DAY CAMPS
Creativity Camp
Ages: Grades 1-8
Dates: Monday, June 16-Friday, June 20
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Killian Building
Cost: $109 (Register by May 16.)
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: Campers can learn about multimedia software, digital video recording, robotics and more.
Eco-Adventures in Your Backyard
Ages: Rising second- and third-graders
Dates: Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27
Times: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Mountain Heritage Center
Cost: $30 (Registration is limited to the first 12 paid students.)
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: A natural history camp that allows children to explore insects, flowers, trees and other aspects of the mountain environment. Art-based activities and a field trip. Co-sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council.
Mini-Camp for Middle Schoolers
Ages: Rising sixth- and seventh-graders
Dates: Wednesday, July 9-Friday, July 11
Times: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Mountain Heritage Center
Cost: $30 (Registration is limited to the first 12 paid students.)
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: An exploration of cultural history including the Cherokees and early settlers in the region. Camp includes field trip and creating mountain history exhibits.
Mountain Mysteries Day Camp
Ages: Rising fourth- and fifth-graders
Dates: Monday, July 14- Friday, July 18
Times: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Mountain Heritage Center
Cost: $30 (Registration is limited to the first 12 paid students.)
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: Campers will explore the heritage of southern Appalachia beginning with the Native Americans and continuing through the pioneer experience. Crafts, music, field trip and artifacts.
Catamount Adventure Camp
Ages: Rising seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders
Dates: Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18
Times: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Base Camp Cullowhee office, Brown Cafeteria
Cost: $199
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: Hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and rafting in an environment that encourages goal setting, leadership and communication.
Summer Swim Programs
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Ages: 6 months and older.
Dates: Multiple Sessions in June, July and August
Location: Breese and Reid pools
Cost: Tiny Tots $39; Youth Swim $72
Contact: Susan Fouts at (828) 227-7397 or sfouts@email.wcu.edu
Details: Students explore water and learn safety and swimming techniques.
MUSIC
Pride of the Mountains Marching Band Symposium
Ages: High school students
Dates: Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 18
Location: Fields and building around campus
Cost: Starting at $335
Contact: Matt Henley at (828) 227-2998 or mhenley@email.wcu.edu
Online: http://www.prideofthemountains.com/
Details: Residential camp includes instruction in drum majoring, leadership, drill, marching and percussion. Led by clinicians including Bands of America hall of famer Bob Buckner.
ATHLETICS
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Catamount Baseball Day Camp
Ages: 8 and older
Dates: Tuesday, June 24-Friday, June 27
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Hennon Stadium/Childress Field
Cost: $275
Contact: Grant Achilles at (828) 227-2510 or gachilles@email.wcu.edu
Details: WCU baseball staff and players will lead campers in the development of hitting, throwing, pitching, fielding and base running through skill stations and scrimmages.
Catamount Baseball Defensive Skills Camp
Ages: 8 and older
Dates: Monday, June 30-Wednesday, July 2
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: WCU’s Hennon Stadium/Childress Field
Cost: $135 (Register for Offensive Skills and Defensive Skills camps and receive $30 off registration fee.)
Contact: Grant Achilles at (828) 227-2510 or gachilles@email.wcu.edu
Details: WCU baseball staff and players will lead campers in the development of defensive skills (groundball work, cut offs and relays, turning double plays, etc.) and the mental aspect of baseball.
Catamount Baseball Offensive Skills Camp
Ages: 8 and older
Dates: Monday, June 30-Wednesday, July 2
Times: 1-4 p.m.
Location: WCU’s Hennon Stadium/Childress Field
Cost: $135 (Register for Offensive Skills and Defensive Skills camps and receive $30 off registration fee.)
Contact: Grant Achilles at (828) 227-2510 or gachilles@email.wcu.edu
Details: WCU baseball staff and players will lead campers in the development of offensive skills (hitting fundamentals, speed training, strategy, base running, etc.) and the mental aspect of baseball.
Larry Hunter Basketball Day Camp
Ages: Boys grades 4-12
Dates: Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19
Times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 9 a.m.-noon Thursday
Location: Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Cost: $190 (lunch provided)
Contact: Anquell McCollum at (828) 227-2020 or amccollum@email.wcu.edu
Details: Individual instruction; ball-handling, shooting and passing drills; defense fundamentals; and competition under the direction of head coach Larry Hunter.
