It’s time once again for LeTourneau University’s
summer camps! Our camps are designed for children
of all ages and feature a wide variety of fun and
educational topics. Registration is easy. Just follow
the steps below, and your young learner will be on the
path to bright and wonderful things.
Choose the camp(s) to attend using the camp code
listed with the camp date, camp name and fee (found
on pages 22 & 23). Some camps may be offered more
than once during the summer. Descriptions of each
may be found throughout the catalog.
Registration & Discounts
Please register online at www.letu.edu/camps
Multiple camper families are eligible for a 10%
discount beginning with the second child.
Academic Camp Information
Camp times: Half-day (8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m.)
Check-in at Longview Hall: After 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Check-out at Longview Hall: Noon for half-day
morning camps, 5 p.m. for half-day afternoon camps
Camper’s grade: The grade campers will be entering
as of September 1, 2014.
Campers receive a camp T-Shirt.
Snacks for each academic camp session will be available
daily and are included in the cost of each camp.
For all-day campers, lunch will be available some weeks
for a cost of $40 for the week. For a small fee of $10
campers can bring their own lunch each day. Campers
will be supervised during this time by camp staff.
Experienced and mature male and female
directors, coaches and counselors provide
supervision for your campers.
Athletic camp information
Sport camp times vary by camp. Check schedule for
days and times.
Check-in and check-out for sports camps are usually
at the field or court. Please check descriptions for
full details.
Directions to LETU
From Dallas or Shreveport, take Interstate 20 to
Longview and exit #595 Estes Parkway North. Follow
LeTourneau University signs and veer right onto
Mobberly Avenue. The university is located on the right
at 2100 South Mobberly Ave.
About the University
Claiming every workplace in every nation as their
mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are
professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character
who see life’s work as a holy calling with eternal
impact. LeTourneau University is an interdenominational Christ-centered university. Staying true to
LeTourneau’s tradition, Bible devotions are shared
daily in each camp.
For questions, email [email protected]
or call 903-233-3094
Catalog design and layout by: Bemky Media // www.bemky.com
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Acting 8 art
10
robotics 12 Science 14
Flight
16 Police Academy
17
Skills 18 Fun
20
Schedule22 Sports
Camp Directors
All of LeTourneau University summer camp directors are professionals excelling in
their chosen fields. Each are hand chosen and complete camp-specific training along
with background checks for all non-LeTourneau employees.
Officer Roger Askew
Doris Collier
Officer Roger Askew has worked
for the Longview Police Department for 12 years. He has
been assigned as the School
Resource Unit worker for both
Pine Tree Jr. High and at Spring
Hill ISD. Officer Askew has been
married for 18 years to his wife,
Kendra, and they have two children, son, Colton, and daughter, Colby.
Doris Collier is a drama teacher
at the School for Little Children.
For years, she has been involved
with a plethora of organizations
involving some type of acting,
directing, or writing of plays.
Doris is the mother of two sons
who are both married. She also
enjoys traveling with Mike, her
husband of 45 years, and playing with her two grandsons.
Mrs. Collier’s favorite thing to do
each year is to direct summer
camps for LeTourneau.
Tammy Baker
Tammy Baker teaches first
graders at Overton Elementary
School. She began her teaching career in 1994 after graduating from Kilgore College and
the University of Texas at Tyler.
Tammy has been married to
Michael for over 20 years, and
they have two kids, Ashley and
Nick. In her little free time, she
loves decorating, antique shopping and working with kids. She
loves teaching and can’t imagine doing anything else.
Sandra Campbell
Sandra Campbell is the assistant
volleyball coach at LeTourneau
University.
Sandra earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in
athletic training in May 2012 from
Erskine College in Due West, S.C.
Campbell has held a great presence in the community by singing
in a gospel choir, participating in
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(FCA), and being a part of the
choir and praise and worship
band at Midway Church.
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Bob Davis
Bob Davis is entering his eighth
season at LeTourneau University. Davis began his coaching
career at the high school level in
1974 and quickly moved up the
ladder. Eight different times, Davis has been named the Region
IX or WCCAC Coach of the Year.
He and his wife, Shirley, live
in Longview and have 4 grown
children. Bob likes to fish in his
free time.
Markeith Brown
Markeith Brown is the assistant
women’s basketball coach and
head women’s cross country
coach at LeTourneau University.
Brown spent his collegiate years
at East Central Community College and Nicholls State University. After college, Brown worked
at various schools in basketball,
cross country and track. Markeith
is married to Julie and they have
two daughters, Jayda and Mia.
Full Schedule on pg. 22-23
Jimmy Fitzgerald
Paula Hjorth
Jimmy Fitzgerald is the owner
of a video production company
and a member of the church
media and drama teams. He is
an avid outdoorsman. He strives
to encourage the students to
think and be creative in all they
do and reminds them that every
one of them has a special talent that can be used as part of
a team effort. Jimmy’s wife, Susan, is an accountant, and they
have three grown children.
Paula Hjorth is currently teaching middle school science. Paula
has her Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin University and her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Texas Tech. Paula has four children. Her oldest son is currently
deployed in the military, and the
other three are attending high
school and college. She enjoys
gardening, sewing, and cooking.
