2010 Summer Camp Descriptions
Wakeman 2010 Summer Camp Descriptions
Arts & Crafts Camp grades 1-2 & 3-5 $115
Come on down and put your imagination to work! Small camper/instructor ratio of 6:1. All supplies included in fee. A short playground/snack break is scheduled each day. Due to limited space, please sign up for only one session.
Photography Camp grades 3-5 $115
Wakeman has introduced photography into its summer camp program. Members will learn tips to improve picture taking, study the history of photography, and experiment with different types of cameras. Members will go on two field trips during the week. Members are required to bring their own digital camera and connectors.
Young Explorers grades 3-5 $130
This is a hands-on science program for members in 3rd-5th grade. This program is to help kids become more engaged in the wonders of science. Kids will have fun conducting gooey, bubbly, and fizzing experiments, learn about meat-eating plants, make their own volcanoes and discover the universe! We will take two field trips during the week to the Beardsley Zoo and the Norwalk Maritime Center.
Baseball/Basketball grades 3-5 $115
This combination Baseball and Basketball Camp will focus on fundamental skill development in a fun environment led by Fairfield Prep Basketball coach and former Fairfield Legion Baseball coach Rich Lee. Campers will learn to apply those skills in game situations for both sports. They will enjoy some fun contests and learn the proper mindset for young athletes to prepare themselves for playing multiple sports. This is a great opportunity for members to improve their skills at these two wonderful sports.
Basketball Camp grades 5-8 $140
Join Rich Lee, Varsity Basketball coach at Fairfield Prep for an exciting week of basketball. Campers will expand their skill set and knowledge of the game through proven techniques and fundamental training. Games will be a part of camp as well as introduction to team concepts and individual development. Now offering two weeks of basketball camp, this is one you can’t miss!
Day Camp grades 1-5 $120 Half Day/$210 Full Day
This summer Wakeman will be providing a week to remember for every child in 1st-5th grade. The children will be broken into groups of 10-12 children with a 6:1 camper/counselor ratio. Children will participate in their favorite sport games such as: dodge ball, capture the flag, kickball, baseball and soccer. They will also participate in arts and crafts, gameroom tournaments, as well as a special event each week. Last year’s events included Break Dancers, Curious Critters and a Drum and Dance group. This year we have restructured our day camp hours. We will be offering half day or full day camps for each of these weeks. Half day will run from 9:00am-12:00pm, which will include all the normal activities and the weekly special event. The full day will run from 9:00am-3:30pm for those parents who wish to have their kids enjoy a full day of fun. Full day campers should bring lunch from 12:00pm-12:30pm.
Week O’ Fun Camp grades 3-5 $210
A four day week of FUN! The week will consist of different trips throughout each day of the week. Through the week we will go to the Bronx Zoo, the Shelton Rinks, Lake Compounce, and Mystic Aquarium.
NEW Week O’ Fun! grades 6-8 $210
Similar to our Week of Fun for younger members, but we step the adventure up a notch for a unique week of exciting trips. Each day has a different focus that will have campers completely involved in each experience: Nature, Knowledge, Amusement, Sports and Adventure. We have a great week of trips scheduled, including Lake Compounce Amusement Park, CT Rock Wall indoor climbing and challenges, & hiking up Sleeping Giant Mountain in Hamden, CT with a barbecue and games at the Mountain. We are currently working to confirm a trip on a local charter boat out of Captain's Cove, & a trip to a lower Fairfield County Boys & Girls Club in which the children will participate in archery, lake swiming, canoeing & lots of fun and games! These trips or similar replacement trips will be announced here once confirmed.
GIRLS Lacrosse Camp grades 4-5/6-8 $70
One of the fastest growing sports among girls will be displayed through a week long Wakeman Summer Camp. Girls of all abilities will learn and enjoy the game of lacrosse through drills, games and contests. Players must bring their own stick, protective eye wear and mouth guard.
Boys Lacrosse Camp grades 3-4/5-6 $85
The fastest growing sport rolls through to the summer. Players of all abilities are welcome to join us for all the lax drills, skill competitions, contests and games that can be possibly packed into two hours! Players must bring their own equipment. Full Equipment required: helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouth guard and a stick.
Leadership Camp grades 6-8 $170
Tired of sitting home all summer or attending traditional day camps meant for younger school kids? Join our Future Leaders of Wakeman crew as we wind our way through team building activities, challenges by guest speakers and self-discovery projects, all geared to reinforce strong skills in our future leaders. Using models from Boys & Girls Club’s of America’s Torch and Keystone Youth Service Programs, FLOW participants will coordinate a special event for the Club’s 1st-5th grade Day Camp, take several adventurous field trips, and complete a community service project – all in one week!
Incorporated into the schedule above will be indoor rock climbing and adventure team building activities, a "Brunch Impossible” challenge cooking for local leaders, and creation of a "Field Day”; a special event for the Club’s 3rd-5th grade Day Campers. FLOW Crew members will also be actively engaged in researching a developing a project with the Fairfield Museum & History Center for the museum’s upcoming summer long exhibit of local baseball history called “It’s a Hit! A Hometown View of Our National Pastime”.
This camp promises to challenge all crew members to be Future Leaders of Wakeman. All members finishing 6th to 8th grade are encouraged to sign up for this adventure!