Western Carolina Basketball Team Camp
Ages: Boys’ high school and Amateur Athletic Union teams
Dates: Thursday, June 19-Saturday, June 21
Location: Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Cost: Day camper, $170; resident, $200
Contact: Anquell McCollum at (828) 227-2020 or amccollum@email.wcu.edu
Details: Skill development and competition under the direction of head coach Larry Hunter.
Western Carolina Girls’ Basketball Camp
Ages: Grades 2-12
Dates: Sunday, June 22-Tuesday, June 24
Times: noon-9 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday
Location: Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Cost: Day camper, $175; resident, $220 (available to grades 3-12); add $25 after June 6
Contact: L’Tona Lamonte at (828) 227-2994 or lamonte@wcu.edu
Details: Fundamental instruction, individual skill improvement and team competitions under the direction of women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper and WCU assistant coaches and players.
Western Carolina Girls’ Team Basketball Jamboree
Ages: High school and Amateur Athletic Union teams
Dates: Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Location: Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Cost: Resident, $50 per camper or $150 per team; two-day commuter, $50 per camper or $100 per team; single-day commuter, $50 per camper or $75 per team (Add $25 after May 30.)
Contact: L’Tona Lamonte at (828) 227-2994 or lamonte@wcu.edu
Details: Team competition, three games per day plus tournament and review session with the WCU basketball coaches.
Catamount Football Camp
Ages: Grades 9-12
Dates: Sunday, June 8-Wednesday, June 11; Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15
Location: Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field
Cost: Day camper, $148; resident, $195
Contact: Eleanor Lieberman at (828) 227-2015 or lieberma@email.wcu.edu
Details: Individual and group work, videotaped practices and reviews under the direction of head coach Dennis Wagner.
Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Day Camp
Ages: 4-11
Dates: Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9-11:30 a.m. Friday
Location: Catamount Athletic Center
Cost: $170; half-day, $85 (WCU discount available.)
Contact: Tammy DeCesare at (828) 227-2025 or tdecesare@email.wcu.edu; Chad Miller at (828) 227-2391 or millerc@wcu.edu
Details: Developing players will learn the technical and tactical aspects of soccer under the direction of WCU head coach Tammy DeCesare.
Girls Elite and Team Soccer Camp
Ages: 10-18
Dates: Saturday, July 26-Wednesday, July 30
Location: Catamount Athletic Center
Cost: Day camper, $295; resident, $375 (WCU discount available.)
Contact: Tammy DeCesare at (828) 227-2025 or tdecesare@email.wcu.edu; Chad Miller at (828) 227-2391 or millerc@wcu.edu
Details: Competitive players will hone skills with tactical knowledge in competitive training environment under the direction of WCU head coach Tammy DeCesare.
Boys Elite and Team Soccer Camp
Ages: 11-18
Dates: Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 3
Location: Catamount Athletic Center
Cost: Resident or commuter, $275 (Two team coaches attend free with minimum of 12 players.)
Contact: Tammy DeCesare at (828) 227-2025 or tdecesare@email.wcu.edu; Chad Miller at (828) 227-2391 or millerc@wcu.edu
Details: Players will hone skills with tactical knowledge in competitive training environment under the direction of WCU assistant coach Chad Miller.
Individual Skills Volleyball Camp
Ages: Grades 6-12
Dates: Friday, July 11-Monday, July 14
Location: Camp Building Gymnasium
Cost: Day camper, $275; resident, $325 (WCU discount available.)
Contact: Allison Magner at (828) 227-2390 or amagner@email.wcu.edu
Details: Skill development in all aspects of the game, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and transition.
Catamount Softball Camp
Ages: 10-18
Dates: Sunday, July 6-Thursday, July 10
Location: Catamount Softball Complex
Cost: Day camper, $275; resident, $360
Contact: Kari Mills at (971) 218-0144 or kmills@email.wcu.edu
Details: Small groups will receive instruction in the fundamentals of hitting and defense, mental approach and base-running and sliding.