Summer Programs
Thank you for choosing Cape Fear Academy’s Summer Programs!
We hope your child is excited and ready to participate in fun, unique, and dynamic programs that will create memories to last a lifetime. Whether your child chooses to be a princess for the week, hang out on the CFA ranch, dare to walk the plank, or become a graphic designer or a baker, they will not be disappointed! Cape Fear Academy’s Summer Programs offer engaging, educational, and exciting opportunities for a positive summer experience. This year we are excited to offer new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs, a variety of sports options, and enrichment programs.
Summer Program Details:
Camp programs are open to all children, whether they attend private or public schools or are home–schooled. The 2024 Camp season runs for seven weeks from June 3rd through July 29th. Camp will NOT be running the week of July 1st - 5th. Camp sessions are three hours in the morning or three hours in the afternoon. Pricing starts at $185 per half–day session.
Lunch Bunch:
Summer Programs will offer an extended care option, called Lunch Bunch, for those attending a morning or afternoon camp. For an additional fee of $25 per week, campers may stay with us during lunchtime from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Campers are supervised while they eat, and then allowed to play until they are picked up or until their afternoon session begins. This is designed to add flexibility for busy schedules. Lunch Bunch is offered at no charge for those campers attending both a morning and an afternoon camp. Lunch Bunch option must be indicated at the time of registration.
Health and Safety:
The safety of your child is our number one concern while they are in our care. From drop–off to pick–up, you can be assured that your child is in a safe environment. All our instructors must pass a background check and our facility is secured through a comprehensive security system.Thank you for allowing us to share in your child’s summer experiences.
Registration:
To register for Summer Programs:
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Login to My BackPack (if you don't have an account, you will be prompted to create one)
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Click on "Program Registration"
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Click on Summer Programs for a list of all program offerings
Thank you for selecting Cape Fear Academy as your child’s choice of camps for 2024. This is a summer not to be missed!
Summer Programs Schedule Overview
- Week 1: June 3-7
- WEEK 2: JUNE 10-14
- Week 3: June 17-21
- Week 4: June 24-28
- Week 5: July 8-12
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Week 7: July 22-26
- WEEK 8: JULY 29-AUG 2
Week 1: June 3-7
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
DINO-mite | PK-1 |
Fancy Nancy and More, OH MY! | PK-1 |
Tiny Tennis Tikes | PK-1 |
Soccer Shots: Outdoor Soccer | K-5 |
Engineering 101 | 2-5 |
Scratch: Basic Computer Programming | 3-6 |
YouTube Content Creators | 3-6 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Little Lego Friends Free Building | PK-K |
Shark Week | PK-1 |
Cookie Monster Creations | 1-3 |
Video Game Design | 4-9 |
FULL DAY (8:00-4:00) | Grades |
CFA Beach Adventure & Sweetwater Surf Camp | 1-9 |
WEEK 2: JUNE 10-14
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Little Laxers |
PK-K |
Barbie's Birthday Bonanza | PK-K |
PAW Patrol: Pup's Playing at CFA's Adventure Bay |
PK-1 |
Learn to Ride a Bike | PK-2 |
Sportacular Olympics | K-2 |
Pokémon Camp |
1-5 |
Gogh-ing Crazy | 2-3 |
5,4,3,2,1... Blast Off! | 2-5 |
Maker Space: Design, Create, Educate | 3-8 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Ocean Explorers |
PK-K |
Basketball for Beginners | PK-1 |
Checkmate Chess Camp |
PK-6 |
Music Bird Studios: Back to the 80s | 1-4 |
SPIKE IT! Volleyball Camp | 2-5 |
Hovercraft Design |
3-6 |
Amped Virtual Reality | 1-4 |
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) | Grades |
CFA Beach Adventure & Sweetwater Surf Camp |
1-9 |
Soccer Shots: Let's Kick It! | K-5 |
Wet n Wild Adventures | 6-9 |
Week 3: June 17-21
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Magical Kingdom of CFA | PK-1 |
FROZEN: Into the Unknown... Kingdom of CFA | PK-1 |
Soccer Shots: Outdoor Soccer | K-5 |
Learn to Ride a Bike (wk. 3) | K-8 |
Maybe Makes an Artist | 1-3 |
Sugar and Spice | 1-3 |
Blooming Fields: Flower Camp | 1-4 |
Build It, Crash It, Smash It, BOOM! | 1-4 |
Ocean Commotion | 2-5 |
Happy Trails... | 3-6 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Art-A-Palooza | PK-K |
Superhero Training Camp 101: Pop! Splat! Bam! | PK-1 |
Mixed Media Art (2D) | K-3 |
Music Bird Studios: Hawaiian Hullabaloo | K-2 |
Star Wars... May the Force Be with You | 1-4 |
Amazing Solar Robots Galore | 1-5 |
Culinary Cuisines | 4-8 |
FULL DAY (8:00-4:00) | Grades |
CFA Beach Adventure & Sweetwater Surf Camp | 1-9 |
Middle School MADNESS Camp |
6-8 |
Week 4: June 24-28
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Princess Party | PK-1 |
PixART and Beyond | PK-1 |
Soccer Shots: Indoor Soccer | K-5 |
Soccer Starz | K-3 |
BIG Little Laxers | 1-3 |
Hurricanes' Tennis | 2-5 |
Girl Power Sports & Leadership | 2-6 |
Telling A Story... Through Dance | 2-7 |
ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs! | 3-5 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Mermaid Tails and Pirate Sails | PK-1 |
Trolls Band Together | PK-1 |
Ms. An's Wonderlab | 1-4 |
Basketball Breakout | 2-8 |
Theater Technique | 2-7 |
Esports ® 101 | 5-8 |
Cheers, Chants, and MORE! | 1-5 |
A Night at the Opera | 3-5 |
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) | Grades |
CFA Beach Adventure & Sweetwater Surf Camp (8am start) | 1-9 |
Soccer Shots: Let's Kick It! Part Deux | K-5 |
Week 5: July 8-12
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Young Einsteins | PK-1 |
Buckle Up! It's Hot Wheels Time! | PK-1 |
American Girl Doll: The NEXT Adventure! | K-4 |
Soccer Shots: Outdoor Soccer | K-5 |
LEGO Carnival Camp | 2-5 |
Photography 101 | 2-7 |
Bakers' Delight | 4-8 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Messy Mini Michelangelo's | PK-K |
Pete The Camper | PK-1 |
ART- Passport to Adventure | 1-4 |
Jewelry Making | 3-6 |
Week 6: July 15-19
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Mischievous Munchkins | PK-1 |
Mini Monets: Clay & Sculpture | PK-2 |
Mini Minecraft Monsters | K-2 |
LOL Surprise! #FUN | K-4 |
Artful Adventures | 1-4 |
Secret Agent Camp | 3-6 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Unicorns and Magical Music | PK-1 |
Music Bird Studios: Spy Kids | PK-1 |
Guts, Goo and Gross Science | 1-4 |
Minecraft Novice | 3-5 |
Gym Games Galore | 3-6 |
FULL DAY (9:00-4:00) | Grades |
Soccer Shots: Let's Kick It! Part 3 | K-5 |
Week 7: July 22-26
AM (9:00-12:00) | Grades |
Under the C...FA Mermaid | PK-1 |
Oh the Places You'll Go | PK-1 |
Mini Monets: Fine Arts | K-2 |
Candy Shop Cooking | 1-4 |
Spa-tacular | 1-5 |
Learn to Ride a Bike 3 | PK-5 |
Lady Chemists 101 | 2-5 |
First Lego League | 3-5 |
Jumpstart into 6th Grade: What you need to know! | 6 |
PM (1:00-4:00) | Grades |
Little Chef's Dessert Academy | PK-1 |
Music Bird Studios: Winter Holidays in July | K-2 |
Soccer Shots: Indoor Soccer | K-5 |
Harry Potter and the CFA Stone | 1-3 |
ROBLOX® Makers | 3-6 |
WEEK 8: JULY 29-AUG 2
Summer Programs Session Descriptions
- WEEK 1: JUNE 3-7
- WEEK 2: JUNE 10-14
- Week 3: June 17-21
- Week 4: June 24-28
- Week 5: July 8-12
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Week 7: July 22-26
- Week 8: July 29 - aug 2 (CFA Students Grades 7–8 only)
WEEK 1: JUNE 3-7
DINO-MITE CAMP
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am –12:00 pm
Can’t get enough of all things prehistoric?! Do you truly DIG Dinosaurs and want to learn all about a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Deinonychus? Do you know the difference between a Stegosaurus and an Ankylosaurus? Dinosaurs may be extinct but they will come to life during this week-long DINO-mite camp. Mini paleontologists will enjoy fossil digs, dinosaur egg hunts, creative crafts, and more. If you love the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, this is the camp for you. It is time to go back to when dinosaurs ruled the earth!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
FANCY NANCY AND MORE, OH MY!
