Summer at Santa Catalina 2016 CLASS CHOICES • ALL CAMPERS

AQUATICS

. Dive into Summer . Bump, Set, Spike! Whether campers have no diving experience or are an That’s the way we like it! Campers not only learn the accomplished diver, it’s an opportunity to enjoy improving fundamentals of passing, setting and hitting, but get to their skills on the three boards. The experienced diving put their hard work to the test! Whether they are new to staff will work with each camper so that she learns and or are a seasoned veteran, this is about growing practices new skills at her own pace. Divers support one team work, communication, and leadership skills while another in an environment that is both exciting and getting to play this fun ! rewarding. . Dribble, Drive, Shoot! — NEW! . Pool Games — New games! has never been so fun! Campers engage in Our state-of-the-art pool is the venue for a wide variety basketball drills throughout the 2-, 3- and 5-week sessions of aquatic games for campers of all ages. Activities will to work on their hand-eye coordination, skills, include inner-tube water and underwater , shooting, and teamwork. crazy relays, noodle freeze-tag, and individual and group challenges. What could be better than afternoons with . Fit, Fab, Fun! — NEW! camp friends in the pool? Throughout the course, campers are introduced to new and exciting forms of fitness activities. Girls will get to . Swim Like a Fish! find the kind of fitness that inspires them to build healthy This fun class is all about being more like a fish and habits and continue to grow into strong young women. a dolphin in the aquatic environment. The goal for Each session builds motor skills, encourages physical swimmers is to improve mobility and comfort in the water. activity, touches on healthy nutrition, and culminates in It is rewarding to learn and practice drills that improve a group outing to a challenge course where campers are comfort, balance, and efficiency in moving through the able to get out and get fit! water. Games will be used to practice and reinforce new skills. Limited availability. . Golf Golf is that much better with world-renown instruction at a world-renown location—Pebble Beach Golf Academy. EQUESTRIAN What a great opportunity to learn from a golf professional! Lessons are for all levels of golfers. Topics covered are long . Riding / Horsemanship game, short game, course management, rules, and golf Campers are instructed in all phases of horsemanship, etiquette. With access to a personalized video analysis of including practical stable management and grooming, the camper’s golf swing, they’ll go home with more than vaulting, and jumping at the newly renovated Pebble the swing of a fantastic sport. This same system is used by Beach Equestrian Center. The instructors strive to teach the PGA. each girl to ride with safety, skill, and control. This program meets for 2 ½ hours each day, either morning or . Surfing...Beyond the Board afternoon, Monday through Friday. All riders participate Jump freely into the surfing culture of respect, integrity, in a horse show for family and friends on the Friday and confidence in the surfing clinic led by The Wahine before their camp session ends. Project. Learn to navigate the waves and conquer inhibition in the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Boogie board, surf, and learn to call the ocean and your camp mates, OUTDOORS “Sister!” . Community Garden — NEW! Start the day in the garden with the smell of herbs, Please read the following descriptions carefully to the sound of bees, and water splashing from the hose. determine the appropriate placement of your camper Campers may weed, water, and giggle with friends over in the tennis program. warm herb tea but also are the first to get all that is fresh Tennis: Beginner and good from thecamp garden. This is an opportunity for . This class is perfect for campers new to the sport or for campers to help grow a greater camp community in our those who have had some tennis classes or tennis camp garden. exposure. Most campers are still learning how to hit the ball, judge the bounce of the ball, or need to be closer to the net than the baseline in order to get the ball over the net. This player hasn’t had the opportunity to have lessons or be in tennis classes during the year and may still have a hard time making contact with the ball.

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. Tennis: Intermediate/Advanced . Tea Under the Sea — NEW! This is ideal for campers who can rally and adjust to dif- Mermaids are merging and gulls are gathering for a ferent heights, speeds, and placements of balls but have tea party and campers are invited. An ocean themed trouble being consistent and have weakness in some of tablescape and party for all ages is inspired by Jellyfish, the strokes, such as serves, forehands or backhands. These octopi, anemones, fish, and magical deep sea dwelling players should be involved in tennis practice or tennis creatures. This multimedia class uses art to celebrate the classes somewhat regularly during the year or in the past. deep sea and the tidal shore as campers stage a themed event with ambiance, food, and laughter at the end of each session. THEATRE ARTS & MUSIC

. Musical Theatre Workshop — NEW Production! YOGA (5-Week Program Only) Calling all 5-week campers! Dear Edwina, Jr. finds a home . Yoga at summer camp. Every weekday morning, 9 a.m. to noon, Learn poses that can help develop a strong and healthy students rehearse on stage. Director Roger Thompson body, relax and cope with the stress of life, increase is joined by a professional choreographer to stage this concentration and attention span, have greater self- favorite musical. Together they provide instruction on confidence, and have fun — all at the same time? the techniques of stage presence, acting, singing, and Whether you already practice yoga or are eager to find out dancing. Join us on Closing Day for Dear Edwina, Jr. as we what it is all about, this class is the perfect choice. Yoga is walk, sing, and dance into the exciting world of Edwina a method of exercising the body, mind, and soul. Campers and her fabulous advice-seeking friends! learn breathing techniques and practice movements that help them achieve a lifelong foundation of well-being. . Ukulele Aloha and welcome to the world of the ukulele! In this class, campers start their musical journey by learning the basics of the ukulele. With practice strumming as well as a few basic chords, no experience is needed! Campers also learn how to play fun songs and before they know it, they’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the beautiful island of Hawaii.

VISUAL ARTS

. Pen and Ink — NEW! Crow quill pens, bamboo sticks, and ink wells combined with wild ink pigments or soft watercolor wash take doodling to the next level. Campers combine calligraphy and outline drawings to make name plaques, door hangers, ornaments, and homemade coloring books. Be on trend.

. String it Together — NEW! This class is a wild whirl of color, pattern, texture, and friendship. Learn techniques to make fun friendship bracelets and lively lanyards. Campers use simple and intricate designs including knots, patterns, and color weaving. The focus and mission is to give you the skills and time to make lasting reminders of the beautiful days of summer, friendship, and fun.

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