Aaron Gentry
Aaron Gentry has been a college baseball coach for the last
8 years. Most of that time has
been here at LeTourneau University. His coaching career
started at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla. Before
his coaching career, he played
professional baseball for the
St. Louis Cardinal organization.
Aaron is married to Lauren, and
they have one son, Brooks.
Lance Homeniuk
Lance Homeniuk has been a
science teacher for 25 years. He
currently teaches at Kilgore High
School. Homeniuk has been involved with numerous science
events and activities. He and
his wife, Kathy, have two sons, a
daughter, and two granddaughters. His goal is to turn students
into science geeks. He chooses
to travel every chance he gets.
Sarah Hunnicutt
Matthew Haesecke
Matthew Haesecke is the head
men’s soccer coach at LeTourneau
University.
Matthew
earned a Bachelor of Christian Education degree from
Moody Bible Institute and Master of Curriculum Instruction
degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is
married to Rebecca, and they
have three children that love to
be active and regularly attend
LeTourneau camps.
Flip for Sports Camps
Sarah Hunnicutt is currently a
teacher at Henderson Middle
School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Stephen
F. Austin State University. It was
there that she met her husband,
Brady Hunnicutt. Brady works
as a teacher at Henderson High
School. They have been married
for two years and have two cats
and a dog. Sarah enjoys teaching, reading, painting, playing
the flute and traveling.
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Marty Lane
Rachel Lindvall
Marty Lane is the director of
conference and event services
at LeTourneau University and
directs the entire summer camp
program. Marty has her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Master of
Christian Education degree. Her
high school sweetheart, Frank,
is still the love of her life. They
have four children. Marty loves
to travel, eat out, and watch her
kids play their sports.
Rachel Lindvall is the assistant
women’s soccer coach at LeTourneau University. She has spent
her last ten years as the assistant
women’s soccer coach at NW
Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Rachel is a certified athletic trainer
and holds a Master of Exercise
Science and Health Promotion
degree. Rachel is married to Jamie Lindvall, who also coaches at
LETU. The Lindvalls have a small
Chihuahua named Chalupa.
Michael Lewis
Suzanne Merritt
Michael Lewis is the head men’s
cross country coach at LeTourneau University. Lewis played
college ball at Eastern Wyoming
College, Florida International
University and Metro State. Lewis has worked numerous Denver
Nuggets basketball camps run
by NBA head coaches. Michael
is the proud father of six daughters ranging in age from seven
to twenty-two. For fun, Michael
likes to read and exercise.
Suzanne Merritt is in her second
year as LeTourneau University’s
head tennis coach and brings
to the program over 15 years
of experience with the USTA as
a player, coach, and volunteer.
Merritt played tennis at Baylor
University and graduated with
a Bachelor of Business degree.
Suzanne and her husband, Ed
Merritt, reside in Longview.
They have two children, Jessica
LaRue (married to Alex LaRue),
and Jacob Merritt.
Jamie Lindvall
Jamie Lindvall is the head women’s soccer coach at LeTourneau
University. He spent the last 10
years at NW Nazarene University
in Nampa, Idaho, coaching soccer. Jamie was named NCCAA
West Region Women’s Soccer
Coach of the Year for several
years. Jamie is married to Rachel Lindvall, who is the assistant women’s soccer coach at
LeTourneau University.
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Janice Park
Janice Park has been teaching robotics for six years at the
middle school level and added
a high school group three years
ago. Janice has been sharing
this knowledge with LeTourneau summer campers for six
years. Janice enjoys time with
her husband and three kids
and also enjoys getting to visit
her first grandchild. She enjoys
reading, sewing, working out,
and sign language.
Full Schedule on pg. 22-23
Scott Peluso
Lee Wilkinson
Scott Peluso is the head volleyball coach at LeTourneau University. Scott has been coaching volleyball for 18 years at every level
with a wealth of summer camp
experience. He played ball in
college at Point Loma Nazarene
University in San Diego, California. He has been married to Joanna for 15 years, and they have
a daughter, Sarah. The Peluso’s
are members of New Beginnings
Baptist Church.
Lee Wilkinson is a graduate of
LeTourneau University and has
been directing summer camps
at LeTourneau and across the
Midwest since the 1990s. He is
a resident of Wheaton, Ill. but
loves to come home to East
Texas every summer. When not
teaching science, he can often
be found performing with three
symphony orchestras or on the
worship team at his church. His
hobbies include flying radio
controlled aircraft and eating
at Bodacious BBQ!
Amy Riestenberg
Amy Riestenberg, of Etiquette
East Texas, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Texas Tech University. Amy feels manners
and protocol give one a sense
of direction which ultimately
pay off with huge rewards, a
healthy self-esteem and confidence. Amy is also the executive director for the Spring Hill
ISD Education Foundation and
resides in Longview, Texas,
with her husband, Jeff, and
their two daughters.
Corey Thomaston
Corey Thomaston is in his sixth
season as the LeTourneau University head women’s basketball
coach. Thomaston graduated
from UNA in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and a Master of Arts
degree in Health and Physical
Education. He and his wife, Bevin, reside in Longview with their
7-year-old son, Cooper, and their
3-year-old daughter, Ellie.
