2008 Hammond Summer Camps By Grade

So Many Interests! So Many Camps!
Let Hammond School broaden your child's horizon this summer. Hammond offers more than 30 camps designed for students rising Pre-K through rising 12th grade. Programs range from sports, drama, and arts camps to more unusual offerings, such as computer robotics and sewing. So whether it's exploring the great outdoors, getting a jump-start on the upcoming academic year, or learning a new and exciting skill, Hammond School has a program to suit your child's interest.

Rising Pre-K through 1st Grade

These camps are geared for our younger campers.

WEEK 1: June 2 – 6
Down by the Sea: Grades: Rising Pre-K - 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Lower School teacher Traci Waite will host a sight “sea-ing” tour into the magical world of the ocean and its surroundings. A wave of creative learning activities will rush ashore each day of this fun-filled camp.

WEEK 3: June 16 – 20
Little Hawks Sports Camp: Grades: Rising Pre-K – 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by current coach Mary McAlister and Jody Lumpkin, this clinic offers young Hawks experience with fun games and sports at an age-appropriate level. No doubt this camp will be a winner!

Week 4: June 23 - 27
RED, WHITE, BLUE and YOU!: Grades: Rising Pre-K – 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Traci Waite will strike up the children’s patriotic juices by tapping into the five senses. This camp offers a star-studded week of games, art, songs, stories and more to get the children ready for Independence Day. Guaranteed to be a blast!

Week 7: July 14 - 18
Introduction to Hammond Lower School 101: Grades: Rising PreK – 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125

Are you new to Hammond School? Nervous about coming to a new school? This is the camp for you!! Transition to a new school made easier by attending this camp with Kindergarten teacher Traci Waite. Summer is a great time to be at school. Enjoy all of its treasures wrapped up for you at Hammond Lower School. This camp is custom-designed for fun. An introduction to all of the wonderful things we do at Hammond. We will be footloose and fancy free traveling through all of the different areas that involve a normal day at Hammond School. Enriching literature and art activities are incorporated each day as we explore all that the Lower School is about. So don’t forget your sunglasses and get ready for a bright and adventurous week!

Week 8: July 21 – 25
"Little Hawks" Sports Camp: Grades: Rising Pre-K – 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
Directed by current coach Mary McAlister and Jody Lumpkin, this clinic offers young Hawks experience with fun games and sports at an age-appropriate level. No doubt this camp will be a winner!

Week 10: August 4– August 8
“ Little Hawks” Cheerleading: Grades: Rising Pre-K - 5th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
Supply fee: $20
Sponsored by Coach Mae Todd Williams and Hammond’s Varsity Cheerleaders, this camp is a favorite among lower school girls. The program includes all the favorite cheers, songs and games as well as many additions, including dancing and gymnastic stunts.


Rising 1st Through 4th Grade

These camps are geared for our elementary school aged campers.

WEEK 1: June 2 – 6
Boys Basketball I: Grades: Rising 1st - 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Head Coach Jimmy Braddock, along with Varsity Players, will teach you the fundamentals of passing, ball-handling, shooting and defense that have been the cornerstones of Hammond basketball success. Our goal is to have fun and improve your game.

Internet: Exploration and Elaboration (Web design): Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s webmaster Maria Swygert, campers will learn how to use computers to understand Internet research, Netiquette, and Web 2.0, and create their own website using HTML and WYSIWIG software. Software programs used to produce the projects are: MS Word program, Web 2.0 Tools such as Blogs, Wiki, Podcasting, HTML and WYSIWIG software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Internet search skills for finding reference material.

South Campus Nature: Grades: Rising 2nd - 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come take nature walks on the South Campus with Upper School Biology teacher Mike Rice. Help Mr. Rice check the tree frog traps, reptile traps and look at the wondrous plants. Explore the woods and swamp and just get outside in nature.

WEEK 2: June 9 – 13
All Sports: Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
A good sports camp has several main ingredients: an experienced staff, an organized plan and great facilities. Led by Hammond’s Lower School P.E. teacher and soccer coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp includes every game and sport imaginable and even some unimaginable. This week is designed for kids to learn about all different sports, learn sportsmanship and have fun.


