Other Summer Programs

Various other programs will be held in the summer of 2008 at George School. Information for these programs will be posted below as it becomes available. Please email George School Facilities Coordinator Gayle Kowalewski or call 215.579.6502 with any questions before then.

Camp Concepts: Summer Explosion
Camp Concepts: Little Buds Day Camp
Camp Concepts: Expressions at George School
Camp Concepts: The Cougar Baseball & Softball Camp
Camp Concepts: The Cougar Girl's Lacrosse Camp
Joe Machnik’s No. 1 Soccer Camp
UK Elite Soccer Camp Boarding and Day Camp
University of Pennsylvania Soccer Camp
Millon Lacrosse
Higher Learning: Basketball Camp
Higher Learning: Soccer Camp
Higher Learning: Football Camp
Higher Learning: Cross Country Camp
Science Explorers


Camp Concepts: Summer Explosion
Day Camp
June 16-20, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 9-14
Are you ready to accept the challenge? This unique week of camp is like Kid Nation meets Survivor meets Odyssey of the Mind! Campers are given a variety of activity-based challenges to solve throughout the week. These challenges encourage and provoke kids to find workable solutions to creative and fun challenges. Whether working on a large team or in small groups, campers develop better concept thinking skills, problem solving and give them a chance to apply interpersonal skills of communication as they learn how to work together. Activities change every year but includes things that have to be built and constructed, designed and implemented, tested and performed. Campers become inventors, creators, teammates, colleagues and collaborators in accepting the challenges of Summer Explosion.

For information email Steve Haines, call 267.261.4098 or visit the Camp Concepts website.

RETURN TO TOP

Camp Concepts: Little Buds Day Camp
Day Camp
June 23-August 15, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 3, 4, and 5
Finally, a creative and fun day camp program designed for the growing bodies, imaginations and minds of children ages 3-5. Using age appropriate and developmentally appropriate games, these Little Buds can enjoy a fun-filled, summer camp program too! Arts and crafts, bikes and trykes, music and movement, nature and discovery, grandma’s kitchen, computer games, water play and swimming are just some of the activities involved in this 8-week program.

Campers may sign up for any combination of weeks (2 week minimum). You may also select from a 3 or 5 day program. All full day campers enjoy lunch in George School’s full service cafeteria! The 3 year old campers also have the option of a "mini camp day" that runs 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (does not include cafeteria lunch). Space is limited.

For information email Ruth Haines, Director, call 267.261.4102 or visit the Camp Concepts website.

RETURN TO TOP

Camp Concepts: Expressions at George School
Day Camp
June 30-August 8, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 6-15
Expressions at George School- A summer day camp program designed for children ages 6-15 with High Functioning Autism (HFA), Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and PDD-NOS. Expressions at George School is a special place where your child can safely enjoy a fun summer camp experience while improving and practicing his or her social skills through carefully selected interactions with typical peers.

Formed in consultation with professionals in the field and an active parent steering committee, Expressions provides a much needed program for the specific needs of its campers. In addition to a program full of age appropriate games and activities, Expressions will incorporate activities designed to develop skills in the following areas: conversation, team-building, non-verbal communication, anger management, frustration tolerance, friendship making, problem solving, emotional development and opportunities for personal creativity.

Other activities in this camp program will include arts and crafts, music and dance, swimming, acting, computers, nature, team challenge activities (including activities on our low-ropes team challenge course) hiking, stream exploration and more.

Expressions consists of 3, two-week sessions. Because Expressions is a program designed to teach and reinforce prosocial behaviors, we strongly recommend campers attend at least 2 successive two-week sessions in order to provide greater consistency and reinforcement in learning, allow for a smooth transition period, and ultimately achieve the most positive results for each camper.

Each camper receives a free Expressions Camp t-shirt, daily lunch in the full service cafeteria and will enjoy daily swimming in the 8-lane, 25 meter indoor pool. A registered nurse is on duty for the duration of the camp to administer medications and oversee camper’s health and safety.

For information call Stephanie DeSouza MSW at 267.258.3974 or visit the Camp Concepts website.

