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Amazing 2010 Weekly Themes
Week
1 | June 1-4 | Pirates and Princesses
Errrr matey - hoist me black and white flag and prepare to set sail
as we voyage across the Tatesibbean. Adventure awaits us in every
port where "X" marks the spot and buried treasure is within
our reach. We'll have a swashbuckling good time, and nobody has
to walk the plank except for maybe an old counselor or two. Shiver
me timbers!
Week
2 | June 7-11 | Weird Science
Welcome to the world of amazing experiments and cool activities
that make you say WOW! We will join our make-believe, yet legendary,
Professor Theodore Themopolis for a journey into the realm of scientific
discovery. With one part science and two parts imagination combined
with some systematic knowledge, the campus is our laboratory. White
coats on - beakers in hand -- here we go!
Week
3 | June 14-18 | Indiana Jones and the Legend of Taboo's Lost Treasure
It’s a race against the clock as all campers join Indiana
Jones in the hunt for Taboo the Squirrel’s lost treasure.
Suspicion lurks around every corner as mystery and intrigue creep
into the camp. Was spunky the skunk involved? What about Fred Red
Fox? Has anyone even seen Taboo this week . . . ? Together we will
search for clues and hopefully discover the treasure before time
runs out!
| Important Camp Dates |
| May
31 |
Camp Closed Memorial Day |
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| June
1 |
First Day of Camp |
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| June
25 |
Camper Only Campout |
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| July
23 |
Family Campout |
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| August
6 |
Last Day of Camp |
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Costs |
| First Child |
$260
per week |
| Second Child |
$240
per week |
| Third Child |
$240
per week |
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WEEK 1 PRO-RATED 4 DAYS
|
(first
week of camp only) |
| First Child |
$208
per week |
| Second Child |
$192
per week |
| Third Child |
$192
per week |
| *There
is a $50 per child non-refundable registration fee that
is not applied toward camp tuition. |
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Week 4
| June 21-25 |
Rock Star
Crank up the volume and hold onto your six string as we travel from
Motown to Hollywood without ever leaving our 52-acre city of the stars.
Participate in celebrity dress up day; have the opportunity to perform
in talent shows; or join a fan club and cast your vote for the next
Tate's Icon. Your limousine is wating at the end of the red carpet.
Week 5 | June 28-July 2 |
Hawaiian Beach Party
Grab your leis and grass skirts as we welcome the month of July
by taking a "Hawaiian Beach Party" vacation to the Tate's
Tropics. Enjoy a luau at one of our three refreshing swimming pools,
whiz down the slip n’ slide, and win daily prizes by finding
the hidden magical flip flops. We’re even going to break out
the limbo pole . . . how low can you go?
Week 6 | July 5-9 | Wild West
Howdy pardner – let’s giddy up and hit the trail as
we head back to explore the days of yesteryear. Meet me at the General
Store where we’ll gather some supplies including games without
batteries, some maps to the old Tate’s Gold mine, and a little
grub to throw on the campfire along the way. And to round out the
week, we’re going to have a Tate’s County Fair. Yeeee
doggies . . . I can't wait!
Week
7 | July 12-16 | Around the World in 5 Days
Ladies and gentlemen, please turn off all electronics and return
your tray tables and seatbacks to their full and upright positions
as we embark on a journey around the world. Each day will take us
to new and exciting places as we experience different cultures,
games, contests, and make some amazing memories. Don’t forget
your passport!
Week 8 | July 19-23 | Halloween in July
Boooo! Break out the costumes, fluff up the scarecrow, and gather
around the campfire for some apple cider and ghost stories because
we’re waiving our magic wands and celebrating Halloween early
this year. That’s right - this was among the top three most
requested themes for 2010 and we just couldn’t resist a week
of Halloween fun including a day of trick or treating.
Week
9 | July 26-30 | Survivor
The tribal lines are drawn and spirit fills the air! Teams participate
in friendly competitions to gain points throughout the week. Some
challenges involve skill and energy while others involve thought
and problem solving. Group unity and participation are essential.
All eyes are focused on the closing tribal council where the team
with the most points will be crowned the new Tate's Survivor.
Week 10 | August 2-6 | Wild Water
Some things just shouldn't be changed . . . and this is
one of them. As is tradition, we are pleased to close out the summer
with our ever popular Wild Water Week! So, gather the squirters,
stretch out the water hose, soap up the slip n' slide and crank
up the swimming pools because this week promises to be packed with
wet and wild FUN. You will feel the excitement all the way from
your head to your wrinkled toes.