Baseball: Grades: Rising 1st - 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s Varsity Baseball Coach Ray Derrick, this clinic will emphasize the basics of hitting, fielding, throwing, and running the bases. Campers should bring own baseball glove and cap.

Summer Tech Camp: Robotics: Grades: Rising 3rd- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come join Hammond’s webmaster Maria Swygert, and learn how to use computers and technology to produce your own robotics. Software programs used to produce projects are: Lego Mindstorm, MS PowerPoint to storyboard ideas, and Internet search skills for finding reference material.

 

WEEK 3: June 16 – 20
Football I: Grades: Rising 1st – 3rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
DOWN. . .SET . . .HUT! Hammond Varsity Coach Erik Kimrey will show you what it takes to excel in the game of football. From the fundamentals of running, passing, blocking and calling plays, this clinic is action-packed. Of course, this camp will not require any individual equipment or full contact.


Football II: Grades: Rising 4th – 6th
Time: 9 00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Hammond Varsity Head Coach Erik Kimrey will improve your overall knowledge of football and get you ready to play football from the youth level to even the junior varsity level. Of course, this camp will not require any individual equipment or full contact.

Girls Basketball I: Grades: Rising 2nd – 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Hammond’s Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Charles MacAlister will lead a camp which introduces the game of basketball to young players. Campers will have the opportunity to develop their basketball skills while immersed in an atmosphere that fosters cooperative learning, confidence and enthusiasm. Campers will participate in teaching stations as well as play games to utilize learned skills.

Week 4: June 23 - 27
Groovy Girls: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $30
Send your daughters to spend some time with Christine Burkett. Arts and crafts galore! Tea parties! This week will include important things all girls need to know about manners and etiquette as well.

Soccer I: Grades: Rising 1st – 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Varsity Boys’ Coach Adrian Pinasco brings his years of camp experience to create and excellent learning environment for the young player, with an emphasis on fundamentals and game play. Campers will receive the basic knowledge of developing a good first touch, passing and receiving, dribbling, keeping, shooting and heading.

Girls Volleyball I: Grades: Rising 2nd – 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Columbia College’s Volleyball Coach Brian Solomon, this clinic will be devoted to powerful instruction on passing, setting, hitting, serving and blocking. Campers should bring their own knee pads.

Week 6: July 7 - 11
Mask Making I: Grades: Rising 1st- 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply Fee: $20
Led by Hammond’s Lower School art teacher Jim Lalumondier, campers will explore the art of multicultural mask making! Many media will be utilized and techniques from many countries will be studied to create amazing masks!

Week 7: July 14 - 18
Groovy Girls: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $30
Send your daughters to spend some time with Christine Burkett. Arts and crafts galore! Tea parties! This week will include important things all girls need to know about manners and etiquette as well.

Week 8: July 21 – 25
All Sports: Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
A good sports camp has several main ingredients: an experienced staff, an organized plan and great facilities. Led by Hammond’s Lower School P.E. teacher and soccer coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp includes every game and sport imaginable and even some unimaginable. This week is designed for kids to learn about all different sports, learn sportsmanship and have fun.

Wrestling: Grades: Rising 1st- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond Head Wrestling Coach Luke Talbot campers will be introduced to the sport of wrestling and be able to wrestle the wrestling barn! Campers will learn the basic fundamental technique to wrestle a match. At the end of the week, we will have an “in house” wrestling match to show the parents what the campers learned during the camp.

Week 9: July 28 – August 1
Crafts, crafts and more crafts: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Led by one of Hammond’s 4th grade teachers, campers will enjoy a week of creating many crafts. Campers will create crafts for the different holidays during the year and much, much more.


Math games and more:
Grades: Rising 3rd- 6th Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come join one of Hammond’s 4th grade teachers Kris Teeter and enjoy a week of math games while working on many different math skills! This camp is a great way to get prepared for the upcoming school year!

Week 10: August 4 – 8
Boys Basketball I: Grades: Rising 1st - 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Head Coach Jimmy Braddock, along with Varsity Players, will teach you the fundamentals of passing, ball-handling, shooting and defense that have been the cornerstones of Hammond basketball success. Our goal is to have fun and improve your game.

“Little Hawks” Cheerleading:
Grades: Rising Pre-K - 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Sponsored by Coach Mae Todd Williams and Hammond’s Varsity Cheerleaders, this camp is a favorite among lower school girls. The program includes all the favorite cheers, songs and games as well as many additions, including dancing and gymnastic stunts.