RETURN TO TOP

Camp Concepts: The Cougar Baseball & Softball Camp
Day Camp
June 16-20, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 8-15
Our Cougar Baseball & Softball Camp seeks to put the fun back into America’s favorite past time! Our commitment is to providing excellent baseball/softball instruction in an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and encouragement among all players, regardless of their ability. Our coaches will evaluate each incoming player and place them in an appropriate group based on their skill level. Each player will be encouraged to try their best, support the other campers and commit themselves to learning the necessary skills from our qualified coaches. Director, Vince Campellone, is a highly respected coach (former Courier Times Coach of the Year) that has been coaching baseball and softball at many levels for more than 30 years. He is assisted in the softball by coach, Kathy Coyle. Kathy has coached at the high school and college level. She also has extensive international softball experience including leading the Swiss National team to their first International Championship.

For information email Vince Campellone, Camp Director, call 215.579.6770 or visit the Camp Concepts website.

RETURN TO TOP

Camp Concepts: The Cougar Girl's Lacrosse Camp
Day Camp
June 30-July 3, 2008
Camp for girls
Ages 10-15
Our Cougar Girl’s Lacrosse Camp is led by Nancy Bernardini. Nancy’s 30 years experience as a coach of the George School Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams (winning multiple league championships) means that the girls attending this camp are being taught by an excellent coach and athlete. As a player, Nancy was selected as a 3 sport inductee into the Ursinus College Hall of fame in basketball, field hockey and lacrosse. Nancy also works closely with the Olympic Player Development in field hockey. Girls attending this camp will be learning from an excellent coach and athlete!

For information email Nancy Bernardini, Camp Director, call 215.630.7030 or visit the Camp Concepts website.

RETURN TO TOP

Joe Machnik’s No. 1 Soccer Camp
Boarding and Day Camp
July 6-12, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 9-19
No. 1 Striker Camp
No. 1 Goalkeeper Camp
No. 1 College Prep Academy
For information call 800.622.4645 or visit the No. 1 Soccer Camps website.

RETURN TO TOP

UK Elite Soccer Camp Boarding and Day Camp
Week #1 July 13-17, 2008
Week #2 July 20-24, 2008
Camp for boys and girls ages 9-18
Week # 1 is a UK Elite Soccer Camp designed to elevate travel, select and high school players to a new level of skill and understanding. In week # 2, the Brazilian Experience, specific attention will be paid to improving individual technique under pressure both during a variety of skills circuits and during game situations. Increased emphasis in change of rhythms of play. Both weeks players will be assigned a team of appropriate ability and scrimmage against other teams as part of the learning process. For information call David Boyd at 973.631.9802 x209 or visit the UK Elite website.

*** UK Elite has added another week at George School: June 29-July 2, 2008

RETURN TO TOP

University of Pennsylvania Soccer Camp
Boarding and Day Camp
July 27-31, 2008
Camp for high school girls
High School preseason girls camp designed to give teams a jump start on their seasons.
Competitive games, daily training and conditioning, and team building activities will prepare the teams for their upcoming season. For information call Darren Ambrose at 856.535.8960 or visit the Penn Soccer Academy website.

RETURN TO TOP

Millon Lacrosse
Boarding and Day Camp
August 2-6, 2008
Camp for boys
Ages 8-17
In 10 years the Millon Lacrosse camps have developed into one of the country's top lacrosse camps drawing players from 35 different states along with countries such as Australia and England. The respect that we have earned is attributed to our commitment pledge, top of the line facilities, and world class staff. The Millon commitment pledge is a guarantee that each camper will have a positive learning experience. For information call 631.423.6529 or visit the Millon Lacrosse website.

RETURN TO TOP

Higher Learning: Basketball Camp
Day Camp
June 16-20, 2008
August 11-15, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 6-15
This camp prides itself on teaching the proper fundamentals of the game in a positive learning environment. The basketball camp is directed by Sean Casey, the Boys Basketball coach and athletic director at George School. He also was a college coach at Tufts University and Curry College. For information, send an email to Sean Casey, call 215.579.6679 or visit the Higher Learning Sports Camps website.

RETURN TO TOP

Higher Learning: Soccer Camp
Day Camp
June 23-27, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 6-15
This camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a positive learning environment. The soccer camp will be directed by Shauna and Ari Betof. Shauna played at Division I Cornell University. She also created and implemented the soccer curriculum for the Amherst, MA Youth Soccer Association. She holds an NCSAA National License and coaches at George School. Ari played at Division II Guilford College and George School. He holds an NCSAA National License and is the former Girls’ varsity coach at Northfield Mount Hermon School. For information, send an email to Sean Casey, call 215.579.6679 or visit the Higher Learning Sports Camps website.

