Participants can explore health careers or learn to play soccer at the range of Western Carolina University camps to be offered in Cullowhee during summer 2011. Click on the links below to learn more about the programs and how to register. Information about additional camps will be posted as it becomes available.
March 26-27 | Soccer Mini-Camp | Soccer skills training and games for high school girls from the classes of 2012, 2013 and 2014.
June 19-25 | MAHEC/WCU Health Careers Summer Camp | Rising disadvantaged seventh- and eighth-grade students will interact with health care professionals and participate in activities that cover topics from nutrition to nursing. The camp features field trips and team-building activities such as whitewater rafting. | 800-928-4968 or 828-227-7397 or hensley@wcu.edu
June 20-22 | Boys Basketball Day Camp/Overnight Camp | Catamount coaches and players lead instruction in ball handling, shooting, passing and more. | Available for grades 3-12 | Ramsey Center | 828-227-2020 or amccollum@wcu.edu
June 20 -24 | Good Old Time Camp | Rising fourth- through sixth-graders exlore art, history and culture in the mountain region each day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at this camp sponsored by WCU's Mountain Heritage Center, the WCU Art Department and Hunter Library | 828-227-7129
June 24-26 | Women’s Basketball Individual Camp | Open to all girls in third third through 12th grade. Camp is structured to improve on-court skills with the instruction of Catamount coaches and players. | Contact Hillary Beck at 828-227-2994 or hhbeck@wcu.edu
June 27-July 1 | Rocket to Creativity | Rising second- through ninth-graders enjoy fun but challenging activities that promote creative thinking and problem solving. Participants choose activities from interest areas such as Crime Scene Investigation, The Inventors Club, Robotics, Spy and Espionage, Clown Around with Animation, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The camp costs $125, which includes lunch, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day with a showcase of creative projects on July 1. | Sharon Dole or Lisa Bloom at 828-227-7310
July 10-14 | Summer Symposium for Marching Arts Instruction for marching band students offered by the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band in collaboration with Carolina Crown. | 828-227-2259
July 10-16 | American Dance Training Camp | Core dance classes offered in jazz, hip-hop and lyrical or contemporary styles as well as, for overnight camp participants, in modern, ballet, theatre dance or tap.
July 10-16 | Kimmel School Construction Training Program for Boys | High school students get a taste of and experience in construction management careers | 828-227-7397
July 12-16 | Catamount Adventure Camp | Rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders experience outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking while also learning about working together as a team to accomplish goals, effective communication, and social and leadership skills. | 828-227-7397 or hensley@wcu.edu
July 11-15 | Theatre Summer Camp | Actors from Asheville-based Bright Star Children’s Theatre will lead 7- to 12-year-olds from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 13- to 17-year-olds from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in games, improvisation, stage direction, discussions and more to igniting creativity and instilling a passion for live theater. The week concludes with a 6 p.m. performance Friday, July 15, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. | Contact Paul Lormand at 828-227-2505 or lormand@wcu.edu
July 11-15 | Catamount Adventure Camp | Rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders experience outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking while also learning about working together as a team to accomplish goals, effective communication, and social and leadership skills. | 828-227-7397 or hensley@wcu.edu
July 17-22 | Mountain Dulcimer Week and Kids Camp | A Kids Camp will run concurrently with Mountain Dulcimer Week and offer young musicians the chance to build and play instruments, perform a concert and enjoy an array of recreational activities. | 828-227-7397
July 17-23 | Kimmel School Construction Training Program for Girls | High school students get a taste of and experience in construction management careers| 828-227-7397
July 17-23 | American Dance Training Camp | Core dance classes offered in jazz, hip-hop and lyrical or contemporary styles as well as, for overnight camp participants, in modern, ballet, theatre dance or tap.
July 17-31 | The Triple Arts Broadway Series | Artists age 16 to 22 experience the art and craft of musical theatre with Broadway Stars Terrence Mann and Charlotte D’amboise. | 828-227-7397 or 800-928-4968
July 18-22 | Soccer Day Camp | Day camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 14 will consist of age appropriate technical teaching including fun games used to teach the fundamentals of soccer. The camp also includes a daily pool time and lunch. | 828-227-2391 or tcherman@wcu.edu
July 24-30 | American Dance Training Camp | Core dance classes offered in jazz, hip-hop and lyrical or contemporary styles as well as, for overnight camp participants, in modern, ballet, theatre dance or tap.
July 25-29 | Catamount Adventure Camp | Rising sixth- and seventh-graders experience outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking while also learning about working together as a team to accomplish goals, effective communication, and social and leadership skills. | 828-227-7397 or hensley@wcu.edu
July 27-30 | Soccer Elite and Team Commuter/Overnight Camp | Camp for 14- to 18-year-old girls offers an advanced experience for players looking to improve the technical, tactical and physical aspects of the game. Participants gain insight into the Western Carolina soccer training environment. | 828-227-2391 or tcherman@wcu.edu
Aug. 1-5 | Catamount Adventure Camp | Rising eighth- and ninth-graders experience outdoor adventures such as hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking while also learning about working together as a team to accomplish goals, effective communication, and social and leadership skills. | 828-227-7397 or hensley@wcu.edu
Maintained by Teresa Killian Tate in the Office of Public Relations
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 12, 2011