Flip for Sports Camps
Allison Wooden
Allison Wooden has been an
artist with Piggies & Paws since
2007. Allison has her Bachelor
of Science in Elementary Education from The University of
Texas at Tyler. Allison has two
children of her own that keep
her very busy. She is married
to her college sweetheart, Brad,
who teaches aviation at LeTourneau University. Allison’s passion is orphan and foster care,
and she loves to create art in her
spare time.
Brad Wooden
Brad Wooden is currently an associate professor at LeTourneau
University, teaching there since
2005. Prior to that, Brad was
an airline captain at SkyWest
Airlines. Brad has his Bachelor
of Aeronautical Science degree and Master of Commercial
Aviation degree. He and his
wife, Allison, have two children
of their own and are also a licensed foster family.
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Acting
Stage Struck
Stage Fun
Reader’s Theatre is such a fun way
to brush up on your reading skills.
Take part as a character and read
your script. Become a fluent reader
by learning the essentials of phonics
and comprehension. Mastering these
skills is made easier by using musical
audiotapes, games, and role playing.
Learn to write poems and scripts.
Actually take part in impromptu
acting. Act out the stories and poems
you hear and write. Take part in the
“Tall Tale Tournament.” Prizes for
the best tall tale will be awarded.
Perform for a live audience on the
final day of camp.
Take the stage and have fun performing every day of camp. Master the art
of telling a joke. Enjoy being the star of a play without learning a lot of lines
through reader’s theatre. Lip sync to great musical numbers. Choreograph
musical skits with a group, and enjoy the applause of the other campers.
Learn all about writing a script, story, or poem to use to entertain or
educate others. Play charades and experience how easy it is to use body
language to talk for you. Don’t be left behind when the curtain goes up. Be
a star every day of camp!
3rd - 12th
Director: Doris Collier
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
$140
K - 4th Director: Doris Collier
$140
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
Movie Makers
Be a MOVIE STAR! You’ll help write a script and be an actor in a MOVIE. You
can help create a music video, a dramatic scene, or be the funniest comedian on the screen. See the movie at the end of the week in LeTourneau’s
big screen movie theater. Then take home your very own DVD of the
movie to show to your friends on your own television.
3rd-12th
Director: Doris Collier
$160
Date: June 9-13 / 1 - 5pm
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Camp’s Got Talent
TIME TO SHOW OFF!! Every camper will entertain the audience with his/her favorite talent.
Each camper will perform with a group and a
solo act. The campers will work all week polishing their solo acts and their group acts. It will be
an experience with team work, brainstorming,
script writing, and idea sharing. The week will
come to an end with a performance for parents
and friends. Everyone will get the chance to
prove that camp really does have talent!!
3rd - 9th
$140
Director: Doris Collier
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Reader’s Theatre
Storytelling, puppet making and performance,
reader’s theatre, moving to music, and mask
making. Campers will make puppets and
perform with them on a puppet stage. They
will perform in a reader’s theatre with scripts
of familiar and exciting action stories that will
bring a delightful time for all. The campers will
do musical routines and make masks to wear at
the “Masquerade Ball”!
2nd - 9th
$140
Director: Doris Collier
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
Once Upon A Time
Reader’s Theater is such a fun way to brush up
on your reading skills. Take part in turning a
fairy tale into a script. Then enjoy acting for an
audience at Longview Public Library’s “Story
Time” on the last day of camp.
2nd - 9th
$140
Director: Doris Collier
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Flip for Sports Camps
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Art
Artsy Animals
3D Art
Who knew that drawing animals could be so much fun?
In this camp we will use many different mediums to
create wild and wacky animals. Campers will not only
learn how to draw several animals, but also how to
bring them to life using paints, pastels, colored pencils,
watercolors, fabric and tissue paper. Get ready to be
messy, because it’s a jungle out there!
Campers will have fun learning new ways to create art.
Throughout the week, campers will learn how to create
artwork that literally leaps off the paper! Some of the
projects include creating a robot, friendship bracelets,
sculpting a unique and colorful bird out of clay, and a
fun and funky sculpture. Come and experience art in a
way you never have before!
K - 5th Director: Allison Wooden
$150
3rd - 7th Director: Allison Wooden
$150
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
The Painting Party
Cool Creations
Get ready to paint with unique materials. The Painting
Party will learn about pointillism and trade in their
paint brushes for Q-tips. We will also have fun painting
with marbles, toys, sponges, and more! Don’t miss out
on this party! Come ready to create and get messy!
Are you ready to create some exciting new projects?
Then this is the camp for you! Learn how to make your
own play dough, create a volcano that really erupts,
sculpt clay and get paint between your fingers as you
make cool creations.
K - 6th
Director: Sarah Hunnicutt
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
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$160
K - 4th Director: Tammy Baker
$150
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Full Schedule on pg. 22-23
Tape Art
Campers will learn how to make cool duct tape items such
as hats, wallets, flip flops and flowers, as well as stick
someone to the wall! Campers will also learn how to make
packing tape sculptures and a life-size model for display.
Students may be required to provide additional tape for
larger projects.
5th - 12th
Director: Jimmy Fitzgerald
$160
Date: July 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
Wild World of Arts and Crafts
Hands-on experiences await you everyday with everything
from painting to, paper-mâché, to fun-filled crafts. Get
ready to take the world into your own hands in this exciting week of new adventures.
K - 4th
Director: Tammy Baker
$150
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Cartoon & Comic Club
During the Cartoon and Comic Club, artists will learn to
draw funny people, monsters, TV cartoons, and anime.
