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Summer Day Camp
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ACADEMY AT THE LAKES SUMMER DAY CAMP
Welcome to a great summer for 2015! We would like to invite your child to join us for a summer full of adventure,
sports, creativity, and friendships. Our camp is located on the campus of Academy at the Lakes on Lake Myrtle in
Land O’Lakes and is designed for children 3 years of age through rising 9th graders.
The camps we offer allow the children to have fun, broaden their horizons, and learn something new in a caring,
supportive, and safe environment. Our staff of teachers and counselor assistants has great things planned for the
campers.
Summer at the Lakes Day Camp will be open for 8 one-week sessions from June 8–July 31, from 8:30 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Campers can enroll in either full or half day sessions. Extended care is available from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. There is no camp on Friday, July 3 - camps for that 4-day week will be 20% off.
If you have any questions, please contact our camp director, Barbara Soulé by e-mail at:
[email protected].
All campers registered by May 1st will receive a FREE Camp T-shirt!
ABOUT OUR DIRECTORS:
Camp Director Barbara Soulé comes to us with 28 years of summer camp experience. Barbara’s love of children
and her enthusiasm for day camp is evident to all who know her. She has taught school for 39 years and has a
master’s degree in education.
Jenna Knoke, our Assistant Camp Director, has worked with Barbara Soulé for 11 years. She shares the same
enthusiasm for summer camp and her love for children extends in to her daily work as an Academy at the Lakes
Kindergarten teacher. Jenna is the Camp Invention® and Rec Camp director.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
Academy at the Lakes is an independent PK3 -12th grade college preparatory school. Students enjoy a warm,
welcoming place where their talents and curiosities are highly valued. Small class sizes and a caring faculty allow
the students to build meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates. The Academy offers a balanced
and challenging college prep curriculum, a competitive athletic program, performing and fine arts, and a variety
of co-curricular opportunities to enhance the educational experience. Our goal is to instill a lifelong love of
learning and to ensure a joyful journey.
To learn more about our educational program and to schedule a personal tour, please call our Admissions office
at 813.909.7919 or visit us online at www.academyatthelakes.org.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Camps at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recreation Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Academic Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creative Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sports Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Summer at the Lakes uses an online registration and payment system. You will need an email address to set up your account
and a credit card to set up your payments. Invoices, statements, and camp communications will be sent to your email address.
PLANNING
Use the Camp-at-a-Glance charts on pages 5-6 to plan your camper’s schedule. We recommend using one sheet per
child. You can download additional charts on our website: www.summeratthelakes.camp.
ENROLLMENT (OPENS FEBRUARY 18, 2015)
1. To enroll, go to: www.summeratthelakes.camp
2. Click “Enroll Online” at the top of the page
3. Enter the parent, camper, and mailing address information; click “Continue”
4. On the next screen, click on a camper name to begin selecting the camps by date
5. Click “Add this enrollment option” next to the week(s) you wish to attend; then select the camp
6. When you have finished selecting the camps, click “Save and Continue” at the bottom of the page
7. Select your extended care preferences, if any, and click “Save and Continue”
8. Select your payment option and enter your credit card information; then click “Submit Enrollment Request”
PARENT DASHBOARD
Parents may access the Parent Dashboard to update enrollment forms, view invoices, make payments, and add camps. We will
email your login information. To access the parent dashboard, go to: www.summeratthelakes.camp and click “Parent
Login” at the top of the page.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Absences: to report an absence, please call camp at 813-948-7600 in the morning.
Camps are grade or age specific. Please refer to each camp description for the appropriate information or look for the
numbers in ( ) on the charts. “Grade” means the grade your child will enter in August 2015. The Little Rec camp requires that
your child be the correct age by June 2015. All young campers must be toilet trained.
Clothing should be comfortable. Proper shoes must be worn for all sports. Flip-flops and backless shoes are not appropriate
for camp. Sneakers/tennis shoes are the best options for safety and comfort.
Extended Care is available every day from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Please check off the appropriate box on
the enrollment form if you plan on using extended care.
Fees: A deposit of $65 per camp is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit is non-refundable.
Lunch & snacks must be brought by the campers. It is important that your child bring ample water. Be sure lunch boxes and
all belongings have your child’s name.