Rising 5th Through 8th Grade 
These camps are geared for our middle school aged campers.

WEEK 1: June 2 – 6

American Regional Cooking - Southwestern: Grades: Rising 5th - 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Hammond’s own Chef Matt Gillespie will lead a course about regional southwestern cooking in the United States. Topics will include a brief, summarized history of the area, nomenclature, ingredients, techniques and hands-on demonstration and participation. At the end of the week campers will eat the fruits of their labor!


Internet: Exploration and Elaboration (Web design): Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s webmaster Maria Swygert, campers will learn how to use computers to understand Internet research, Netiquette, and Web 2.0, and create their own website using HTML and WYSIWIG software. Software programs used to produce the projects are: MS Word program, Web 2.0 Tools such as Blogs, Wiki, Podcasting, HTML and WYSIWIG software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Internet search skills for finding reference material.

Hammond CSI: Grades: Rising 5th - 8th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Come join Hammond CSI and solve some crimes with teacher Jennifer Viglino. We will use forensic science and evidence collection to crack the case.


Lacrosse I: Grades: Rising 6th- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s lacrosse coach Jonathan Patterson, this camp will focus on a basic understanding of the game of lacrosse and will teach basic stick skills along with the fundamentals of lacrosse. Campers are required to bring their own lacrosse stick.

South Campus Nature: Grades: Rising 2nd - 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come take nature walks on the South Campus with Upper School Biology teacher Mike Rice. Help Mr. Rice check the tree frog traps, reptile traps and look at the wondrous plants. Explore the woods and swamp and just get outside in nature.

WEEK 2: June 9 – 13
All Sports: Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
A good sports camp has several main ingredients: an experienced staff, an organized plan and great facilities. Led by Hammond’s Lower School P.E. teacher and soccer coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp includes every game and sport imaginable and even some unimaginable. This week is designed for kids to learn about all different sports, learn sportsmanship and have fun.


Baseball: Grades: Rising 1st - 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s Varsity Baseball Coach Ray Derrick, this clinic will emphasize the basics of hitting, fielding, throwing, and running the bases. Campers should bring own baseball glove and cap.

Fairy Tale Trials: Grades: Rising 6th and 7th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Karen Shull, campers will discover a unique way to determine the fine line between “doing wrong” and “crime,” by engaging in cooperative teamwork to create a case to prosecute a fairy tale character for committing crimes against his/her fairy tale counterparts. Campers will work in cooperative teams to create a case, work as prosecution and defense teams and deliberate and make decisions as a jury. The activities challenge students as they use all language arts skills: critical reading, analytical thinking and writing, speaking and drama.

Summer Tech Camp: Robotics: Grades: Rising 3rd- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come join Hammond’s webmaster Maria Swygert, and learn how to use computers and technology to produce your own robotics. Software programs used to produce projects are: Lego Mindstorm, MS PowerPoint to storyboard ideas, and Internet search skills for finding reference material.


WEEK 3: June 16 – 20

Band: Grades: Rising 6th- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Attention all current 6th-8th graders who are interested in playing a musical instrument! Led by Hammond’s Liza Graham, this band camp is for the beginner who has never played an instrument up to the advanced level instrumentalists. The instruments that you can choose from are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and baritone. At the end of the week, we will give a concert to your family and friends. The instruments can be rented or purchased and you will receive all that information once you have signed up for the camp.


Can you dig it?: Grades: Rising 5th- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Become an archeologist for a week! Join teacher Jennifer Viglino in the process of excavating and putting together the pieces of another civilization.

Football II: Grades: Rising 4th – 6th
Time: 9 00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Hammond Varsity Head Coach Erik Kimrey will improve your overall knowledge of football and get you ready to play football from the youth level to even the junior varsity level. Of course, this camp will not require any individual equipment or full contact.

Girls Basketball I: Grades: Rising 2nd – 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Hammond’s Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Charles MacAlister will lead a camp which introduces the game of basketball to young players. Campers will have the opportunity to develop their basketball skills while immersed in an atmosphere that fosters cooperative learning, confidence and enthusiasm. Campers will participate in teaching stations as well as play games to utilize learned skills.

