3. Drop-In: Daily as needed, no pre-registration Cost: $15

An additional charge of $15.00 for pick-ups 1-15 minutes aer 6:00 PM and an additional $1.00 charge for every

minute aer 6:15 PM.

academic programs

Handwriting Without Tears™Full of fun activities, songs and phonics,Handwriting Without Tears™ (HWT) isan easy and fun way to learn to print andto improve existing printing skills. isunique program, developed by an occupa-tional therapist and a handwriting special-ist, provides a developmentally basedlearning sequence where children learnwriting skills using multi-sensory teachingaids and methods. is course, taught byour trained HWT teacher, will reinforceproper pencil grip, directionality, and writ-ing fluency. Open to students enteringgrades K-1. Dates: June 20-July 15 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00-11:00am Fee: $475

Fun with SpanishGet a jump start on learning another lan-guage! is fun class for students enteringgrades K-1 is a great way to start learningSpanish or reinforce beginning Spanishlanguage skills. In addition to learningbasic vocabulary and conversational Span-ish, students will be exposed to customs,cras, music, and games from Spanish-speaking areas of the world.Dates: July 18-29Time: 9:00-11:00amFee: $250

(New Course!) Beginning ChineseLanguage and CultureHave fun and learn some of the basics ofthe Chinese language and culture in thistwo-week, highly interactive programtaught by a native speaker. Students willlearn basic vocabulary, songs, games, andarts and cras to better understand ourone billion friends in China. Session 1 Grades K-2: June 20–July 1 Session 1 Fee: $250/sessionSession 2 Grades 3-5: July 5–15 (closed July 4)Session 2 Fee: $225/session (week of July 4)Time: 9:00–11:00am

Get Ready for Numbers and LettersA relaxed and fun readiness program forbeginning and non-readers, this course isdesigned for students who would benefitfrom development of letter and numberrecognition. Teachers emphasize group so-cial skills and understanding of basic num-ber and letter concepts needed to succeedin a formal school setting. Open to stu-dents who are entering grades K-1.Dates: July 18–29Time: 9:00–11:00am Fee: $250

EnteringGrades K-5


AcademicsLower School Academic Coordinator:Phy [email protected] and Upper School Academic Coordinator:Kristen [email protected] HOW DO I KNOW WHO TO CONTACT?If a course includes students entering 5th grade or below contact PhyChauveau. If a course is exclusively for students in 6th grade or above,contact Kristen Donches.

For more than 250 years, Germantown Academy has been using inno-vative teaching techniques to assure academic excellence. Our summeracademic programs offer something for everyone, including enrich-ment, maintenance, and remediation courses. Our success is largelydue to the patient, persistent, flexible, and caring teachers who find cre-ative and stimulating ways to promote learning. Student teacher ratiosnever exceed 12 to 1 and are typically less than 6 to 1 in the K-5 LowerSchool classes. Students seeking academic credit for summer studyneed to consult with their respective schools for permission to pursuethe course for credit. Enrollment is limited in all courses. Occasion-ally, classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment; all depositsand fees are returned if that happens.


A Touch of Culture–An Introduction to

the Far East(New Course!) Introduction to China Beginning Chinese Language and CultureHave fun and learn some of the basics of theChinese language and culture in this two-week, highly interactive program taught by anative speaker. Students will learn basic vocab-ulary, songs, games, and arts and cras to betterunderstand our one billion friends in China. Session 1 Grades K-2: June 20–July 1Session 2 Grades 3-5: July 5–15 (closed July 4) Time: 9:00–11:00am Session 1 Fee: $250/sessionSession 2 Fee: $225/session (week of July 4)

Aikido e Art of Japanese Self-DefenseLearn Aikido, a Japanese self-defense art thatcombines powerful movements with ancientsamurai philosophy of chivalry. e word“Aikido” literally means “the way of harmoniz-ing with energy.” It teaches students to be ableto defend themselves while also protectingtheir opponent. e ultimate aim is not onlyto be able to resolve external conflict, but tofind a deep calm and confident center withinour selves.

Campers will be escorted from GermantownAcademy to our neighbors across the street atthe River of Life Martial Arts and Wellness Center at 321 Morris Road, Fort Washington.

Session 1 Grades 4-6: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Session 1 Fee: $270/session (week of July 4)Session 2 Grades 1-3: July 18–29 Session 2 Fee: $300/session Time: 9:00am–12:00pm

Summer in Alphabetia Children entering grades 1 - 2 are in-vited to join our puppet friends in theLand of Alphabetia, where letters andwords come to life! e Alphabetiaprogram is a unique part of the very suc-cessful Lower School curriculum at Ger-mantown Academy, and our qualifiedteachers are excited to facilitate activitiesdeveloped especially for our summerprogram. Beginning reading skills willbe reinforced through fun games andhands-on activities. Children will learnand practice phonetic strategies, as em-phasized in the Signs for Sounds pro-gram. Participants will also gainconfidence and build motivation forreading as they enjoy a wide variety ofreading at their specific IndependentReading Level. Session 1: June 20-July 1 Session 2: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00-11:00amSession 1 Fee: $250/sessionSession 2 Fee: $225/session (week ofJuly 4)

Planet MathStudents entering grades 1-2 will lovethis summer opportunity to practicetheir math skills and satisfy their excite-ment to advance their learning. Don’tmiss your ticket to a mathematical ad-venture that is out of this world! isclass engages young learners throughhands-on activities and games as theyblast through outer space. Students willvisit special sites throughout the galaxyas they explore mathematical concepts. Session 1: June 20–July 1 Session 2: July 18–29Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $250/session

Hooked on Books is is a fun course designed for stu-dents who would benefit from short-term skill maintenance in reading andlanguage arts. Students read and writedaily and participate in book talks, dis-cussion groups, games, and computeractivities related to language arts. A va-riety of appealing books, magazines, andstories on tape are available for students

to borrow. Open to students enteringgrades 2-3.Dates: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00–11:00Fee: $225

Hooked on Mathis math class for students enteringgrades 2-3 engages students in lively in-teractive projects and games designed tostrengthen basic computation skills, ex-pand mathematical experiences, andbuild confidence in taking on problem-solving challenges. Session 1: June 20-July 1Session 2: July 18–29Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $250/session

Math Attack Do you ever have trouble rememberinghow to do math when school startsagain in September? If so, Math Attack“3-4” or Math Attack “5-6” will keepyour brain working! is is the perfectcourse for students who are allergic todrill and practice sheets. Math Attackfocuses on review and reinforcement ofbasic intermediate math skills throughengaging games, computer challenges,and SmartBoard lessons. Each partici-pant will receive a packet of games andactivities that can easily be used at homethroughout the summer and schoolyear. Math Attack “3-4”; Open to studentsentering grades 3-4 (Choose one weekor both.)Dates: June 20-24