At the end of the week the artists will create their own
flip book to watch their creations come to life.
1st - 6th Director: Sarah Hunnicutt
$140
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Adventures in Art
Have you ever wanted to explore different places around
the world? If so, then this is the camp for you! Throughout
the week, we will travel around the globe and look at different styles of art. Some of the activities include painting
like a Parisian artist, making beautiful Chinese art, and
creating a colorful African mask. No passport is needed for
this camp, just a creative spirit and a sense of adventure!
1st - 5th Director: Allison Wooden
$150
Date: June 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
Flip for Sports Camps
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Robotics
Lego Beginners
Lego Engineers
Design, create, and program models based on the
theme using simple drag and drop programming
software. Some of the components include LEGO
bricks, a motor, and other special elements such as
tilt and motion sensors. Students will then test their
designs and program adjustments as necessary.
Campers will work with a buddy to build principle
models that let them experience the mechanical and
structural principles normally hidden away inside
everyday machines and structures. Using building
instructions, kids will experience and discover the
principles at work and be challenged to apply their
knowledge.
2nd - 4th
Director: Paula Hjorth
Wedo Construction
June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
June 23 - 27/ 8a - Noon
Wedo Mania
June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
$160
4th - 12th
Director: Paula Hjorth & Janice Park
$160
Energy & Measurement
June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Force and Motion
June 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
Powered Machines
June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
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Lego Robotics: Robo Basics
Building instructions for a basic bot will be provided as this
class is for learning about programming. Using Lego NXT-G
kits, participants will learn programming basics of autonomous robots with the simple drag and drop Mindstorms
software. Skills to be covered include names of parts,
basic care, moving forward, reverse, different types of
turns, circles, lamps and as many sensors as time allows.
6th - 12th Director: Janice Park
$160
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Lego Robotics: Robo Builders
Spend the day building a variety of Lego kits and models,
such as a remote insect, dog, spider, vehicles, and community buildings.
4th - 12th Director: Paula Hjorth
$160
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
Lego Robotics: Battle Bots
Teams will compete for points using math, science, engineering, and technology through the creation of battling
robots. Let the games begin!
6th - 12th
Director: Janice Park
$160
Date: June 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
Lego Robo Mania
No experience necessary! Builders will be delighted to
select from a smorgasbord of designs with building directions and ready-made programs. Designs include a lawn
mower, guitar, rattlesnake, Segway, and ballerina, just to
name a few.
6th - 12th Director: Janice Park
$160
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Flip for Sports Camps
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Science
Super Science
Super Science 2
Insane Science
Have you ever wanted to get your
hands on some goo that you made
all by yourself? Well, Super Science
is the camp for you! In this camp,
you will make crystal snowflakes,
paper weights, do some painting
and more! Oh, and we can’t forget
about the cooking!
If you have an inquiring mind, like
experiments, and enjoy making
things, then this camp is for you.
Welcome to another fun, hands on
science camp for kids.
Is it magic, or science? Discover
the secrets of chemistry. Perform
sleight-of-hand tricks with physics.
Read minds using math. Learn how
your brain and senses make things
appear that aren’t really there and
miss things that are there. On Friday,
campers get to put on a show and
perform their favorite acts of magic/
science.
K - 4th Director: Tammy Baker
Dates: June 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
$150
K - 4th
Director: Tammy Baker
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
$150
$160
5th - 8th Director: Lance Homeniuk
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
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Slime Ka-Boom
Incredible Stuff
Have you ever wanted to get slimed? Here is your
chance in this exciting chemistry camp. Junior chemists use real scientific equipment to make tons of
slime, ooze, slush, S.S.N.O.T., and many other polymer
creations. At the end of the week, each student takes
home their own equipment and supplies to continue
their experiments post-camp! Don’t let this slimy camp
slip past you.
Have you ever wanted to make your own bubble gum?
Gummy bears? Soda pop? Have you ever wanted to
build your own catapult? Make sidewalk chalk? Create
a glow-stick? You can do all this and much more in this
exciting camp! Lots of thrilling hands-on projects keep
young scientists busy all week. Don’t wait because this
camp fills up very fast!
4th - 8th Director: Lee Wilkinson
$190
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Jr. Engineers
This is the camp for inventors and
creators! We will build mousetrap
powered race cars, flying objects,
air-powered missiles, boats (or
submarines) and launch EGGstronauts in vehicles of our own design
from a giant slingshot. If it can go,
we will make it!
5th - 8th
Director: Lance Homeniuk
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
$150
2nd - 5th Director: Lee Wilkinson
$190
Dates: June 9 - 13 / 1p - 5p
June 23 - 27 /1p - 5p
LeTourneau Space
Camp
Yes, it is Rocket Science! Join the
hundreds of other young astronauts
who have set their sights on the
stars. Learn about the Solar System,
Newton’s laws of motion, and
build a different take-home project
everyday. Construct, decorate, and
launch your very own REAL rocket,
that will soar nearly 1,000 feet into
the Texas sky! Don’t get left on the
ground. Outer Space may be infinite,
but we have room for only a limited
number of Junior Space Explorers.