Use the Camps at a Glance charts to plan your child’s weekly camp schedule and as a reminder of their schedule by circling
the camps you sign up for. Additional charts can be downloaded from our website.
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CAMPS AT A GLANCE: JUNE 2015
Use these sheets to plan your child(ren)’s camp schedule.
JUNE 8-12
JUNE 15-19
JUNE 22-26
JUNE 29- JULY 2*
EXTENDED MORNING CARE • 7:30-8:30 AM
MORNING CAMPS • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
☐☐ Basketball -$125
(1st-4th)
☐☐ Building Math Skills $125 (K)
☐☐ Little Princess - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Reading Rainbow $125 (1st)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Wild & Wacky Science
- $125 (2nd-4th)
☐☐ Archery - $125
(4th-9th)
☐☐ Disney Delights - $125
(K-2nd)
☐☐ Jr. Video - $125
(2nd-4th)
☐☐ Soccer - $125 (K-4th)
☐☐ Speed & Agility - $125
(5th-9th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Wonderful World of
Writing - $125 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Archery - $125
(4th-9th)
☐☐ Cheerleading - $125
(K-4th)
☐☐ Fun with Computers $125 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Lego Lovers - $125
(2nd-5th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
*4 day week
☐☐ Archery - $100 (4th-9th)
☐☐ Crafts - $100 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Creative Play Theatre $100 (K-3rd)
☐☐ Flag Football - $100
(1st-4th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $100
(3rd-9th)
ALL DAY CAMPS • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
☐☐ Camp Invention - $245
(2nd-6th)
*Must register online
☐☐ Teen Rec - $225
(6th-9th)
☐☐ Video & Broadcast
Production -$220
(5th-9th)
☐☐ Daytrippers - $225
(3rd-5th)
☐☐ Little Rec - $185
(3yr & 4yr olds)
☐☐ Rec K, I, II - $205
(K,1st, 2nd)
☐☐ Teen Rec - $225
(6th-9th)
☐☐ Little Rec - $185
(3yr & 4yr olds)
☐☐ Rec K, I, II - $205 (K, 1st, 2nd)
☐☐ Video & Broadcast
Production - $220
(5th-9th)
☐☐ Old Time Day Camp $170 (K-2nd )
AFTERNOON CAMPS • 12:00 - 3:00 PM
☐☐ Book Cooks - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Building Math Skills $125 (1st)
☐☐ Model Rocketry - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Reading Rainbow $125 (K)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ American Girl - $125
(3rd-6th)
☐☐ Bake-it - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Book Cooks - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Crafts - $125 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Minute to Win it - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Bake-it - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Emergency Sewing $125 (3rd-9th)
☐☐ Fun with Computers $125 (2nd-5th)
☐☐ Lego Lovers - $125
(K & 1st)
☐☐ Puppets on Parade $125 (K-2nd)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Around the World $100 (K-3rd)
☐☐ Creative Play Theater $100 (K-3rd)
☐☐ Dollmaking - $100
(2nd-6th)
☐☐ Scrapbooking - $100
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Sports Games - $100
(1st-9th)
EXTENDED AFTERNOON CARE • 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Numbers inside the ( ) indicate grade level as of August 2015 unless noted.
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CAMPS AT A GLANCE: JULY 2015
Use these sheets to plan your child(ren)’s camp schedule.
