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Volleyball Clinic
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 5-8
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The Hutchison Middle School volleyball camp will offer opportunities for campers to strengthen individual skills while also growing a better understanding of team concepts, with a strong focus on the fundamentals of the game. Coaches will use a variety of drills, games, demonstrations, and individual instruction to help each girl improve their performance on the court while providing a fun and engaging environment. Campers will benefit from opportunities to apply what they are learning in both small (ex: 2v2) and large (ex: 6v6) group settings throughout the camp.
instructors: Anne Willson (volleyball coach)
cost: $220
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Alice in Wonderland Theater Camp
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades JK-K
*JK campers must be 4 years old by June 1st
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Young actors will jump down the rabbit hole into a world of imagination! Through creative play, storytelling, and movement, students will help bring Alice in Wonderland to life.
instructor: Julia Hinson
cost: $225
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Artist Workshop
July 14-18 | 1:00-4:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 1-4
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Campers will explore a variety of artistic mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpting, collage, and more. Campers learn new techniques and are encouraged to tap into their creativity throughout the week.
instructor: Martha Berge (Hutchison lower school art teacher)
cost: $225
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Blooming Artists: Flower Art Camp
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades K-2
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This creative camp introduces campers to the vibrant world of flowers through art. Each day, young artists will explore different flowers, learning about their colors, shapes, and textures. They'll engage in hands-on activities such as painting, crafting, and creating collages, all inspired by the beauty of flowers. The camp aims to foster creativity, enhance fine motor skills, and deepen appreciation for nature. By the end of the camp, each child will have a portfolio of their floral artwork to take home, celebrating their artistic journey and the beauty of flowers.
instructor: Martha Berge (Hutchison art teacher)
cost: $225
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Enchanted Explorers
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering JK
*JK campers must be 4 years old by June 1st
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Join us for a summer adventure blending the wonders of nature with the magic of fairy tales. Each day, young campers embark on guided nature walks, discovering the beauty of the outdoors while engaging in hands-on crafting activities that enhance fine motor skills. Inspired by beloved fairy tales, children create themed crafts, such as building castles from natural materials or crafting crowns fit for royalty. This immersive experience fosters creativity, physical development, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. By combining the enchantment of fairy tales with the exploration of nature, Enchanted Explorers offers a unique and enriching summer experience for young children.
instructors: Jazmine Aguilar and Avery Penn (Hutchison Early Childhood Teachers)
cost: $225
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Fairy Adventures
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades K-2
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Create Fairy Magic by exploring literature, art, and the world of fairies. Read fairy stories, design and build tiny fairy gardens, and tooth fairy keepsakes, then end the week with a fairy tea party.
instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
cost: $225
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Fairy Garden Pottery Project
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 2-4
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This enchanting camp offers a hands-on experience in crafting and decorating a whimsical fairy house from clay, followed by designing a magical landscape complete with rocks, moss, mushrooms, and other delightful fairy accessories.
instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
cost: $275
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Game On
July 14-18 | 1:00-4:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-5
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Does your camper want to learn more about how video games work? In Game On, campers will take their skills to the next level while learning about coding basics. During the week, campers will be introduced to coding languages and how game animations are made while utilizing their new knowledge to create mini-games including “Shark Eats Fish,” “Treasure Hunt,” and more!
instructor: Codemoji
cost: $245
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In My Pop Star Era
July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 3-6
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Join us for a week of music, fashion, and fun, where your child can unleash their inner pop star and create unforgettable memories!
instructor: Aleshia Smith
cost: $225
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Make a Day of It With SPARK Day Camp
May 27-August 8
9:00 am-3:00 pm (early and aftercare available)
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Combine Center for Excellence summer camps with SPARK Day Camp for the best of both worlds - a full-day camp experience and specialty camp offerings.
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Opera Memphis Summer Conservatory
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Audition Information
Opera Memphis Summer Conservatory is a performance training program for Mid-South youth. Acceptance into the program is by audition only, and students are placed into appropriate ensembles and roles based on vocal development. Students are asked to prepare one selection in classical vocal music style (aria, art song, or musical theatre).
If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Elliott via
kathryn@operamemphis.org or at 901-202-4537
Conservatory Information
Designed for serious singers, who might be considering pursuing voice in college, Summer Conservatory allows students to hone their craft under the tutelage of talented instructors. Conservatory students are assigned at least two roles in various opera, operetta, and musical theatre scenes as well as large group opera chorus pieces. Participants rehearse the scenes in an atmosphere similar to an opera workshop, giving them a taste of the college level workshop process. They receive vocal coaching from a talented staff of voice instructors. Special workshops include acting, training the voice, pursuing a career in opera, music history, diction, dance and stage movement, stage combat, stage makeup, and stage lighting. The session concludes with a fully staged performance of scenes on the evening of the final day of the Conservatory Session.
*Registration will occur after casting.
cost: $600
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Quickstart Tennis
July 14-17 (M-TH) | 9:00-10:15 AM
For girls and boys entering grades JK-K
*JK campers must be 4 years old by June 1st
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The Quickstart Academy will use the Quickstart Tennis teaching method, a program designed to help young athletes learn tennis. The Quickstart method makes tennis easily accessible to children by using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP AT TENNIS CENTER
instructor: Wellford-Dunavant Tennis Center Coaches
cost: $150
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