Girls Basketball II: Grades: Rising 6th – 9th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Coach Charles MacAlister will provide outstanding instruction on the important facets of the game from offense to defense to even in-bounds situations. The fundamental skill work and competitions, such as hot-shot, one-on-one and free throw contests, will be highlighted everyday. This clinic is designed to encourage girls to have fun and to be confident on and off the court.

Week 4: June 23 - 27
English 7 Warm-Up: Grades: Rising 7th and 8th (who did not participate last summer)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet your English 7 teacher, Noel Schuch, before the year begins by taking this week long introductory course. In terms of reading, the students will read a short-story each day in order to sharpen their comprehension and analytical skills. For grammar and vocabulary, words and sentences from the stories will be analyzed. The emphasis on writing will be to practice both the formal and informal styles with reactions and 3.5 paragraphs to the stories. One short creative writing assignment will also be included. What a smart way to get a jump start on English 7!


Fifth Grade Writer’s Workshop: Get it WRITE!!!: Grades: Rising 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s English teacher Michele Priester, rising fifth graders will bridge the transition into fifth grade writing by partaking in a fun, creative, stress free, writer’s workshop. Review the fundamentals of writing in a relaxed atmosphere. We will write and read a variety of genres. We will listen to music, act out children stories, write progressive stories, and brush up on grammatical skills. Join the fun and get it WRITE!

Groovy Girls: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $30
Send your daughters to spend some time with Christine Burkett. Arts and crafts galore! Tea parties! This week will include important things all girls need to know about manners and etiquette as well.

Shark- Oh my!!!: Grades: Rising 5th- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Join Hammond’s science teacher Jennifer Viglino in the study of the Dogfish shark. We will look at shark anatomy and physiology. This is a great camp for the dissection enthusiast.

Soccer I: Grades: Rising 1st – 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Varsity Boys’ Coach Adrian Pinasco brings his years of camp experience to create and excellent learning environment for the young player, with an emphasis on fundamentals and game play. Campers will receive the basic knowledge of developing a good first touch, passing and receiving, dribbling, keeping, shooting and heading.


Soccer II: Grades: Rising 6th- 12th
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
Coached by Varsity Boys’ Soccer Head Coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp is designed for the aspiring soccer star to learn all the individual and tactical skills needed to succeed. Players will learn defending principles, attacking principles, speed and agility training, and goalkeeping instruction.

Girls Volleyball I: Grades: Rising 2nd – 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Columbia College’s Volleyball Coach Brian Solomon, this clinic will be devoted to powerful instruction on passing, setting, hitting, serving and blocking. Campers should bring their own knee pads.


Girls Volleyball II: Grades: Rising 7th – 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Columbia College’s Volleyball Coach Brian Solomon, this clinic will be devoted to powerful instruction on passing, setting, hitting, serving and blocking. Campers should bring their own knee pads.

Week 6: July 7 - 11

Boys Basketball II: Grades: Rising 5th – 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Head Coach Jimmy Braddock, along with varsity players, will teach you the fundamentals of passing, ball-handling, shooting and defense that have been the cornerstones of Hammond basketball success. This camp for youngsters encourages them to truly love the game.


Digital Scrapbook: Grades: Rising 5th- Adult
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Did you see the gorgeous Football book at the Auction? Ever dreamed of creating a coffee table quality book of your memories to share with family and friends? This is your chance find out what inspires you! Learn to create a Digital Scrapbook. Digital Scrapbooking, or computer scrapbooking, is a fairly new form of scrapbooking which involves the use of a computer and graphics software to create visual layouts for the purpose of preserving a memory. Tori Morris, will take you step by step through the creation process. Bring a CD or Flash drive with your pictures to camp. Together you will create an online account and at the end of camp you will be able to order a printed book of your memories. Create one today for yourself or as a gift. You’ll love looking back on special moments.

Mask Making II: Grades: Rising 5th- 8th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Supply Fee: $20
Led by Hammond’s Lower School art teacher Jim Lalumondier, campers will explore the art of multicultural mask making! Many media will be utilized and techniques from many countries will be studied to create amazing masks!

