2012 Summer Program at FXW

Preschool – 3rd Grade Campers

OSP’s Camp Jaguar was created to provide current and incoming pre-school-3rd grade FXW students an exciting place where they can learn, play and grow during the summer. Through activities and games designed by our teachers, curriculum will be reinforced and expanded upon. Every child should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a towel, a change of clothes and swimsuit! Please label all items. We will have two pools and a sprinkler set up outside for sun-soaking fun! On field trip days (Wednesdays,) the students should wear a white T-shirt.

The enrollment limit to Camp Jaguar is 80 children each week.

**All students attending camp must be potty trained.**

4th – 8th Grade Campers

HNC’s Summer Camp was created to provide students in 4th through 8th grades with an exciting and safe place to spend their summer. We are proud to offer a wide variety of summer camps and courses. We emphasize improving skills while having fun. No matter what activity you sign up for, we have something just for you!

Every child should bring a water bottle. For the Sports/Activity camps, if the student has his/her own tennis racquet or golf clubs, please bring them; if not, these items will be provided. For Academic camps, please bring a small notebook/pad of paper, pen and pencil, and a calculator (math class only). Students should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes.

Please look through the tabs and complete the registration online.  Be sure to complete and return the student release form below to the front desk at the respective campus.

  FXW Waiver Form (252.9 KiB, 183 hits)

Did you realize that we know less about the ocean than we do about the surface of the moon? Join us on this adventure of discovery as we learn all about the amazing plants and animals that call the ocean home! We will be visiting the Shedd Aquarium to experience how dolphins socialize, how big giant crabs actually get, and discover all of the amazing colors of the coral reefs.

Once Upon A Time: Fantasy Camp!
June 25th, 2012-June 29th, 2012

Princesses, knights, and castles oh my! Let’s take our imagination to a far away kingdom where we can be who we want to be and create wonderlands untold. We will travel to Fantasy Kingdom where play and magic rule all!

Super Creative Me: Science/Messy Art Camp! July 2nd-3rd, 2012 & July 9th-July 11th, 2012
**Note: (No Camp on July 4th-6th and July 12th and 13th. This camp is 2 half weeks combined)**

What is oobleck? What will happen if you put Mentos in a Coke bottle? How can we create a Jackson Pollock work of art? Discover these answers and more as we explore the world of science and messy art. Join us at the Kids Science Labs to test our theories and interact with hands on activities. Warning: We plan on getting messy!

Let’s Go Adventures: Nature Camp!
July 16th, 2012-July 20th, 2012

Are you ready to go on an adventure, to explore beyond the neon lights and skyscrapers? Well then you’re ready for Nature Week! Make sure to bring your magnifying glass and bug containers! Come with us and explore our surroundings and discover different animals that inhabit our trees and backyards. We will visit the North Park Nature Museum to walk the beautiful trails and enjoy the outside world!

Awesome Animal Safari: Animal Camp!
July 23rd, 2012—July 27th, 2012

Amphibians, mammals, and reptiles, galore! Turn off Animal Planet and come to Camp Jaguars Animal Safari to meet firsthand some of the amazing creatures that inhabit our planet. Learn about their habitats, their diet and what we can do to help conserve their environment. Take a trip with us to the Brookfield Zoo to see some of these animals up-close and personal!

Ahoy Matey: Pirate Camp!
July 30th, 2012-August 3rd, 2012

Aargh Matey! Climb aboard the FXW vessel and dive into the world of pirates. Learn about awesome pirate ships, go on a search for gold medallions, teach your parrot a new word and try your best to not walk the plank! Ahoy ye scallywags!

Last Hurrah Week: Goodbye Camp!
August 6th, 2012-August 10th, 2012

Spend an awesome week with us in classic Summer Camp Style! Arts and Crafts, Sports and tons of outdoor fun! Have one last hurrah at summer camp with a trip to Tinley Park’s Odyssey Fun World!

Biddy Basketball
June 18th, 2012 – June 22nd, 2012.

Four sessions will be offered. Please sign up your child for his/her corresponding grade unless you were in- formed otherwise by camp directors. Each session is limited to 25 students.  Please register sooner than later to ensure your child’s spot in the camp. Registrations are on a first come first serve basis.