2nd - 5th
$190
Director: Lee Wilkinson
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
Flip for Sports Camps
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Flight
Airplane Camp
Flight: Pre-Flight
Flight: Pilot
This camp is designed for the young
airplane enthusiast. Campers
will study the history of aviation,
principles of flight and components
of an airplane. Students will practice
wing lift by constructing their own
paper airplanes and will learn what
modifications work best to control
lift and flight. Mock instrument panels will be built along with a rubber
band powered airplane. This class
will include a tour of LeTourneau
University’s Abbott Aviation Center
at East Texas Regional Airport. This
class will be held on the university
campus.
Discover aviation in a full week of
learning and activities. Campers will
learn about how an airplane flies,
read real aeronautical charts, understand aviation weather reports,
examine airplane engines, know all
those crazy flight instruments, and
visit an air traffic control tower. In
addition, at the end of the week,
campers will take a short flight in
one of LeTourneau University’s
aircraft.
After completing Pre-Flight Camp,
the adventures in the sky await as
campers take their aviation skills to a
higher level. Campers will plan a crosscountry flight in aviator’s “ground
school,” practice the cross-country
flight in the flight simulators, taxi and
take-off and fly the cross-country flight
in one of LeTourneau’s airplanes with
an experienced flight instructor. The
student will log approximately one
hour of actual flight instruction and
get to keep their own log book. They
will spend two to three hours flying.
3rd - 6th
Director: Lee Wilkinson
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
$160
7th - 12th
Director: Brad Wooden
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Maximum class size: 15
$300
8th - 12th
$600
Director: Brad Wooden
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
Maximum class size: 9
Prerequisite: Flight: Pre-Flight Camp
Flight classes at Abbott Aviation Center, East Texas Regional Airport.
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Police Academy
Police Academy
Police Academy 2
Join members of the Longview Police Department to
see just what a police officer really does. Visit police
headquarters, take a closer look at a squad car and
watch the K-9 team in action. Participate in a bicycle
rodeo, and meet members of the SWAT team. If you are
a fan of “Cops,” this camp is for you!
Are you ready to be a police cadet? Come learn how
to fingerprint and investigate a real crime scene,
and learn handcuffing techniques! The cadets will
participate in scenarios and use the tactics learned to
complete the whole police experience.
2nd - 5th Director: Roger Askew
$85
6th - 8th Director: Roger Askew
$85
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Flip for Sports Camps
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Skills
Basic First Aid and
Survival Skills
Campers will learn how to provide basic first
aid and apply survival skills. We will cover how
to make splints, slings, bandages, eye patches,
remove foreign objects, call for help and other
basic first aid (no certifications). Survival
techniques will also be taught—Make a basic
shelter, learn to navigate, learn ways to build
a fire, learn about safe water and food, how
to signal for help and what not to do. We will
have a group competition at end of the week
to challenge the skills learned during the week.
This camp will involve outdoor walking and
outdoor activities.
5th - 12th
$160
Director: Jimmy Fitzgerald
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Survival Skills (Level 2)
This is a continuation of Basic First Aid and
Survival Skills camp. We will focus more in
depth on navigation, shelters, making and
using traps and snares, identifying local edible
plants, identifying hazards, creating fire by
friction techniques and other alternative
sources. We will also learn how to locate and
disinfect alternate water sources, make basic
tools and make a survival kit for students to
keep. Teams will compete at the end of the
week to test the skills learned during the
course. This camp will involve outdoor walking
and outdoor activities. While not required, it is
highly recommended that campers complete
the Basic First Aid and Survival Skills camp
before signing up for this camp.
5th - 12th
$160
Director: Jimmy Fitzgerald
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
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Reading Rocks!
Reading should never be something that your child
dreads! Reading becomes fun and exciting in this camp
dedicated to teaching your children two quick-tips on
how to make reading fun. Join Mrs. Tammy Baker as
she sheds new light on reading!
K - 4th Director: Tammy Baker
$150
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
Creative Writing
Are you a good story teller? Do you have an active
imagination? This camp is for you! Learn different
writing techniques as we practice writing our stories.
Stretch your imagination to describe picture prompts.
Share your work in our Share Circle. Make your own
journal to continue the storytelling long after this
camp has ended.
3rd - 8th Director: Sarah Hunnicutt
$150
Date: June 9 - 13/ 1p - 5p
Say “No Thank You”
to Bad Manners!
A fun interactive camp week that helps children learn
poise, polish and how to present themselves with
confidence. Learn tips for writing the perfect thank you
note! Practice how to be a good guest as well as a good
host. Table setting, dining manners and eating certain
foods with ease count too. Good grooming techniques
begin on the inside — being happy with ourselves will
help us shine on the outside! Having a good heart and
showing respect and kindness to others are the main
themes running throughout the series. On the last day,
each camper will participate in “Party Pizzazz” given
by the children for each other showcasing the manners
they have learned in a party setting they prepare.
(Coed)
K - 5th Director: Amy Riestenberg
$140
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
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Fun
Just Like Me!
Smorgasbord
Join us for a fun-filled week with your favorite doll!
Bring your own doll - or borrow one of ours! All dolls
welcome! American Girls, Our Generations, Bitsy
Babies, or your favorite one! Join us each day as we
LEARN about the life and times of a selected Girl Doll.
We’ll CREATE a craft from their day, and IMAGINE
how they lived by putting on a play with our dolls.
