Summer Camp 2010
Paideia offers a fun filled day for your child during our summer camps. Whether they want to enjoy art and crafts, play sports, or even trade baseball cards, our program has something for your child. Take a look at the camps below.
(Please read all instruction on the sidebar to your right before registering.)
Day Camp Dates
Session 1: June 14 - July 2
Session 2: July 6 – July 23
Day Camp Choices
Half Day Mini Campers
Age 3 by June 1 (Learn more)
Mini Campers, Age 3 by June 1:
Camp for the younger children (ages 3, 4, and 5) is a half-day program from 9 AM-1PM. Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in art and crafts, creative movement, sports, music, storytelling and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play.Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors. In order to insure a rewarding experience for your child, there is limited enrollment for this camp program.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1. We cannot accept children in diapers.
The program provides a snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers must provide their lunch and should bring a swim suit and a towel for water play. Please label all personal items. Complimentary morning care from 8:00 am - 9:00 am is available. Mini Campers must be picked up by 1PM. Morning care and Mini Camp will be held at: 1341 S. Ponce de Leon Avenue.
Fees: $360.00 per session
Session 1: June 14 - July 2, 2010
Session 2: July 6 - July 23, 2010 Closed Monday July 5 for holiday.
Betwixt & Between
Rising Kindergarten and Grade 1. (Learn more)
Betwixt & Between Camp, Ages 5 and 6:
Betwixt & Between camp is especially designed for children entering kindergarten and first grade. Your child’s day is centered in a self-contained classroom with experienced teachers and high school age assistants. In order to insure a rewarding experience for your child, there is limited enrollment for this camp.The camp day offers the Betwixt & Betweener a variety of choices, all within the same comfortable classroom surroundings. Activities on any day include art, cooking, indoor and outdoor games, floor time, storytelling, and music. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the sandy playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and towel. Please label all personal items.
The program provides a snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers must bring a lunch.
Complimentary morning care from 8:00am - 9:00 am is available. Morning care and Betwixt & Between camp is held on the central Paideia campus: 1509 S. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Fees: $555.00 3 p.m. pick up (Option A)
$708.00 5:30 p.m. pick up (Option B)
Session 1: June 14 - July 2, 2010
Session 2: July 6 - July 23, 2010 Closed Monday July 5 for holiday
Elementary Camp
Rising grade 2 thru grade 6 (Learn more)
Elementary Day Camp, Grades 2-6:
The youngest campers enrolled in this program must be 7 years old by September 1 or entering grade 2 and the eldest entering grade 6. Your child will be assigned to a camp homeroom by age groupings. The homeroom lead counselors are experienced teachers and their assistants are college students.
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch.
The camp day is divided into a morning and afternoon activity session. Each day your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities being offered that are of interest to them and create their day!
The daily selections for all elementary campers might include arts and crafts in the art building, swimming, computer lab, dramatic play and skits, outdoor games; (kick ball, basketball, four square,) indoor gymnasium games; (bombardment, dodge ball) ultimate Frisbee, chess, and role playing games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too.
Campers may leave campus in school vans to bowl and swim, or play at Candler Park or at Python Park, the Paideia sports field complex.
The program provides a snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers must provide their own lunch and keep a towel and swim suit in their backpack. Please label all personal items.
Complimentary morning care from 8:00am – 9:00am is available. Morning care and Elementary camp will be held on the central Paideia campus: 1509 S Ponce de Leon Ave.
Fees: $555.00 3 p.m. pick up (Option A)
$708.00 5:30 p.m.pick up (Option B)
Session 1: June 14 - July 2, 2010
Session 2: July 6 - July 23, 2010 Closed Monday July 5 for holiday
Junior High Camp
Rising grade 7 and grade 8 (Learn more)
Junior High Campers, Grades 7 & 8:
For these campers, too young to be at home alone but too old for the majority of day camps, we’ve tailored a program filled with activities specifically designed for this age.
Campers, under the supervision of an experienced teacher and college age assistant, might go skating, play miniature golf, or go bowling. Games like Texas Hold’em, and outdoor sports at Python Park are also offered. Those that enjoy a quieter time can spend time at the computer lab or at the library doing their summer reading or working on an art project with the art specialist.
Campers when leaving campus will be transported in Paideia School vans.
The program provides a snack and a camp T-shirt. Campers must provide their own lunch and should keep a towel and bathing suit in their backpack. Please label all personal items.