June 27-July 1Time: 9:00-11:00amFee: $125/weekMath Attack “5-6”; Open to studentsentering grades 5-6 (Choose one weekor more.)Dates: July 5-July 8 (closed July 4)

July 11-July 15July 18-July 22July 25-July 29

Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $100/week 3 (week of July 4)Fee: $125/week 4, 5 and 6 Aikido has been added

to our Day Camp

activities as well!

academic programs

Read/Write/Compute Read/Write/Compute is intended tomaintain and encourage quality readingand writing for students who are enteringgrades 3-5. e format includes sustainedreading, writing, computer activities, on-line resources, and motivating projects.Each week we will focus on a differenttopic.June 20-24: MysteryJune 27–July 1: AdventureJuly 5–8: World Traveler (closed July 4)July 11-15: AnimalsJuly 18-22: FantasyJuly 25–29: Chocolate Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $125/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $100/week 3 (week of July 4)

Math Plus+ Designed to provide interesting, enrichingmath activities for students entering grades3-4, participants will strengthen and ex-pand their math skills as they engage in ac-tivities that include topics not always partof a traditional, grade-level mathematicsprogram. Each week we will focus on a dif-ferent facet of mathematics. June 20-24: Winning StrategyJune 27–July 1: Logical ReasoningJuly 5-8: Get into Shapes (closed July 4)July 11-15: 3-D DiscoveriesJuly 18-22: What are the Odds?July 25–29: Hands-On Equations™Time: 11:00am–12:00pmFee: $75/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $60/week 3 (week of July 4)

Individual Tutoring for students entering K-6Our qualified teachers would be happy toschedule your child for private specializedtutoring sessions. is service is only avail-able to campers who are already registeredfor at least one other summer program atGermantown Academy. Contact PhyChauveau if you are interested. Dates: To be arranged with teacherTime: 11:00am-12:00pmFee: $60/hour

11:00 Connection Finished with your academic course at11:00? Do you have a sibling in anotherprogram finishing at 12:00? Are you goingto Day Camp, Art Quest, music, or an-other program in the aernoon? e 11:00Connection is the answer for you! Con-nect with friends for a fun-filled hour, andthen connect with family, Aernoon DayCamp, or another program for the aer-noon. Activities include playground re-cess, sports, group challenges, arts andcras, storytelling, puzzles, and games.Open to students entering grades 1-6.Time: 11:00am-12:00pmFee: $75/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $60/week 3 (week of July 4)


“When I picked up Angelica and Joey from their first

day in Alphabetia, Angelica jumped in the car and

said, ‘Mommy that was so much fun, reading

wasn't even hard!’ ”

Sabrina Connolly

Study Skills Junior Want to learn some tricks to make study-ing for tests easier? Need help keeping as-signments straight? Wondering what textmarking is all about? is is the course foryou! Explore many topics that will makeyour academic life easier and more enjoy-able in this dynamic and engaging course.e middle grades can present challengesas the academic workload becomes morerigorous. You will learn strategies formanaging long-term assignments, writingresearch papers, writing summaries, andmore. Students should expect to completea small amount of homework each night.Open to students entering grades 5-6.Dates: June 20–July 1Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $250

Math Madness is course offers math enrichment witha technological twist! Students will usecomputers daily as they explore new web-sites and 21st Century webtools to enrichtheir math capabilities. ey will discoverhow math is an integral part of everydaylife through extensive use of SmartBoardactivities and games, manipulatives, andbooks. New topics will be explored eachweek. Open to students entering grades 5-6.Dates: June 20-24

June 27-July 1July 5-July 8 (Closed July 4)July 11-July 15July 18-July 22July 25-July 29

Time: 11:00am–12:00pmFee: $75/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $60/week 3 (week of July 4)

Math Attack Do you ever have trouble remembering

how to do math when school starts againin September? If so, Math Attack “5-6”will keep your brain working! is is theperfect course for students who are aller-gic to drill and practice sheets. Math At-tack focuses on review and reinforcementof basic intermediate math skills throughengaging games, computer challenges,and SmartBoard lessons. Each participantwill receive a packet of games and activi-ties that can easily be used at homethroughout the summer and school year. Math Attack “5-6” -Open to students entering grades 5-6. (Choose one week ormore.)Dates: July 5-July 8

July 11-July 15July 18-July 22July 25-July 29

Time: 9:00–11:00amFee: $100/week 3 (week of July 4)Fee: $125/week 4, 5 and 6

Reading and Writing Workshopis course helps students improve theirreading, writing, and study skills. Stu-dents will work on strengthening theseareas through a variety of activities in andout of class. Reading selections will in-clude fiction and nonfiction. Working in-dividually and in groups, students willdevelop their reading comprehension,critical thinking, and expository writingabilities. Using content area material, stu-dents will practice how to read a text-book, take notes, prepare an outline, andstudy for a test. Daily instruction in gram-matical concepts will also be provided.Open to students entering grades 6-7.Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 8:00–10:00amFee: $725

Creative Writing Workshop We all have stories to tell. We’ve donethings, been places, and dreamed greatdreams. Come cra your ideas into dra-matic short stories, comical scenes, andpowerful poetic images. Let’s share ourideas and develop our strengths. is is aninvitation to writers and pretenders enter-ing grades 6-8.Dates: July 18–July 29Time: 9:00am–12:00pmFee: $400

EnteringGrades 5-8


“My favorite memory of

the Reading and Writing

Camp was my teacher.

She was so engaging!”

Carley Harrity

add a sports camp when your class is over, and we’ll pro-rate the fee!See page 20 for details.

academic programs

Pre-AlgebraA comprehensive course that includes astudy of number systems (members of thesystem, properties, arithmetic operations),preparation and simplification of mathe-matical expressions, equations and inequal-ities, properties of numbers (factors,multiples, primes, composites, etc.), geom-etry of basic plane figures, and a variety ofproblems whose solutions require knowl-edge and understanding of the topicsnoted above. Open to students enteringgrades 7-9 (6th graders may enroll withspecial permission).Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 10:00am–12:00Fee: $725pm

Study Skills 101is course is designed to give students ex-perience with a variety of valuable studytechniques, to lead them to recognize theirparticular learning styles, and to help themto connect the two. Are you more le-brained or right-brained? A list maker or agraphic organizer? A visual or auditorylearner? Let’s find out, and then let’s workto develop specific study skills that willhelp you to maximize your academic tal-ents. Open to students entering grades 7-9.Dates: June 20-July 1Time: 9:00am–12:00pmFee: $400

Algebra 1Open to students entering grades 7-10who would benefit from exposure to intro-ductory algebra. is course emphasizesthe fundamental ideas and processes of in-troductory algebra. e axiomatic basis ofalgebra is blended with the developmentof skills and the ability to use algebra insolving problems.Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 8:00am-10:00amFee: $725

