 | Specialty Camps at Fay Discovery
Campers aged 6-15 who want to pursue a hobby or interest in more depth can choose our weeklong Specialty Camps, which offer a half-day focus on one topic coupled with a half-day of traditional camp activities, including daily swim lessons. We have partnered with outside organizations and our expert Fay faculty to offer a wide range of focused instruction in athletics, arts, and enrichment.
Please note that Specialty Camps must have a minimum enrollment to run. If a program has low enrollment, campers will be able to transfer to another Specialty Camp or to the Traditional Camp.
See below for detailed descriptions of the Specialty Camps for Summer 2013. |
Specialty Camp Descriptions: Summer 2013 Basketball  in partnership with Sarah Behn Basketball Camp
Fay Discovery has partnered with Sarah Behn Basketball Camp to offer a fun and rigorous basketball program for girls and boys, with a half-day of basketball instruction and a half-day of traditional camp activities. Basketball Camp is a good fit whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player—instructors are on hand to help every player improve his or her skills and develop a thorough understanding of game fundamentals. Campers will be divided into groups by age and ability.
Available to Lower, Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Circus Arts  The circus is coming to Fay! Jedster the Jester brings over 20 years of performing and teaching to Fay’s unique Circus Arts Camp. In this weeklong session, campers will learn the secrets and skills of circus arts performers, including juggling, balance, stilt walking, balloon animals, and basic magic. At the end of the week, we’ll welcome you to our Big Top with our own circus arts performance!
Available to Lower, Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Glee!  For the first time at Fay Discovery, campers have the opportunity to participate in a workshop based on the hit television series Glee! Students will recreate popular songs on the radio while learning basic music, stage presence, and theatrical dancing skills. Glee Camp is perfect for any child who has an interest in singing, dancing, or musical theater. Campers will work together and build their individual and collective skills into a performance at the end of the week. Campers will be divided into groups by age.
Available to Lower, Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Horseback Riding  Fay Horseback Riding Camp, which is hosted by Century Mill Stables, is a fun and interactive way to learn the basics of horsemanship and riding or to continue to develop a rider’s skills. Each day, campers learn the basics of good horse care through grooming, general knowledge of equipment, parts of the horse, and colors and breeds. The riding portion of the lesson includes steering and control while riding at the walk and trot, correct rider body position, and some horseback games. Century Mill’s program is fully licensed with experienced instructors; the stable has an indoor ring and heated/air conditioned lounge area, so classes run in all weather. Their barn follows the best practices of the industry for safety and horse care and has an excellent safety record, with healthy, well-rested, and happy horses and ponies for the campers to enjoy.
Available to Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Outdoor Adventures  Fay Discovery’s Outdoor Adventures Camp provides fun, experiential learning activities designed to develop campers’ problem solving and leadership skills. Campers will enjoy our high and low ropes courses, learn the basics of orienteering, and practice basic survival skills, all in a dynamic team environment. Each session focuses on teamwork and developing positive self-esteem. Campers will be divided into groups by age.
Available to Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Robotics: Advanced Robotics Imagine building your own working robot! At Fay’s Robotics Camp, campers explore science and develop creative problem solving skills as they learn how to design, build, and program robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms™ platform.Advanced Robotics: If you already have experience with LEGO® MINDSTORMS™, then Advanced Robotics is for you. Design new, more complex robots and program them to perform elaborate tasks, getting the most out of the NXT software. Completing one week of Introductory Robotics is highly recommended before enrolling in Advanced Robotics.
Available to Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Robotics: Introductory Robotics Imagine building your own working robot! At Fay’s Robotics Camp, campers explore science and develop creative problem solving skills as they learn how to design, build, and program robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms™ platform.
Introductory Robotics: This camp is perfect for the aspiring engineer who has no previous experience with LEGO® Mindstorms™. By the end of the week, campers will create their own robot and program it to drive and interact independently with its environment. This camp focuses on creative problem solving and design. Can your robot navigate a challenging course all on its own?
Available to Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Soccer  in partnership Abbey Villa Soccer Club
Fay Discovery has partnered with Abbey Villa Soccer Club to offer a half-day of soccer instruction with a half-day of traditional camp activities. Soccer Camp is a great fit whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player: our program is designed to help players of all skill levels improve on the fundamentals of the game and enhance technical and tactical soccer skills. Campers will be divided into groups by age and ability.
Available to Lower, Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Sports Camp Get in the game! Check out Fay Sports Camp, where campers participate in a variety of sports in a fun, low-stress, high energy setting. Campers learn basic skills, strategy, and game fundamentals for a range of sports, with a focus on teamwork, practice, and developing positive self-esteem. Campers will be divided into groups by age.
Available to Lower, Middle, Upper, and Senior Campers
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 Woodshop  Learn how to go from bare wood to completed project at this camp, which provides an introduction to basic woodworking. Campers take on projects specially designed to help them learn about creating and executing plans, choosing and cutting wood, assembling pieces, and finishing. With a focus on safety and making smart choices, campers take project from concept to completion. |
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Specialty Camp Schedule, Summer 2013 |  | Day Camp Contact: Bob Rojee, Day Camp Director & Director of Auxiliary Programs 508.490.8247 rrojee@fayschool.org
Camp Office: 508.490.8371 |
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