Complimentary morning care from 8:00am – 9:00am is available. Morning care and Junior High camp are held at the central Paideia campus: 1509 S Ponce de Leon Ave.
Fees: $555.00 3 p.m. pick up (Option A)
$708.00 5:30 p.m.pick up (Option B)
Session 1: June 14 - July 2, 2010
Session 2: July 6 - July 23, 2010 Closed Monday July 5 for holiday
Sport Camp Choices
Basketball Camp
Boys, Ages 7-14 (Learn more)
Basketball for Boys, Ages 7-14
Camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning basketball players. The camp will provide each individual an opportunity to improve their fundamental skill level and to effectively apply those fundamental skills to game situations. We will focus on the improvement of basic skills including ball handling, passing, lay ups, shooting, rebounding, agility, defending and teamwork. Each day will provide a great environment for a good dose of instruction, competition, and fun!
June 7-10, Monday -Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $140.00
Location: Paideia School, Gymnasium
Early drop off: 8:30 a.m.
Last pick up: 3:30 p.m.
Camp Coach, JoJo Cadray
JoJo Cadray is in his fourth year as Paideia varsity boys' basketball head coach. In his first year the team posted more wins than in the previous two seasons combined.
Coach Cadray is an alumnus of Paideia and graduated in 1999. He was starting guard for Paideia's 1998 state finalist team and All-County select the same season. As a senior he was chosen as an All-Area player.
In college Cadray played NCAA college basketball at the University of South Carolina under Eddie Folger and also at Emory University and University of North Florida.
JoJo teaches math, is an admission faculty assistant and is the varsity track coach.
Soccer Camp
- Day camp (Learn more)
Paideia School Soccer Camp, Day Sessions:
This will be the 23rd Annual Paideia Soccer Camp. Our staff enjoys working with younger players of all abilities. Our goal is to teach younger players the basic techniques of the game in a warm and supportive environment. Participants play a wide variety of games in addition to the basic skills activities.
Indoor soccer is played during the hot afternoon hours in order to keep playing soccer in a comfortable environment.
Campers need to bring a ball, shin guards, water bottle, soccer shoes, tennis shoes (for indoor) and a lunch.
Boy and Girls, ages 6-11
$175.00 per sessionDrop off and pick up at Python Park
(Early drop off 8:30AM, last pick up 3:30PM)Session 1:
June 7-11
9a.m.-3a.m.Session 2:
July 26-30
9a.m.-3p.m.
Python Park is located in Avondale Estates on Columbia Drive at Memorial Drive and I-285. - Select Camp (Night Session) (Learn more)
Select Camp
The Paideia Select Camp is designed for better players. Camp will be held at the Paideia Athletic Complex, (Python Park) in Avondale Estates on Bermuda fields. The evening format will allow participants to miss the heat while working out in one demanding session as the sun goes down. Young players have thrived in this camp in the past and we expect them to have a great experience again this year. This camp will be open to a limited number of participants in order to assure quality.
June 13-17, 2010
Girls and Boys, ages 9-18
Sunday-Thursday, 5p.m.-8:00p.m.
$150.00 per sessionDrop off and pick up at Python Park
We can accommodate complete teams or a group of players from one team at these Select Camps.
Camp Director
Carl Rosenbaum is the camp director. He has successfully run soccer camps for 22 years in Atlanta.He has been the girls' and boys' varsity soccer coach at The Paideia School for the past 23 years. His boys' teams have won the Fall League Championship six times and the girls' won GHSA AA/A State Championship in 2000 and 2001.
Carl holds national coaching license at the “C” level.
Should you have questions or need additional information, please call Carl Rosenbaum at 404-875-0739 or e-mail rosecccah@mindspring.com or rosenbaum.carl@paideiaschool.org
Python Park is convenient to Gwinnett County and is located in Avondale Estates inside I-285 at Memorial Drive.
Ultimate Camp (Learn more)
Paideia School Ultimate Camp for Boys & Girls:
Michael Baccarini, Paideia teacher and coach of the two-time national champion varsity boys' Ultimate team, will be conducting two fun and challenging camps focused on this popular fast-action team sport for kids ages 9-12 and 10-14 respectively. Week one will be a half-day camp for younger and newer players, while week two will feature a full-day advanced camp for players with more substantial ultimate experience, or those who have attended prior ultimate camps.