RETURN TO TOP

Higher Learning: Football Camp
Day Camp
June 23-27, 2008
Camp for boys
Ages 10-17
This camp will be non-contact and emphasize the fundamentals. The football camp is directed by Ben Croucher, former Division I tight end at Siena College (1994-1998). Currently he is the Defensive Coordinator at George School and has coached at two other private schools. For information, send an email to Sean Casey, call 215.579.6679 or visit the Higher Learning Sports Camps website.

RETURN TO TOP

Higher Learning: Cross Country Camp
Day Camp
August 4- 8, 2008
Camp for boys and girls
Ages 11-18
This camp will focus on teaching the fundamental concepts of running in a positive learning environment. The cross country camp will be directed by Stephen Moyer, Head Girls’ Cross Country and Boys’ Track Coach at George School. He ran Track at Juniata College including steeplechase, distance events, javelin and pole vault. For information, send an email to Sean Casey, call 215.579.6679 or visit the Higher Learning Sports Camps website.

RETURN TO TOP

Science Explorers
Looking for a fun-filled, excitement-packed summer day camp? Science Explorers has got what you're looking for! Our hands-on approach to science provides children the unique opportunity to conduct exciting and engaging experiments and activities. In short, we make learning science FUN!

Half Day: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - $175
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - $295

For more information about and to register for Science Explorer Camps, call 877.870.9517 or visit the Science Explorers website.

Take a Dive
June 30-July 3, 2008, 4-day week (no camp July 4)
Ages 7-11
Dive into the world of Marine Biology and Oceanography. Dissect a real shark, participate in a fisherman's challenge and bring to life genuine Triassic Triops and learn to care for them at home. Examine the anatomy of a fish and make fish print t-shirts, come face-to-face with some unique sea creatures such as squid and learn to survive at sea with a homemade solar still. Jump right in for an underwater sea adventure. Choose half or full day.

Jr. Investigative Team
July 7-11, 2008
Ages 4-6
"Hey there, future Science Explorers, do we have the camp for you!" Join our team of curious tiny-techs as we explore a new theme each day. We will create an edible ocean, experiment with a "magic" magnet bottle, investigate butterflies, discover how birds adapt to their environments and make colorful sidewalk chalk! Children are never too young to be scientists! Half day only.

Fun-omenal Physics
July 7-11, 2008
Ages 7-11
What do you get when you build your own robo-racer, add the physics of motion, mix in some crazy chemistry, exciting electricity, and take home all of your experiments? Everyone has a blast! Join us in the lab as we investigate all kinds of science fun! Choose half or full day.

Potions, Powders and Polymers Academy
July 14-18, 2008
Ages 7-11
Is it science or magic? You'll find out as we investigate creepy creatures, make erupting foam monsters, capture a rainbow in a bottle and grow your own worms. Plus, make instant snow, dig for hidden treasures, create glowing slime and investigate the science of illusions, all in this awesome week of camp! Choose half or full day.

Jr. Explorers
July 21-25, 2008
Ages 4-6
Calling all future scientists! Do you want to be an archaeologist...a geologist...biologist or how about a chemist? You can be all this and more in this NEW fun-filled camp! Go digging for dinosaurs, create your own fossil, erupt a volcano and mix up some fizzy potions. We'll throw in some adventure and go spelunking in your own cave creation. There's so much to explore in this exciting week of camp. Half day only.

Far Out Space Academy
July 21-25, 2008
Ages 7-11
Space and Flight 3…2…1! Have a BLAST discovering space! Explore the stars and constellations as you take an out-of-this-world sky tour in our homemade planetarium. Prepare for lift-off as you build and launch your own rocket while learning about Newton’s Laws of Motion. Use your astronaut wits and come join us on our mission through outer space! Choose half or full day.

Forensics Academy
July 28-August 1, 2008
Ages 7-11
Science Explorers has teamed up with an FBI agent with 30 years experience and his expertise in Forensics to design this awesome new camp! Join us for a week of collecting evidence, documenting the crime scene, making your own DNA profile and fingerprinting. Our scientific investigative unit will be trained and certified SEI members (Science Explorers Investigators). Full day only.

RETURN TO TOP