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bonjour, Fancy Friends! Put on your feather boas, and dress your best for a week of fancy fun! In this extraordinary week campers will hold a tea party, design tutus and tiaras to take home, visit a French bakery (Oui, Oui!) and of course make iridescent accessories that shimmer and shine. Ooh la la, a beauty spa, scrumptious snacks and, of course, a fancy fashion show with a visit to the photo booth (How posh!). You won’t want to miss out on this soiree (that’s fancy for a party)!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Carrie Casson, CFA Teacher
TINY TENNIS TIKES
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s never too early to begin learning about the classic game of tennis. Campers will work on hitting techniques, hand eye coordination, positioning, and strokes. Each day players will be able to work one-on-one with the instructor and also practice what they have learned with others. This introductory camp will incorporate fun games and drills, so campers learn while having a great time!
Cost: $185
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Tennis Coach
SOCCER SHOTS: OUTDOOR SOCCER
Rising grades K–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots Cape Fear
ENGINEERING 101
Rising grades 2-5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Are you a problem solver, an organizer, a communicator, a calculator, or a designer? Are you the type of person who wants to know how things work? Then you just might be destined to become an engineer! Come use your creativity and problem–solving skills to explore various engineering disciplines in our Engineering 101 Camp! Use your science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to engage in real–world engineering problems such as building bridges, assembling airplanes, and reloading fuel bundles in a nuclear plant, just to name a few. Camp will conclude on Friday with a visit to the Port, the Battleship, and local bridges to study the functions and real life applications of engineering.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Adam Politi, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
SCRATCH: BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Rising grades 3-6
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn the basics of computer programming using the interactive programming language, Scratch. No experience necessary! If you can imagine it, you can program it! This beginner computer programming camp will teach you the fundamentals of computer programming, including variables, loops, and conditionals, to create your own puzzles and video games! Campers will learn the skills they need to create their own games using MIT’s Scratch visual programming language. *This camp will be capped with 12 campers due to the interest of this specific program
Cost: $200
Instructor: Bill Kanzinger, CFA Teacher
YOUTUBE CONTENT CREATORS
Rising grades 3-6
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on–camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available to share with friends and family.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Pablo Rincón, CFA Spanish Teacher
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Rising grades 4–9
1:00 am – 4:00 pm
Recreate the magic of classic platform games like Mario Bros., Contra, and Castlevania. This camp will show you how to animate characters, establish gravity, create power-ups, and much more as you program your own video game using Game Maker. Campers will use a combination of drag and drop buttons as well as code-writing to produce playable games on a PC. Along the way, students will work on problem solving and creative thinking skills as they develop their game from an idea to a reality!
*This camp will be capped with 12 campers due to the interest of this specific program
Cost: $200
Instructor: Bill Kanzinger, CFA Teacher
LITTLE LEGO FRIENDS FREE BUILDING
Rising grades PK–K
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lego lovers, let your imagination run free! Builders will have the opportunity to use their creativity to build and create Lego creations. Students will work on their own or in small groups to create out-of-this-world masterpieces. Builders will have several opportunities to use special sets such as Lego Friends, Minecraft, and Star Wars, and they’ll create a Lego t-shirt, make fun Lego snacks, and even make Lego-themed crafts. Ready, Set, Build!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
COOKIE MONSTER CREATIONS
Rising grades 1–3
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Are you a monster, a cookie monster that is?! Join your fellow cookie chefs and make, decorate and of course partake in this cookie creation camp. Bakers will work individually on cookie creations and design his/her own cookies, organize a personalized recipe book, make a chef hat and even learn kitchen skills such as measurements, safety and sanitation. You will definitely be one smart cookie participating in this camp!
Cost: $200
Instructor: An Politi, Cape Fear Academy Summer Programs Instructor
SHARK WEEK
Rising grades PK-1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Baby shark (doo–doo–doo–doo)
CFA shark(doo–doo–doo–doo)
Camper shark(doo–doo–doo–doo)
Join us for a week of all things SHARK (doo–doo–doo–doo)!
Shark Week is here in the big ocean of CFA and this jam –packed week of shark fun is not to be missed! Baby sharks will make JAWsome crafts such as fins and shark slime and even make FINtastic food such as shark bait and edible kelp, look around the big ole CFA sea and land for sharks teeth, and even play a game of pin –the –tail –on –the –shark. This is one week not to be missed…we will SEA you soon.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
CFA BEACH ADVENTURE & SWEETWATER SURF CAMP
Rising grades 1-9
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
**MORNING DROP OFF is at the end of Stone St at Public Beach Access 29 @ 8am each day, Monday-Friday.
**AFTERNOON PICK UP AT CFA**
At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, they have the coaching staff that will get you there. Setting themselves apart from the competition, they pride themselves on their instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves. They maintain a two-to-one student-instructor ratio in beginner camp to maximize safety. Their instructors are CPR-certified and their camp sets up right next to a lifeguard tower. Students will learn everything about the basics of surfing. Topics include: paddling the board, catching waves, standing up on the board, wave selection, turning techniques, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, and surf safety. They provide surfboards and rash guards, so campers only need to bring their own beach towel, water bottle, sunscreen, light snack, a lunch and be ready to have FUN!
Campers will also get a Sweetwater Surf School t-shirt, tote-bag with sticker and other goodies as well as plenty of photos taken by our professional photographer which are included.
Q. What happens if there is unfavorable or unsafe weather?
A. While surfing in the rain is safe and fun, we will reschedule if lightning, thunder, strong winds, or other unsafe conditions are present. If there aren't any decent waves, we will not reschedule but will instead practice techniques and play games on the beach.
AFTERNOONS: Will take place at Wrightsville Beach until the CFA bus picks up at 2:30 to return to camp for indoor activities. Our Beach Adventure Camp, where sun-kissed sands, crashing waves, and endless blue skies become the backdrop for a summer experience like no other. Our camp offers a unique blend of morning surfing and afternoon team-building challenges and relaxation. Whether it is beach olympics, sandcastle building, volleyball, yoga or relay races, it's a fantastic way to build camaraderie, teamwork, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
WEEK 2: JUNE 10-14
LITTLE LAXERS
Rising grades PK–K
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little Laxers is a high energy lacrosse program that focuses on child development through the game of lacrosse. We teach fundamental lacrosse principles through skill practice, developmental games, and team building with the goal to positively impact your child. Our programming was created by a team of collegiate lacrosse athletes, and a pediatric occupational therapist, where each lesson is targeted towards the specific developmental milestones as expected for your child's age through addressing their motor, social, cognitive, communicative, and life skills. During Little Laxers lessons we use modified equipment for the safety of your child.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Jason Bendgy, Matt Sawyer, and Finn McGrady (collegiate lacrosse athletes)
PAW PATROL: PUP’S PLAYING AT CFA’S ADVENTURE BAY
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join your plucky paw pals as they save the day at CFA’s Adventure Bay! Instructor Ryder will lead these adventurous rescue dogs to train, lead, and use their skills on a daily basis. Meet Zuma and friends for a day on the water at CFA’s Adventure Bay with pups splishing and splashing and ready to dive into the water fun. Join Marshall and his real life fire truck to learn about being a brave firedog and what it takes to be safe and smart. Help Chase make paw patrol badges and join in on solving the mystery of the day by sniffing out all of the clues that lead to the answer. And don’t forget about the healthy dog snacks such as cheese ruffs, pawtato chips and, of course, the pupperoni pizza. This PAW–TY of a camp is one to not BOW out on!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Estes, CFA Summer Programs Instructors
BARBIE'S BIRTHDAY BONANZA
Rising grades PK- 1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come join us for an enchanting day of glitter, glamour, and giggles as we celebrate Barbie's birthday in style! Our Barbie's Birthday Bonanza camp promises a world of imagination and creativity, where every little dreamer can become a part of the Barbie universe. Some activities include a Barbie Fashion Show, DIY Dreamhouse craft and a Sparkling Spa Day to name a few. Our party venue will be transformed into a Barbie wonderland, featuring vibrant colors and sparkling decorations. Get ready to step into a world of pink, glam, and all things fabulous!