We’ll teach CARING, MANNERS, and help build selfconfidence. The campers will plan a big TEA PARTY for
the last day. It’s sure to be a DREAM week for your girl
and doll!
A fun-filled, fast-paced week for campers who are “just
as big as the other kids.” Enjoy creative stories, songs,
arts, crafts, recreational activities, finger-painting, kid
cooking, spy-science, bubbleology and face painting!
1st - 6th Director: Amy Riestenberg
K - 4th Director: Tammy Baker
$150
Date: June 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
$170
Date: June 16 - 20 / 8a - Noon
Minecraft
Come join us on a quest as we work our way through
the popular Minecraft software. Beginners to experts
welcome!
3rd - 12th Director: Janice Park
$100
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
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Kid’s Architecture
In this fun-filled camp, you will form construction
companies and contract to build bridges, towers, and
roller coasters. Also, you will have the opportunity
to be the designer, the construction foreman or the
accountant. Your structure must satisfy the requirements, come in under budget and survive rigorous
testing. The structure will be made out of wood, pasta,
paper and straws.
4th - 8th Director: Lance Homeniuk
$150
Date: June 23 - 27 / 1p - 5p
Camp Wackypalooza
We’ll be Surfin’ The Waves, Singing The Blues and doing the Mexican Hat Dance, not to mention participating in a fun game show and then ending the week with
a Pirate Party filled with Treasure! Kids learn characterbuilding and lots of social, age appropriate skills!
Each day is filled with activities and crafts centered on
integrity, honesty, kindness and self-esteem.
Monday: Hawaiian Hullabaloo
Tuesday: Disco Dayz
Wednesday: Fiesta Fandango
Thursday: Game Show Day
(Minute To Win It)
Friday: Pirates Treasure Hunt Party
K - 5th
Director: Amy Riestenberg
$150
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Ancient Roman Adventures
Medieval Times
Explore one of the oldest cities on Earth during
this fascinating camp. Learn about ancient myths,
languages, and numerals. Make Roman mosaics and
dramas as we study ancient Roman art. Celebrate with
us as we study Roman festivals. Rejoice with us as we
study the rise of Christianity.
Enter through the drawbridge into the world of castles,
knights and dragons. Role-play life in a feudal society,
create your own coat of arms, practice knightly manners
and sword play. On Friday, we will witness a dragon burp,
fight in a melee, fire a trebuchet, storm castle walls, and
swim in a moat (OK, it’s a pool).
3rd - 8th Director: Sarah Hunnicutt
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
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$150
5th - 8th Director: Lance Homeniuk
$160
Date: June 16 - 20 / 1p - 5p
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Schedule
Date
Time
Camp
Grades
Code
Cost
Pg.
Ancient Roman Adventures
3rd - 8th
LU14101
$150 21
Basic First Aid and Survival Skills
5th - 12th
LU14102
$160 18
Camp Wackypalooza
K - 5th
LU14103
$150 21
Flight: Pre-Flight - At Abbott Aviation Center
7th - 12th
LU14104
$300 16
Lego Beginners: Wedo Construction
2nd - 4th
LU14105
$160 12
Lego Robo Mania
6th - 12th
LU14106
$160 13
Once Upon A Time
2nd - 9th
LU14107
$140 9
Police Academy
2nd - 5th
LU14108
$85 17
Wild World of Arts and Crafts
K - 4th
LU14109
$150 11
Week 1 - June 9- 13
June 9 -13
8 - Noon
Lunch
Noon - 1 pm
Bring Your Own Lunch
K - 12th
LU14100LS
June 9 -13
1 - 5 pm
Adventures in Art
1st - 5th
LU14110
$150 11
Creative Writing Camp
3rd - 8th
LU14111
$150 19
Incredible Stuff
2nd - 5th
LU14112
$190 15
Lego Engineers: Force and Motion
4th - 12th
LU14113
$160 12
Lego Robotics: Battle Bots
6th - 12th
LU14114
$160 13
Movie Makers
3rd - 12th
LU14115
$160 8
Super Science
K - 4th
LU14116
$150 14
Tape Art
5th - 12th
LU14117
$160 11
Baseball All Star Camp (boys)
2nd - 7th
YJ14101
$125 s4
Basketball Camp (girls)
3rd - 6th
YJ14102
$110 s3
Soccer Camp (boys)
2nd - 6th
YJ14103
$165 s5
Volleyball Camp: Junior High
6th - 8th
YJ14104
$95 s4
$10
Sports
June 9 - 12
8 - Noon
June 9 - 12
1 - 5 pm
Basketball Camp (girls)
7th - 12th
YJ14105
$110 s3
June 9 - 13
8 - Noon
Tennis Fundamentals Camp
K - 7th
YJ4106
$155 s2
Cool Creations
K - 4th
LU14201
$150 10
Flight: Pilot - At Abbott Aviation Center
8th - 12th
LU14202
$600 16
Lego Beginners: Wedo Mania
2nd - 4th
LU14203
$160 12
Lego Engineers: Powered Machines
4th - 12th
LU14204
$160 12
LeTourneau Space Camp
2nd - 5th
LU14205
$190 15
Jr. Engineers
5th - 8th
LU14206
$150 15
Just Like Me!