Algebra 2For students entering grades 8-11, thiscourse emphasizes the structure of algebraand basic algebraic procedures. Topics in-clude the properties of and how to solvelinear and quadratic equations and in-equalities, solving systems of equations,graphing polynomial and rational equa-tions as well as systems of equations, theproperties of rational expressions, arith-metic operations with rational expressions,logarithms, exponents, basic trigonometry,and word problems applying all these topics.Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 10:00am–12:00pmFee: $725

GeometryFor students entering grades 8-11, thiscourse includes a thorough study of themain topics of plane geometry and howthese topics coordinate with one another.e role of definitions and undefinedterms is clarified. Students will learn theprinciples of deductive reasoning andmathematical proof, and to present argu-ments in a clear, orderly fashion. e ap-plication of theorems in the solution ofnumerical problems is a major part of thiscourse.Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 8:00am–10:00amFee: $725

EnteringGrades 7-12


enrichment camps

Explorer Camp Director: Daniel [email protected] e goal of Explorer Camp is to givecampers entering grades 7-8 the opportu-nity to learn how to take healthy riskswhile making friends and having fun.Campers travel off campus to attendwilderness excursions, participate in serv-ice projects, and enjoy recreational pur-suits. Our creative, experienced staffsupervises the safe and exciting schedule ofvaried summer activities, from whitewaterraing and rock climbing to museum tripsand miniature golf outings. Campers mayattend one week or all six, but space is lim-ited so early registration is recommended.e fee covers all costs except spendingmoney for souvenirs when applicable. Dueto the nature of the program, all campersshould plan to bring a lunch om homeevery day instead of ordering om our lunchservice. Every week is different, and theschedule is available on our website.

Note: e activity schedule may changedue to weather. On some days, campers arerequired to arrive before 8:30 a.m., andwill arrive at camp aer 4:00 p.m. Parentswill be notified about those occasions inadvance. Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $500/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $400/week 3 (week of July 4)

Aernoon Explorer CampCampers attending other summer pro-grams in the morning may sign up for Af-ternoon Explorer Camp. Campers in theAernoon Explorer Program meet at12:00, eat lunch together, and join the fullday Explorer Camp in the festivitiesplanned for the day. In some cases whenthere is a trip that is a great distance away,an alternate trip will be planned for the Aernoon Explorers.Dates: June 20–July 29 (closed July 4) Time: 12:00-4:00pmFee: $300/week 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $240/week 3 (week of July 4)

Babysitting Workshop Designed for campers entering grades 6-8who are responsible and enjoy spendingtime with young children. In this course,campers will gain the knowledge and skillsnecessary to become confident caregiversfor infants, toddlers, and school-age chil-dren. ey will interact with children atthe GA Child Care Center and learn waysto keep children safe and happy. Hands-onactivities and role playing will include top-ics such as responding to emergencies,making decisions under pressure, commu-nicating with parents, and landing ababysitting job. Participants will receive acertificate upon successful completion ofthe course.Dates: July 11-15Time: 9:00am–12:00pmFee: $200

Introduction to SewingIf you yearn to create cras and clothing,here is the place to start. For beginnerswith minimal sewing experience, thisworkshop is the perfect way to learn howto operate a sewing machine and use vari-ous sewing tools, as well as learn foolproofmethods for sewing a straight seam andhand stitching. Finished projects includea draw-string bag and a personalized pil-low. Open to campers entering grades 6-8.Ready, set, sew!Dates: July 18-22Time: 9:00am–12:00pmFee: $250

Aikido e Art of Japanese Self-DefenseLearn Aikido, a Japanese self-defense artthat combines powerful movements withancient samurai philosophy of chivalry.e word “Aikido” literally means “the wayof harmonizing with energy.” It teachesstudents to be able to defend themselveswhile also protecting their opponent. eultimate aim is not only to be able to re-solve external conflict, but to find a deepcalm and confident center within ourselves.

Campers will be escorted from German-town Academy to our neighbors across thestreet at the River of Life Martial Arts andWellness Center at 321 Morris Road, FortWashington.Session 1 Grades 4-6: July 5-15 (closedJuly 4)Session 1 Fee: $270/session (week of July 4)Session 2 Grades 1-3: July 18–29 Session 2 Fee: $300/sessionTime: 9:00am–12:00pm


“My 11 year-old daughter

loved the babysitting

training class. She was

really proud of the

certificate she earned and

was ready to babysit after

completing the course.”

Jane Storero

enrichment camps

Orienteering and (Wilderness) Survival Skillsis action-packed course introduces thebasics of practical outdoor skills andwilderness survival. We learn and applyour new skills in the abundantly variedterrain of the Wissahickon Watershed.Our daily explorations take place withinthe rich habitat that surrounds the Wis-sahickon Creek, from Fort WashingtonState Park along the creek’s path throughthe dramatic Valley Green section of Fair-mount Park. e opportunities for dis-covery are endless as the creek travelsthrough this forested landscape. We’ll be-come familiar with elementary survivalskills including basic emergency first aid,poison ivy and tick avoidance, shelteringskills and simple shelter building, waterpurification, fire building, identifying ed-ible and toxic plants, wilderness nutrition,climbing skills, catching fish and otheraquatic life, and practical navigation. Welearn how the area surrounding the streamcan provide most of our survival needs.is course is fast-paced and always out-side. Open to students enteringgrades 5-8. Dates: July 18-22Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $420

Advanced Outdoorsmanshipis course is fast-paced, ambitious andexciting! It introduces and applies manyof the same wilderness and survival skillsas the first course, while building the chal-lenge and sense of discovery with more ad-vanced climbing and rope skills,whitewater safety, team survival tactics,foul weather survival preparation, use ofessential survival tools, orienteering, foreststewardship, and leave-no-trace outdoors-manship. All necessary equipment will beprovided. Safe, resourceful, environmen-tally friendly exploration will be empha-sized. Outdoorsmanship and WildernessSurvival Skills is not a prerequisitefor this course, though takingboth courses will offer the mostcomprehensive experience.Open to students entering grades 6-8. Dates: July 25-29Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $420



Summer Jazz EnsembleDirector: Chris [email protected] Jazz is the perfect opportunityfor students of piano, guitar, wind,string or percussion instruments tohave some fun with music, learn howto improvise, and share some greatsounds together. Students create someoriginal works for the final concert.Open to students entering grades 5-9. Dates: July 18-July 29Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $400