Cost: $185
Instructor:An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE
Rising grades 1–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Want to learn how to ride a bike? Need the chance to learn? Well now is the best time. This summer at Cape Fear Academy you will have the opportunity to learn how to ride. For 1 week you will be able to reserve a spot in the 10–person class where Semi–Professional Mountain biker Dossie McLeod and his team will teach you how to ride a bike. We will work on balance points, turning abilities, eye position, hand–eye coordination, and more. By the end of the 5–day class, you will be able to ride comfortably on a bike (with practice at home).
Cost: $200
Instructor: Dossie Mcleod, Semi Pro Downhill Mountain Bike Racer and owner of Current Cycles
SPORTACULAR OLYMPICS
Rising grades K-2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to Sportacular Olympics Camp, an action-packed adventure designed exclusively for our energetic and enthusiastic young athletes in grades K-2! Get ready to embark on a week filled with sports, teamwork, and fun as we ignite the Olympic spirit in every camper. Kick off the week with a grand opening ceremony parade where campers can march proudly with flags and banners, showcasing their team spirit and enthusiasm. We will end the week with a closing ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our little champions complete with certificates, and cheers. Every camper goes home with a sense of achievement and a big smile.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
POKÉMON CAMP
Rising grades 1–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discover the secrets of Pokémon while having ultimate fun! Find out how to most effectively battle your friends so you can come out on top! Join in Pokémon card games using your own decks and online simulators at camp, in addition to battling against other campers! You’ll also learn how to take your Pokémon battle skills to the next level by learning what Pokémon types and moves are effective against your opponents. Each day, learn new and improved ways to utilize yourPokémon skill to their full potential. Exciting tournaments will take place during the week! Campers can also bring their favorite Pokémon cards to present at camp!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Jesse Holman, CFA Teacher
GOGH–ING CRAZY
Rising grades 2–3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come join “Gogh–ing Crazy” art camp! These campers will be using their imagination through guided and self–directed projects to create a unique masterpiece using paint, ribbon, glue, clay and more! They will be designing a large abstract painting, a personal pencil pouch with a handcrafted clay keychain, animal portraits made of egg cartons, weaving ribbon to make a loom, and design their own tic tac toe pieces. Each day they will also be making creative snacks like Tie Dye Toast, Rice Krispie Paint Brushes, and painting their own cookies.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Molly Ileoma, CFA Teacher
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF!
Rising grades 2–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In a galaxy far, far away, campers will learn about Earth, the amazing solar system, and all things galactic, as they travel through space to discover comets, planets, rockets, stars, and more. Campers will create out of this world snacks, launch rockets, build telescopes, and make their own moons. Join us for this out of this world camp, where SPACE is not limited!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Adam Politi, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
MAKER SPACE: DESIGN, CREATE AND EDUCATE
Rising grades 3–8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come explore the world of Maker in Cape Fear Academy’s new Innovation Center. Over the course of the week, campers will get to work with 3D Printers, CNC Machines (Laser and Router), an embroidery machine, a heat sublimation press, and a vinyl cutter, all while using the latest generation of computers. Imagine it, design it, create it…you can MAKE it real at CFA’s Maker Camp!
Cost: $200
Instructor: Bill Kanzinger, CFA Teacher
OCEAN EXPLORERS
Rising grades PK-K
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dive into a world of wonder and discovery at Ocean Explorers Camp! Unleash your creativity with daily activities inspired by the ocean. From creating colorful fish and sea creatures to crafting ocean dioramas, every day brings a new adventure and an appreciation for marine life and the treasures of the ocean. This camp is designed specifically for our littlest adventurers and promises a week filled with ocean-themed excitement, creativity, and hands-on exploration.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
BASKETBALL FOR BEGINNERS
Rising grade PK-1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dribble, shoot, and SCORE at this beginner basketball program! Campers learn basic basketball techniques such as dribbling, different passing styles, footwork, teamwork, and the rules of basketball. Players will rotate stations to work on skill development, ball control, and sportsmanship. The opportunity to scrimmage, play games, and participate in breakout sessions will be part of this week of basketball fun!
Cost: $185
Instructor: CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Music Bird Studios: BACK TO THE 80S
Rising grade 1-4
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Break out the legwarmers and tease up your hair, we are, like, TOTALLY rewinding to the radical 80's! Be there or be square! Hit tunes, games shows, jazzercise, cheesy commercial jingles, and more! Get your groove on with daily dance sessions featuring the hottest moves from the 80s. From the Moonwalk to the Electric Slide, from Madonna to Michael Jackson, it's a celebration of all things 80s.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Dara Kahkonen, Owner of Music Bird Studios
CHECKMATE CHESS CAMP
Rising grades K–6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Students in grades K through five will learn the rules, strategy, and participate in practice games throughout this yearlong club offering. In addition to building critical thinking skills, students will learn about sportsmanship and have fun learning all about chess as played in tournaments.
Cost: $185
Instructor: An and Adam Politi, CFA Summer Program Instructor
SPIKE IT! VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Rising grades 2-5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Welcome to Spike It Volleyball Camp, a dynamic and fun-filled experience designed for aspiring young athletes in grades 2-5! Whether your child is a beginner or already has some volleyball skills, this camp is the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast on the court.Our experienced coaches will focus on building and refining fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, and spiking. Through engaging drills and activities, campers will enhance their technique and boost their confidence on the court.
Cost: $185
Instructor: CFA Summer Program Instructor
AMPED VIRTUAL REALITY
Rising grades 3-6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come explore the world of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as you create your own worlds in CoSpaces. In addition, campers will get to work with CoSpaces block programming environment to create interactive areas, as well as use 3D modeling software to create their own custom models. Once their worlds are built, campers can virtually explore them using MERGE Goggles and MERGE Cubes.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Bill Kanzinger, CFA STEM Teacher
HOVERCRAFT– DESIGN
Rising grades 3–6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Do you want to design and build things that you create yourself and not just models you can purchase? Well, this is the place for you! Build and keep an air powered HoverCraft, car, and more. Campers will create and make a Hovercraft that will defy gravity, and once it’s up and moving, their creativity will control its direction. Campers will build crazy–looking vehicles powered by multiple energy sources, and they won’t need a license to drive! They’ll also build a gravity vehicle that can cushion a raw egg dropped from a lofty height. In these three challenges in one workshop, campers will also learn about Laws of Motion, Energy, Air Pressure, Friction, Lift, Speed, and Acceleration.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Molly Ileoma, CFA Teacher
WET N WILD ADVENTURES
Rising grades 6–9
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Note: Full Day Camp)
Our water adventure camp is about getting as wet as possible to cool off this summer during the hot summer months! Participants spend the whole week enjoying an incredible array of water activities, including canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and water parks along with other fun water games and adventures.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Joey Lener, CFA Teacher
SOCCER SHOTS: LET'S KICK IT!
Rising grades K-5
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Note: Full Day Camp)
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy both indoor and outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to work with children in this age range and adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day.*Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots Cape Fear
CFA BEACH ADVENTURE & SWEETWATER SURF CAMP
Rising grades 1-9
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
**MORNING DROP OFF is at the end of Stone St at Public Beach Access 29 @ 8am each day, Monday-Friday.
**AFTERNOON PICK UP AT CFA**
At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, they have the coaching staff that will get you there. Setting themselves apart from the competition, they pride themselves on their instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves. They maintain a two-to-one student-instructor ratio in beginner camp to maximize safety. Their instructors are CPR-certified and their camp sets up right next to a lifeguard tower. Students will learn everything about the basics of surfing. Topics include: paddling the board, catching waves, standing up on the board, wave selection, turning techniques, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, and surf safety. They provide surfboards and rash guards, so campers only need to bring their own beach towel, water bottle, sunscreen, light snack, a lunch and be ready to have FUN!