Girls Camp: 8:00 A.M. – 9:45am (Incoming 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders)
1st Grade Camp: 10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. (Incoming 1st Graders)
2nd/3rd Grade Camp: 1:00 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. (Incoming 2nd and 3rd Graders)
4th Grade Camp: 3:00 P.M. – 4:45 P.M. (Incoming 4th Graders)

All questions regarding Biddy Basketball should be directed to Kyle White at moc.o1337337415gacih1337337415cllab1337337415teksa1337337415bhsiw1337337415s@eti1337337415hwk1337337415 or Del Brazil at .moc.1337337415stnat1337337415lusno1337337415cxepa1337337415@liza1337337415rbd1337337415

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Basketball Camp

The first two weeks of camp will be basketball only, an activity founded by NBA Referee and former FXW Dad James Capers. Also helping with the program are Chicago’s own Michael Horton and Eric Minor. These experienced hoopsters will help your daughter’s or son’s game no matter what their skill level. These camps are an incredible opportunity that only FXW can offer!

Golf & Tennis Camps

3-Point Athletics tennis and golf instructors will host afternoon camps beginning July 2, teaching both beginners and experts about the sports of tennis or golf. Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in drills, skills competitions and games designed to improve their abilities while having loads of fun. All sessions will be held at the HNC campus with the possible opportunity to get out onto the tennis court or golf course one day each week, providing there are enough students enrolled. Both programs are designed to ensure a great time that will definitely put a smile on your child’s face!

Dance Camp

This camp is provided by ARCC Ballet & Dance of Chicago. The program will focus primarily on hip/hop style of dance (the most popular with the kids!) but the week will also include a mixture of jazz, tap, ballet and musical theater. Students will dance to current popular (screened for content) music selections from the top of the charts. This is a great program for your child to learn all the latest dances in a safe and friendly environment!

Cooking Camp

This program comes to us through the Kids’ Table, located on North Avenue in Chicago. Our young cooks will eat what they make, while creating something different each day. Some of the delicious dishes campers will create are pizza and American apple pie. Additionally, campers will taste-test fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmers’ Market and have their own Farmers’ Market Feast. One day out of the week will be set aside for making ice cream sundaes to celebrate birthdays and holidays throughout the year. Bon appetit!

Karate Camp

This program is provided by Enso Chicago Studio on State Street. Campers will learn and advance at several different levels depending on what belt (color) they currently possess. White belt/ beginners are totally welcome! Campers will wear their karate uniforms, but if they are new to this sport and do not have one, they will have the option of purchasing one from the karate instructor. Any form of comfortable loose-fitting sports clothing is also acceptable. This genre of martial arts emphasizes the basic forms of self-protection and self-defense. This camp will also teach self- discipline and strength, while promoting the values of self- confidence and self-respect.

Band Camp

Join the band and learn to play an instrument while making music with your friends! Joining the FXW Jaguar Band means your child will be part of a group working towards common musical goals. Come meet Band Director Chad Smith and learn what this fun activity has to offer, both this summer and on into the next school year!

Chess Camp
This program is provided by Chess Wizards. Campers will each receive a chess board and a competition trophy as they learn the sport of chess and enhance their skills through array of game situations and activities. Learning strategies will include chess puzzles, one-to-one lessons, “wizard says” games and more. All campers will return home at the end of the week with their own learning materials to keep. In addition to achieving greater chess mastery, students in this program will gain added self-confidence, along with strategic planning and critical thinking skills.

Volleyball Camp for Girls

This camp is for girls who may be interested in — or are currently playing on — an FXW Jaguars Volleyball Team. All campers will improve their basic volleyball skills at all levels. Prior team experience is not necessary, since a portion of this camp is designed for “recruitment” to FXW team sports (whose formal practices begin on August 27). Team Volleyball for girls builds self-esteem and self-awareness, enhancing leadership skills and teamwork. The girls enjoy having fun and making new friends…or just reinforcing solid bonds with old ones.

Volleyball Camp for Boys

This camp is open to boys only who are interested in volleyball, with an eye towards creating a competitive Jaguar Boys Volleyball Team this fall and winter. Both the Camp and the proposed “Team” offer the possibility of a new sports experience for boys who enjoy team sports, but who may not wish to go out for Football or Basketball next year. We need just 6 “pioneers” to get this going!