Strike up the Band! Director: Jeremy Correnti [email protected] up the Band! is a beginning bandintroduction for young musicians withlittle or no experience. It is the perfectspringboard for someone who is inter-ested in joining a school’s band pro-gram. Campers may learn to playtrumpet, trombone, French horn, clar-inet, flute, or saxophone. Program in-cludes small group lessons, privatelessons, and ensemble experience. Lim-ited to 8 students entering grades 4 and5. Instrument rental is not included incamp fee.Dates: June 20-July 15 (closed July 4) Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $760

Summer Pops EnsembleDirector: Jeremy [email protected] great music, make new friends,and sharpen your instrumental skills atGermantown Academy's SummerPops! Campers will explore a variety ofmusical styles, participate in smallgroups and large ensembles, and pro-duce a culminating concert for familyand friends. Instrumental time will bemixed with games that provide newperspectives on music appreciation,harmony and rhythm. For students ofstandard woodwind, brass and percus-sion instruments. Open to students en-tering grades 5-9.Dates: June 20-July 15 (closed July 4)Time: 1:00-3:30pmFee: $665

Summer Strings EnsembleDirector: Chris [email protected] aside a complete week to dedicateyourself to the beautiful sounds ofSummer Strings! is program is de-signed to give students of the violin,viola, cello, or double bass a chance tomaintain their skills or challenge them-selves to improve their abilities. Stu-dents truly enjoy the opportunity tocounter the summer doldrums bylearning new music and practicing inthe company of other young musicians.Open to students entering grades 5-9.Dates: July 18-July 29Time: 1:00-3:30pmFee: $350

Music ProgramsOur dedicated music teachers offer summer instruction in a widevariety of musical styles, and encourage creative growth for everystudent. To enroll in Summer Jazz, Summer Strings, or SummerPops, participants should have at least two years of private studyand at least one year of ensemble experience. No experience is nec-essary to enroll in Strike Up the Band. In our ensemble programs,a performance occurs on the last day of class to showcase the stu-dents’ talents and hard work. Please contact the instructor for spe-cific eligibility requirements.

science & technology camps

Director: Craig [email protected]

New England Mountain AdventureSpend four days and three nights exploringthe natural wonders in the mountains ofNew England. Highlights of our trip willinclude mountain climbing, white-waterraing, wildlife tracking, hiking to a di-nosaur trackway, and searching for reptilesand amphibians with a herpetologist. Wewill stay at a beautiful lodge in the Berk-shire Mountains of Massachusetts. Meals,lodging, and transportation are includedin the cost of the program. Participantsmust be in good physical condition. Lim-ited to 16 students entering grades 6-9.Dates: July 25-28 (Orientation Sunday,July 24)Fee: $650

Cape Cod Marine Life Adventure Spend four days and three nights immersedin the natural environment of Cape Cod.We will travel by bus, stopping at the Mys-tic Aquarium along the way. On the Cape,we will spend three nights at the Cape CodSea Camp. We will explore a variety ofhabitats including sandy beaches, tide-pools, salt marshes, sand dunes, and tidalflats. Activities will include whale watch-ing, kayaking, and beachcombing. Partici-pants can expect to see over 50 species ofwildlife, including whales, birds, and ma-rine invertebrates. Meals, lodging, andtransportation are included in the cost ofthe program. Limited to 20 students enter-ing grades 6-8.Dates: June 11-14 (Orientation programSaturday, June 4)Fee: $650

Pocono Mountain Adventure Spend three days and two nights this sum-mer exploring the Pocono Mountains andseeing lots of wildlife. Our adventure willinclude a morning of orientation on Satur-day June 18, followed by three days andtwo nights at the Pocono EnvironmentalEducation Center. Highlights of our tripwill include hiking to a Pocono waterfall,

canoeing on a beaver pond, and searchingfor reptiles and amphibians. Participantscan expect to see over 50 species of mam-mals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.Meals, lodging, and transportation are in-cluded in the cost of the program. Limitedto 16 students entering grades 5 and 6.Dates: June 20-22 (Orientation on Satur-day, June 18)Fee: $495

Exploring the Delaware Valley Natural AreasSpend five days exploring a variety of nat-ural communities close to GA, includingforest, field, pond, stream, and wetland en-vironments. Some of the places we will visitinclude the Peace Valley Nature Center,Fort Washington State Park, French CreekState Park, and the Wissahickon. Partici-pants can expect to see over 50 species ofwildlife, including mammals, birds, rep-tiles, amphibians, and insects. ere is noovernight component to this program.Limited to 16 students entering grades 4and 5.Dates: June 27-July 1Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $450

WildlifeDiscovery Camps


“My favorite memory from Germantown Academy Camp was when my son launched his

rocket and it was a sure blast off. The smile on his face was priceless and the kids all were

so excited to see one launch after another. What a neat way to end a camp session.”

Nadine Solecki

Science CampOur science camp offers unique hands-on, real-world experiences for kids whohave a genuine interest in how thingswork and what things are made of. Stu-dents entering grades K-5 are grouped according to age andtaught by teachers skilled at presentingphysical and biological sciences in cre-ative and entertaining formats. Everyclass is a new adventure as young scien-tists participate in activities that tapinto their curiosity and encourage crit-ical thinking. Check the website forthis year’s activity calendar. Most dailyprojects include take-home materialsand a written explanation for parents.Questions? Contact: Susan [email protected]: June 20-June 24

June 27-July 1 July 5-8 (closed July 4)July 11-15

Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/week 1, 2, and 4Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Design Technology (for primarygrades)Students entering grades 1-3 exploreprinciples of design while stretchingtheir creativity and problem-solvingskills. In this exciting hands-on work-shop, young engineers will build a vari-ety of models using kits from LEGO™and K’NEX™. Some of the topics wewill explore include bridges, simple ma-chines, motorized vehicles, the scienceof flight, and solar energy. Enrollmentis limited to one week per camper.Questions? Contact: Phy Chauveau [email protected]: June 27–July 1

July 5-8 (closed July 4)July 11-15July 18-22

Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/week 2, 4, and 5Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Design Technology (for intermediate grades)Students entering grades 4-6 exploreprinciples of design while stretchingtheir creativity and problem-solvingskills. In this exciting hands-on work-shop, young engineers will build a vari-ety of models using kits from LEGO™and K’NEX™. Some of the topics wewill explore include structures, pneu-matics, solar energy, and robotics. En-rollment is limited to one week percamper. Questions? Contact: Phy Chauveau [email protected]: July 18–22

July 25-29Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/week

RoboticsDo you enjoy building models withLEGO™ building kits? Do you enjoycomputer programming or would youlike to know more? Campers learnabout the fundamentals of roboticswhile working with the LEGOMINDSTORMS™ kits. You will learnhow to use the provided soware toprogram your design to complete therequired tasks. e building kits con-tain all of the programmable sensors,motors, and gears necessary to keep theimagination flowing! New this year –we will have LEGO NXT Robotic Kitsto program! Open to students enter-ing grades 5-8. Questions? Contact: Kristen [email protected] Dates: July 5-8 (closed July 4)

