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HappycampersSummertime means camps galore at region’s schoolsSchool’s almost out for summer, butthousands of local schoolchildren soonwill be heading right back to school whensummer camps open on several campusesacross the region.Kids obviously enjoy theopportunities that summer campsprovide, but the schools themselvesalso appreciate the additionalexposure and the recruitingpotential that these programs offer.For the kidsJoe Urschel runs JMU 4 KidsSummer Camps at The DoaneStuart School, Academy ofthe Holy Names and SaintGregory’s School and says varietyis the key to success and satisfaction.“Part of the reason we do itis self-serving,” he said. “We wantthe kids to be engaged for as manyhours as possible. We have many ofthese kids 10 hours a day, and ourjob becomes easier when kids haveso many different activities to do.We have an assortment of specialtycamps that attract kids when theyget to be seven, eight or older.”The main camp offered by JMU4 Kids is a variety day camp, whichincludes: crafts, drawing, karate, computertraining, golf and tennis instruction, storytime with guest readers/speakers, outdoorand indoor sports and recreation, reading,fitness, a “virtual learning” room andswimming.10 | acchamber.org | techvalley.orgThere’s an extreme camp, where kidsparticipate in paintball, mountain boarding,kayaking, survival skills, an obstacle courseand archery. At the performing arts camp,JMU 4 Kids offers summer camps at The Doane Stuart School,Academy of the Holy Names and Saint Gregory’s Schoolkids get to sing, dance, act, learn Africandrumming and perform a show.The Doane Stuart School will even betransformed into the School of Hogwartsfor a Harry Potter Camp. “We’ll devotepart of each day to discussing topics raisedin the books, and we’ll have a differentbook as a theme each week and facilitatedialogue among the kids,” Urschel said.JMU 4 Kids has experiencedsteady growth during the past fiveyears, which is mutually beneficialto Urschel and the schools hostingthe camps.“We have grown by 25 percentevery year, and one of the keys toour success is our relationship withthese three prestigious schools,”he said. “The fact that we’re ableto attract a lot of kids to thosecampuses for the purpose of ourcamp gives them a chance to visita school they didn’t know muchabout. Each of the schools hasenrolled some extra students basedon their positive experience withus.”Richard Enemark, headmasterof The Doane Stuart School, can’timagine his school without summercamp.“The JMU 4 Kids SummerCamp is a wonderful opportunityfor Doane Stuart families, as well asfamilies in the Capital Region,” hesaid. “The camps are favorites ofparents and students alike, and they serveas an introduction to the many benefitsof Doane Stuart for families new to ourschool. JMU 4 Kids Summer Campsprovide important revenue to the school
The notion of summer camp has evolved in recent years,with a balance between fun and learningduring the summer months but, moreimportantly, hosting the camp keeps thesound of children’s laughter and joy on ourcampus when school is not in session.”Jeff Loomis, head of school at SaintGregory’s School, agrees that summercamp is an important aspect of campus life.“Saint Gregory’s School is proud tohave JMU 4 Kids administering its summercamp program,” he said. “Saint Gregory’shas a long history of providing summercamp opportunities, and we are positivethat JMU 4 Kids will continue this traditionof excellence.”Lots to doTosha Burnie-Grimmer, director ofGirlsummer and Rosie’s Girls at EmmaWillard School, sees numerous benefitsfor the girls who participate in the school’scamps.“It’s a busy campus in the summer.We are pleased to offer families a widerange of experiences for their daughters,”she said. “Summer programs have theunique opportunity for children to havepositive learning experiences and new socialopportunities. We accommodate workingfamilies by having extended care until 5pm.”Girlsummer offers girls ages 6-13many choices to create an enrichingsummer experience. Girls have five classperiods per day and get opportunities tocreate wonderful art pieces in ceramics andmask-making, as well as bead work andweaving.The program also offers sports classesto improve girls’ skills in tennis, soccer,basketball and volleyball, and uses theEmma Willard dance studio for a variety ofclasses.In addition, Emma Willard is offeringa new program this year for girls in middleIT’S SPRING CLEANING TIME AGAIN!THE CAPITAL REGION’S PREMIERNO COSTScrap Metal Removal/Recycling ServiceCommercial and ResidentialAnything Metal • Large/Small Appliances • Computers • Televisions • All ElectronicsCar Batteries • Auto Parts & Junk Vehicles • Lawn & Garden Equipment• Fee Based Clean Outs and Debris Removal Also Available •ScrapsterCall (518)505-5055www.scrapster.com“Don’t Worry...We Can Take It!”May 2011 | VISIONS | 11
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