“Take Five” Book Club (5th Grade Girls & Boys)

Read some great adventure books with your favorite teacher and some of your best friends this summer! This camp is for students who enjoy reading and talking about books, and who are entering the 5th grade in the upcoming school year. Both Book Club camp sessions will present a variety of reading choices for students, and students will have input into picking the books! So get a group of friends together and sign up!

“Boys Of Summer” Book Club (6th – 8th Grade)

This program is a book club for boys who want to get together and read – as well as create – “sports oriented’ fiction and non-fiction. Students will not only talk about what they read, but also delve into the world of Sportswriting Journalism, as they “cover” various breaking Chicago sports stories over the summer. As with all book clubs, getting a group of friends to sign up together is encouraged!

“Summer Girls” Book Club (6th – 8th Grade)

This program is a book club for girls who want to get together and talk about – as well as to write about – their particular literary interests. Reading and writing will center around the girls’ interests in Contemporary Fiction and Poetry, with special attention to the role of “The Imagination” in teen literature. As with the book clubs described above, gathering a group of friends and signing up together is a fun way to approach this camp!

Study Skills Camps at HNC:

Verbal Skills Camps (5th & 6th Grade)

This course is designed to help younger students enhance their study skills in preparation for next year at FXW. Each week will focus on mastery of a unique reading, writing, or note-taking skill, with “organizational challenges” as key components of daily lessons. FXW teachers will not only head these classes, but also recommend to various students that they sign up to improve their skills in these areas!

Verbal Skills Camps (7th & 8th Grade)

This course is designed to help older students enhance their study skills in preparation for next year at FXW. Each week will focus on mastery of a unique reading, writing, or note-taking skill, with “organizational challenges” as key components of daily lessons. FXW teachers will not only head these classes, but also recommend to various students that they sign up to improve their skills in these areas!

Math Camp (5th & 6th Grade)

Math Camp is designed as a “Get Ready for FXW Math Next Year” experience for students entering the 5th and 6th Grades. Both camp sessions welcome students (especially those recommended by their teachers) in need of practice and review of this past year’s math concepts so as to be READY for next year. Topics will include review of the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — all of which as applied to whole numbers, as well as decimals, fractions, and percentages.

Math Camp (7th & 8th Grade)

Math Camp is designed as a “Get Ready for FXW Math Next Year” experience for students entering the 7th and 8th Grades. Both camp sessions welcome students (especially those recommended by their teachers) in need of practice and review of this past year’s math concepts so as to be READY for next year. Topics will include review of basic operations and computations using both fractions and negative numbers, as well as a variety of “Pre-Algebra” and “Algebra” basic concepts that advancing students need to know. 

“Capers” Basketball Camp (Lunch included)
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Price: $200.00/week
Dates: June 18th – June 22nd
June 25th – June 29th

Please add $25 if including Lunch (11:30-12:30) with any of the following programs:

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Early Arrivals

Students arriving before 8:00am (HNC) or 8:15 am (OSP) will be charged a daily $25 fee.

OSP Campus Lunch/Snacks

Lunch and two snacks will be provided by Organic Life and are included in the cost of all Summer Programs. You can learn more about this lunch program at: www.organiclifeonline.com

HNC Campus Lunch/Snacks

Lunch and snacks will be provided by Organic Life and are included in the cost of some Summer Programs. Lunch served from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the HNC Cafeteria may be added/included with any camp or class for an additional $25 weekly. You can learn more about this lunch program at www.organiclifeonline.com

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Full payment is due at the time of registration. Cancellation requests must be received in writing no later than May 31st, 2012, in order to be granted a full refund. Thereafter, beginning June 1:

• Cancellations two weeks prior to the beginning of a weekly course will be refunded at 50%.
• There will be no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the beginning of any camping session.
• In cases of multi-week sessions, once camp programs have begun, refunds will not be issued.
• Refunds will be issued by the Finance office after July 1st.

FXW reserve the right to cancel any class where insufficient enrollment (generally fewer than 6 students) is the case. Every effort will be made to notify families of any cancellations in advance, as well as to give these families priority in re-selecting an alternative camps or classes. While there is no formal registration deadline, all weekly fees must be PAID IN FULL before the start of each weekly camp.

Dismissal and Late Pick-Up

Campers must be picked up promptly by parents or other authorized person listed on the Student Release Form. Students left at FXW beyond their normal dismissal time will be charged a $25 “stay late” fee for each day of late pick-up.