Campers will also get a Sweetwater Surf School t-shirt, tote-bag with sticker and other goodies as well as plenty of photos taken by our professional photographer which are included.
Q. What happens if there is unfavorable or unsafe weather?
A. While surfing in the rain is safe and fun, we will reschedule if lightning, thunder, strong winds, or other unsafe conditions are present. If there aren't any decent waves, we will not reschedule but will instead practice techniques and play games on the beach.
AFTERNOONS: Will take place at Wrightsville Beach until the CFA bus picks up at 2:30 to return to camp for indoor activities. Our Beach Adventure Camp, where sun-kissed sands, crashing waves, and endless blue skies become the backdrop for a summer experience like no other. Our camp offers a unique blend of morning surfing and afternoon team-building challenges and relaxation. Whether it is beach olympics, sandcastle building, volleyball, yoga or relay races, it's a fantastic way to build camaraderie, teamwork, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Week 3: June 17-21
Frozen: Into the unknown...kingdom of cfa
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
AH–AH–AH–AH the adventure continues as all of your Frozen friends return to embark on a journey to discover Elsa and the origin of her magical powers and to help save the kingdom of CFA as campers follow the mysterious voice into …the Unknown. To embark on the long journey, campers will make princess crowns with jewels and gems, so that Elsa and Anna shimmer, and reindeer antlers for Sven, so he can guide us through the snowy trails. We’ll create frozen treats such as Kristoff’s ice blocks, Olaf’s snowman buttons and, of course, frozen hot chocolate with floating snowballs. This camp is one you will be “snow” glad you attended!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
The Magical Kingdom of CFA
Rising grades PK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Are you ready for a Magical week at CFA where dreams come true? Join Vee and friends as they karaoke to all of Vee’s favorite tunes, make delicious snacks for the Scare B & B, and even have a dance party! Get ready for some DINO–mite fun with your four dinosaur friends as you explore a prehistoric world of adventure, create volcanic lava, dig for fossils and make your very own magnifying glass to take home. Honk, Honk! Out of the way! Mickey and the Roadsters are here to play! Create a VIP Pit pass, make a rockin’ roadster racetrack, and fuel up on spare tires, nuts, and bolts and, of course, build some hot doggin’ hot rods. This Magical week is not to be missed!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Estes, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Soccer Shots: outdoor soccer
Rising grades K-5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots Cape Fear
Learn to Ride a Bike
Rising grades K–8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Want to learn how to ride a bike? Need the chance to learn? Well now is the best time. This summer at Cape Fear Academy you will have the opportunity to learn how to ride. For 1 week you will be able to reserve a spot in the 10–person class where Semi–Professional Mountain biker Dossie McLeod and his team will teach you how to ride a bike. We will work on balance points, turning abilities, eye position, hand–eye coordination, and more. By the end of the 5–day class, you will be able to ride comfortably on a bike. (with practice at home)
Cost: $200
Instructor: Dossie Mcleod, Semi Pro Downhill Mountain Bike Racer and owner of Current Cycles
Maybe makes an artist
Rising grades 1-3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unleash your child's creativity at our half-day camp designed for young artists in grades 1-3 where every day promises an exciting exploration of famous figures in art history! Our engaging curriculum is inspired by the book "Maybe Makes An Artist," written by camp leaders Carr and Addie Fullagar, and every camper will receive a copy of the hardcover book. Through hands-on activities, campers will uncover their artistic potential, believing that maybe, just maybe, today is the start of something extraordinary. Students will channel Coco Chanel and design their own bag, create sculptures like Frederic Bartholdi, paint self portraits like Frida Kahlo and explore poetry like Maya Angelou. By the end of the week they will discover how art and innovation meet with a hands-on lesson based on Leonardo Da Vinci and wrap up with a picture perfect project inspired by famous photographer Joe Rosenthal. Throughout the camp, children will be encouraged to embrace their creativity, think outside the box, and find inspiration from the incredible artists who paved the way. Join us for a week filled with artistic exploration, self-discovery, and the joy of bringing imagination to life!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Carr Fullagar, CFA Teacher
Sugar and Spice
Rising grades 1-3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
And everything nice! Who doesn't love to bake cupcakes, cookies and bars? Come join the fun and learn to be an expert at baking and even tasting. Each day will be different as we discover the art of the oven and all it has to offer. Campers will have the chance to bring home a sample of a sweet treat every day. You won't want to miss out on this SWEET camp!
Cost: $200
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Blooming fields: Flower camp
Rising grades 1-4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Camper, camper, how does your garden grow? Join all of your flower gurus and dig deep as we learn about flowers, make flower arrangements, and discover unique ways to use flowers in art. Throughout the week, the florists will work on a variety of crafts, such as making flower pots, flower preservation/pressing, and even learning how to prune and design a flower arrangement for a special occasion! Make sure to "bloom" with us this summer and register for all of the floral fun!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Molly Ileoma, CFA Teacher
Ocean Commotion
Rising grades 2–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dive into a world of marine marvels at Ocean Commotion Camp, where young explorers in grades 2-5 will embark on an exciting journey through the wonders of the deep blue sea! Campers will become marine biologists for a week, exploring the fascinating life beneath the waves. From identifying sea creatures to learning about ocean ecosystems, our camp will make every camper an ocean expert. Join us for a week of ocean-themed adventures, learning, and laughter.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Carrie Casson, CFA Science Teacher
Happy Trails…
Rising grades 3–6
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hiking, observing, climbing and outdoor fun in the sun is what campers will be participating in throughout the week. Each day campers will explore a different area in and around the Wilmington region. Campers will travel to and from CFA daily to a new location where they will take hikes, explore trails, and experience nature. Destinations such as Brunswick County, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach are a few of the locations that nature enthusiasts will enjoy… until we meet again.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Lener, CFA Science Teacher
BUILD IT, CRASH IT, SMASH IT, BOOM!
Rising grades 1–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this high–energy camp, campers will have fun seeing things come apart! They will use everyday objects to create and build rockets, submarines, kites, and more. The best part of the day will be when campers get to test and then destroy their creations! Then they’ll pack up the wreckage, bring it home, and create something new using household items!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Adam Politi, CFA Summer Program Instructor
STAR WARS…MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
Rising grades 1–4
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling Chewbacca campers and Yoda youngsters ready to battle out adventures in a galaxy far, far away...called CFA! This epic week will allow Star Wars characters to come to life and enable space travel to different planets to participate in lightsaber battles and Jedi training, to create Yoda ears and make secretive space shuttles, and to play Star Wars bingo to win Wookiee Cookies, lava slime, and MORE! By the end of the week campers will have saved Han Solo, made their very own Jedi tunics, and even fought off storm troopers. Get ready for a STELLAR week!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Lener, CFA Science Teacher
ART – A – Palooza
Rising grades PreK–K
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Artists in the making! Each week there will be creative projects including crayon molds, mask making for Halloween, painting pumpkins, shrink a dinks, jewelry making and more. Students will experiment with various materials to create their own masterpieces to show off to their parents and take home. This fun and creative art class has no limits!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty & An Politi, CFA Summer Program Instructors
Superhero Training Camp 101: Pop! Splat! Bam!