Week 7: July 14 - 18

English 7 Warm-Up: Grades: Rising 7th and 8th (who did not participate last summer)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet your English 7 teacher, Noel Schuch, before the year begins by taking this week long introductory course. In terms of reading, the students will read a short-story each day in order to sharpen their comprehension and analytical skills. For grammar and vocabulary, words and sentences from the stories will be analyzed. The emphasis on writing will be to practice both the formal and informal styles with reactions and 3.5 paragraphs to the stories. One short creative writing assignment will also be included. What a smart way to get a jump start on English 7!


Groovy Girls: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $30
Send your daughters to spend some time with Christine Burkett. Arts and crafts galore! Tea parties! This week will include important things all girls need to know about manners and etiquette as well.


Hammond CSI: Grades: Rising 5th - 8th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Come join Hammond CSI and solve some crimes with teacher Jennifer Viglino. We will use forensic science and evidence collection to crack the case.

Week 8: July 21 – 25
All Sports: Grades: Rising 2nd- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
A good sports camp has several main ingredients: an experienced staff, an organized plan and great facilities. Led by Hammond’s Lower School P.E. teacher and soccer coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp includes every game and sport imaginable and even some unimaginable. This week is designed for kids to learn about all different sports, learn sportsmanship and have fun.


Can you dig it?: Grades: Rising 5th- 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Become an archeologist for a week! Join teacher Jennifer Viglino in the process of excavating and putting together the pieces of another civilization.


Football III: Grades: Rising 7th and 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Varsity Head Coach Erik Kimrey, this intensive week-long camp will teach football campers the skills required to play competitive football for their schools. The camp will be filled with solid teaching and extreme football fun!

Wrestling: Grades: Rising 1st- 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond Head Wrestling Coach Luke Talbot campers will be introduced to the sport of wrestling and be able to wrestle the wrestling barn! Campers will learn the basic fundamental technique to wrestle a match. At the end of the week, we will have an “in house” wrestling match to show the parents what the campers learned during the camp.

Week 9: July 28 – August 1

Babysitting and First Aid: Grades: Rising 5th through 9th Grade (Must be 11 to receive Red Cross certification)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Fee $15
Hammond School Nurse Karen Lobitz, RN, CPN, will lead a week long class in safety, first aid, and Red Cross babysitting training. Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the Babysitter’s training course will give you everything you need to know and what every parent expects in a responsible babysitter! Completion of the camp will provide the campers with Red Cross certification and life long safety skills.

Crafts, crafts and more crafts: Grades: Rising 1st- 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Led by one of Hammond’s 4th grade teachers, campers will enjoy a week of creating many crafts. Campers will create crafts for the different holidays during the year and much, much more.


Math games and more: Grades: Rising 3rd- 6th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Come join one of Hammond’s 4th grade teachers Kris Teeter and enjoy a week of math games while working on many different math skills! This camp is a great way to get prepared for the upcoming school year!

Study Skills/ Time Management: Grades: Rising 5th and 6th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
A week long training that focuses on study skills and time management will ensure you start the new school year off on the right track. Please be prepared for this camp by bringing the following materials with you on day one: Subject Binders (bring one binder for each subject or two large binders to combine subjects), twenty-five 3-hole punch folders, supply box, pencils, pens, highlighters, sharpies, etc., loose-leaf paper (lots of it),one pack of white note cards (any size will do), eight subject accordion folder, and a planner!

Week 10: August 4 – 8

Introduction to 6th grade English: Grades: Rising 6th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Feeling a little anxious about making the transition from 5th to 6th grade? Join Karen Shull in an introduction to 6th grade English. In this course, we will discuss the elements of literature, read a variety of short stories, familiarize ourselves with “literature circles”, and discuss and practice a weekly stems study. Begin 6th grade with an air of confidence!


Jumpstart for Algebra I: Grades: Rising 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Need some extra practice over the summer to improve integer basics prior to taking Algebra I? Then this class is for you! Join Middle Math teacher Sally Aldridge for some fun as you learn important skills to prepare you for a successful year!

“Little Hawks” Cheerleading: Grades: Rising Pre-K - 5th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 Supply fee: $20
Sponsored by Coach Mae Todd Williams and Hammond’s Varsity Cheerleaders, this camp is a favorite among lower school girls. The program includes all the favorite cheers, songs and games as well as many additions, including dancing and gymnastic stunts.