1st - 6th
LU14207
$170 20
Stage Fun
K - 4th
LU14208
$140 8
Survival Skills (Level 2)
5th - 12th
LU14209
$160 18
Lunch in the Café
K - 12th
LU14200L
$40
Bring Sack Lunch in the Café
K - 12th
LU14200LS
$10
Week 2 - June 16-20
June 16 - 20
Lunch
8 - Noon
Noon - 1 pm
Date
Time
Camp
Grades
Code
Cost
Pg.
June 16-20
1 - 5pm
3D Art
3rd - 7th
LU14210
$150 10
Camp’s Got Talent
3rd - 9th
LU14211
$140 9
Cartoon and Comic Club
1st - 6th
LU14212
$140 11
Lego Engineers: Energy & Measurement
4th - 12th
LU14213
$160 12
Lego Robotics: Robo Basics
6th - 12th
LU14214
$160 13
Medieval Times
5th - 8th
LU14215
$160 21
Reading Rocks!
K - 4th
LU14216
$150 19
Say “No Thank You” to Bad Manners!
K - 5th
LU14217
$140 19
Slime Ka-Boom
4th - 8th
LU14218
$190 15
Airplane Camp
3rd - 6th
LU14301
$160 16
Insane Science
5th - 8th
LU14302
$160 14
Lego Beginners: Wedo Construction
2nd - 4th
LU14303
$160 12
Lego Robotics: Battle Bots
6th - 12th
LU14304
$160 13
Police Academy
6th - 8th
LU14305
$85 17
Smorgasbord
K - 4th
LU14306
$150 20
Stage Struck
2nd - 9th
LU14307
$140 8
The Painting Party
K - 6th
LU14308
$160 10
Lunch in the Café
K - 12th
LU14300L
$40
Bring Sack Lunch in the Café
K - 12th
LU14300LS
$10
Artsy Animals
K - 5th
LU14309
$150 10
Incredible Stuff
2nd - 5th
LU14310
$190 15
Kid’s Architecture
4th - 8th
LU14311
$150 21
Lego Robotics: Robo Builders
4th - 12th
LU14312
$160 13
Minecraft
3rd - 12th
LU14313
$100 20
Reader’s Theatre
2nd - 9th
LU14314
$140 9
Super Science 2
K - 4th
LU14315
$150 14
8 - Noon
Soccer Camps (girls)
1st - 8th
YJ14301
$110 s5
4 - 8pm
Soccer Camp (High School girls)
9th - 12th
YJ14302
$110 s5
8 - Noon
Tennis Intermediate Camp
2nd - 9th
YJ14303
$155 s2
Week 3 - June 23-27
June 23-27
Lunch
June 23-27
8 - Noon
Noon - 1 pm
1 - 5 pm
Sports
June 23-26
June 23-27
Week 4 - July 7-10 (Sports Only)
July 7-10
8:30 - Noon
Basketball Camp (boys)
3rd - 6th
YJ14401
$110 s3
1 - 4:30pm
Basketball Camp (boys)
7th - 12th
YJ14402
$110 s3
5:30-6:30pm
Basketball Camp (boys)
1st - 3rd
YJ14403
$45 s3
Week 5 - July 14-17 (Sports Only)
July 14-17
8 am - 4 pm
Volleyball Prep Camp High School (girls)
9th - 12th
YJ14501
$170 s4
overnight
Volleyball Prep Camp High School (girls)
9th - 12th
YJ14502
$310 s4
Tennis
Tennis Intermediate Camp
Tennis Fundamentals Camp
This camp will give young players the opportunity
to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new
friends and have a lot of fun. Experienced coaches will
be working with players on their tennis skills, conditioning and strategy. This camp will have a diverse
combination of training drills and competition. $155
includes LETU Tennis Camp T-shirt and snacks. All
campers need to wear tennis shoes and appropriate
summer time tennis apparel, as well as bring their own
tennis racquets and a personal water jug.
This camp will provide young players the opportunity
to learn the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, positive
atmosphere. Experienced coaches will work with players on the basics of the game such as strokes, rules,
strategy and competition. $155 includes LETU Tennis
Camp T-shirt and snacks. All campers need to wear
tennis shoes and appropriate summer time tennis
apparel, as well as bring their own tennis racquets and
personal water jug. Join us this week and learn the
sport of a lifetime.
2nd - 9th Director: Suzanne Merritt
Date: July 23 - 27 / 8a - Noon
$155
K - 7th Director: Suzanne Merritt
$155
Date: June 9 - 13 / 8a - Noon
Drop-off and pick-up for the tennis camps will be at the tennis courts next to the Solheim Center.
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Basketball
Girls
Boys
LeTourneau Women’s Basketball camp
is designed to provide a fun-filled week
of competition while learning the fundamentals of the game. Work side-by-side
with current players and coaches for a
great learning experience.
Camp mission: The purpose of the LeTourneau University Basketball
camp is to promote excellence through the detailed teaching of
the fundamentals of basketball and life! By utilizing the principle
of encouragement to make positive changes as family members,
students and athletes, we want our campers to experience genuine
excellence, integrity of character and a servant’s heart. -3rd
Emphasis will be placed on developing
ball handling and passing skills as
well as shooting. There will be time
devoted to defense as well as some
position specific techniques. Each
camper will have the opportunity to
perform as an individual and also
learn the aspects of teamwork during
our competition and games.