JULY 6-10
JULY 13-17
JULY 20-24
EXTENDED MORNING CARE • 7:30-8:30 AM
JULY 27-31
MORNING CAMPS • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
☐☐ Archery - $125
(4th-9th)
☐☐ Book Cooks - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Tee Ball - $125 (K-3rd)
☐☐ Wild & Wacky Science
- $125 (2nd-4th)
☐☐ Book Cooks - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Draw, Paint, Pottery $125 (K-2nd)
☐☐ Flag Football - $125
(1st-4th)
☐☐ Physics is Fun - $125
(3rd-5th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Chess - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Crafts - $125 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Draw, Paint, Pottery $125 (3rd-9th)
☐☐ Flower Power
Gardening - $125 (1st-4th)
☐☐ Jr. Reporters - $125
(4th-9th)
☐☐ Soccer - $125 (K-4th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Building Math Skills $125 (K)
☐☐ Disney Delights - $125
(K-2nd)
☐☐ Draw, Paint, Pottery $125 (K-2nd)
☐☐ Extreme Math Makeover
- $125 (4th & 5th)
☐☐ Reading Rainbow - $125
(1st)
☐☐ Reading Roundup $125 (2nd & 3rd)
☐☐ Strength Conditioning $125 (6th-9th)
☐☐ Trailblazers - $125
(3rd-9th)
ALL DAY CAMPS • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
☐
Musical Theatre - 2 Week Camp - $475
(4th - 9th) *Must attend both weeks *
☐☐ Rec K, I, II - $205
(K,1st, 2nd)
☐☐ Rec K, I, II - $205 (K, 1st, 2nd)
☐☐ Day Trippers - $225
(3rd-5th)
☐☐ From Stage to Film $220 (5th-9th)
☐☐ Little Rec - $185
(3yr & 4yr olds)
☐☐ Rec K, I, II - $205 (K,1st, 2nd)
☐☐ Little Rec - $185
(3yr & 4yr olds)
☐☐ Teen Rec - $225 (6th-9th)
AFTERNOON CAMPS • 12:00 - 3:00 PM
☐☐ American Girl - $125
(3rd-6th)
☐☐ Around the World $125 (K-3rd)
☐☐ Bake-it - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Crafty Readers - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Model Rocketry - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Bake-it - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Camp Ole - $125
(2nd-5th)
☐☐ Canine Crew - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Crafts - $125 (K & 1st)
☐☐ Fun with Fabrics - $125
(3rd-9th)
☐☐ Junior Astronomy $125 (K-2nd)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Babysitters Training $125 (5th-9th)
☐☐ Bake-it - $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Intermediate Writing $125 (3rd-5th)
☐☐ Karate -$125 (K-4th)
☐☐ Printmaking - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Puppets on Parade $125 (K-2nd)
☐☐ Sports Games - $125
(1st-9th)
☐☐ Building Math Skills $125 (1st)
☐☐ Crafty Readers - $125
(K-3rd)
☐☐ Digital Photography $125 (4th-9th)
☐☐ Fun Math Review $125 (2nd & 3rd)
☐☐ Minute To Win It $125 (1st-9th)
☐☐ Reading Rainbow $125 (K)
EXTENDED AFTERNOON CARE • 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Numbers inside the ( ) indicate grade level as of August 2015 unless noted.
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Around the World in 5 Days
Book Cooks
Be a world traveler and come with us as we discover a new
country each day. Campers will explore the culture of 4 or 5
countries by sampling their crafts, games, songs, and foods.
Visit exciting places around the world.
Attention all little chefs! Come spend part of your day making
yummy dishes based on your favorite story books. We’ll read,
cook, eat, and have a great time!
Weeks of: 6/29 (4 days), 7/6
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125 (w/o 6/29 - $100 for 4 day week)
Weeks of: 6/8, 6/15
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 7/6, 7/13
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125
Babysitters Training
Week of: 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 5th-9th grades
Cost: $125
Babysitting is a great way to make some extra money. In this
course, campers will be prepared to be the sitter everyone
wants. Campers will create their own bag of tricks to be used
with all age groups. They will organize activities and games and
share them with the younger campers on Friday. Also basic
techniques of first aid and safety are taught so each babysitter
is well equipped for their new job.
Bake-it & Take-it
Weeks of: 6/15, 6/22, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 1st -9th grades
Cost: $125
Join us in the kitchen to bake cookies, cakes, pies, appetizers,
and lots more. Campers will please their family with the yummy
deserts and other food they prepare and bring home each day.
At the end of the week, they take home their “cookbook” of
their delicious creations.
Canine Crew
Week of: 7/13
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-9th grades
Cost: $125
Do you love dogs? If you want to learn more about dogs come
join the Canine Crew. You will get to learn about many of the
180 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club and many
mixed breeds as well. You may meet a dog groomer, trainer,
vet, and breed ambassador. Learn about K-9 dogs and find
out what goes into training those special animals. Campers will
make homemade dog biscuits to donate to an animal shelter.