Rising grades PreK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Supermen and Superwomen unite and join in on a week of SUPER fun as heroes use powers to fight off villains, choose their own identity by creating shields, masks, and capes, and make super snacks to fuel up on, such as Wonder Woman lasso, Bat Wings, and Spinach Hulk Muffins. Participate in a flash dash to work on your speed, improve hand eye coordination with web shooting, and work on gross motor skills with a Batcave crawl. This week–long training at Metropolis CFA will prepare each and every hero for battles, quests, and victories!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Carrie Casson, CFA Teacher
Mixed Media Art (2D)
Rising grades K–3
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Students will practice different mediums like painting (watercolor & acrylic), oil pastels, and collage. At the end of the week, they will be challenged to create their own mixed media canvas art using all the mediums practiced. It all makes for a beautiful week!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Molly Ileoma, CFA Teacher
CULINARY CUISINES
Rising grades 4-8
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling all aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts! Embark on a delectable adventure at Culinary Cuisines Camp, where young foodies in grades 4-8 will explore the world of flavors, techniques, and culinary creativity. Take your taste buds on a journey around the world! Campers will explore the culinary traditions of various countries, discovering new ingredients and cooking methods. Each day is a new destination for a delicious adventure. Join us for a week of hands-on cooking, culinary challenges, and the joy of sharing delicious creations.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Chef Pat, Certified Executive Chef (Includes all ingredients)
Amazing Solar Robots Galore
Rising grades 1–5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling all robot fanatics! Ready, set, BUILD! In just one week campers will have the opportunity to construct their own interchangeable robot, and create and construct over ten different robots and the best part about these robots...they are powered by the sun not batteries! Creators will be able to work with over 190 pieces building from scratch using pistons, shafts, gears, tires and more! So much to build...and so much more!
Cost: $200
Instructor: Elizabeth Lallathin, CFA Future Minds Teacher
Music Bird Studios: hawaiian hullabaloo
Rising grades K-2
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Aloha! This tropical themed camp will include water games (weather permitting), beach ball drumming, limbo hula hooping, and designing a cardboard surfboard. Unleash the musical maestro within! Campers will explore the enchanting sounds of Hawaii through fun and interactive dance and music sessions. It's a musical journey filled with laughter and aloha vibes.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Dara Kahkonen, Owner of Music Bird Studios
Middle school madness camp
Rising grades 6-8
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
Calling all Middle School students ready for some fun in the sun! Each day is a different adventure as you travel to a new destination. Wacky whooshing Myrtle Waves in Myrtle Beach, Downtown Wilmington to the Escape Room, an Aerial Adventure day at Cape Fearless Extreme, the adventures are endless! All aboard for fun with all of your Middle School friends. And remember... No Parents Allowed.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Becca Scott, CFA Science Teacher (Cost covers all activities, snacks, transportation and supervision)
CFA Beach adventure & Sweetwater surf camp
Rising grades 1-9
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
**MORNING DROP OFF is at the end of Stone St at Public Beach Access 29 @ 8am each day, Monday-Friday.
**AFTERNOON PICK UP AT CFA**
At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, they have the coaching staff that will get you there. Setting themselves apart from the competition, they pride themselves on their instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves. They maintain a two-to-one student-instructor ratio in beginner camp to maximize safety. Their instructors are CPR-certified and their camp sets up right next to a lifeguard tower. Students will learn everything about the basics of surfing. Topics include: paddling the board, catching waves, standing up on the board, wave selection, turning techniques, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, and surf safety. They provide surfboards and rash guards, so campers only need to bring their own beach towel, water bottle, sunscreen, light snack, a lunch and be ready to have FUN!
Campers will also get a Sweetwater Surf School t-shirt, tote-bag with sticker and other goodies as well as plenty of photos taken by our professional photographer which are included.
Q. What happens if there is unfavorable or unsafe weather?
A. While surfing in the rain is safe and fun, we will reschedule if lightning, thunder, strong winds, or other unsafe conditions are present. If there aren't any decent waves, we will not reschedule but will instead practice techniques and play games on the beach.
AFTERNOONS: Will take place at Wrightsville Beach until the CFA bus picks up at 2:30 to return to camp for indoor activities. Our Beach Adventure Camp, where sun-kissed sands, crashing waves, and endless blue skies become the backdrop for a summer experience like no other. Our camp offers a unique blend of morning surfing and afternoon team-building challenges and relaxation. Whether it is beach olympics, sandcastle building, volleyball, yoga or relay races, it's a fantastic way to build camaraderie, teamwork, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Sweetwater Surf Instructors; Joey Lener, CFA Teacher
Week 4: June 24-28
Princess Party
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It’s not easy being a Princess but if the crown fits wear it! This fairytale fun–filled week will leave campers twinkling and twirling at the end of each day. The “Queen” instructor will celebrate a different princess each day. Make glass slippers and wands for Cinderella dressed in yellow and help her find her own prince charming. Build your very own camakau and join Moana out on the sea as she searches high and low to find Maui. Help Belle decorate an enchanted mirror and make the gray stuff...it’s delicious! Get Tangled up in fun as you make Viking hats and Rapunzel braids. Mirror, mirror on the wall, help Snow White be the prettiest of all. Princesses will read fairytale stories, make princess–appropriate crafts and concoct dainty snacks, so please join us this week and Be our Guest!
Cost: $185
Instructors: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
pixart and beyond
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for a week of animated excitement at PixART and Beyond! Tailored for our youngest artists in PK-1, this camp invites little creatives to explore the colorful world of Pixar animation through hands-on art projects, imaginative play, and a sprinkle of magic. Create your own Cars, Buzz Lightyear wings, Nemo and Dory, and Monsters Inc. characters. Let your imagination go "to infinity and beyond!"
Cost: $185
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Big little laxers
Rising grades 1-3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little Laxers is a high energy lacrosse program that focuses on child development through the game of lacrosse. We teach fundamental lacrosse principles through skill practice, developmental games, and team building with the goal to positively impact your child. Our programming was created by a team of collegiate lacrosse athletes, and a pediatric occupational therapist, where each lesson is targeted towards the specific developmental milestones as expected for your child's age through addressing their motor, social, cognitive, communicative, and life skills. During Little Laxers lessons we use modified equipment for the safety of your child.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Jason Bendgy, Matt Sawyer, and Finn McGrady (Collegiate Lacrosse Athletes)
Girl Power Sports & Leadership
Rising grades 2–6 (Note: for Girls Only)
9:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Girl Power Sports & Leadership camp brings girls together ages 2nd–6th grade to try out new sports, build leadership skills, and promote overall empowerment and strength in young girls through fun activities and games. Girls have the opportunity to dive into many different sports throughout the week while also taking the time to learn the soft skills that come with athletics such as team building, discovering your own leadership style, and how to problem solve around the unique challenges young girls face as they develop their passion for sports. Traditional sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, racquet sports, and flag football will be offered along with fun games and team building activities. All skill levels are welcome.
Cost: $200
Instructors: Jessica Mays, Founders of Girl Power Sports & Leadership
Soccer Starz
Rising grades K–3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Boys and girls at beginner levels will learn and improve on their soccer skills. Coach Meade McFarlane covers basic techniques such as ball control, dribbling, passing, and finishing. Players learn skills and practice drills on the outdoor field, followed by a cooling–off session inside. Each day campers will get the chance to show off their skills in a small sided game and, on Friday, guests are invited to watch!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Meade McFarlane, CFA Science Teacher and Coach
Hurricanes’ Tennis
Rising grades 2–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Immerse yourself in tennis, new friends, and off–court fun activities for a week at summer camp! Tennis Camp at Cape Fear Academy aims to give players the opportunity to hit tons of balls, improve their techniques, and be challenged by players in their skill set group. Players will share the court with others of the same skill level, to ensure it stays fun yet challenging. This junior tennis camp is designed for young athletes to come and greatly improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends, and have a lot of fun. To keep the tennis theme going, there will be daily tennis theme snacks and crafts.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Adam Politi, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Telling a Story…Through Dance
Rising grades 2–7
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all musical and theater aficionados! This Music, Theater, and Dance program is a combination of choreography and improvised dance, supported by technical understanding and driven by character, plot and style. Throughout the week dancers will learn the basic steps and terminology for major dance forms including Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop. Campers will learn principles of musical theater and of character/plot–driven choreography. On Friday, performers will show off their new skills as they tell a story through dance and music. This dance program is sure to have a happy ending!