July 25-29Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $190/week 3 (week of

July 4)Fee: $235/week 6


science & technology camps

Model Rocketry Do you really enjoy building models andwonder how things fly? en this rocketrycamp is for you! We’ll spend a week learn-ing the fundamentals of flight and applythese concepts to model rocketry. You’llbuild one rocket from a kit to gain con-struction experience while learning theprinciples of stability (center of gravity andcenter of pressure), altitude prediction andmeasurement. You’ll then apply thisknowledge to design, build and launchyour own rocket. Open to students enter-ing grades 5-8. Questions? Contact: Kristen [email protected] Dates: June 27-July 1Time: 9:00-12:00Dates: July 5-8(Closed July 4)Time: 1:00-4:00Dates: July 11-15Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $250/week 2 and 4Fee: $200/week 3 (week of July 4)

Advanced Model Rocketry, for students entering grades 6-9 who havecompleted Model Rocketry. e structureof the week is similar to Model Rocketry– but the students complete and launch ei-ther a two-stage or two-cluster rocket fortheir first build, and a more complex de-sign for their custom built rocket. Questions? Contact: Kristen [email protected]: July 11-15

July 18-22Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $250/week

Rocket Launch Camp Build your own controllers and launchpads to practice launching model rockets.Learn about electronics and understandhow to “debug” a problem launch. Eachcamper will build and launch a rocketusing their newly constructed launchingdevices, build a simple altitude tracker, andcalculate the height of their rocket’s flight.Open to *experienced rocketeers enteringgrades 5-9. *(Camper has taken ModelRocketry GA Summer Program or equiv-alent.) Questions? Contact: Kristen [email protected]: July 11-15

July 18-22 Time: 1:00-4:00pmFee: $250/week

Multimedia MadnessNo more plain text on a page—make yourprojects move, fill them with color, andpersonalize them with photographs andvideo. In this 2-week session featuringSmartBoard technology, you will learnhow to use digital photography, sound,and claymation in multimedia presenta-tions. Have fun while you create some awe-some computer projects. Open to studentsentering grades 5-7.Questions? Contact: Phy Chauveau [email protected]: July 5-July 15 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $360

Video Arts Camp YearbookLearn how to create and produce your ownvideos through hands-on experience as amember of our very own summer pro-grams video yearbook crew. Take digitalphotos and video footage of all the hap-penings on our campus, and learn editingtechniques that will impress your friendsand family. For students entering grades 6-8, this two-week program will teach thebasics in audiovisual production using ourstate-of-the-art media center. Students willreceive practical instruction in cameratechniques, digital editing, storyboarding,and the production of audio sound tracksfor video. Participants must be physicallyable to travel over rough terrain. Sign upfor 2, 4, or 6 weeks. Session 1: June 20- July 1Session 2: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Session 3: July 18-29 Time: 1:00-4:00pmFee: $400/session 1 and 3Fee: $360/session 2 (week of July 4)

combo campMake it a combo camp andstay all day. See pages 2 & 3 for more information.


Director: K. Richardson [email protected]

Belfry Mainstage e Belfry Mainstage eater Camp is a production-orientedprogram designed to give children of varying levels of experiencethe opportunity to learn under the direction of professional the-ater artists. e 2011 show will be Aladdin Jr. When not directlyrehearsing for the play, campers will be engaged in theater-relatedgames, activities, acting exercises and cras. Open to boys andgirls entering grades 4-8. Note: All participants must plan to at-tend every rehearsal.Dates: June 20-July 22 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $1300 Performance Dates:July 22: 10:00am Matinee for young children (free)July 21 and 22: 7:00pm Evening Performances

Junior BelfryOpen to campers entering grades 1-3, this program is speciallydesigned to introduce younger theatre lovers to the stage. JuniorBelfry is a process-oriented camp featuring dance, song, theatergames, and just plain fun. In addition to exploring theater-related skills, Junior Belfry campers will, as a group, have the opportunity to perform in at least one number in the Mainstageproduction of Aladdin Jr.Dates: June 27-July 22 (closed July 4) Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $900

Invited Dress Rehearsal: July 22 at 10am Performance Dates:July 22: 10:00am Matinee for young children (free)July 21 and 22: 7:00pm Evening Performances

eater Workshop Series Our workshop series is designed for the acting student who iseager to improve his or her techniques on stage. Campers receiveindividualized instruction to help them grow as performers. Time: 1:00-3:00pm


theater camp

Germantown Academy has the oldest high school

dramatic club in the United States.

GA was honored with Best High School Theater Program by Philadelphia Magazine in 2009.

June 20-24 Music eater Acting $220

June 27-July 1 Acting Music eater $220

July 5-July 9 Dance Improv $175

July 11-July 15 Improv Dance $220

Take a magic carpet ride with Aladdin andJasmine as they elude Jafar and Iago in

Aladdin Jr.! Families all over the world havebeen charmed by the magic and music of

Disney's retelling of this 101 Arabian Nightsstory. Watch it come alive this summer

on the Belfry stage.

Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Fee


art quest

Art Quest MorningDirector: Sandra Frazier [email protected]

Art Quest Clay & SculptureOpen to students entering grades 3-8.Students explore the intricacies of hand-built clay work as well as experience thechallenge of using a pottery wheel. Session 1: June 20–July 1Session 2: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Session 3: July 18–July 29Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $450/session 1 and 3Fee: $405/session 2 (week of July 4)

Art Quest AdventureFor students entering grades 2-6. Tap into your creativity and ded-icate time for art projects, using a different medium each week.Campers are grouped informally by age. See weekly themes below.

(We’re back!) Art Quest Junior For students entering grades K-1. Activities each week will bebased on the same media as Art Quest Adventure, but will be tai-lored to meet the needs of this age group. ere will be additionalrecess and story times each day. See weekly themes below.

Art Quest Weekly emesJune 20-24: Drawing and PaintingJune 27–July 1: PrintmakingJuly 5-8: Mixed Media and Collage (closed July 4)July 11-15: Works with Paper & Origami with

Mimmy San July 18–22: Book ArtsJuly 25–July 29: SculptureTime: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Art QuestMorning

Art QuestMorning Art Quest Director: Sandra [email protected]

Aernoon Art Quest Director: Jessica [email protected]

Art Quest is a summer visual arts program offering a va-riety of classes for students entering Kindergartenthrough High School. Art Quest is much more thansummer arts and cras! is program is appropriate formotivated students who are able to maintain concentra-tion through several full hours of art experiences.Campers learn the complete creative process from prac-ticing artists and art teachers who bring a variety of ex-pertise across many genres. In addition to their artclasses, students also participate in special activities topromote art appreciation and to learn about art historythrough games, books, videos and discussion. Fees coverall materials. Students enrolled in any week may elect todisplay their work in a special exhibit held the morningof Friday, July 29.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!The Joan Harrington Memorial Scholarships

Annually, two scholarships are offered to honor thememory of our beloved art teacher and founder of ArtQuest, Joan Harrington. See the Art Quest Section of

our website for additional information.