Chess Camp
Week of: 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 1st-9th grades
Cost: $125
Learn the great game of chess with an internationally rated
chess expert! This summer is your chance to learn the rules
or improve your game. The program with be tailored to the
specific level of each camper with fun activities including chess
puzzles, tournament play, and chess tower building! Each
participant will receive a prize upon camp completion.
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RECREATION CAMPS
Counselor Assistant Training Program
Junior Reporters
This camp is for those entering 9th & 10th grades and who are
interested in training to be a counselor assistant in the future.
Discussions will include all the basics of being a CA. You will
put that knowledge into practice as you observe other camps
and begin to help the counselors with their duties. Feedback &
guidance will be provided throughout the experience.
Become a reporter this summer and learn how to tell exciting
news stories through print media and photography. We’ll
sharpen your photography skills. You’ll also learn how to make
a newspaper and flyers with Microsoft Publisher. Campers will
learn interviewing, reporting, writing, and editing skills. At the
end of the week, they will distribute to all the campers their
finished product.
Week of: upon request (contact Miss Barbara)
Time: 8:30-12:00
Age: 9th & 10th grades
Cost: $125
Day Trippers (Intermediate Rec)
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/20
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 3rd-5th grades
Cost: $225
Join in the excitement as you go on
terrific field trips each day. Outings
may include Lowry Park Zoo, Laser
Tag, MOSI (including high ropes &
zip line), Florida Aquarium, Big Cat
Rescue, Celebration Station, Weeki
Wachee, bowling, Clearwater
Marine, Homosassa Springs State
Park, a ceramics shop, and maybe a
professional baseball game.
Disney Delights
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $125
Enjoy Disney Adventures! Campers will create Disney themed
crafts, read Disney stories, and create Disney themed works of
art. If you love all things Disney, then this is the camp for you.
Flower Power Gardening Camp
Week of: 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 1st-4th grades
Cost: $125
Campers will learn about plants, even grow a few plants, and
make crafts to bring home to their own gardens. They’ll have
fun making birdhouses, feeders, stepping stones, and more.
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Week of: 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 4th-9th grades
Cost: $125
Karate and Personal Safety
Week of: 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-4th grades
Cost: $125
Campers learn self-defense and karate techniques while
increasing their attention span, self-confidence and motor
skills. They will also learn how to react if they are in a dangerous
situation.
Lego Lover’s Camp
Week of: 6/22
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 2nd-5th grades
Cost: $125
Week of: 6/22
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K & 1st grades
Cost: $125
Campers are invited to be a part of Lego City. Children will
follow directions, enjoy teamwork, and design their very own
city. Builders will participate in various aspects of designing
our city from following multi-step instructions to letting their
imaginations guide them. Our city will be a culmination of
hours of planning, building, and enjoyment.
Little Princess Academy
Week of: 6/8
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125
Inspired by fictional and historical princesses, each day of camp
focuses on a different character trait. Little Princess Academy
draws lessons from favorite films and real life princesses. Traits
such as kindness, courage, and strength through adversity will
be taught through fun activities, films, and crafts. Your little
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princess will have fun and learn at the same time! The week
will culminate with a princess themed tea party where campers
will practice etiquette and everything they have learned. Girls
are welcome (but not required) to wear their favorite princess
outfits to camp each day that week.
Old Time Day Camp
Little Rec
Campers will enjoy the fun activities of the “old time day camp”.
Our campers will have four days to participate in fun activities
including water play, games, crafts, relay races, making snacks
and more!! Come join this camp for cool 4th of July activities.
Weeks of: 6/15, 6/22, 7/20, 7/27
Time: 8:30-3:00 (mornings only also available upon request)
Age: 3 & 4 year olds
Cost: $185
This class is for our littlest campers (must be out of training
pants) and promises to provide them all with a wonderful
experience. They will have lots of opportunities to have fun
with a wide variety of activities while remaining on our campus:
crafts, stories, music, games, playing in the wading pools, and
much more.
Minute To Win It
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 1st-9th grades
Cost: $125
Have you ever dreamed of being on a TV game show! Inspired
by the hit game show “Minute to Win it”, campers can practice
and then compete for prizes. We will offer many fun games and
challenges that are great for children of all ages. Each game will
be just like the games they play on TV. Who knows, your kid
could become the next TV game show star!