*Jazz shoes required: tap shoes suggested
Cost: $185
Instructor: Jen Avery, CFA Theater Teacher
Roblox Coders & Entrepreneurs
Rising grades 3–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast–growing marketplace to publish their games. Student–created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
mermaid tails and pirate sails
Rising grades PK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dive into our deep-sea adventure where we will explore the mysteries of the ocean as seen through the eyes of little mermaids and pirates. See what life under the sea is like, from fellow aquatic life to dazzling daily adventures as a creature of the sea. Campers will create mermaid and pirate crafts, shimmering dress-up accessories, and stories of their adventures above and below deck. Campers are sure to be “hooked” on this camp!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
Trolls Band together
Rising grades PK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Get ready to groove and sing at Trolls Band Together Camp, an enchanting experience designed for our little rockstars in PK-1! Campers will dive into a world of color as they create their own rainbow rock star accessories. From funky headbands to glittery sunglasses, every little troll will express their unique style. Join us for a week of colorful crafts, music-filled adventures, and the joy of friendship inspired by the Trolls movie.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Lane, CFA Teacher Assistant
Ms. An’s Wonder Lab
Rising grades 1–4
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling all creative minds ready to think outside of the box and create and make experiments, projects and more. Students will bring their scientific knowledge to the test as they make homemade elephant toothpaste, instant hot ice, unpoppable bubbles and even their very own crystal geode. OF course you cannot forget the slime….glitter slime, puffy slime, ALL kinds of slime will be a few of the concoctions made. Get ready for this epic and magical potion of a program.
Cost: $185
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Cheers, chants, and more!
Rising grades 1–5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Go! Fight! Win! This fun and high - energy cheer camp is all about SPIRIT! Campers will learn several cheers each day, work on roper stretching techniques, and have the opportunity to work on cheer crafts throughout the week. Cheerleaders will show off their cheerleading skills when they perform a routine for parents on the last day!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Kelly Courtney, CFA Cheer Coach
Basketball Breakout
Rising grades 2–8
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Basketball FANatics unite! Join this weeklong jam–packed athletic basketball program run by former basketball players. Each day different past and present basketball players will get on the court to teach those eager to learn passes, dribbling techniques, tactics, plays, and more. Players will bring to the court a wealth of basketball knowledge and help others work on and improve their games. Breakout sessions, stations, scrimmages, and more will be taught and led by some of UNCW’s very own basketball players and coaches. This is a week not to be missed!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Elizabeth Lallathin, CFA Future Minds Teacher
Theater Technique
Rising grades 2–7
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The show must go on, and this summer you’re in it! This musical theater camp will allow young performers to excel in stage technique and auditioning, and gain an appreciation for the theater. Dedicated to excellence in the areas of music, dance and acting, Jen Avery will seek to celebrate and nurture students’ love and talent for musical theater. This one–week camp will culminate with a production of a musical theater show so don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a performer and showcase all the talent learned during the week.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Jen Avery, CFA Theater Teacher
Music Bird Studios: a night at the opera
Rising grades 3–5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
You are cordially invited to join the opera theater for a silly and playful week of costumes, scenery design, dramatic skits, and luxurious music. This will be a week filled with theatrics, artistic expression, and the thrill of bringing a classic tale to life. Campers will delve into the art of acting, honing their skills through theater games and exercises inspired by the characters of "The Phantom of the Opera." From melodramatic moments to comedic interludes, every session is a journey into the world of drama. Hopefully, the mischievous Phantom of the Opera will not cause us any trouble…
Cost: $185
Instructor: Dara Kahkonen, Owner of Music Bird Studios
Esports ® 101
Rising grades 5–8
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling all gamers and Esports players! Want to learn more about competitive gaming and how you can learn about a new industry? Want to learn while you are playing? Come join us at Cape Fear Academy to learn about the esports industry and how you could possibly go to college in the area of esports and hey let’s have some fun along the way and play as well. Ultimately we will have a tournament and you will help create and run it! So, let’s get your game on and learn about esports!
Cost: $200
Instructor: Preston Divers, Cape Fear Esports
Soccer shots: let's kick it! part deux
Rising grades K-5
9:00 pm – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy both indoor and outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to work with children in this age range and adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots Cape Fear
CFA Beach adventure & Sweetwater surf camp
Rising grades 1-9
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
**MORNING DROP OFF is at the end of Stone St at Public Beach Access 29 @ 8am each day, Monday-Friday.
**AFTERNOON PICK UP AT CFA**
At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your skills, they have the coaching staff that will get you there. Setting themselves apart from the competition, they pride themselves on their instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves. They maintain a two-to-one student-instructor ratio in beginner camp to maximize safety. Their instructors are CPR-certified and their camp sets up right next to a lifeguard tower. Students will learn everything about the basics of surfing. Topics include: paddling the board, catching waves, standing up on the board, wave selection, turning techniques, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, and surf safety. They provide surfboards and rash guards, so campers only need to bring their own beach towel, water bottle, sunscreen, light snack, a lunch and be ready to have FUN!
Campers will also get a Sweetwater Surf School t-shirt, tote-bag with sticker and other goodies as well as plenty of photos taken by our professional photographer which are included.
Q. What happens if there is unfavorable or unsafe weather?
A. While surfing in the rain is safe and fun, we will reschedule if lightning, thunder, strong winds, or other unsafe conditions are present. If there aren't any decent waves, we will not reschedule but will instead practice techniques and play games on the beach.
AFTERNOONS: Will take place at Wrightsville Beach until the CFA bus picks up at 2:30 to return to camp for indoor activities. Our Beach Adventure Camp, where sun-kissed sands, crashing waves, and endless blue skies become the backdrop for a summer experience like no other. Our camp offers a unique blend of morning surfing and afternoon team-building challenges and relaxation. Whether it is beach olympics, sandcastle building, volleyball, yoga or relay races, it's a fantastic way to build camaraderie, teamwork, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Cost: $550
Instructor: Sweetwater Surf Instructors; Joey Lener, CFA Teacher
Week 5: July 8-12
Young Einsteins
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all future engineers! Do you love a challenge? Do you enjoy figuring out how things work? Are you full of ideas and creativity? Then this is the camp for you! Join our team of engineers as we explore catapults, chemistry, (roller) coasters and so much more! This hands–on camp will pique your curiosity of the world and how it works while we ask questions, solve problems and collaborate with other engineers. Up and atom, don’t miss this camp!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
Buckle Up! It’s Hot Wheels Time!
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Take your mark and zoom into this HOT camp with your favorite truck, motorcycle, or race car. Each day will be a RACE to see who can have the most fun on the road. Create and make your own track, fuel up on snacks such as spare tires, dip sticks, road cones, and even a delicious stop light brownie, and make your own parking garage for all of your cool cars. Campers will make a Hot Wheels car key, a Hot Wheels picture frame, and even a ramp. Race on into this week of HOT fun!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
American Girl Doll: The NEXT Adventure!
Rising grades K–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Want to play music with Teeny & Logan? Bake with Grace? Learn about space with Luciana? Paint with Saige? Enjoy the arts with Gabriela? Do gymnastics with McKenna? Make a movie with Z Yang? Well, guess what? YOU CAN! In this jam–packed week of American Girl Doll fun, we’ll embark on an adventure every day. American Girl Doll enthusiasts will enjoy concocting creative crafts, designing and making clothes that our dolls can wear, baking delicious goodies, and even getting to work on gymnastic moves. Get ready for the next adventure!
Cost: $185
Instructors: Gretchen Estes & Kim Hutchins, CFA Summer Program Instructors
Photography 101
Rising grades 2–7
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1,2,3 strike and pose and say cheese! The introductory photography class will allow photographers in the making to learn the ins and outs of photography and what it takes to snap that perfect picture. Lighting techniques will be learned, the difference between color and black and white photographs will be explored, and different images and techniques of pixels, tones and hues will be studied. Students will also learn about the different types and purposes of different cameras. This camp sure will capture memories throughout the week!