Middle/High School Art Quest ClassesA series of in-depth classes designed forstudents entering grades 6-12. Class sizeis limited to 12 students. See our websitefor course details.

June 20-24: Fashion DesignJune 27-July 1: Drawing StudioJuly 5-8: Painting Studio (Closed July 4)July 11-15: Mixed Media StudioJuly 18-22: Printmaking Studio July 25-July 29: Sculpture StudioTime: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Digital Photography (Morning)Learn the basics of taking photographsusing your digital camera. Daily photo sa-faris emphasize techniques that improvecomposition and image quality. In the lab,we will use Adobe Photoshop Elements™,a powerful but easy-to-use soware, toopen up the world of creative editing foruse on the web or in print. Advanced stu-dents are welcome too! Expand your cre-ative horizon as you further enhanceimages with filters, special effects, andstyles. Go from taking pictures to makingimages! Learn how to enhance picturesusing the same tools that the pros use!*Note that camp cameras can be provided,but bringing your personal camera is rec-ommended. Open to students entering grades 5-9. Questions?Contact: Sandra Frazier [email protected]: June 27-July 1

July 5-8 (closed July 4)July 11-15July 18-22July 25-29

Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $220/weeks 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Art Quest Aernoon Workshop Series Director: Jessica Grisafi [email protected] students entering grades 3-8. ArtQuest Aernoon provides opportunitiesfor students to develop their artistic andcreative skills while having fun through en-riching experiences! is program is work-shop-style and allows students thefreedom and opportunity for independentchoices. Our experienced and enthusiasticstaff direct students in two main areas offocus each week, with students choosingthe workshops that interest them. Studentsmay opt to stay in one area for the entireweek to develop more in-depth projects orthey may choose a different experiencefrom day to day. In addition to our artworkshops, Mimmy San, an experiencedOrigami expert and yoga instructor,teaches optional origami and yoga sessionsone day per week for the campers in ArtQuest Aernoon. Fees cover all materialsand activities.

Art Quest Aernoon Weekly Workshop TopicsJune 20-24: Cartooning & Mask MakingJune 27–July 1: Recycled Works &Drawing StudioJuly 4-8: Painting Studio & Printmaking(closed July 4)July 11-17: Jewelry & Mixed Media StudioJuly 18-22: Fabric Workshop & PuppetMakingJuly 25-July 29: Jewelry & Sculpture StudioTime: 1:00-4:00pmFee: $220/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4)

Middle/High School Advanced Clay Class For students entering grades 6-10. isclass is for older students who want towork on independent clay pieces withteacher guidance. Students will also havethe opportunity to have instruction andpractice using the pottery wheels. Classsize is limited for individual attention. Session 1: June 20-July 1 Session 2: July 5-15 (closed July 4)Session 3: July 18-July 29Time: 1:00-4:00pmFee: $450/session 1 and 3Fee: $405/session 2 (week of July 4)

Digital Photography (Aernoon)is course is almost identical to themorning digital photography class withemphasis on independent exploration.Learn the basics of taking photographsusing your digital camera. Daily photo sa-faris emphasize techniques that improvecomposition and image quality. In the lab,we will use Adobe Photoshop Elements™,a powerful but easy-to-use soware, toopen up the world of creative editing foruse on the web or in print. Advanced stu-dents are welcome too! Expand your cre-ative horizon as you further enhanceimages with filters, special effects, andstyles. Go from taking pictures to makingimages! Learn how to enhance picturesusing the same tools that the pros use!*Note that camp cameras can be provided,but bringing your personal camera is rec-ommended. Open to students enteringgrades 5-9. Questions? Contact: Jessica [email protected]

Dates: July 5-8 (closed July 4)July 11-15July 18-22

Time: 1:00-4:00pmFee: $176/week 3 (week of July 4) Fee: $220/weeks 4 and 5

Art QuestAfternoon

Participants in Baseball Camp receive in-dividual skills instruction, learn about po-sition responsibilities, and participate inposition drills and skills contests withawards and prizes. e program also in-cludes instructional videos, daily games,and recreational swimming.

Baseball SeniorAges: 13-16Dates: June 27–July 1Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Baseball JuniorAges: 8-12Dates: July 5-8 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $220

Boys Basketball CampDirector: Jim [email protected] ActivitiesCoaches provide individual instruction forall ability levels in our Basketball Camp.Campers prepare for the one-on-one tour-nament, 3-point shot contest, foul shoot-ing contests, and league tournament andplayoffs. Program includes lectures by col-lege coaches, instructional videos, awardsand prizes, and recreational swimming. Ages: 7-15Dates: July 18–22

July 25-29Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Middle and High School BoysDevelopmental Basketball Camp Director: Jim [email protected] is a dynamic program for the seriousbasketball player entering grades 6-10 withprior team experience. Coaches teach teamprinciples and conduct instructional sta-tions by positions. Campers also enjoy thecollege coaches guest speaker program, in-dividual and team contests, and recre-ational swimming. Dates: June 20-24Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275


sports camps

Baseball Basketball

Sports CampsMany different specialized sports camps are available throughoutthe summer for student athletes interested in developing skills in aparticular sport. Highly qualified varsity coaches run each camp.Our sports camps focus on teaching and improving the basic fun-damentals necessary to be successful and competitive in a chosensport. Young athletes are also exposed to actual competition andstrategy while being encouraged to have fun and work hard.

combo campFeed your brain and then burnsome energy!Sports campers (except hockey campers) are in-vited to enroll in a morning academic, science, art,or enrichment course and then join a sports campfor the afternoon. Fees are prorated accordingto the time the camper will join the sports camp.Call the Summer Programs Office at 267.405.7321.

Girls BasketballDirector: Sherri [email protected] from GA coaching staff and play-ers in this camp for all ability levels. isweek combines fun and fundamentals ascampers learn dribbling, passing, shoot-ing, and rebounding through stationwork, individual and team competitionsand games. Program includes guestspeakers from various colleges, instruc-tional videos, prizes, and recreationalswimming. Ages: 8-14Dates: June 27–July 1 Fee: $275.00/week Dates: July 5-8 Fee: $220/week (closed July 4) Time: 9:00am-3:30pm

Middle and High School Girls 2-Day Developmental Basketball CampDirector: Sherri [email protected] advanced two-day program is forathletes entering grades 6-9 who aspire tocompete at the next level. Program in-cludes instructional stations by position,read and react offensive concepts, videoevaluation, development of movementwithout the ball, court spacing, hedgingscreens and understanding angles. Clinicalso includes team and individual competitions.Dates: June 11–12 Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $100

(New!) Field HockeyCo-Director: Tonja [email protected] Co-Director:Brooke [email protected] attending the camp will be in-structed in individual skill development,learn offensive and defensive strategy, andposition responsibilities. Players will havethe opportunity to play on a state of theart artificial turf field. is field will allowfor more advanced skill development andinstruction. e players will scrimmagedaily. We will have skills contests withawards and prizes. Program includes in-structional videos, daily games and recre-ational swimming.