Model Rocketry
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/6
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-9th grades
Cost: $125
5,4,3,2,1…lift off! Campers will learn about the technology
of aerodynamics and flight as they construct their own rockets
from start to finish. They will launch their rockets and watch as
it soars hundreds of feet into the sky then parachutes back to
earth. The campers will be provided with their first rocket but
will need to purchase a 2nd rocket from any local hobby shop.
Week of: 6/29 (4 days)
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $170 (4 day week)
Rec K, I, II
Weeks of: 6/15, 6/22, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $205
This all day camp provides the children with tons of fun while
participating in a wide variety of activities. The morning is
spent off campus doing what this age group enjoys: roller
skating, miniature golf, bowling, movies, Pump it Up, Safety
Town, visit to a farm, Dinosaur World, Wild Things, Children’s
Museum, and more. The afternoon is spent back on campus
enjoying activities, such as crafts, games, stories, based on a
weekly theme.
Teen Rec
Weeks of: 6/8, 6/15, 7/27
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 6th-9th grades
Cost: $225
Your teen will spend each day enjoying great activities that this
city has to offer. Some of these fun activities may include going
to the beach, go carts, ice-skating, laser tag, movies, MOSI
high ropes & zip line course, bowling, Extreme Adventures,
horseback riding, Big Cat Rescue, Rainbow River tubing,
Airheads, professional baseball game and more.
Trailblazers
Weeks of: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 (4 day week), 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 3rd-9th grades
Cost: $125 ($100 for week of 6/29)
This camp is for those children who love the outdoors and all
the great fun it provides. There will be lots of fishing off our
beautiful new dock, canoeing on Lake Myrtle, grilling hot dogs
and making s’mores, learning survival skills, including using
compasses, and of course putting up a tent.
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MATH
Building Math Skills
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: Kindergarten
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 1st grade
Cost: $125
Young campers will get lots of opportunities to participate in
number activities that will help reinforce number recognition
and rote counting. This hands-on experience will allow children
to experience math through fun games and activities. Have fun
while building a foundation in math skills.
READING, WRITING &
LANGUAGES
Camp Ole!
Week of: 7/13
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 2nd-5th grades
Cost: $125
Come experience Spanish culture through an adventure around
the world! Learn Spanish words, make Spanish crafts, listen to
Spanish music, and enjoy Spanish food!
Extreme Math Makeover
Intermediate Writing
Week of: 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 4th & 5th grades
Cost: $125
Week of: 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-5th grades
Cost: $125
Need a math makeover before school starts? This camp will
help rebuild your foundation in basic math skills of addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and other
challenging material so you are better prepared for the new
school year. Bring your brain and let’s get ready to work!
Campers will produce their own independent writing projects.
They will also have daily writing imaginative challenges to build
their writing portfolios. Campers will discover the skills needed
to do their best writing and gain more confidence as authors.
Campers will also participate daily in a writing workshop as a
group to receive teacher and peer feedback and reviews before
publishing their work at the end of the week.
Fun Math Review
Week of: 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 2nd & 3rd grades
Cost: $125
Campers will have fun and learn how math can work for them with
activities that make children think, learn, and guess by using math
puzzles, challenges, and games. Grade appropriate reviews will
be conducted as part of this camp.
Reading Rainbow
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 1st grade
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: Kindergarten
Cost: $125
This camp is designed to stimulate your child’s appreciation of
books. They will read a variety of children’s books and engage
in activities that are specifically tailored to what the children have
read. These activities will include language arts, crafts, and music.
Reading Roundup
Week of: 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 2nd & 3rd grades
Cost: $125
Discover the fun of reading! Children will explore different
authors while practicing oral reading and group discussion as well
as exciting activities. Grade–appropriate skills will be emphasized.
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Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
ACADEMIC CAMPS
Wonderful World of Writing
Fun with Computers
Explore the wonderful world of writing! Let’s go on a bear hunt in
our own backyard at camp and write about the sights and sounds.
Let’s turn those BLAH sentences into FANTABULOUS sentences:
“The cat went into the woods.” becomes “The pumpkin-orange
cat with a blue, glittery collar sped into the spooky woods to
chase a red robin.” It’s going to be fun....it’s going to be exciting....
it’s going to be incredible!