Cost: $200
Instructor: Daria Amato, CFA Teacher
Soccer Shots: Outdoor Soccer
Rising grades K-5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots
lego carnival camp
Rising grades 2-5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Are you ready to embark on a brick-tastic journey into the world of LEGO? Get hands-on with LEGO Carnival Camp. In this all-LEGO, all-the-time camp, campers get to plan and execute their own ideas for the world's best LEGO-themed carnival. Options to use coding and robotics, as well as simple machines to give their builds movement, will add to the imaginative play and increase the excitement. Snacks will also feature a LEGO flair, just for fun. To finish, all campers will combine their creations to form a mega LEGO-themed carnival showcase. Join us for a summer filled with imagination, creativity, and endless fun!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Elizabeth Lallathin, CFA Future Minds Teacher
bakers' delight
Rising grades 4-8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Welcome to Bakers' Delight Camp, where aspiring young chefs in grades 4-8 can embark on a delicious culinary journey into the world of baking! Our camp is designed to teach kids the art of baking through hands-on experience, creativity, and a dash of fun. Whether your child is a budding pastry chef or just looking to have a blast in the kitchen, our camp promises a sweet and memorable adventure. Each day, campers will roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of baking. From crafting mouthwatering cookies and cakes to mastering the secrets of bread and pastry making, every day is a new baking adventure. Join us for a summer filled with tasty adventures and mouthwatering memories.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Chef Pat, Certified Executive Chef (includes all ingredients)
Messy Mini Michelangelo’s
Rising grades PreK–K
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
They are mini, they are messy, and they are artists in the making! Each day, campers will create masterpieces using finger paints, glitter, glue, and more. Artists will paint birdhouses, create unique tiles, decorate and design different ceramic pieces, and make picture frames. Each day they will also make creative snacks like Picasso pizza, Monet mix, and Van Gogh vegetables.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Pete the camper
Rising grades PreK–K
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
You've heard of Pete the Cat, right? And since he is one cool cat we'd like to introduce Pete the Camper! Campers will read, play, and sing along with Pete the Cat. They will also create arts & crafts, read stories, dance, play games, and much more, all while focusing on the power of positivity. Designed for our little cool cats in PK-1, this camp is a week-long celebration of Pete's laid-back attitude, catchy tunes, and positive vibes. Join us for a groovy time filled with art, music, and the joy of staying cool.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
ART- PASSPORT ADVENTURE
Rising grades 1-4
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Embark on an artistic expedition at ART - Passport to Adventure Camp, where young creatives in grades 1-4 will explore the world through the lens of art! Join us for a week of cultural discovery, hands-on crafting, and the joy of artistic expression inspired by different countries and their rich traditions. From Japanese origami to African beadwork, each day brings a new artistic adventure inspired by different corners of the globe. Passport to Adventure Camp, where young artists travel the world through the magic of creativity!
Cost: $185
Instructor: E’Moni Mingo, CFA Teacher Assistant
Jewelry Making
Rising grades 3-6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who has the prettiest jewelry of all? Dazzle and shine as you learn the fundamentals of jewelry making and create wearable works of art. Throughout the week campers will create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more! And don’t forget that you’ll need to craft a jewelry box to store all your precious jewels. Shine bright like a diamond with all your friends at this “gem” of a camp!
Cost: $200
Instructor: Kim Karns, CFA Assistant Teacher and Jewelry Maker
Week 6: July 15-19
Mischievous Munchkins
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get ready for a fun–filled week of games, activities, sports and more! Each theme–based day has something fun to offer everyone: Messy Monday, Tall Tale Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Terrific Thursday and Fun Friday. Every camper will be movin' and groovin' until the end!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Lane, CFA Teacher Assistant
Mini Monets: Clay and Sculpture
Rising grades PreK–2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Let campers get their hands dirty with clay! Artists will work in three dimensions by using different clays, wires, papier mache, origami, and weaving to create their masterpieces. This distinctive art camp is a great opportunity for artists to work on transitioning from drawing and painting on paper to making pottery and sculptures.
Cost: $225
Instructor: Jennie Wenk, Mini Monets Owner
Mini Minecraft monsters
Rising grades K–2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mini Minecraft Monsters, come let your imaginations shape your world! This introductory camp guides Mini Minecraft Monsters to explore a variety of Minecraft experiences while collaborating with fellow campers. Testing the depths of earthen ecology, Mini Minecraft Monsters will battle mobs, craft recipes, use enchantments, and mine for minerals to collect resources that enhance their creations and design experience. Campers will have daily tutorials, free–building time, themed snacks, and an opportunity to apply what they have learned to real–time team building activities. *This camp may include an introduction to and the application of mods during game play. Students must bring their own existing Minecraft account login and password information on the first day of camp.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Preston Drivers, Cape Fear Esports
L.O.L. Surprise! #FUN
Rising grades K–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a week of L.O.L. fun at CFA, where each day will be a…SURPRISE! Campers will work on #Hairgoals with tinsel, glitter, and glam, design and make furniture for the L.O.L. Surprise House, display, play, and carry away glam glasses, jewels, and posh pouches, pamper themselves at the spa with confetti nail art so that they look GR8 and of course YAAAS! make bendable key chains, color change lip gloss, and t–shirts. This camp will be AMAZING and on Friday there will be swag bags for everyone to take home to remember all the L.O.L. #FUN!
Cost: $185
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Music Bird Studios: SPY KIDS
Rising grades PreK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have the best summer ever! Scavenger hunts, Top secret missions, disguises, and of course music to get us into character. This camp is perfect for the student with a vivid imagination!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Dara Kahkonen, Owner of Music Bird Studios
Secret agent camp
Rising grades 3-6
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
There has been a break–in on the Cape Fear Academy campus, and a famous painting has been stolen! Who has the means, motive, and even the opportunity to take such a famous piece of art? Envision the crime scene: yellow tape surrounds the classroom, fingerprints are everywhere, vases and other important items have been knocked over, and there is even a drop of blood! This week–long camp will help campers solve a mystery while learning crime scene investigation tactics. Campers will learn how to collect evidence, view crime scenes, dust for fingerprints, and analyze DNA.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Becca Scott, CFA Science Teacher
Artful Adventures
Rising grades 1–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come try your hand at art! Campers engage in a variety of fun craft projects utilizing various artistic media, such as painting with string, creating crepe paper mosaics, poured–paint canvases, and producing sun prints with found objects. They will also explore the work of related artists and delve a little into the science behind the projects they create. It all makes for a beautiful week!
Cost: $185
Instructor:E'Moni Mingo, CFA Teacher Assistant
guts, goo and gross science
Rising grades 1-4
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Are you ready for ALL things GROSS?! Do you DARE?! Challenge yourself with daily gross activities that will be sure to… gross you out! Campers will participate in various activities and projects that are disgusting. Experiments such as making your own boogers, creating ABC chewed gum slime, putting together an edible petri dish of bacteria that is delicious, and making pickled monster eggs are just a few of the many activities in store for this gross camp! Be prepared to be disgusted!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Adam Politi, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
MINECRAFT NOVICE
Rising grades 3–5
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Let your imagination shape your world! This camp is for novice players who know Minecraft but desire to learn new skills. Pairing Minecraft gaming activities with team building exercises to promote collaboration and teamwork during real–world adventures, campers will have daily tutorials, free–building time, themed snacks, and an opportunity to apply what they have learned during game play challenges. Some of the activities will include an obstacle course, Minecraft dodgeball, a scavenger hunt, and capture the flag. Students must bring their existing Minecraft account login and password information on the first day of camp.