2010
Specialty Camps
Web
Design 101 | entering grades 4th-6th | Session
1 - June 7-11 Session 2 - June 14-18 | Cost: $266
Power switch on, CPU fired up and seat belt fastened - hold on tight
as we prepare to launch into the realm of website design. Campers
will learn the basics of designing a site, writing for the web,
incorporating multimedia and Internet safety awareness. This camp
will be taught by Tate's School Technology Specialist, Misty Anderson,
and held in the school's state-of-the-art computer lab. Participants
will have their own computer and work to create their own individual
website for family and friends. Campers will spend each day in the
computer camp until 2:00 PM. The remainder of the camp day will
include swimming and other camp activities.
Tate’s
“Evidence” Art Camp | entering grades 4th-6th | June
21-25 | Cost: $269
Use your eyes! Capture “evidence” of your world both
real and imagined while working to create an art book: “Evidence
of a Week at Camp.” Based on the art of the late New York
artist, Candy Jernigan, we will explore making found objects into
art. We will emphasize sketchbook journaling and expressing how
you feel about your surroundings and experiences. We will do this
through lots of drawing (done both outside and inside), painting
and collage. Watercolor, pastels and colored pencils will be some
of the mediums available. All supplies including sketchbook and
pencils are included in the cost of the camp. Instructor Alice Carroll
has been teaching art for 15 years and this is her seventh summer
leading the Tate's Art Camp. Campers will spend each day in the
art camp until 2:00 PM. The remainder of the camp day will include
swimming and other camp activities.
Tennis
Camp | entering grades 4th-6th | July 5-9 | Cost: $266
Take to the court and learn the fundamentals of tennis. Structured
for both beginner and intermediate players, this camp will cover
tennis etiquette, rules, scoring, and basic strokes. Learn forehand,
backhand, lob, drop shot and serve. Campers will gain confidence
in their abilities through hands-on games, drills and mini tournaments.
The camp will also include information on proper warm-ups, nutrition,
injury prevention and basic first-aid associated with tennis. Led
by Tate's School Physical Education teacher, Yvonne Cook-Rose, campers
will spend each morning until lunchtime (12:00 noon) in the tennis
camp and the remainder of the camp day after lunch will include
swimming and other camp activities.
Basketball
Camp | entering grades 5th-8th | July 12-16 | Cost: $266
Dribble, pass, shoot . . . score! This coed camp will focus primarily
on offensive movement and shooting form. Major elements will include
passing, ball handling and off-the-ball movement with opportunities
to sharpen both one-on-one play as well as team skills. Campers
will participate in training drills and competitive sessions, including
one-on-one; three-on-three; and full game competition. Campers of
all skill levels who are interested in improving their basketball
fundamentals and being involved in competitive play can benefit
from this training camp. Coach Karen Katcham is a middle school
teacher and has been coaching basketball for nine years. She also
worked five years as a Tate's Adventure Counselor. Campers will
spend each day in the basketball camp until 2:00 PM. The remainder
of the camp day will include swimming and other camp activities.
Drama
Camp | entering grades 4th-6th | July 19-23 | Cost: $266
All the world's a stage. Come and enjoy the exciting world of theatre,
where we will go behind the scenes and learn about the key components
of how a theatre operates. We will learn about scene and set building,
costuming, props, lighting and of course acting. The closing activity
will be a show stopping performance that incorporates all we have
learned throughout the week. Drama instructor, Scarlett Ledford,
is a sixth year Tate’s Camp Counselor. All theatre supplies
will be provided. Get ready to break a leg!
Lacrosse
Camp | entering grades 3rd-5th | July 26-30 | Cost: $266
Take to the field and learn to play the first sport played on the
North American Continent! This co-ed and non contact camp will be
structured for both beginner and intermediate level players who
have never played lacrosse. Campers will learn the basic rules and
fundamentals associated with the sport: passing, catching, shooting,
and more. Campers will gain confidence in themselves and team members
through drills and competitions in the mornings and scrimmages held
each afternoon. Instructor Taylor Clark is the head coach for the
Knoxville Lacrosse club and has many years of experience as both
a player and a coach. Campers will spend each day in the lacrosse
camp until 2:00 PM. The remainder of the camp day will include swimming
and other camp activities.
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