A former club player with national and international experience, Michael coached the 19 and under U.S. National Team at the 1998 (Minneapolis, MN - gold medal), 2000 (Heilbronn, Germany - bronze), 2004 (Turku, Finland - gold) and 2006 (Boston, MA - gold) world championships. He served as the national youth director for the Ultimate Players Association from 2000-2003, helped write the curriculum for and has led national coaching certification clinics around the country, and is the co-author of Essential Ultimate:Teaching, Coaching, Playing.
The first half of each daily session will involve fun activities that develop disc and ultimate-specific game skills. The second half will concentrate on putting those skills into action thru a variety of scrimmage formats. Teamwork skills will be a focus throughout the camp, with particular emphasis on what makes ultimate unique – “Spirit of the Game.” Ultimate builds character through its high regard for mutual respect between competitors, teammates and opponents alike.
Each participant will receive a Paideia ultimate camp T-shirt. Cleats are recommended and children should bring a water bottle and a snack. Those attending the second week must bring a lunch.
Both camps will be held at Python Park in Avondale Estates.
For specific questions or additional information please email Michael Baccarini at baccarini.michael@paideiaschool.org.
Session 1:
June 14-18
Ages 9-12 All skill levels
Hours: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (drop off and pick up at Python Park)
Cost: $135
Session 2:
June 21-25
Ages 10-14 For players with prior experience or who have attended a prior ultimate camp.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 3p.m. (drop off and pick up at Python Park)
Cost: $200
Volleyball (Learn more)
Summer Volleyball Camp
The volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning boys and girls. The camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking. Each day will be a great environment for young players with a budding interest in volleyball to learn the basics of the game.
Players must wear non-marking sneakers and bring a water bottle. Water will be provided. Knee pads are not required but recommended. All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli at agolli.artan@paidieaschool.org.
Session 1
June 14-18
3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $155
Ages: Girls and boys entering grade 6, Junior High or High School
Location: Paideia Gym
Session 2
June 21-25
3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $155
Ages: Girls and boys entering grade 6, Junior High or High School
Location: Paideia Gym
Camp Coach
Artan Agolli is in his 12th year of coaching the Varsity, JR Varsity and Junior High teams at Paideia School. He has taken the Varsity team to 2 state tournaments and regional runner-up tournaments twice in four years. Artan has played professionally in Italy, Greece and for the Albania National Team.
Specialty Camps
Cooking Camp
9am -12 noon
Come and enjoy honing your culinary skills. Every day we'll cook a different recipe that sure to tempt your taste buds. In addition to cooking, we'll learn about and practice kitchen safety, do some art projects, read books, and play games. At the end of the week, you'll leave with your own personalized recipe booklet. (Learn more)
Breakfast Camp Ages ages 9-11 June 28 - July 2
We'll start the day off right with breakfast recipes.
Storybook Cooking Rising K-1 July 5-9
Come and make recipes from your favorite books. Green Eggs and Ham is only the beginning.
Mix It Up! Ages 7-9 July 12 -16
Measure, mix, and stir. We'll make a variety delicious recipes.
Trip Around the World Ages 10-13 July 19-23
We'll try different cuisines on this culinary adventure.
Chess Camp
August 2 - 6
Ages: Rising 1st - 8th graders
(This camp cannot be registered through our system. Please download the attached registration form after reading the description.) (Learn more)
Chess Camp:
Join Paideia in its first annual chess camp! Students will learn and train with two of Georgia's best! 2002 Overall Georgia State Champion and International Master, Carlos Perdomo! And 2008 Class A Overall State Champion and USCF Expert, Jim Mundy!
Students will participate in strategic lectures, practice drills, and play in several types of tournaments, including regular, blitz, and bughouse. Chances to play/work with instructors will be numerous. Handouts for home study will be provided for the students.
Morning Session
9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fees:
$300 - Full Day (Both Sessions)
Full day attendees please bring a sack lunch.
$170 - Half Day (Morning Session registrants)
Location: Paideia School, MAC Building.
Sponsors: Carlos Perdomo IM & Jim Mundy - Head Instructor, Atlanta Chess School
For additional information contact Carlos Perdomo at carlosperdomo@comcast.net or 770-845-0890.
To register, dowload this form and return it to:
Paideia School
1509 Ponce de Leon Ave
Atlanta GA 30307
Attn:
Chess Camp
Your payment by check should be made out to Paideia School.