Study Skills/ Time Management: Grades: Rising 7th and 8th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
A week long training that focuses on study skills and time management will ensure you start the new school year off on the right track. Please be prepared for this camp by bringing the following materials with you on day one: Subject Binders (bring one binder for each subject or two large binders to combine subjects), twenty-five 3-hole punch folders, supply box, pencils, pens, highlighters, sharpies, etc., loose-leaf paper (lots of it),one pack of white note cards (any size will do), eight subject accordion folder, and a planner!


Sewing: Grades: Rising 5th- 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
If you’ve always wanted to learn sewing basics, from sewing on a button or creating something special using a sewing machine, please come and join Sally Aldridge for this fabulous week! Having your own sewing machine is a plus, and you will learn how to use your machine while you create your project. If you do not have a sewing machine, one will be provided for your use. A supply list is available when you sign up for the class. These personal sewing supplies (fabric, pattern, scissors, thread, pins, etc.) must be purchased in advance.

 

Rising 9th Through 12th Grade         
These camps are geared for our Upper School aged campers.

WEEK 1: June 2 – 6
Lacrosse II: Grades: Rising 9th- 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Led by Hammond’s lacrosse coach Jonathan Patterson, this camp will focus on more advanced skills, the fundamentals of team lacrosse, and in depth look at positions. Campers are required to bring their own lacrosse stick.

WEEK 3: June 16 – 20

Girls Basketball II: Grades: Rising 6th – 9th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Coach Charles MacAlister will provide outstanding instruction on the important facets of the game from offense to defense to even in-bounds situations. The fundamental skill work and competitions, such as hot-shot, one-on-one and free throw contests, will be highlighted everyday. This clinic is designed to encourage girls to have fun and to be confident on and off the court.

Week 4: June 23 - 27
Soccer II: Grades: Rising 6th- 12th
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Coached by Varsity Boys’ Soccer Head Coach Adrian Pinasco, this camp is designed for the aspiring soccer star to learn all the individual and tactical skills needed to succeed. Players will learn defending principles, attacking principles, speed and agility training, and goalkeeping instruction.

Girls Volleyball II: Grades: Rising 7th – 12th Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Columbia College’s Volleyball Coach Brian Solomon, this clinic will be devoted to powerful instruction on passing, setting, hitting, serving and blocking. Campers should bring their own knee pads.

Week 6: July 7 - 11

Digital Scrapbook: Grades: Rising 5th- Adult
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $125
Did you see the gorgeous Football book at the Auction? Ever dreamed of creating a coffee table quality book of your memories to share with family and friends? This is your chance find out what inspires you! Learn to create a Digital Scrapbook. Digital Scrapbooking, or computer scrapbooking, is a fairly new form of scrapbooking which involves the use of a computer and graphics software to create visual layouts for the purpose of preserving a memory. Tori Morris, will take you step by step through the creation process. Bring a CD or Flash drive with your pictures to camp. Together you will create an online account and at the end of camp you will be able to order a printed book of your memories. Create one today for yourself or as a gift. You’ll love looking back on special moments.

Week 9: July 28 – August 1  

SAT PREP: Grades: Rising 10th – 12th Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125
Directed by Upper School Math teacher Katherine Muller, this week-long course will attempt to increase your verbal and mathematical skills for standardized test-taking. Students will focus on analogies, reading comprehension, writing mechanics, quantitative analysis and more.  

Babysitting and First Aid: Grades: Rising 5th through 9th Grade (Must be 11 to receive Red Cross certification)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 Fee $15
Hammond School Nurse Karen Lobitz, RN, CPN, will lead a week long class in safety, first aid, and Red Cross babysitting training. Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the Babysitter’s training course will give you everything you need to know and what every parent expects in a responsible babysitter! Completion of the camp will provide the campers with Red Cross certification and life long safety skills.

Week 10: August 4 – 8

Sewing: Grades: Rising 5th- 12th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $125
If you’ve always wanted to learn sewing basics, from sewing on a button or creating something special using a sewing machine, please come and join Sally Aldridge for this fabulous week! Having your own sewing machine is a plus, and you will learn how to use your machine while you create your project. If you do not have a sewing machine, one will be provided for your use. A supply list is available when you sign up for the class. These personal sewing supplies (fabric, pattern, scissors, thread, pins, etc.) must be purchased in advance.