*This camp will include an introduction to the application of mods during game play
Cost: $200
Instructor: Preston Divers, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Unicorns and Magical Music
Rising grades PreK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This magical camp combines the love of music with the love of unicorns for a week of imagination exploration! Campers will create and make unicorn crafts, music and more. Making unicorn horns, mixing pink prancing lemonade, and creating majestic music will be just a few of the many festive activities. Campers will learn the history of certain genres of music, study and begin to recognize instruments, and even have the opportunity to make their own instruments! Create all things magical, including wands, unicorn shakers, and more. Bring your creativity for a delightful week of unicorn fun!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Estes, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
gym games galore
Rising grades 3–6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Get ready to move, play, and have a blast at Gym Games Galore Camp! This exciting camp is designed for active and adventurous kids in grades 3-6 who love sports, physical challenges, and teamwork. Our camp offers a wide variety of gym games and activities to keep campers engaged, active, and having fun all summer long. Each day, campers will dive into a new and exciting gym game or physical activity. From classic sports like soccer and basketball to unique games like capture the flag and obstacle courses, there's something for everyone. Join us for this high-energy, action-packed camp!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Soccer shots: Let's Kick it! Part 3
Rising grades K-5
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (NOTE: FULL DAY CAMP)
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy both indoor and outdoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to work with children in this age range and adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots at Cape Fear
Week 7: July 22-26
Under the C…FA Mermaid Camp
Rising grades PreK–1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Splish, Splash, it’s a MERMAID BASH! Join in on all the fairytale water fun with your mermaid friends. Throughout the week mermaids will enjoy a variety of mermaid–themed activities, such as creating and making their very own mermaid tails, finding pearls from shells deep in the sea, designing dazzling under–the–sea crowns, and making delicious and yummy mermaid treats. Mermaids will journey to land as they search for mermaid pools, hunt to find rare and unique seashells to make necklaces that will be the talk of the sea, and even enjoy a mermaid–themed party, where they’ll play pin the tail on the mermaid and make a mermaid handprint they’ll treasure forever. Mermaids cannot wait to SEA how much fun this week will be!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Estes and Kim Hutchins, CFA Summer Programs Instructors
Oh The Places You’ll Go
Rising grades PreK –1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Explore a classic Dr. Seuss book each day and bring the story alive! Create crafts, play games, and role play to extend much–loved books, such as: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; The Cat in the Hat; Bartholomew and the Oobleck; Fox in Socks; and Go Dog Go. You'll have a ton of fun till the camp day is done!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Gretchen Scoutelas, CFA Teacher
LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE 3
Rising grades PK–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Want to learn how to ride a bike? Need the chance to learn? Well now is the best time. This summer at Cape Fear Academy you will have the opportunity to learn how to ride. For 1 week you will be able to reserve a spot in the 10–person class where Semi–Professional Mountain biker Dossie McLeod and his team will teach you how to ride a bike. We will work on balance points, turning abilities, eye position, hand–eye coordination, and more. By the end of the 5–day class, you will be able to ride comfortably on a bike. (with practice at home)
Cost: $200
Instructor: Dossie Mcleod, Semi Pro Downhill Mountain Bike Racer and owner of Current Cycles
Mini Monets: Fine Arts
Rising grades K–2
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come join in on all new artistic fun! This creative children’s art class is taught by Mini Monets owner, Jennie M. Wenk, who has a BFA degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. This camp is perfect for young artists who are looking to explore new mediums and nurture their creativity through guided and self–directed projects. Students will use their imaginations and artistic talents to create individual pieces of art to take home.
Cost: $200
Instructor: Jennie Wenk, Mini Monets Owner
Candy Shop Cooking
Rising grades 1–4
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Satisfy your sweet tooth while learning the art of candy making. Learn how to make your own gummies, Jolly Rancher® pops, edible necklaces and more! Campers will learn how to melt and pour chocolate into a variety of molds. Marshmallow minions and chocolate–covered pretzels make a sweet gift for family and friends. This is a SWEET camp you won’t want to miss!
Cost: $200
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Spaaaaatacular: Pamper, Primp, and Relax
Rising grades 1–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Why go to the spa when the spa can come to CFA? Each day is a treat–yourself day at the CFA Spa! Campers will start the morning by preparing healthy, nutritious yet DELICIOUS smoothies and then work on yoga techniques, poses, stretches, and more to get their bodies moving. After these yoga youngsters have warmed up, they will have time for mini manicures, petite pedicures, facials, hairstyling, and more! Bathing beauties will receive a visit from a nail technician and hair stylist and will learn all about the daily operations of running and operating a spa and have the opportunity to talk with the nail technician and hair stylist. Sit back, relax, and stay awhile at the Spa at CFA!
Cost: $185
Instructor: E'Moni Mingo, CFA Teacher Assistant
Lady Chemists 101
Rising grades 2–5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all chemistry ladies who can’t get enough of science, knowledge, curiosity, and experiments! Each day, something new will be brewing. Do you love lotions and want to create that perfect scent? You can, by mixing and measuring! Looking for that favorite color of lipstick to coordinate with your favorite outfit? You can make it by using the tools and materials to create that perfect shade! Have a sweet tooth and want to make something sweet in the class? You can, with sugar and spice and all the right ingredients! Throughout the week, campers will create natural body products, insect repellent sweeter than honey, organic cosmetics, and enticing sweet treats! Groovy lava lamps, shea butters, and calming propensity bottles will have these Lady Chemists using their principles and practices all in their own chic lab!
Cost: $185
Instructor: Becca Scott, CFA Science Teacher
first lego league
Rising grades 3-5
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come be a part of the Hurricane Bots! If you have a passion for coding, enjoy a challenge, love legos or want to be part of a team, First Lego League is the camp for you! Students in grades 3-5 will develop coding, engineering, and critical thinking skills as they work together to design, assemble, and/or maneuver different robots. In First Lego League (FLL) students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way (No prior experience or knowledge is required).
Cost: $200
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Little Chef’s Dessert Academy
Rising grades PreK–1
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A camp for children who love to cook! Those with the smallest of taste buds will learn to prepare excellent desserts without so much as lifting a knife! Little Chefs will work on creating recipes, mixing ingredients, and trying their creations. All of our cooking will be safe and fun — any heating or sharp cutting will be done by our camp staff and all recipes will avoid common allergens. Campers will make marvelous treats and have lots of chocolate–covered fun!
Cost: $200
Instructor: An Politi, CFA Teacher Assistant
Music Bird Studios: winter holidays in july
Rising grades K–2
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oh, the weather outside is sunny
And we thought it would be funny
To see if reindeer really do fly
And bring the holiday cheer to July
A holiday parade, Gingerbread man breakout, twinkle lights race track, candy cane hunt, and holiday music.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Dara Kahkonen, Owner of Music Bird Studios
soccer shots: indoor soccer
Rising grades K–2
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Soccer Shots Cape Fear is a youth enrichment program that focuses on soccer skills and character education at an age–appropriate level. Children will enjoy indoor soccer while practicing a new skill, incorporating that skill into different games and building on those lessons to incorporate everything into a scrimmage. The competitive level increases with each age group, based on the abilities of the participants. Coaches are trained to adjust the challenge as the children improve with each day. *Each child receives a jersey and a camp–ending prize as part of the program.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Joey Gorman, Owner of Soccer Shots Cape Fear
Harry Potter and the CFA Stone
Rising grades 1–3
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tired of being a muggle? Come to Hogwarts for a crash course in wizardry! Upon arrival at Hogwarts you will be sorted into houses, acquire wizarding scarves, and play Quidditch! You will spend the rest of the week immersed in a different Hogwarts class each day: Charms, Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Wands, potions, magical pets, biting books, wizard duels, and hunting horcruxes are just a few adventures that await you!
Cost: $185
Instructor: JMichael McComber, CFA Teacher
Jumpstart into 6th grade: what you need to know!
Rising grades 6
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join your rising 6th grade friends for an introduction to the great world of middle school. Students will work on organizational skills, management of time and work balance, memorization techniques, skills in communication, listening and test-taking, and even have the opportunity to work on their upcoming reading projects that are due... day one of middle school! This crash course will help alleviate concerns and questions about what it takes to be successful middle schoolers, as well as working to improve everyday skills, thinking, and positive choice making.
Cost: $240
Instructor: Nancy Phillips, CFA Learning Skills Specialist
ROBLOX® Makers
Rising grades 3–6
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real–world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student–created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Cost: $225
Instructor: Julie Baty, CFA Summer Programs Instructor
Week 8: July 29 - aug 2 (CFA Students Grades 7–8 only)
Study Skills for Success
Rising grades 7–8
9:00 am – 10:30 am
This popular camp is a week–long intensive overview of the tools students need for maximized learning. Students will learn about note–taking systems, principles of memory and memorizing, paragraph and essay writing structure, improved reading speed and comprehension, test preparation, and test–taking strategies, discovering and understanding their own learning styles, logic, and critical thinking.
Cost: $185
Instructor: Nancy Phillips, CFA Learning Skills Specialist
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