Cathy Hindman,
Director


Tonya Miller,
Executive Assistant

Summer Camps at New Covenant Schools, 2008

Summer programs at New Covenant provide many opportunities for children and young people to enjoy a variety of experiences in a non-academic, but structured, safe, adult-supervised setting. Programs offered here are open to students and non-students at New Covenant.

On this page you will find a full listing of day camps sponsored by New Covenant Schools as well as registration information. Please note that all of the offerings below will "field" when a minimum number of students have registered. If you are applying for one or more programs, you should return to this page to monitor registrations. We update the site regularly so that you may know when a particular camp obtains its minimum number or is full. Age information below designates students "rising to" the grade indicated in the fall term, 2008.

Prices listed may or may not include materials. For complete information including view the full catalogue HERE. For more information, please call 434.847.8313 and ask for Tonya Miller.

Click the links in the left hand column for information about the facilities.

Download Registration Form HERE
View a .pdf version of the catalogue HERE
Camp Title
Reg Code
Description
Registered to Date
Min/Max
Fee
Date Offered
SAT Prep
SAT Prep
SAT-1
Want to boost your score on the SAT's? This class will teach test-taking strategies, types of questions to anticipate, and other basic concepts to master in order to perform successfully on each of the three sections: Math, Critical Reading and Writing.
Ages: Rising 10th-12th grades
0
8/20
$110
July 14-18
1pm-4pm
SAT Prep
SAT-2
Want to boost your score on the SAT's? This class will teach test-taking strategies, types of questions to anticipate, and other basic concepts to master in order to perform successfully on each of the three sections: Math, Critical Reading and Writing.
Ages: Rising 10th-12th grades
0
8/20
$110
July 21-25
9 am-N
Art
Mold Me & Shape Me ART-1 Do your kids love to play with clay? This class offers basic instruction in clay through various hand-building techniques and glazing options.
Ages: Rising 2nd-6th graders
4
8/15
$125
July 7-11
9 am-N
Throw it on the Wheel ART-2 This advanced pottery class will begin with a progression of hand-building techniques and glazing option and work toward experimentation with the potter’s wheel!
Ages: Rising 7th-12th graders
0
7/10
$125
June 23-27
9 am-N
Ceramics for Adults ART-3 Miss playing in the mud? Here is your chance to be free to experiment with hand-building, throwing and glazing. No experience necessary! Basic ceramics for adults requires no previous instruction and the class size is small
Ages: 18+
1
5/7
$150
June 16-20
9 am-N
Painting Exploration ART-4 This camp will explore techniques in watercolor, acrylic and oil paints.
Ages: Rising 4th-6th graders
1
8/15
$100
Aug 4-8
9 am-N
Art Media Exploration ART-5 Explore a new media everyday of the week! Have fun with paint, pastels, print-making, mixed media & film.
Ages: Rising 7th-12th graders
0
7/15
$125
Aug 11-15
9 am-N
0
Athletics
Rainbow Gymnastics
GYM-1A
Beginning gymnastics class will teach basic moves on floor, bar and balance beam. Class will include a craft time.
Ages: Rising K-3rd grades
1
7/14
$100
June 16-20
9 am-N
Rainbow Gymnastics
GYM-1B
Beginning gymnastics class will teach basic moves on floor, bar and balance beam. Class will include a craft time.
Ages: Rising K-3rd grades
3
7/14
$100
June 16-20
12:30-3:30
Rainbow Gymnastics
GYM-2A
Beginning gymnastics class will teach basic moves on floor, bar and balance beam. Class will include a craft time.
Ages: Rising K-3rd grades
5
7/14
$100
Aug 4-8
9 am-N
Rainbow Gymnastics
GYM-2B
Beginning gymnastics class will teach basic moves on floor, bar and balance beam. Class will include a craft time.
Ages: Rising K-3rd grades
2
7/14
$100
Aug 4-8
12:30-3:30
Ball Camp Ball Camp-1 This combinati on camp will include instruction in “ball” sports including soccer, basketball, and dodgeball. The goal of this camp is to provide a fun, competi ti ve environment and to learn basic skills at the same time.
0
12/30 $125
July 21-25
8:00 - N
Dance
Twinkle Toes
DAN-1
This camp is an introduction to movement with tap and ballet instruction. The class will culminate with a small performance for parents. This camp is two weeks.
Ages: Rising 1st-3rd graders
0
6/15
$100
July 7-18
9-10 am
Dance with Me
DAN-2
This beginning ballet class will focus on proper techniques and beginning form. Class will culminate with a small performance for parents. This camp is two weeks.
Ages: Rising 4th-6th graders
0
5/15
$100
July 7-18
10-11 am
Beauty in Movement
DAN-3
Intermediate Lyrical Ballet requires some prior dance instruction and use of traditional ballet. This class will offer gentle exposure to proper technique and alignment, perfect for building self-confidence. This camp is two weeks.
Ages: Rising 7th grade and up
0
5/10
$100
July 7-18
11am-N
Music
Strings From Heaven MUS-1 This camp will be conducted as group classes and master classes for those who already play violin. Considering switching to the viola or cello? (With enough participation, beginning instruction may be offered).
2
12
$125
June 23-27
9am-N
Sign Language
Sign With Me SIGN-1 Ever wanted to learn to sign? Learn the alphabet and signs for common English words. By the end of the course you will be able to carry on simple conversations and sign a song!
Ages: Rising 5th-12th graders
0
5/20
$100 July 14-18
9-10:30 am

Revised: 05.06.08