Each player needs to have a field hockeystick, shin guards and mouth guard daily.Turf or running shoes are recommended.Ages: 7-15 Dates: June 27-July 1 Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275


Field Hockey

“GA sports camps not only teach children

valuable skills on the field, but they are fun,

exciting and engaging — for any level ath-

lete! Every day, something new is intro-

duced with a ‘fun spin’ on the skill. My

daughter LOVED soccer camp and looked

forward to going every day!”

Andrea Kurtz

FootballDirector: Luke [email protected] Perfect for boys who love football, whetherjust starting to learn or preparing for teamplay in the fall. In addition to providingdrills and conditioning instruction, ourcoaches teach players about offensive anddefensive techniques, position responsibil-ities, and game tactics and strategy. Pro-gram includes skills contests, instructionalvideos, guest speakers, and recreationalswimming. Proper equipment is necessary. Senior Camp FootballPartial contact. Helmet and shoulder padsrequired. Equipment rental is available. Ages: 12-15Dates: July 11-15Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Senior Football PLUSPrepare for the fall season in sports and ac-ademics! Participate in Senior FootballCamp from 9:00-12:30 and brush up orget a jump start on academics by attendingclassroom sessions from 12:30-3:30 eachday. Academic component will be person-alized to meet each students’ needs in read-ing, writing, and mathematics. Ages: 12-15Dates: July 11-15Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $325

Junior Football Camp is is a non-contact football camp.Ages: 9-12Dates: July 25-29 Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Ice HockeyDirector: Matthew [email protected]: Lunch is not available for HockeyCamp. For those campers enrolled in IceHockey, who require Extended Care,please call or email the Summer ProgramsOffice for further information.

Our Ice Hockey camp is for Girls andBoys. Coaches provide individual skills in-struction on the ice and dry land training.Campers learn position responsibilities foroffense and defense. Program also in-cludes instructional videos, skills contestsand daily games.Ages: 6-14 Dates: June 20-24 Time: 9:00am-3:30pm Fee: $350 (Goalie Fee: $175/week)Camp Location: Wissahickon SkatingClub, Chestnut Hill, PA

Our lacrosse coaches teach position drillsand responsibilities, game tactics and strat-egy, and offensive and defensive tech-niques. Program includes skills contests,instructional videos, awards and prizes andrecreational swimming. Camper providesequipment. Contact director regardingany equipment questions.

Boys LacrosseDirector: David [email protected] Boys: Ages 8-15Dates: June 20–June 24Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Girls LacrosseDirector: Brooke [email protected] Girls: Ages 8-15Dates: July 18–22Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Soccer Soccer is a blast at GA Summer Programs!We provide individual skills instruction forall ability levels. Campers learn position re-sponsibilities for offense and defense, in-cluding some goalkeeper training. Teamtraining is also available. Program includesskills contests, daily games, instructionalvideos, awards and prizes, and recreationalswimming.


sports camps

Football

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

“GA Summer Programs is unique because it allows

parents to choose programs that best fit their

children’s needs. My three year old son loved

learning to swim with the kind and capable

instructors, while my six year old daughter enjoyed

her hands-on experience in science camp.”

Maureen Furletti

Girls SoccerDirector: Darci [email protected]: 6-15Dates: June 20-24

July 25-29 Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275/week

Boys SoccerDirector: Kurt [email protected]: 6-15Dates: July 5-8 (Closed July 4)

July 11-15July 18-22

Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $220/week 3(week of July 4)

$275/weeks 4 and 5

Goalkeeper Camp for Girls and BoysDirector: Kurt [email protected] on drills and skills necessary tosucceed as a goalie.Ages: 10-16Dates: June 27-July 1Time: 9:00am-3:30pm Fee: $275

Middle and High School Girls Soccer IntensiveA vigorous 3-day program for the serioussoccer player with club experience.Director: Darci [email protected]: Entering grades 7-9Dates: July 11-13 (Mon-Wed)Time: 9:00am-3:30pm Fee: $160

Girls SoballDirector: Tonja [email protected] in Soball Camp receive individualskills instruction, learn about position re-sponsibilities, and participate in positiondrills and skills contests with awards andprizes. e program also includes instruc-tional videos, daily games, and recreationalswimming. Ages: 8-14Dates: July 25-29Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

TennisDirector: Dan [email protected] tennis camp is a developmental pro-gram perfect for beginning and intermedi-ate tennis players. e program includesindividual skills instruction, skills contests,awards and prizes, and daily games. In ad-dition, full day tennis campers have recre-ational swimming time and amini-tournament. Choose between half-day (mornings) or full day. Campers are grouped according to ageand ability.Junior Division: Entering grades 2-3 Senior Division: Entering grades 4-8Dates: June 20-24

June 27-July 1July 5-8 (Closed July 4)July 11-15July 18-22July 25-29

Tennis Continued...Times and Fees:

Half-day Tennis 9:00am-12:00pm$160/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6$128/week 3 (week of July 4)

Full-day Tennis 9:00am-3:30pm $275/ weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6$220/week 3 (week of July 4)

WrestlingDirector: Steve Hill [email protected] wrestling coaches provide individualtechnique and teaching for beginningwrestlers as well as advanced instructionand drilling for experienced wrestlers. eprogram incorporates live wrestling withspeed and agility training, team buildingexercises, outside games, a daily fun run, in-structional videos, and recreational swimming.

Senior Wrestling CampAges: Boys entering Grades 7-11 Dates: June 20-24Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275

Junior Wrestling CampAges: Boys entering grades 3-6Dates: June 27 –July 1 Time: 9:00am-3:30pmFee: $275


Softball

Tennis

Wrestling

day camp Traditional Day CampDirector: Rollin [email protected] Shoot archery arrows, make jewelry, take a nature walk in the woods,launch a rocket, climb a rope ladder, catch a fish, play a game of soccer,learn Aikido and canoe in the Wissahickon Creek. is is just aglimpse of what you can do in our Traditional Day Camp program.