The camp will dwell on the basic fundamentals of passing and
receiving, shooting and ball handling-dribbling.
Campers will need to bring a pair of
basketball shoes to change into. Each
camper will receive a camp T-shirt.
There will be a camp store available
during break time to purchase drinks
or snacks if desired. Please contact
the women’s basketball office with
questions at 903-233-3724 or by email
at [email protected]
Director: Corey Thomaston
$110
June 9 - 12 / 8a - Noon
3rd - 6th
June 9 - 12 / 1p - 5p
7th - 12th
1st - 3rd
Directors: Bob Davis/Michael Lewis
$45
Date: July 7 - 10 / 5:30p - 6:30p
A young player’s camp where emphasis will be put upon startsstops-turns, ball handling-dribbling, passing-receiving, shooting and
individual defense. Individual and team games will be played.
3rd - 6th
Directors: Bob Davis/Michael Lewis
$110
Date: July 7 - 10 / 8:30a - Noon
For campers 13 or 14 (dependent on maturity) — seniors in high
school. Emphasis will be placed on shooting, individual and team
defense, starts-stops-turns, individual and team offense (penetration
reads), post and guard play.
7th - 12th
Directors: Bob Davis/Michael Lewis
$110
Date: July 7 - 10 / 1p - 4:30p
Each camper will receive a basketball and a T-shirt.
Drop-off and pick-up for all basketball camps will be at the Solheim Center in the gym.
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Baseball
Baseball All-Star Camp
It will be a camp filled with fun and intense instructions on
basic fundamentals important for baseball players of all
ages and skill levels. As you consider your child attending
this camp, know that the instruction is designed for those
campers who have a natural desire and passion to further
their skills in the game of baseball. It is fundamental, but it
is not introductory to the game of baseball. Fundamentals
covered will include: throwing, catch and throw skills (play
catch properly), hitting, running bases, sliding techniques,
general infield play, general outfield play, and basic
pitching.
2nd - 7th Director: Aaron Gentry
$125
Date: June 9 - 12 / 8a - Noon
Drop-off and pick-up for baseball will be at the baseball field
directly south of the Solheim Center.
Volleyball
Volleyball Camp: High School
Volleyball Camp: Junior High
This camp is designed for players that wish to become
better players on their high school teams. Advanced
techniques of all aspects of the game will be taught in
addition to focus on the fundamentals. The camp consists of individual and team training. Each player will
be AMAZED at the number of quality contacts they will
get! Full day campers must provide their own lunch.
Overnight campers will have all meals provided.
This camp is designed for players at all skill levels
who need to improve in every aspect of their game.
The camp will cover all basic skills and fundamentals
with many opportunities for team play. Groups will
be divided by skill level and receive the appropriate
attention for growth and improvement. All campers
will be grouped by age. However, advanced girls will
be moved up in age groups but never moved down.
This camp is for players going into the 6th-8th grades.
9th - 12th Director: Scott Peluso
Date: July 14 - 17 / 8a - 4p Date: July 14 - 17 / Overnight
$170
$310
6th - 8th
Director: Sandra Campbell
$95
Date: June 9 - 12 / 8a - Noon
Drop-off and pick-up for all volleyball camps will be at the Solheim Center in the gym.
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Soccer
Girls
Boys
LeTourneau soccer camps are coached and directed by the LETU women’s
soccer coaches and assisted by experienced university level players who
are committed to assisting youth players to develop skills, with an emphasis on individual skill in a team environment. Awards given to best overall
camper and best camper in each group. Camp features: camp T-shirt,
lots of game time, skill training, positive reinforcement, camp photo, age
groupings, individualized coaching, tactical training, and small teams.
Please bring: soccer ball, water bottle, snack, cleats, and shin guards.
Matthew Haesecke, head men’s soccer
coach, directs the LeTourneau Boy’s
Soccer Camp. The staff consists of
knowledgeable LeTourneau soccer
coaches as well as current collegiate
soccer players. This camp emphasizes
fundamental instruction in both basic
technical skills and tactics. Some
functional training by position will be
provided for more advanced players.
During the week, your child will
receive sound coaching and positive
encouragement in a challenging, fun
environment which promises to be a
rewarding soccer experience. Please
bring cleats, tennis shoes (for indoor
play), water bottle, and a size 4 or 5
ball, if possible, (not required). Each
participant will receive a camp T-shirt.
1st - 8th Directors: Jamie & Rachel Lindvall
$110
Date: June 23 - 26 / 8a - Noon
Girls (High School)
LeTourneau girls high school camp will be coached and directed by the
head and assistant women’s soccer coaches. Technical and tactical
training, position play, group and team tactics are covered and applied in
daily training sessions as well as small sided games. Specific goalkeeping
instruction will be given daily. Awards given daily for all-around play as
well as for the most outstanding camper of the week. Each participant
will receive a camp T-shirt. Please bring: soccer ball, water bottle, snack,
cleats, and shin guards.
9th - 12th
Director: Jamie & Rachel Lindvall
Date: June 23 - 26 / 4p - 8p
$110
2nd - 6th
$165
Directors:
Matthew Haesecke
Date: June 9 - 12 / 8a - Noon
Drop-off and pick-up for all soccer camps will be at the soccer field directly south of the Solheim Center.
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