In this camp, you will work with computer applications including
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to create multimedia
content. The class is 100% hands-on to maximize the campers’ lab
time. We will have projects that will incorporate pictures, typing,
formatting, animating and more. Campers in 2nd-5th grades are
required to bring a universal USB drive for a surface tablet.
Week of: 6/15
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K & 1st grades
Cost: $125
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Camp Invention - Illuminate®
Week of: 6/8
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 2nd-6th grades
Cost: $245
Inventors unite! The 2015 Camp Invention is ALL NEW with
Illuminate™! Camp Invention is a weeklong summer adventure
in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for grades
2-6. This program will reinforce STEM concepts through inquirybased, hands on engagement. At camp we will ignite a spirit of
creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship during the Design
Studio: Morphed™ module, use tools to up cycle non-working
devices to build our own physical video game model in 3D in
I Can Invent: Next Level Gamers™, create a freestyle race kart
that can transverse the
ultimate wet obstacle
course in the Kartwheel™
module, and receive
personalized, invention
based challenges from
National Inventors Hall
of Fame Inductees in the
Inducted™ module. We
will reinvent summer fun!
PLEASE NOTE:
You must go online to www.campinvention.org or call
800.968.4332 to register for Camp Invention. Click on the
“register” button. Enter “Land O’ Lakes” in the city field to locate
Academy at the Lakes campsite. Complete the online registration
form and pay the camp fee. There is a $25 discount from Camp
Invention if you register before March 20, 2015. Every registration
includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt.
Week of: 6/22
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K & 1st grades
Cost: $125
Week of: 6/22
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 2nd-5th grades
Cost: $125
Junior Astronomy
Week of: 7/13
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $125
From black holes to shooting stars to landing men on the moon,
the universe is a vast and fascinating topic. Young astronomers
will explore different aspects of space, create models of the solar
system, learn about constellations, and what it takes to venture
into outer space. Campers will expand their natural fascination
with all things celestial through creative, hands-on activities.
Physics is Fun!
Week of: 7/13
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 3rd-5th grades
Cost: $125
This camp provides a great hands-on experience! Students
will learn and apply basic engineering and physics principles
by building structures, examining circuits, testing motors,
and applying Newton’s laws of motion. Campers will gain
an appreciation for the wonderful world of physics while
strengthening communication, integrated problem solving,
teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Wild & Wacky Science
Weeks of: 6/8, 7/6
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 2nd-4th grades
Cost: $125
Do you like explosions? Glow in the dark goo? Playing with
chemicals? If so, this is the camp for you! Join us for a fun and
exciting week as we explore the fundamentals of science. Each
day we’ll learn, laugh, and investigate the world around us by
conducting scientific experiments.
Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
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CREATIVE CAMPS
American Girl Friendship Club
Digital Photography
Create and sew a sundress for your favorite American Girl doll!
Campers will be guided in fabric selection and pattern cutting
while being introduced to basic sewing vocabulary and hand
sewing techniques. There will be AG crafts and games, movies
and music, recipes, and lots of fun with our dolls! On the last
day we will have a tea party, preparing finger sandwiches &
lemonade from scratch, along with a fashion show with our
new friends! Learn how to sew and craft in a safe, fun-filled
environment.
Does taking pictures sound like fun to you? Then sign up
for Digital Photography camp. Campers will explore basic
photographic techniques and concepts in composition, lighting,
special effects, and design. Along with their counselor, campers
will journey off campus on photographic explorations. Campers
will learn how to edit and share their photos. Campers will need
to provide their own digital cameras (iPads and iPhones are
acceptable).
Crafts
Week of: 6/29 (4 days)
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 2nd-6th grades
Cost: $100 (for 4 days)
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/6
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-6th grades
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/13
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K & 1st grades
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 6/29 (4 days), 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K & 1st grades
Cost: $125 (w/o 6/29 $100)
Calling all campers who enjoy diving into creativity! Come join
the fun as you learn how to create the coolest crafts. This is where
you can let your imagination run wild. This camp will bring out
the artist in a relaxed environment.
Weeks of: 7/6, 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125
Come for afternoons of fun, creating awesome crafts from your
favorite children’s stories. First we’ll read the story and then
create something that is connected to the story. Young campers
will really enjoy both of these activities.