Campers are divided into troops of 6-12 children. Adult leaders teachour specialty areas, including arts and cras, archery, swimming les-sons, field games, tennis, nature, canoeing, and challenge course.Every camper has an instructional swim period in our 25-yard indoorpool every morning and a well-rounded schedule of other camp ac-tivities. Each week at Day Camp, there is a new theme with culmi-nating all-camp group activities in the aernoons. (Check our websitefor this year’s calendar!)

A typical aernoon includes a one-hour free choice period, whencampers choose from several options ranging from quiet games in thepicnic area, to capture the flag, to fishing in the creek. During the af-ternoon, children participate alongside campers from other troops,including campers enrolled in Aernoon Day Camp. A recreationalswim period also occurs in the aernoon which includes use of thediving board for qualified swimmers. For children ages 6 to 12, en-tering grades 1-6. (Older campers, please see Explorer Camp on page13.)

Dates: June 20-July 29Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $400/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $320/week 3 (week of July 4)

New for 2011: We are now offering Aikido, a Japanese self-defenseart with our neighbor on Morris Road “e River of Life MartialArts,” as a free choice period.

About Our Day CampDirector: Rollin [email protected]

e Germantown Academy Summer Programs Day Campbrings together all that is unique about GA. Day Camptakes full advantage of our 126 acre campus where camperscan engage in a variety of athletic, artistic, and educationalactivities in both group and individual settings that willspark their interest and creativity.

With recent renovations complete, our 2011 campers willbe the first to play and learn in our redesigned grove, artifi-cial and natural turf fields, and fabulous new tennis courts.Troops will also spend time exploring our wooded trails andthe historic Wissahickon Creek which runs right throughour campus.

Germantown Academy Summer Programs Day Camp hassomething for every kind of camper– archery, fishing by thecreek, Aikido, talent shows, jewelry making and so muchmore. Whether you sign up for one week or for all six, GA’sDay Camp will give you a summer filled with days of fun!


Aernoon Day CampCombo Camp aer Art, Science, eater, Tennis,and Academic Classes Director: Rollin [email protected] Campers enrolled in Science Camp, half-day Tennis,eater, morning Art Quest, or any otherAcademic/Enrichment Classes are invited to join DayCamp for an exhilarating aernoon of fun from 12:00- 4:00pm. All campers will eat lunch together andchoose from a variety of aernoon activities. Camperswill also have a daily recreational swim and participatein our special weekly thematic events. If your child’smorning academic class ends at 11:00 a.m., rememberto sign up for the 11:00 CONNECTION on page 8.Dates: June 20-July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 12:00-4:00pm Fee: $200/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $160/week 3 (week of July 4)

Counselors in TrainingDirector: Joanna [email protected] program designed to teach responsible teens the es-sentials of becoming a superior quality leader, em-ployee, and camp counselor. CITs participate inworkshops and discussions to learn about basic childcare, behavior management techniques, camp organi-zation, activity planning, and job application and inter-view skills. For a portion of each day, CITs gain valuablehands-on experience while working in a troop underthe guidance of our professional camp staff. is is a se-lective 6 week program, and enrollment is limited. edeadline for applications and recommendations is April25, 2011. See our website for application materials.Candidates must be ages 14-15 and have completed atleast 8th grade. Dates: June 20-July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $970


Preschool Camp (Full Day)Director: Joanna [email protected] Camp provides a warm, friendlyand supportive environment where childrenages 4-5 entering Pre-K or Kindergarten feelsafe and right at home. Our age-appropriatefacilities promote cognitive developmentthrough interactive and fun activities. Eachweek, we introduce a new theme and incor-porate lessons around the week’s topic. (Seeour web site for the full calendar.) A typicalday at Preschool Camp is filled with child-centered activities including swimming, artsand cras, outdoor play and music, followedby aernoon quiet time. All children partici-pate in daily group swimming lessons. Ourprofessional swim instructors have great suc-cess with helping young children reach theirfull potential in the water. e primary goalof our Preschool Camp is to engage campersin practicing social skills while makingfriends, learning new things, and having fun.Campers must be proficient in using the toilet.Diapers or pull-ups are not allowed.Dates: June 20-July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-4:00pmFee: $425/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $340/week 3 (week of July 4)

Preschool Camp (Aernoon Half Day)Director: Joanna [email protected] attending morning programs suchas Science Camp or Academics may sign upfor an aernoon of Preschool Camp.Campers eat lunch at Preschool Camp, engage in aernoon free play, participate in

special group activities, and spend some quiettime resting. Instructional swimming is notavailable during the Aernoon PreschoolCamp. For children ages 4-5 entering Pre-Kor Kindergarten. Campers must be proficientin using the toilet. Diapers or pull-ups are notallowed.Dates: June 20-July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 11:00am-4:00pm Fee: $300/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Time: 11:00am-4:00pm Fee: $240/week 3 (week of July 4) Time: 12:00-4:00pm Fee: $225/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Time: 12:00-4:00pm Fee: $180/week 3 (week of July 4)

Mini Camp (Half Day Only)Director: Joanna [email protected] option is specifically designed tomeet the needs of our very youngestcampers, ages 3-4, who may not beready for a full day of camp yet.Campers enrolled for the half day pro-gram are invited to join the other Pre-school campers for their morningactivities (see Full Day description). Ac-tivities include instructional swimming,arts & cras, music, and free play. isprogram does not include time for lunch.Campers must be proficient in using the toi-let. Diapers or pull-ups are not allowed.Dates: June 20-July 29 (closed July 4)Time: 9:00am-12:00pmFee: $250/weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6Fee: $200/week 3 (week of July 4)

Preschool camp


“Peter said that he felt very

comfortable and that everyone

there was really nice. As a

parent, I liked that the camp

was well organized and all

instructions were clear and

available for parents. He came

home every day with a smile

on his face, eager to go back,

and tired in a really good way.

That is all that matters to me!”

Marlene Dencker

Other Services

Getting HereGermantown Academy is convenientlylocated near the Fort WashingtonSEPTA train station. If you are inter-ested in arranging a carpool with othercamp families, you may elect to sign upfor our Carpool List aer registeringyour child for camp. You may sign upfor our Carpool List by emailing us [email protected]. On June 1, par-ticipant information will be sent onlyto those families on the Carpool List.

LunchA nutritious lunch is available for a feeof $25 per week. Please see our websitefor menu and additional information.

Extended Hours ProgramGermantown Academy Summer Pro-grams provides supervision for childrenwho need to arrive early and/or stay oncampus beyond the regular programhours. Several enrollment options areavailable. e Program starts as early as7:00am and remains open until 6:00pmSee page 5 for additional information.


NON-PROFIT

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

WARMINSTER, PA

PERMIT NO. 225

G E R M A N T O W N A C A D E M Y340 MORRIS ROADFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

www.gacamp.org

Documents

Summer%20Program%20Brochure%202011