Creative Play Theater
Week of: 6/29 (4 days)
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $100 for 4 days
Act-out stories! Sing songs! Play games! And design your own
costumes this summer! Each day campers will hear a new fun
story, and then they will act-out that story on their own with
fabrics and props of their choosing. Campers will also be able
to play and explore their own stories.
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Dollmaking
Campers will create a rag doll, recycled doll, yarn doll, and sock
doll. Come prepared to hand stitch and decorate while having
a good time.
Drawing, Painting, Pottery & More
Weeks of: 7/13, 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $125
Crafty Readers
Week of: 6/29 (4 days)
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $100 for 4 days
Week of: 7/27
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 4th-9th grades
Cost: $125
Week of: 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 3rd-9th grades
Cost: $125
Campers, come relax and experiment with all kinds of mediums
from drawing and painting, to clay, printing and mixed media.
There is something for everyone. Find your creative side this
summer.
Emergency Sewing Skills
Week of: 6/22
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-9th grades
Cost: $125
Replace a button, snap or hook, hem the new pants a little
shorter and polish the look with a light pressing. You can do
it yourself! This is a great opportunity for campers to learn a
very useful life skill. Beginner sewing kit will be provided.
Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
CREATIVE CAMPS
From Stage to Film
Week of: 7/20
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 5th-9th grades
Cost: $220
Future writers and directors will create and film their own
adventure. Campers will create their own script ideas, write a
scenario, choose actors and then film scene by scene. They will
edit their work and choose music for a final event for parents
and friends. In the process students will use theater to develop
their characters, design costumes and scenery as well as make
group decisions to create the final product.
Fun with Fabrics
Week of: 7/13
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd-9th
Cost: $125
Puppets on Parade
Weeks of: 6/22, 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: K-2nd grades
Cost: $125
Come explore the wonderful art of puppetry! We’ll learn about
different kinds of puppets and then make some of our own.
The fun really begins when we use our puppets to share stories.
Children will see a daily puppet show with our own professional
puppeteer.
Scrapbooking
Week of: 6/29 (4 days)
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 3rd -9th grades
Cost: $100 for 4 days
Campers will create their own masterpieces using fabrics. We
will use different types of processes to create unique pieces of
art using weaving, sewing, macramé, batik, and tie-dye! Please
bring a white t-shirt for the tie-dye project.
Create unique and colorful scrapbook pages with patterns,
layers, stickers, ribbons, and much more. We will use fancy
scissors, stencils, shapes, designed paper, and cutter all provided
for you to make fun pages. Bring lots of your own pictures and
an album to create a wonderful scrapbook of memories you
will cherish for many years. This may be the start of a life-long
hobby.
Musical Theater (ANNIE, one-act edition)
Video & Broadcast Production
PERFORM, SING, DANCE AND DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR
PRODUCTION! Come be the part of a new phase of theatre
production by acting and singing. This is an all-day two week
camp where campers will spend the mornings singing and acting
to create their show, and in the afternoons they will design the
scenes to create a cool theatre. The show will be performed in
the afternoon of the final day for all invited friends and family.
Campers will experience all aspects of producing a live
show, including script writing, interviewing campers, editing,
anchoring, and directing—all in our new studio. Their show will
be seen all around camp, and they will receive a copy of their
broadcast.
Weeks of: 7/6 and 7/13 (Must attend both weeks)
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 4th-9th grades (younger campers with counselor permission)
Cost: $475 for 2 weeks
Printmaking
Week of: 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 1st-9th grades
Cost: $125
Campers will make beautiful art to take home while having a blast
experimenting with different types of printmaking techniques.
We will create mono prints, relief prints, fish & nature prints, as
well as use stamps & stencils!
Weeks of: 6/8, 6/22
Time: 8:30-3:00
Age: 5th-9th grades
Cost: $220
Jr. Video
Week of: 6/15
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 2nd-4th grades
Cost: $125
In this camp we will
explore stop motion
animation and make exciting movie trailers. We will then
produce a program to showcase our week’s work. What a great
way to learn the basics of video production!
Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
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SPORTS CAMPS
Archery
Weeks of: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 (4 day wk), 7/6
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 4th- 9th grades
Cost: $125 (w/o 6/29 wk-$100 for 4 days)
Campers learn proper archery safety and technique while
trying to hit the target. They will travel on an Academy bus
and use the Lake Park archery range. Join our certified archery
instructor and be part of what is becoming a very popular
sport.
Basketball - Boys & Girls
Week of: 6/8
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 1st- 4th grades
Cost: $125
Mastering the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, and
defense is the key to becoming a successful basketball player.
This camp will teach the techniques for all the basic skills
such as dribbling, passing, and playing defense. Players will
also develop their shooting skills and learn the correct way
to shoot free throws, jump shots, and lay-ups while playing
practice games. All of this is accomplished with an emphasis
on fun!
Cheerleading, Dance & Tumbling
Week of: 6/22
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-4th grades
Cost: $125
Weeks of: 6/29 (4 day wk), 7/13
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 1st-4th grades
Cost: $125 (week of 6/29 $100)
Learn the basics of football. Campers will become a better passer, kicker, punter, and player. They will learn simple
offensive and defensive plays while have a great time playing
this very popular game. Scrimmage games will be a big part
of this camp. This camp will be held on our shaded P.E. field
and in our gym.
Soccer
Learn basic dance and tumbling techniques while having
tons of fun! This is a great
camp for anyone interested
in cheerleading, dance, or
gymnastics. Campers will be
taught fundamentals including
chants, cheers, jumps, basic
stunts, tumbling, and dance
routines along with important
safety guidelines. Girls should
wear comfortable shorts, tshirts, and tennis shoes. Parents
are invited on the last day to
watch their daughter perform.
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Flag Football
Weeks of: 6/15, 7/20
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-4th grades
Cost: $125
Both beginners and intermediate players can learn and
master this game. Emphasis
will be on passing, kicking,
dribbling, tactical awareness,
and scoring skills. Campers
must wear shin guards. This
camp will be held on our
shaded P.E. field and in our
gym.
Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
SPORTS CAMPS
Speed and Agility
Week of: 6/15
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 5th-9th grades
Cost: $125
This camp will help to improve agility, quickness, speed,
explosiveness, reaction time, as well as help to prevent injuries
in sports! Join our certified performance trainer for a real
workout.
Sports Games
Weeks of: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 (4 day wk), 7/6, 7/13, 7/20
Time: 12:00-3:00
Age: 1st-9th grades
Cost: $125 (week of 6/29 $100)
T-Ball
Week of: 7/6
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: K-3rd grades
Cost: $125
The point of tee ball is to help the youngest players learn handeye coordination, especially with batting. As the name implies,
Little League tee ball makes use of a tee instead of using a
pitcher. The main focus will be on throwing, catching, batting
and base running. T-ball is designed for campers to have fun
while learning the game of baseball. This camp will be held on
our shaded P.E. field and in our gym.
This is a great way for campers to play their favorite P.E. games
in a fun, spirited atmosphere. Some favorites are mat ball,
capture the flag, battle ball, dodge ball, kickball, and waffle
ball. Campers will enjoy playing these games and many more
in our beautiful gym.
Strength and Conditioning
Week of: 7/27
Time: 8:30-11:30
Age: 6th-9th grades
Cost: $125
Campers will learn to execute a variety of performance-based
weightlifting and strength training exercises with proper
technique. In addition to acquiring these advanced movement
skills, campers will also learn the scientific basis for performance-based training. Proper weight room etiquette and
SAFETY will be emphasized on a daily basis. Join our certified
performance trainer to see real improvement.
Academy at the Lakes • 2331 Collier Parkway • Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
813.948.7600 • www.summeratthelakes.camp
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Summ er at th e Lakes
Academy at the Lakes
2331 Collier Parkway
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
JOIN US FOR A SUMMER OF FUN!
June 8 - July 31, 2015
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ARCHERY
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CAMP INVENTION®
FLAG FOOTBALL
MATH REVIEW
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CHEER
FIELD TRIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY
SEWING
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ARTS & CRAFTS
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VIDEO PRODUCTION
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BAKING
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BASKETBALL
COMPUTERS
GARDENING
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KARATE ◆
PRINT MAKING
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SOCCER
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LEGOS
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READING
SPORTS GAMES
WILD SCIENCE
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WRITING SKILLS
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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